Jewish Gematria - Understanding the Sacred Numbers
Jewish Gematria
Extended Hebrew gematria system with enhanced numerical values
Mispar Gadol
Jewish gematria, also known as Mispar Gadol, is a sophisticated numerical system that assigns values to English letters based on traditional Hebrew gematria principles. This system includes the final Hebrew letters (sofit), extending the numerical range to 900.
It bridges the gap between ancient Hebrew mysticism and modern English text analysis, allowing practitioners to apply Kabbalistic insights to contemporary language.
Historical Development
The Jewish gematria system emerged from the need to apply Hebrew mystical traditions to languages using the Latin alphabet. This adaptation preserves the essential numerical relationships found in Hebrew Kabbalah while making them accessible to English speakers.
The system incorporates both the standard Hebrew letter values (1-400) and the extended final letter values (500-900), creating a comprehensive numerical framework.
Mathematical Structure
Aleph to Tet
Yod to Tzade
Qof to Tav
Sofit Forms
Complete Letter Values
| English Letter | Hebrew Equivalent | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Units (1-9) | |||
| A | א | 1 | Aleph - Ox, Unity |
| B | ב | 2 | Bet - House |
| C | ג | 3 | Gimel - Camel |
| D | ד | 4 | Dalet - Door |
| E | ה | 5 | He - Window |
| F | ו | 6 | Vav - Hook |
| G | ז | 7 | Zayin - Weapon |
| H | ח | 8 | Het - Fence |
| I | ט | 9 | Tet - Serpent |
| Tens (10-90) | |||
| K | י | 10 | Yod - Hand |
| L | כ | 20 | Kaf - Palm |
| M | ל | 30 | Lamed - Ox Goad |
| N | מ | 40 | Mem - Water |
| O | נ | 50 | Nun - Fish |
| P | ס | 60 | Samech - Support |
| Q | ע | 70 | Ayin - Eye |
| R | פ | 80 | Pe - Mouth |
| S | צ | 90 | Tzade - Fishhook |
| Hundreds (100-400) | |||
| T | ק | 100 | Qof - Back of Head |
| U | ר | 200 | Resh - Head |
| X | ש | 300 | Shin - Tooth |
| Y | ת | 400 | Tav - Mark |
| Final Letters (500-900) | |||
| Z | ך | 500 | Kaf Sofit |
| J | ם | 600 | Mem Sofit |
| V | ן | 700 | Nun Sofit |
| W | ף | 800 | Pe Sofit |
| - | ץ | 900 | Tzade Sofit |
The Final Letter Significance
The inclusion of final letters (sofit) in Jewish gematria is particularly significant. These letters represent completion, endings, and transformation. In Hebrew, five letters have special final forms when they appear at the end of words, and these carry extended numerical values.
Practical Applications
Biblical Analysis
English text analysis with Hebrew roots
Name Numerology
Discover hidden meanings in names
Mystical Studies
Spiritual and Kabbalistic research
Cross-Reference
Connect English with Hebrew texts
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