Gemaric

/ɡəˈmæɾɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to gematria, the Jewish practice of assigning numerical values to letters and interpreting texts based on these numbers.

Etymology

From gematria, which comes from Hebrew גמטריא (gematria), derived from Greek γεωμετρία (geometria, geometry). The practice treats letters as numbers, creating a system that resembles geometric calculation.

Kelly Says

Medieval Jewish scholars used gemaric analysis to find hidden messages in the Torah—imagine treating the alphabet like a secret code where each letter is a number! This practice influenced European alchemy and mysticism, as scholars believed they could unlock divine secrets through mathematical patterns in sacred texts.

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