Hidden Meanings In Numbers

Hidden meanings in numbers, also known as numerology, is the belief in a divine, mystical relationship between a number and one or more coinciding events. It is also the study of the purported influences of numerical values in the establishment of the seemingly underlying influences of the physical universe. The term is used for practices ranging from game theory to mathematics itself. In Hebrew, this concept is known as גימטריה (gematria), a form of Jewish mysticism that deals with the belief that words or phrases have numerical values that affect their meanings. Similar practices exist in other cultures and languages, such as the Chinese practice of 数秘术 (shù mì shù), which translates to "numerology" or "number mysticism," and the Greek practice of ἀριθμολογία (arithmología), which also refers to the study of the mystical properties of numbers. Contextually, hidden meanings in numbers can be found in various aspects of life, including religion, culture, and even everyday occurrences, where numbers are often seen as carrying symbolic significance beyond their mathematical value.