What is gematria used for

gematria is an ancient practice of replacing letters of the alphabet with numbers to unlock spiritual and relational secrets. This tradition is found in Hebrew and Aramaic numerical coding systems, but can be applied to English, as well, using the numeric equivalent of each letter. The ultimate goal of gematria is to uncover hidden meanings in the Bible, texts in Jewish Talmudic literature, and other sacred writings.

The application of gematria involves replacing each letter with its corresponding numerical value according to a set system. For instance, in the Hebrew system Aleph (א) = 1, Bet (ב) =2, etc., up to Tav (ת)= 400. By taking numbers assigned to specific words and adding them together one can arrive at a number which has meaning or significance when looked at from different angles.

One popular use for gematria is for decoding hidden messages in scripture and text books by discovering meaningful associations between words or phrases Through this practice readers can explore correlations between different texts or even between different aspects of their own lives. For example, by examining specific passages from scripture alongside passages from other religious documents like The Cabala or Egyptian Midrash readers can draw meaningful connections that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. It's been said that "the Law never lies" — suggesting that using gematria unlocks a more profound understanding of our world and its purpose than we are able to access without it.

In addition, some believe that there is a powerful correlation between physical objects or symbols and their numerical equivalent through gematria – as one writer wrote: "there are certain letters which bear the same numerical value as particular objects… such numerical correlations evidently reveal much about their essential nature" This particular aspect of gematria can be used to understand how numbers relate to concepts such as the divine order of our universe or the shape of the universe itself which has been explored by mathematicians for centuries outside the realm of traditional religion.