How to calculate jewish gematria

The Jewish tradition of Gematria is a numerological system used to derive the spiritual meaning of words, names or phrases. It is based on assigning numerical values to each letter in the Hebrew alphabet and then adding up these values to get a single sum. In this context, the numerical value assigned to each letter is known as its "Gematria value". This ancient practice has been applied in diverse ways, from revealing hidden meanings in the Torah to predicting future events through divination.

Calculating Gematria involves assigning a numeric value for each Hebrew letter according to its placement in the alphabet. Generally, the system assigns 1-9 for Aleph through Teth; 10-90 for Yod through Tzaddi; and 100-900 for Kuf through Tav. For example, Aleph (א) is equivalent to 1, Bet (ב) is equal to 2, and so on up till Tav (ת), which has a numerical value of 400.

To calculate Gematria, start by writing out the word or phrase whose meaning you wish to uncover using modern Hebrew script with vowel points. Then look up each Hebrew letter's numerical value and add them together to get your sum. The result should be between 1 and 1404 depending on the numerical values used in your calculation.

Once you have your final number, you can consult resources such as dictionaries and kabbalistic works that provide analyses of what that number means spiritually or symbolically - though it's important not to take it too literally. With practice and exploration you may find that different sets of letters create strong patterns and personal insights into yourself or your experiences.

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