TRUTH

The Hebrew word for "Truth" is emet (אֱמֶת), which is spelled with "the first the middle and the last" letters of the Hebrew alphabet. 

אֱ מֶ ת The First the Middle and the Last 

Briefly speaking, the structure of emet (אמת) can be viewed as three letters representing three aspects:

• Aleph: The first letter of the alphabet, symbolizing the beginning or the divine source.
• Mem: The middle letter, representing the middle of a timeline or the world itself.
• Tav: The last letter, representing the end, the ultimate destination, or the culmination of the process. 

The word Emet (אֱמֶת) comes from the root

אֲמַן "aman" which means "to support" or "to make firm," as well as "to believe," "to trust. This is where we get the word "Amen." The Hebrew word for "faith" אמונה "Emunah" is rooted in the word Emet. 

Jonah 1.1 -- Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai (Truth), saying, 

Emet (אֱמֶת), truth, has a numerical value based on the letters:

Aleph (א) = 1
Mem (מ) = 40
Tav (ת) = 400, 
1 + 40 + 400 = 441. 

Notice the mirror image, read Left to Right, of 441 is 144. The number 144 holds spiritual significance in its connection to divine completeness, often seen as 12x12. 144 is also associated with the Hebrew word "Kedem" (קֶדֶם).

Kedem (קדם) Hebrew letters:

Kuf -100
Dalet 4
Mem - 40

100+4+40=144

[Their are fascinating relationships in the Hebrew letters to x1000. I will very simply say 1000x144=144,000.] 

Kedem (144) means "East" or "Ancient." In a directional sense it is associated with the sunrise. Adam and Eve were exiled to the East. Kedem (144) is also associated with the way into the Garden and back to the Tree of Life! 

Genesis 3:24 -- After he drove the man out, he placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.

For devout Jews, the Torah is consider the truth that leads the way back to the Garden of Eden.

Proverbs 3:18 --"She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and happy are all who retain her". This verse refers to wisdom as a tree of life, a source of enduring life and blessings for those who embrace and hold onto it. 

With both Hebrew and math there is a practice of reducing larger numbers down to the least integer. For example, the Hebrew word for "Love" has a value of "13." Thirteen can be reduced by adding 1+3=4. The number 4 in Hebrew is the letter "Dalet." A dalet is a door or gate.  So in a sense, love is a door.

When "Emet" 441 is reduced we get 4 + 4 + 1 = 9. For that reason, "Truth" is associated with the number 9.  

My Christian friends may recall that in the New Testament Jesus gave up his ghost at the 9th hour. The Gospel accounts state that Jesus cried out loudly at the ninth hour and then gave up his spirit. This time is also associated with a supernatural darkness that lasted for three hours until his death at the 9th hour.  

In the Book of John, Jesus is foretelling his crucifixion and departure. The hearts of the Apostles are troubled. Jesus tells the Apostles "You know the way to the place where I am going," but they knew the Torah, so they are confused. So Jesus reassures them that He is coming back for them. When Jesus is asked how they may find him when he is gone. Jesus reponds "I am the way and the truth and the life."  

Is there a connection between between Emet, Truth, and what Jesus said? Given everything I have explained, consider this interesting similarity:

Truth (Emet - אֱמֶת) - "the first the middle and the last"

I am -"The way and the truth and the life."  

Psalm 119:30 -- I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart!

AMEN