Within the framework of Jewish mysticism, it is believed that the Hebrew alphabet, as the building blocks of language, holds profound significance in creating and understanding the universe. While words convey meaning, a deeper layer of understanding lies within the numerical values associated with these letters. This system of interpreting words through their numerical values is known as Gematria.
בראשית ברא אלהים את השמים ואת הארצ
The analysis begins with the first verse of the Torah: “בראשית ברא אלהים את השמים ואת הארצ” (Genesis 1:1), which translates to “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” This verse, well-known as the opening of the Torah, contains significant insights into the principles of creation.
The Hebrew word “את” (“et”), which appears twice in this verse, consists of the letters “א” (aleph) and “ת” (tav). Notably, the Hebrew alphabet itself begins with “aleph” and ends with “tav,” suggesting that the very first act of creation was the establishment of the alphabet as an instrument for the creation of the world. Furthermore, the word “השמים” (“shamayim”), translated as “heavens,” encompasses the Hebrew words “אש” (“esh”) meaning “fire” and “מים” (“mayim”) meaning “water.” This juxtaposition of opposing forces – fire and water – coming together in harmony exemplifies the creation of the heavens.
Understanding this fundamental principle serves as a foundation for further exploration of the deeper meanings within the Torah and their manifestation in human experience. Each letter of the Hebrew alphabet possesses a unique numerical value, a key element in deciphering these hidden meanings.
Abbreviations : OV – Ordinary value, the order of the letters in the alphabet. P – Pronunciation or Transcription. NV – Numerical value (Gematria = Interpretation of words by numbers). ARL – Arial TNR – Times New Roman.
One crucial aspect of Gematria is the significance of the first usage of each letter in the Torah. For instance, the letter “Bet” (ב) appears at the beginning of the word “ברא” (“bara,” meaning “created”), while “Aleph” (א) initiates the word “אלהים” (“Elohim,” referring to G-d). Let us now examine the significance of the letter “Aleph” and its hidden meaning.
The letter “Aleph” is visually composed of two “Yod” (י) and one “Vav” (ו). “Yod” has a numerical value of 10, and “Vav” has a value of 6. Therefore, the sum of these components is 26 (10 + 6 + 10). However, the original numerical value of “Aleph” itself is 1.
This seemingly contradictory observation can be further explored by examining the Tetragrammaton, the sacred Hebrew name of G-d: “יהוה” (YHWH).
יהוה
5 + 6 + 5 + 10 = 26
The Tetragrammaton comprises one “Yod,” one “Vav,” and two “He” (ה). Its numerical value also sums to 26 (10 + 6 + 5 + 5). This connection suggests a link between the initial usage of “Aleph” in the Torah and the divine name, both through its visual composition and its numerical value.
יהוה
5 + 6 + 5 + 10 = 26
So we have here one י Yod , one ו Vav and two ה He meaning 10+5+6+5= 26. So here we can find encoded that first usage of the the Aleph in Torah is related to HaShem. On the one hand by using the name Elohim אלהים and on the other hand by the numerical value of the first usage of Aleph by its formation ( two yod and one vav ) and at the same time indicating that there is just one HaShem from the numerical value of Aleph which is one.
Let us now consider another example: the Hebrew word “הריון” (“herayon”), which translates to “pregnancy.”
ה ר י ו ן
50 6 10 200 5 = 271
The numerical value of “herayon” is 271, which corresponds to the average duration of human pregnancy.
This brief exploration demonstrates the profound insights that can be gained through the study of Gematria, revealing hidden connections and deeper meanings within the Hebrew text.
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