Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gematria

noun

guh-MAH-tree-uh

Definition

A system of assigning numerical value to a word or phrase, often used in Jewish texts.

Examples

The practice of gematria can reveal hidden messages in ancient manuscripts.
In gematria, the Hebrew letters have numerical values that can be added together for various interpretations.

Meaning

Gematria is a method of interpreting words based on their numerical equivalents; it is commonly used in Hebrew and Jewish mysticism to derive deeper meanings from texts.