Wow - that is a profound insight. Thanks Yarah!

And there is more, of course! The verse subdivides into numerically coherent segments in accordance with the grammar of the verse!

1408 = And Judah spake unto him, saying, The man did solemnly protest unto us, saying,

1760 = Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.

These three numbers are all multiples of 22:

1408 = 22 x 64
1760 = 22 x 80
3168 = 22 x 144

Note that 1408 = Soter (Savior), and the Number 22 points to the 22 letters of the Hebrew Alphabet, for indeed, the Lord Jesus Christ is the Aleph Tav (Alpha Omega).

Furthermore, the number 144 is the value of He' Ekloge' (The Elect, or Chosen One), for indeed, the Lord Jesus Christ the Chosen One of God in whom all believers are elected by God.

The numbers teach a deep and profound (and orthodox) Christology! They certainly were designed by God Himself.

Originally Posted by Yarah The second verse is Lev 7:16 But if the sacrifice of his offering be a vow, or a voluntary offering, it shall be eaten the same day that he offereth his sacrifice: and on the morrow also the remainder of it shall be eaten: Spritually, I believe this verse is saying "if I offer the Lamb of God, and vow myself to Him, I will on the same day eat of this offering". That is, the portion appointed to the worshipper. I equate this with John chapter 6, which tells us to "eat of His flesh, and drink of His blood". Reference Richard's page: http://biblewheel.com/GR/GR_361.asp and the number 361, which is "flesh" and also "Lamb" tying the two together.

Yes, that is a strong connection. I get the same sense of Lev 7:16 too.

Originally Posted by Yarah Also reference Heb 10:19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, Heb 10:20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; (sarax 361) A third verse carrying the total Gematria of 3168 is Isa 53:11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. Here, the spiritual meaning should be obvious. It is none other than the LORD JESUS CHRIST who shall see the travail of His soul and it was so, for it is written : Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Here I give you "three witnesses" as to the validity of the claims of Yeshua/Jesus. As it is written: Mat 18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

I believe the numerical value of Isa 53:11 = 3168 = LORD JESUS CHRIST is one of the greatest witnesses to the truth of His identity and of the fact that God used Gematria in the design of His Bible.

Thanks for the great post Yarah. Glad you stopped in for a visit.

Richard

PS: I moved this thread over to the gematria forum where it belongs.