Hi! I am looking for a list of biblical numbers and what they mean. Example:

5 = mercy
7 = complete
40 = trials
or what not.. whatever they may mean. But in addition to this, im not
sure what you would call it, and i forgot how it worked.. but somehow
giving hebrew letters numbers, and adding them up you get cool
meanings too? like Jesus's name in the old school text adds up to 888,
YHVH etc does too.. etc.. but a list of those things and what they add
up to and the meaning..
example:

666
6 = man
60 = something..
600 = warfare

its been a while, i dont know what this combining of numbers from the
hebrew language is called.. but if i could get a fairly good size
list? this also works with not only words but phrases? i dont know,
but i know there is info out there.. im just having a rough time
finding it.

Also any cool information about numbers would be greatful.. like i
found this this other day:
the 153 fish

Start with ANY positive number.
Multiply it by three.
Sum up the cubes of the digits.
Then sum up the cubes of the digits again.
And again.  And again. 
FACT:  You will always end up at 153,
and you will stay there.  

Example: 
Start with 11.  
11x3=33.  
3^3+3^3=54. 
5^3+4^3=189.  
1^3+8^3+9^3=1242.  
1^3+2^3+4^3+2^3=81.  
8^3+1^3=513. 
5^3+1^3+3^3=153.  
1^3+5^3+3^3=153.  

but yeah, the main thing though is getting numberical values of adding
up hebrew letters (the 888 = jesus) thing or whatever.

Hi mike123106:

Thanks for the very interesting question. 

I was able to find the following informative websites that deal with
biblical numerology:

Biblical Numerology
URL: http://www.carm.org/questions/numbers.htm
Numbers dealt with: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 40, 153

Meaning of Numbers In The Bible - Bible Numerology
URL: http://www.findingmrright.net/BibleNumerology.html
Numbers dealt with: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 18, 40, 153, 666
Note: Interesting split between old and new testament

The second part of your question, about adding value for Hebrew
letters, is called "gematria". Here are some interesting articles on
this phenomenon:

The Art of Gematria
URL: http://www.inner.org/gematria/gematria.htm
Quote: "In Hebrew, each letter possesses a numerical value. Gematria
is the calculation of the numerical equivalence of letters, words, or
phrases, and, on that basis, gaining, insight into interrelation of
different concepts and exploring the interrelationship between words
and ideas."
Note: Use the table of contents at the top to navigate.

WorldWide Witness by Moshe Zew
URL: http://www.kolumbus.fi/gematria/

Hebrew Gematria: Values from 1 - 99
URL: http://www.billheidrick.com/works/hgm1.htm
Note: Use the number links along the top to navigate.

Finding numerical relationships between words and phrases
URL: http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Grammar/Unit_Eight/Hebrew_Gematria/hebrew_gematria.html
Note: This site contains details of differing methods of gematria

As for the Jesus = 888 thing, the following articles should explain it:

Jesus 8880
URL: http://www.jesus8880.com/

NEW TESTAMENT GEMATRIA PROVES JESUS IS BACK
URL: http://www.holyconspiracy.com/archives/ntgematria.htm

Gematria
URL: http://www.garone.net/tony/gematria.html

As for more number puzzles and oddities, I think if you want a really
good answer for this, you should create a separate question for it.

Search Strategy (on Google): 
* numerology bible
* gematria
* gematria hebrew
* jesus gematria

I hope this helps.

websearcher

AWESOME!! i can tell you have spent a great deal of time on this, thank you so much!

Hi mike123106:

Thanks for the very generous rating, comments, and tip! I am very glad
I could be of help.

websearcher

Hope this adds to your knowledge;
No. 2. Signifies solidly confirming a matter [Rev. 11;3,4 Deut. 17;6]
 "  3. Denotes emphasis and intensity [Rev. 4;8, 8;13, 16;13,19 ]
 "  4. Signifies universalness or 'foursquareness in symmetry' [Rev.
4;6, 7;1,2. 9;14, 20;8, 21;16]
No. 6. Signifies imperfection something not normal, monstrous [ Rev.
13;18, 2Samuel 21;20]
No. 7. Signifies divinely determined completeness, as to Jehovah's [
Exodus 6;3] purposes or to Satan's. [Rev. 1;4,12,16,..4;5, 5;1,6,
10;3,4. 12;3]
No. 10. Signifies allness or completeness in a physical way, as to
things on earth. [ Rev. 2;10, 12;3, 13;1, 17;3,12,16.]
No. 12. Signifies a divinely constituted organization either in the
heavens or on the earth. [Rev. 7;5-8, 12;1, 21;12,16, 22;2]
No. 24. Signifies Jehovah's abundant [doubled] organizational
arrangement. [Rev. 4;4]
Some numbers in Revelation are to be understood as literal. Often the
context helps to determine this. [Rev. 7;4,9, 11;2,3, 12;6,14,
17;3,9-11, 20;3-5]