Gematria Calculator
Calculate the numerical value of Hebrew words and phrases based on traditional gematria methods.
Gematria Calculator
Enter Hebrew text to calculate its gematria value. You can also click on the examples above.
The standard method where each letter has its conventional value
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Significant Values Nearby:
- 1:Unity, God, Beginning
About Gematria
Gematria is an alphanumeric code where Hebrew letters have numerical values. In traditional Hebrew Gematria, each letter of the Hebrew alphabet corresponds to a specific number, and words or phrases can be assigned numerical values by adding these numbers together.
Letter Values
Aleph to Tet (1-9)
- א = 1
- ב = 2
- ג = 3
- ד = 4
- ה = 5
- ו = 6
- ז = 7
- ח = 8
- ט = 9
Yod to Tsadi (10-90)
- י = 10
- כ = 20
- ל = 30
- מ = 40
- נ = 50
- ס = 60
- ע = 70
- פ = 80
- צ = 90
Qof to Tav (100-400)
- ק = 100
- ר = 200
- ש = 300
- ת = 400
Final Letters (Standard)
- ך = 20
- ם = 40
- ן = 50
- ף = 80
- ץ = 90
Final Letters (Large)
- ך = 500
- ם = 600
- ן = 700
- ף = 800
- ץ = 900
Common Methods
- Standard (Mispar Hechrachi): The conventional value of each letter.
- Large (Mispar Gadol): Final letters have larger values (500-900).
- Small (Mispar Katan): All values reduced to single digits.
- Ordinal (Mispar Siduri): Each letter's position in the alphabet (1-22).
- Reduced (Mispar Katan Mispari): Total is reduced to a single digit.
Examples
About Gematria
Gematria is an ancient Jewish practice that assigns numerical values to Hebrew letters, words, and phrases. It has been used for centuries as a method of biblical interpretation, mystical insight, and finding connections between words with the same numerical values.
In the Jewish tradition, Gematria has been used to find deeper meanings in Torah texts and to reveal connections not immediately apparent from the literal reading. It is an important component of Kabbalah and other mystical Jewish traditions.
The Hebrew word for "life" (חי) has a gematria value of 18, which is why 18 is considered a lucky number in Jewish tradition. Donations and gifts are often given in multiples of 18 as a symbol of giving the gift of life and good fortune.
For those interested in deeper Hebrew language studies, our Hebrew Transliteration Tool can help you convert Hebrew text to Latin characters for easier pronunciation and understanding.
Common Significant Values
- 13: Love (אהבה) - The word "love" in Hebrew has a value of 13
- 18: Life (חי) - The Hebrew word for "life" equals 18
- 26: The Tetragrammaton (יהוה) - God's four-letter name equals 26
- 613: Mitzvot - The number of commandments in the Torah
- 7: Represents completeness and perfection
- 8: Represents new beginnings and transcendence
- 10: Represents the Ten Commandments and divine order
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is gematria?
Gematria is an alphanumeric code where Hebrew letters are assigned numerical values. It's used in Jewish mysticism to find hidden meanings in texts.
What are the different methods of gematria calculation?
Common methods include Mispar Hechrachi (standard), Mispar Katan (reduced value), Mispar Siduri (ordinal value), and others like Albam and Atbash.
Why is the number 18 significant in gematria?
The number 18 is the gematria value of the Hebrew word 'chai' (חי), which means 'life'. This is why donations in Jewish tradition are often given in multiples of 18.
How accurate is this gematria calculator?
Our calculator implements standard gematria algorithms and provides accurate calculations based on traditional Hebrew letter values.