E29. Gematria

E29. Gematria: Interpretation according to the numerical value of the letters.

⚫ ∞ John uses both the Gematria ^[1] and the formation of 'heaven' שמים ^[2] * Gematria of שמים is 3. Reducing the sum of the digit: 3 + 4 + 1 + 4 = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3.

Notice that heavens שמים without the yod י creation is שמם desolation. The heavens were 'desolate' ( a metaphor for unproductive). God had not yet created anything.

⚫ John used both the Gematria ^[3] and the formation of the word 'earth' ארץ. Gematria: 1+200+900=111 Reduced 1+1+1=3 ^[4]

1. ↑ We do not use Gematria, we merely observe when it occurs in scripture.
2. ↑ 1Jo 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
3. ↑ We do not use Gematria, we merely observe when it occurs in scripture.
4. ↑ 1Jo 5:8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.