Gematria what do the numbers mean

gematria is an ancient way of assigning numerical values—or hidden meanings—to words, letters and phrases. It is a form of numerology that dates back to the Hebrew language, but has been used in various other cultures throughout the world. Gematria involves assigning numbers to words and phrases that are then added together to form a larger numerical value. This numerical value is thought to offer an insight into the deeper meaning of the phrase or text in question.

Gematria can be used as a way to decipher meanings from cryptic texts or passages, and also as a tool for divination. It is believed by some that when each number has its own distinct vibration, and since each word has its own vibration too, each word can be assigned a numerical value based on its vibrational pattern. The same holds true for letters—each letter can be assigned a corresponding number that corresponds to its sound wave vibration as well.

The basis of gematria is an understanding of the relationship between words and numbers; specifically, how certain words add up numerically to equal certain ideas or facts. With this knowledge, one can interpret coded messages or scriptures using the same numbering system to uncover underlying meaning. For example, in Christianity the number 7 signifies divine completeness and in Judaism it stands for justice among many other things; both are found throughout scripture as evidenced by their use in references such as the 7 days of Creation or God's 7 blessings upon Abraham.

There are various forms of Gematria utilized by different cultures such as Greek (called Isopsephy) and Hebrew (sometimes referred to as gimatriya). Each culture assigns different values for each letter based on their own linguistic traditions; for example, Y is usually assigned a higher numerical value than X in Hebrew gematria while X would be higher valued numerically compared to Y in Greek gematria. Regardless of which specific cultural variation is being used though, all forms possess common elements: assigning numeric values within particular contexts—both literal and metaphorical—and finding patterns within those numbers that relate back to concepts underneath them.