Judaism

[WriterDom]

The number seven.

In the Hebrew text, Genesis 1.1 is seven words. 1.2 is 14 words or 2X7. Ok, that’s a stretch but it gets better.

God created the universe in six days and on the seventh he rested. Who could blame him?

If anyone were to kill Cain, they would suffer seven times over.

Noah moves into the Ark and seven days later it starts to rain.

On the 17th day of the 7 month the Ark comes to rest on Ararat.

Noah moves into the Ark and seven days later it starts to rain.

On the 17th day of the seventh month the Ark comes to rest on Ararat.

Noah sends out a dove who finds no land and comes back in, yep, seven days.

The sign of the covenant, seven colors.

A sevenfold promise to Abram.

Seven days of abundance in Egypt followed by seven years of famine.

No response necessary. Just boning up on my Judaism for when the Jewish princess comes. I have a long way to go.

 

[where]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHVKndMZIwI&feature=related

 

[Netzach]

No. It's eighteen.

You think G-d is that transparent? Clearly a goy.

 

[midwestyankee]

<snip>
No response necessary. Just boning up on my Judaism for when the Jewish princess comes. I have a long way to go.

For your sake, I hope it's not 40 years.

 

[intothewoods]

No. It's eighteen.

You think G-d is that transparent? Clearly a goy.

Ha ha, that was what I thought too. I don't know anything about the significance of seven, but hebrew school was a long time ago.

 

[DVS]

Just a little wiki to help you in your quest.

 

[intothewoods]

Just a little wiki to help you in your quest.

Mmm yeah there are some good ones in there. Seven blessings, aliyot, etc.

Here's something about chai and 18: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chai_(symbol). When people talk about significant numbers in Judaism, I immediately think of 18.

 

[00Syd]

It feels weird to be fetishized for something besides my vagina.

 

[intothewoods]

It feels weird to be fetishized for something besides my vagina.

Ha ha ha. Word.

 

[MisterSir]

It feels weird to be fetishized for something besides my vagina.

Are you trying to tell us nobody's fetishised you for your tits? Crazy. Crazy!

 

[lilsubangel]

Ha ha, that was what I thought too. I don't know anything about the significance of seven, but hebrew school was a long time ago.

Seven is the number of perfection.

 

[YourCaptor]

Probably some fancy ancient middle eastern writing style.

You know, to prove god said it through me, cause I'm that that good a speaker.

 

[SirLeo]

Mmm yeah there are some good ones in there. Seven blessings, aliyot, etc.

Here's something about chai and 18: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chai_(symbol). When people talk about significant numbers in Judaism, I immediately think of 18.

Of course 8-1 =7

Seven is an immensely powerful number, but personally I believe 12 is the number that dominates in our universe.

 

[Xelebes]

Seven is the prime number above five (the fingers on one's hand) and is not divisible by 60 (divisors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6). Seven is as special number as Three which is the prime number below one's hand.

11 is a harder number to work with. It is one less than 12 which is divisible by 1, 2, 3 and 4. But doesn't have much uses unless one was counting to make sure the 12 were there.

13 is unlucky because it is one above 12 and a prime number.

61 is a prime number and is 1 above 60, but does not have any special symbolism or any particular use in architecture, art or music.

 

[graceanne]

What i find odd is how seven, 3, and 49 pop up in so many different religions. I mean for some being the 7th son (or daughter) of the seventh son (or daughter) is a big deal. And 3 7's is supposed to be hugely lucky; my sister in law got married on July 7th, 2007 (7-7-7) and I had to get my eyebrows waxed for it, and could not get an appointment because EVERYONE wanted to get married on that date!

 

[DVS]

is this all about religion or just numerology in general?

 

[MasterPhoenix]

EVERYONE knows that the ultimate answer to life the universe and everything is 42

 

[WriterDom]

Ketoret.

I didn't know Jews took their incense so seriously. But in Sunday School, we just hit on the cool stories and didn't dive into Jewish details.

 

[myinnerslut]

Damn it, now i have "Who knows one, I know one....." stuck in my head.

 

[WriterDom]

Damn it, now i have "Who knows one, I know one....." stuck in my head.

A Jewish version of the 12 days of Christmas. Sort of.


Who knows thirteen?
I know thirteen.
Thirteen are the temperaments of God;
Twelve are the tribes of Israel;
Eleven are the stars of Joseph's dream;
Ten are the [Ten] Commandments;
Nine are the months of pregnancy;
Eight are the days of circumcision;
Seven are the days of the week;
Six are the books of the Mishnah;
Five are the books of the Torah;
Four are the Matriarchs;
Three are the patriarchs;
Two are the tablets of the covenant;
One is our God, in heaven and on earth.

 

[rosco rathbone]

You oughtta convert, WD.

 

[myinnerslut]

Who knows thirteen?
I know thirteen.
Thirteen are the temperaments of God;
Twelve are the tribes of Israel;
Eleven are the stars of Joseph's dream;
Ten are the [Ten] Commandments;
Nine are the months of pregnancy;
Eight are the days of circumcision;
Seven are the days of the week;
Six are the books of the Mishnah;
Five are the books of the Torah;
Four are the Matriarchs;
Three are the patriarchs;
Two are the tablets of the covenant;
One is our God, in heaven and on earth.

My mother (crazy uber jew) and I were talking on the phone the other day and she randomly started spouting thing.

 

[callinectes2]

WD... it isn't exactly an Judiasm 101 book, but I found "Judaism for Everyone" by Shmuley Boteach to be a realy good book. It helped me understand the basic underlying principles of the Jewish faith.

 

[ImOnIt]

Numerology is silly.

Just saying.


(arbitrary number) + - * / ! ^2 (another arbitrary number)
Repeat as necessary

SEE THE HIDDEN MEANINGS?

 

[WriterDom]

Ok, this from Moses proves that CBT is a sin.

If two men are fighting and the wife of one of them comes to rescue her husband from his assailant, and she reaches out and seizes him by his private parts, you shall cut off her hand. Show her no pity.