Our ancient sources describe the universe as emanating in six directions - north, south, east, west, up, down - from a central point. The Torah describes the creation of the universe as a six part, six day, process.

We do know that the number six represents the physical world. 'Mosad Hayesod' cites the Vilna Gaon's commentary on the Zohar that 'the number 666 contains hidden within it exalted and lofty messianic potential.' No other explanation is offered there.

This was Moshe's prayer invoking Divine Mercy on behalf of the Jewish People. The number 666 has significance as the numerical value of the Hebrew verse: ' Ata yigdal na koach Ado-nai - Now, I pray, let the Power of my Lord be great.' ( Numbers 14:17). (So have no fear: The secrets of Kabbala are perfectly safe with Madonna.) But I will explain as much as I know on the subject: Even if someone 'reveals' a 'kabbalistic secret,' it remains a secret as long as you are not able to understand it. The truth is that the key to mystical secrets are not in any book, they're in your heart. Oh, I can't tell you the answer to your question.It's a mystical secret! Recently there was a big uproar over a supermarket's ad campaign because they believed the numbers 666 were hidden within. You recently wrote: 'The numerical value of 'Meah Shearim' is 666, a number which has esoteric and kabbalistic meaning in Judaism, as indicated by the Vilna Gaon in his commentary to the Zohar.' Now you've got me curious: In American media, I only hear of 666 for its mystic significance in Christianity - a negative meaning, associated with 'Satan.' So what is the mystic significance of 666 in Judaism?Ĭould you tell us more about the kabalistic meaning of 666? I live in a community with a large conservative Christian presence. of Linguistics & Oriental Languages in San Diego State University wrote:

What is the meaning of 666