gematrias
/ɡəˈmɑːtriəz/
noun
- A system of assigning numerical value to letters, words, or phrases, especially in Jewish mysticism, to find hidden meanings or connections.
- Some scholars use gematrias to interpret ancient religious texts.
- The rabbi explained how gematrias reveal deeper layers of meaning in the Torah.
- She studied gematrias to uncover symbolic links between Hebrew words.