The Matthew 1:1-17 gematria phenomena. Your opinions, comments, and rebutals.?

Question

To my knowledge, not many have heard of this one (at least in the debating I've done). In all honesty, this is one of the reasons (not the only) that I believe as a Christian that the Bible is divinly inspired by God. Scriptures such as Isaiah 52:13-53:12 are quite intreaging as well, but as far as I can see, this gematria phenomena is breathtaking.

Opinions, comments, rebutals, additional information... all are welcome within good taste.

(btw, I'm new to this place, so forgive me if this has already been brought up)

http://philologos.org/bpr/files/Misc_Studies/ms058.htm

To Stanton:
I forgot to post it when I posted the question, but I've added a link to an article about it. It's the best explanation of the phenomena that I've found.

To Gastounet:
The Bible is not fiction, but in many respects a very reliable historical document. The spiritual aspect of the Bible is up for interpretation of course, but historically it's accuracy is hardly disputed.

To Simon:
Thanks for the welcome. I've seen that it can be a pretty malicious place, hahaha. I'm used to it though : )

Answer 1

The Bible is an interesting work of fiction written over a long period by many different authors. It is part of the middle easter tales and legends. God is one of the central caracter of this work of fiction.
The writers invented him you see, it 's not the other way around.

Answer 2

I HAVE SEVERAL FORMS OF THE GENEALOGY OF JESUS IT IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

Gen.2:2,4 All days are one day here and this tells that day spoken of here has more meaning than our 24 hours. [ Gen.1:1,2 All Exist. Gen.1:3-25 Preparation of earth that already existed for animals to verse 26 man.

Day seven [ All LOST in Eden to all SAVED is time given from Adam in day six ].
1656 years is Gen.5:3,6,9,12,15,18,21,25,28 and 7:6; Noah born 1056 is age 600.

Matt.1:1-17; Abraham #20 son.

0427 years is Gen.11:10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24... 32 ; Gen.12:4 [75 ]; Abraham.
0430 years Exo.7:7[ Moses age 80 ]; 12:40,41; Gal.3:16-18; The Exodus 1/2 mil., heirs
0040 years Num.33:38,39 Aaron 4th, Deut.37:4 Moses 40th, Josh.5:6,10,12 year 40.
0480 years 1Ki.6:1 [ 480 ]; Solomon is king 4 years, gives time in Promised Land.
0000 David 14 generations after Abraham. [ 1077 to 1037 as king to 997 BC Solomon ];
0036 years 1Ki.11:42 [ 36 of 40 years ]; Solomon dies. 1Ki.2:10,11 David died.
0391st year Judah kings end 2Chr.36:20-23; NO KING UNTIL JESUS SECOND COMING.
0606 years before Christ is in Roman Empire #6 of seven full, a short time in 8th.
0000 Ruth 4:18-22 David's family. 1Chr.3:9-17; 1Chr.6:1-15 [Priestline ]; Judges/kings.
0000 14 Generation to Babylon Captivity, now 14 to Jesus as son #62.
4066
2006 = 6,072
1000 Rev.20:1-6;

Answer 3

No problem, what you say is true. The Bible is the true inspired word of God. But like 2 Peter 3:3 say, that there will be people who "scoff" at the Bible, people that think the Bible is just a farytale. To those, they better read ROMANS 14:11 For it is written, [As] I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.

Jesus is alive

Answer 4

I don't think this has been brought up. But I know Gematria can be misapplied in many various ways. For instance, Aiq Bakir can hardly be trusted as reliable. Which cipher are you using?

Answer 5

Sorry, but could you explain the phenomena? I know what gematria is, but not of that verse.

Also, I forget where in exodus, but the Jewish mystic-types have 72 names of God, is it more interesting than that?

Answer 6

Welcome, Felix.

You'll need to keep your cool here; because a lot of people here can be very nasty. Just don't let them bother you.

The End of Days, that you're referring to is something that lots of people have been clamoring about.

It ain't happened, though.

don't worry, BEE HAPPY!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Answer 7

Fascinating.

Have you ever heard of the expression "grasping at straws"?

Answer 8

its a number trick but its not gematria.

Gematria is a very sepcific thing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gematria