One hundred fifty three fish

[FollowerofShiloh]

That doesn't fit....

I am Jewish and did the same mathematics like other Messianic Jews have done and it matches.

The text comes with an accompanying graphic showing the calculation of ani elohim totaling 153 similar to this:

אa 1+ נn50+ יi10 + אe 1+ לl30+ וo 6+ הh 5+ יi10+ םm40+ =153

 

[Sipsey]

I did a deep dive into the significance of the number 153. While many seem plausible, I like this particular speculation;

“The number 153 is the numerical total for the Hebrew words "Ani Elohim"--I AM G-D. When Jesus caused the disciples to catch exactly 153 fish, He was declaring to them that not only was He the Son of G-d, but that He was God Himself.”

 

[JohnDB]

I am Jewish and did the same mathematics like other Messianic Jews have done and it matches.

The text comes with an accompanying graphic showing the calculation of ani elohim totaling 153 similar to this:

אa 1+ נn50+ יi10 + אe 1+ לl30+ וo 6+ הh 5+ יi10+ םm40+ =153

But the context matters....
So does the theme and setting. "Not a one was lost"

Ummmm....hear oh Israel God is One. (Not 153)

 

[FollowerofShiloh]

But the context matters....
So does the theme and setting. "Not a one was lost"

Ummmm....hear oh Israel God is One. (Not 153)

I used short cut but the actual value would calculate anokhi elohim אָנֹכִי אֱלֹהִים where I used ani elohim.

 

[FollowerofShiloh]

Also, the end value to the text is ם

 

[FollowerofShiloh]

bene elohim numeric value is 149
children of God

but Sons of God is also 153

 

[Pilgrimshope]

Maybe they wanted to know how many fish tbey had been blessed with

 

[FollowerofShiloh]

My God אָנֹכִי אֱלֹהִים the value is 167

 

[JohnDB]

bene elohim numeric value is 149
children of God

but Sons of God is also 153

Every Jewish friend I've ever had you just typified with this post. (There are many)
You will argue with yourself when there isn't anyone else around to argue with.
Bless your heart....