Understanding Numbers and Gematria in Scripture

Aug 6, 2024

Torah on Location with Avi Ben Mordechai

Topic: The Language of Numbers in Scripture

Introduction

  • Focus on understanding the language of numbers in Scripture through the concept of Gematria.
  • Opening passage: John (Yochanan) 1:14: "The word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth."

Key Concepts Discussed

Grace and Truth

  • Grace (Hebrew: Hen): Feminine term (Pet Noon).
  • Truth (Hebrew: Emmet): Masculine term.
  • Genesis 1:26-27: Elohim created man in His image, implying both male and female characteristics in the divine nature.

Masculine and Feminine Aspects

  • Grace (Hen): Feminine, nurturing, and building.
  • Truth (Emmet): Masculine, associated with the word of Elohim, regulating the spiritual climate.
  • Yochanan (John) 17:17: "Sanctify them in Your truth; Your word is truth."
  • Yud-Heh-Vav-Heh (YHVH): Contains both masculine and feminine aspects.
  • John (Yochanan) 1:14: The word (Yeshua) contains both masculine and feminine characteristics of the divine.

Numerical Values and Meanings

  • Grace (Hen): Numerical value of 58 (Het = 8, Noon = 50).
  • Noah (Reverse of Hen): Noah found grace in the sight of YHVH.
  • 58: Reflection of Messiah in Scripture.
  • 5 + 8 = 13: Represents Oneness (Echad) and Love (Ahava).
  • 13 + 13 = 26: Represents the numeric value of YHVH.

Stone of Israel

  • Psalm 118:22: "The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone."
  • Stone (Evan): Numeric value of 53 (Aleph = 1, Bet = 2, Noon = 50).
  • Genesis 49:24: Symbolism of Joseph (Yosef) and the stone of Israel.

Future Topics

  • Continuation on the study of numbers and their significance.
  • Deeper exploration into the chief cornerstone and its numeric values.
  • Further discussions on the relationship between numbers, Hebrew letters, and meanings in Scripture.

Conclusion

  • Recap of the importance of understanding the language of numbers through gematria.
  • Anticipation for future programs to further explore these concepts.
  • Shalom and concluding remarks from Avi Ben Mordechai.