1. Plural of gematria; systems of assigning numerical values to letters in Hebrew or other alphabets, used in Jewish mysticism and biblical interpretation to find hidden meanings in sacred texts.
Usage: religious/mystical context; primarily Jewish tradition; often capitalized when referring to the specific practice

Examples

• Scholars of Kabbalah study various gematrias to uncover mystical connections in the Torah.
• Different gematrias assign different numerical values depending on the Hebrew letter system used.
• The rabbi explained how gematrias were used in medieval Jewish philosophy.
• Some practitioners believe gematrias reveal divine messages hidden within biblical text.
• Ancient gematrias connected words with identical numerical values to explore theological relationships.