1. What is Greek Gematria?

Greek Gematria (Isopsephy) is a system of assigning numerical values to Greek letters, used in ancient Greek mathematics and mysticism. Each letter corresponds to a specific number, allowing words to be converted to numerical values for analysis and interpretation.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the traditional Greek Isopsephy system:

Where each Greek letter is converted to its numerical equivalent and summed to produce the total value.

3. Historical Context

Details: Greek Gematria was used by early Christian theologians, Greek philosophers, and in the interpretation of sacred texts. Famous examples include the "Number of the Beast" (666) in Revelation.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter any Greek word (in Greek letters) to calculate its numerical value. The calculator will show both the total value and the individual letter values.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between Greek and Hebrew Gematria?
A: While both systems assign numbers to letters, they use different alphabets and numerical assignments. Greek Gematria is called Isopsephy.

Q2: Are there variant number assignments?
A: Some archaic letters have different values, but the standard system shown here is the most widely accepted.

Q3: How was this used historically?
A: For numerology, religious symbolism, and as a memory aid in oral traditions.

Q4: Does case matter in the calculation?
A: No, both uppercase and lowercase Greek letters have the same numerical value.

Q5: What about diacritical marks?
A: Accents and breathing marks don't affect the numerical value - only the base letter is considered.