Pattern 27: The Digits of the Alphabet-Position Values in the Third Word Total 14

Pattern Statement

The third word of Genesis 1:1 is אלהים (Elohim), meaning “God.” When the digits appearing in the alphabet-position values of its individual letters are added, they total 14. This total is evenly divisible by 7.

Word being tested:
אלהים
Elohim — “God”

Position in the verse: Third word

Why this pattern matters

Pattern 27 continues the examination of the third word but changes the measurement system. Pattern 26 uses traditional Hebrew numerical values, whereas Pattern 27 uses each letter’s position in the 22-letter Hebrew alphabet.

Within the symbolic framework of this study, 3 is associated with the Trinity, while 7 is associated with divine perfection.

How this pattern is measured

How this pattern is measured

The alphabet-position values of the five letters in אלהים are:

The digits appearing in these individual alphabet-position values are then added separately.

Result for Genesis 1:1

Digits of the alphabet-position values:

1, 1, 2, 5, 1, 0, 1, 3

Sum of the digits:

1 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 3 = 14
14 ÷ 7 = 2

The tables below show the alphabet-position value of each letter in the third word. Pattern 27 adds the digits contained in those individual values.

Supporting tables

The places of the letters of the third word are highlighted.

Genesis 1:1
Hebrew WordNumber of Letters
בראשית6
ברא3
אלהימ5
את2
השםימ5
ואת3
הארצ4
Total Words: 7Total Letters: 28
Traditional Hebrew Letter ValuesWord Total
2 200 1 300 10 400 913
2 200 1 203
1 30 5 10 40 86
1 400 401
5 300 40 10 40 395
6 1 400 407
5 1 200 90 296
Verse Value Total2701
Hebrew Alphabet PositionsWord Total
2 20 1 21 10 22 76
2 20 1 23
1 12 5 10 13 41
1 22 23
5 21 13 10 13 62
6 1 22 29
5 1 20 18 44
Verse Position Total298