Gematria is an ancient Jewish system of letter substitution and enumeration. In this system, each letter of the Hebrew alphabet is assigned a numerical value which can then be used to create a numerical code for words or phrases. A gematria calculator is an online tool that can help decode this code and determine the numeric value of words and phrases.
Gematria dates back to the time of the Rabbi Akiva, around the 2nd century AD. It was originally used in Biblical interpretation and Rabbinic literature, but it has since spread outside of Jewish circles. Today, it's frequently used in a variety of esoteric practices by spiritual leaders, astrologers, magicians, and others who believe that knowledge can be gained through manipulating numbers and letters.
A Gematria calculator typically allows you to enter either a single word or phrase in Hebrew (or other languages) and will output its numerical equivalent in various formats, including simple summations or complex values based on rules such as the esoteric algorithm known as Notarikon. These calculators can also be used to explore deeper aspects such as Acronyms (where the first letter of each word is converted into its numerical equivalent), Tzirufim (where each letter of a word is given its own numerical value), and Kabbalah which focuses on special sequences or combinations of letters and symbols that are believed to unlock hidden mysteries.
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