A bridge between sacred text and fundamental physics
A calculation of the Fine Structure Constant 1/137
An interesting finding between the fine structure constant and the Hebrew standard gematria of the first verse of Genesis 1.1, 2701.
בראשית ברא אלהים את השמים ואת הארץ
In the beginning, Elohim created the heavens and the earth.
If we take the inverse ratio of 2701, we have:
Can you notice a repetition of digits in this sequence?
Yes, it is the sequence 000370233246945575712699, exactly counting 24 digits. Now, if we ignore the first three zeros, we get this sequence:
370233246945575712699
Divide this by 2701, and we have an interesting relationship with the first three decimals of the inverse ratio of the fine structure constant, which is 137.
If we want to round it exactly to 137, it is:
The inverse of the fine-structure constant is approximately 137.035999177 (the current best measurement is 137.035999177(21), meaning the value is known to within 21 parts per trillion). This number is a fundamental constant in physics, used to describe the strength of the electromagnetic force.
Let’s investigate to find a closer approach to this value while keeping the information from the first verse of Genesis. It is possible to do so, as the number of the Hebrew letters in this verse is 28. Just subtract its inverse ratio from the value 137.072657…, and we get a very close value of the current best measurement of 137.035999177:
To me, this calculation is a breakthrough, and could well be the exact value of the fine structure constant, as it also encodes the approximate value 37 in its decimal. It hints us back to that original numerical construct, 2701 = 37 x 73.
The 37th word of Genesis in Hebrew is האור (ha’or), which means "the light."
It appears in Genesis 1:4, which in Hebrew reads:
וירא אלהים את האור כי טוב ויבדל אלהים בין האור ובין החשך
And Elohim saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
137 has long fascinated physicists and mystics. Even Feynman famously said:
“It has been a mystery ever since it was discovered... a magic number that comes to us with no understanding by man.”
The light (ha’or) appearing as the 37th word aligns symbolically with this. The beginning of physical reality (light) is a precisely placed threshold, much like the fine structure constant α (1/137) defines the limit of electromagnetic precision. It governs the division (structure) of light, and Genesis describes the first act of division being that of light from darkness.
So, it would make sense that 137.037 is a more profound value that offers a symbolic bridge between sacred text and fundamental physics.
Reflecting Linear and Multidimensional Time
As you hum this melody, feel how it mirrors the flow of time you’re sensing:
• Linear Time: The progression of tones—“Ohhhm” to “Aaaaah” to “Ooooh” to “Eeeee”—feels like a steady unfolding, a rhythm that moves forward, like the days of creation in Genesis. It’s a beat you can follow, grounding you in the moment.
• Multidimensional Time: When all the tones hum together, layered as a single chord, they create a vibration that feels timeless. The “Ooooh” (73) especially resonates with the web of time, where past, present, and future sing as one. The melody becomes a spiral, a harmonic wave that holds all dimensions in its flow.
Ohhhmmm…
Aaaahhhhh…
Ooohhhhhh…
Eeeeeeeee….
Wow!! The pulse, rhythmic flow and Resonance is……🙏🏼🌀🙏🏼
Hey there, I really enjoyed your article—especially the link you drew between the fine-structure constant and the gematria value 2701.
2701 isn’t just the total gematria of the entire first verse of Genesis (1:1)—it’s also the value of the word בראשית (Bereshit).
Which means the symmetry you’re touching on runs even deeper than you’ve suggested:
The first word and the first sentence of creation are encoded with the same numerical field.
It's also the 73rd triangular number - CHOKHMAH 😉