The gematria of a word or phrase is its numerical value.
The numerical value of any word or phrase is found by assigning the corresponding number-value (a=1, b=2, c=3 ... z=26) to each letter in a word or phrase and by adding the numbers together.
E+N+G+L+I+S+H = 74 = G+E+M+A+T+R+I+A
Gematria is an ancient and widely accepted method of interpretation used by sages and scholars throughout the ages to gain insight into the simple and hidden meanings of certain biblical texts.
Yet, also from the earliest times, there have been inquisitive people, mainly cabbalists, who have not only associated gematria with biblical texts but who have used gematria to gain insight into the nature and essence of physical, social and historical reality.
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