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Shibboleth

A shibboleth is a custom, tradition, or phrase that distinguishes one group of people from another. The term originates from the Hebrew word שִׁבֹּלֶת (pronounced shibboleth), which means "ear of grain" or "stream, torrent." In the Bible, the word was used as a password during a battle between the Gileadites and the Ephraimites, as the Ephraimites could not pronounce the "sh" sound correctly (Judges 12:5-6). In modern usage, a shibboleth can refer to a cultural, linguistic, or behavioral trait that identifies members of a particular group. For example, certain phrases, accents, or mannerisms can serve as shibboleths, distinguishing insiders from outsiders. The concept is also used in computer science, where a shibboleth refers to a security mechanism that verifies the identity of a user or system. In French, the term is translated as chiffre or mot de passe, while in German, it is Schibboleth or Kennwort.

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Help & Using the Gematria Calculator

This site lets you convert words, names, and phrases into numerical values using different gematria systems. You can use the main calculator gematria tool at the top of the page: type your text, choose a method, and press Convert.

1. Basic Steps

  1. Enter a word, name, or phrase in the input box.
  2. Select the desired system (Hebrew, English, simple, ordinal, etc.).
  3. Click the Convert button.
  4. Review the result and related matches shown below the calculator.

The calculator gematria tool supports multiple alphabets and standard letter–number mappings. More systems will be added in the future.

2. Reverse Gematria Calculator

The reverse gematria calculator uses the same alphabet as the standard system but assigns values in reverse order (for example, A = 26, B = 25, …, Z = 1 in a basic English reverse setup). This lets you compare standard and reverse values for the same text.

3. Working with Specific Values (Example: Shibboleth)

Enter the word Shibboleth and press enter or button Convert. This will provide all selected gematria values for Shibboleth.

4. Calculator Compatibility

The site is designed to be compatible with common online tools and calculators, including the shematria gematria calculator and other popular gematria tools.