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153 fish. 1-17

 For 153 in Hebrew Gematria (Standard Values)Here are the most commonly cited or scholarly-discussed Hebrew words/phrases equaling 153 (using standard gematria, where final forms like ם count as 40, not higher values):בני האלהים (B'nei HaElohim) — "Sons of God" or "Children of God".

This is the most relevant to John 21's 153 fish, as proposed by scholars like Richard Bauckham. It ties into John's theme of believers becoming "children of God" (John 1:12) and the miracle symbolizing the gathering of God's people.

עין עגלים (Ein Eglaim) — A place name from Ezekiel 47:10 ("En-Eglaim"), part of a prophecy about abundant fish in healed waters.

Scholars note this as a deliberate echo in John 21, linking the miracle to end-time abundance and gathering of nations/people.

בצלאל (Betzalel) — "In the shadow of God" (meaning "under God's protection").

Name of the artisan who built the Tabernacle (Exodus 31). Some interpreters see this as symbolizing divine protection over the "catch" (the net not breaking).

אלהים בינה (Elohim Binah) — "God [of] Understanding" or "Almighty Understanding".

A Kabbalistic pairing (Elohim = 86, Binah = 67), mentioned in some mystical discussions.

Other claims like "Ani Elohim" ("I am God") do not equal 153 in standard gematria (it totals higher due to final mem). Many online lists (e.g., on gematrix.org) generate dozens of matches, but most are obscure or contrived.For 17 in Hebrew Gematria17 is significant symbolically (often victory, resurrection, or completeness: e.g., Noah's ark rests on the 17th day; Joseph at 17). Common words equaling 17:טוב (Tov) — "Good".

Highly symbolic—God declares creation "good" multiple times in Genesis. Reduced further (1+7=8), it links to themes of divine goodness and perfection.

גדי (Gedi) — From "En-Gedi" in Ezekiel 47:10 (the counterpart to Eglaim=153).

Ties directly into the same fish prophecy.

קבוד (Kavod, alternate spelling without vav) — "Glory" (especially God's glory/Presence).

Full spelling is 26 (like YHWH), but this form is 17.

17 often represents complete sanctification (10 = completeness + 7 = divine perfection) in Jewish thought.These are the strongest, biblically-relevant examples—gematria can produce many matches, but context (especially around John 21 and Ezekiel 47) makes the above stand out. The original Facebook post exaggerated or invented several claims beyond these. If you'd like calculations for specific words, let me know


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