Exploring Hebrew Gematria Connections

Aug 6, 2024

Torah on Location Lecture Notes

Introduction

  • Presenter: Avi Ben Mordecai
  • Location: Eretz Israel
  • Topic: Hebrew Gematria (Language of Numbers)
  • Previous Episode: Focused on the concept of grace and the stone of Israel

Key Concepts

Grace in Hebrew (Chen)

  • Hebrew: חֵן
  • Numeric Value: 58
  • Scriptural Reference: John 1:14 (Word became flesh, full of grace and truth)
  • Connection to Noah:
    • Genesis 6:8 (Noah found grace)
    • Hebrew for Noah: נֹחַ (Noach)
    • Reversed to חֵן (Chen - Grace)
    • Symbolizes Noah reflecting characteristics of Yeshua HaMashiach

Ark (Tebah)

  • Hebrew: תֵּבָה
  • Meaning: More than a wooden box; also represents a divine word
  • Connection to Noah: The word spoken to Noah as divine guidance

Stone of Israel (Evan)

  • Hebrew: אֶבֶן
  • Numeric Value: 53
  • Scriptural References:
    • Psalm 118:22
    • Genesis 49:24
  • Combination with Grace: 58 (Chen) + 53 (Evan) = 111
  • 111 in Hebrew: Numeric value of Aleph (א)
    • Breakdown: Aleph (1) + Lamed (30) + Peh (80) = 111
    • Reverse Aleph: Yielding פלא (Pele) - meaning 'wonder' or 'miracle'
    • Scriptural Reference: Isaiah 9:5-6 (Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God)
    • Symbolizes divine miracles and Messiah

Further Scriptural Connections

  • Judges 13: Angel of Jehovah self-identifies as פלא (Pele)
  • Matthew 21: Reference to 'Wonderful' (Pele) relating to Messiah

Structure of Aleph

  • Visual Representation: Two Yods divided by a Vav
  • Numeric Value:
    • Yod (10) + Yod (10) + Vav (6) = 26
    • 26 is the numeric value of YHVH (יהוה)

Hidden Meanings in Hebrew Words

  • Evan (Stone): Contains אב (Father) and בן (Son)
    • Combining Father (3) and Son (50) leads back to Aleph (111)

Elohim

  • Hebrew: אֱלֹהִים
  • Numeric Value: 86
  • Scriptural Frequency: Appears ~1,100 times
  • Connection to Teva (Imprint):
    • Hebrew: טבע
    • Numeric Value: 86
    • Represents nature and divine imprint
    • Scriptural Reference: Romans 1:20 (Creation reflects Elohim)

Connection to Other Concepts

  • Grace (Chen) and Ear (Ozen):
    • Both have a numeric value of 58
    • Symbolizes connection between grace and ability to hear (Sh'ma)
    • Incident in Gethsemane: Cutting off ear symbolizes removal of grace

Summary & Conclusion

  • Upcoming Topic: Further exploration of Elohim (Numeric Value 86)
  • Closing Remarks: Encouragement to continue studying the language of numbers (Gematria)

Presenter: Avi Ben Mordecai

  • Closing Greeting: Shalom from Eretz Israel