| Lesson 7 |
| How to convert names to numbers. |
The subject of this lesson is the recovery of the pronunciations of names, but not those
names contained in the King James Version of the Bible. The accuracy of the pronunciations
of those names—the “begats”, with very few exceptions, are well preserved. This lesson
deals with the ancient names shown on old maps, in mythology, and other names from the
distant past that have been passed around so many times that the originally intended
pronunciation has surely been lost. Recovering the original pronunciations of these names
names contained in the King James Version of the Bible. The accuracy of the pronunciations
of those names—the “begats”, with very few exceptions, are well preserved. This lesson
deals with the ancient names shown on old maps, in mythology, and other names from the
distant past that have been passed around so many times that the originally intended
pronunciation has surely been lost. Recovering the original pronunciations of these names
Does the car horn go beep-beep or peep-peep?
The B and P sounds are formed in almost the same way. The teeth are parted, the lips
are pursed, and a blast of air is blown through the pursed lips. Because of this, a very slight
change in the mechanics of the speaker’s lip movement turns a B sound into a P sound, and
visa versa.
The present day pronunciation of a thousand year old name containing a B or P sound
probably isn’t what it was originally intended to be. For example, the name Bob could have
been either BoB, BoP, PoB, or PoP – who knows which of the four was originally intended?
If the vowel sound was supposed to be pronounced, the name could have been BOB, BOP,
POB, and POP; and if the vowel sound wasn’t supposed to be pronounced, it could have
been BoB, BoP, PoB, and PoP. So, the name written today as Bob, that represents a name
derived thousands of years ago, originally could have been any of these eight names.
are pursed, and a blast of air is blown through the pursed lips. Because of this, a very slight
change in the mechanics of the speaker’s lip movement turns a B sound into a P sound, and
visa versa.
The present day pronunciation of a thousand year old name containing a B or P sound
probably isn’t what it was originally intended to be. For example, the name Bob could have
been either BoB, BoP, PoB, or PoP – who knows which of the four was originally intended?
If the vowel sound was supposed to be pronounced, the name could have been BOB, BOP,
POB, and POP; and if the vowel sound wasn’t supposed to be pronounced, it could have
been BoB, BoP, PoB, and PoP. So, the name written today as Bob, that represents a name
derived thousands of years ago, originally could have been any of these eight names.
Next, the eight names are converted to name/numbers using the table of sound-number
Links shown above. The eight name-numbers are listed below.
BoB = 2+0+2 = 4
BOB = 2 + 70 + 2 = 74
BoP = 2 + 0 + 80 = 82
BOP = 2 + 70 + 80 = 152
PoB=80+0+2=82 repeat
POB=80+70+2=152 repeat
PoP = 80 + 0 + 80 = 160
POP = 80 + 70 + 80 = 230
Now consider the land distribution system being described in these lessons. If the name
printed on a map is Bob, and it’s location on the grid is where unit 160 of the common grid
should be, logic says the originators of the name intended the name to be PoP, which is
number 160 -– but there’s a catch.
Links shown above. The eight name-numbers are listed below.
BoB = 2+0+2 = 4
BOB = 2 + 70 + 2 = 74
BoP = 2 + 0 + 80 = 82
BOP = 2 + 70 + 80 = 152
PoB=80+0+2=82 repeat
POB=80+70+2=152 repeat
PoP = 80 + 0 + 80 = 160
POP = 80 + 70 + 80 = 230
Now consider the land distribution system being described in these lessons. If the name
printed on a map is Bob, and it’s location on the grid is where unit 160 of the common grid
should be, logic says the originators of the name intended the name to be PoP, which is
number 160 -– but there’s a catch.
Uh! oh! -- a catch.
Unit 160 on the Common Grid-West, translates to 162 on the Common Grid-East, 404 on the
KANáaN grid, and 502 on the EJyPTian grid. Since none of the eight name-numbers listed
above match any of these additional three grid numbers, namely 404, 162, or 502, the
intended name can still be POP, number 160.
If none of the eight numbers listed above do match 160, 162, 404, or 502; the assumption
that a link between any of the permutations of the name Bob and some numbered unit on a
grid fails the test. But in our example, POP (160) does link to grid unit 160, and the
assumption passes the test.
So what are the odds? There are 665 possible numbers on the common grid, so the odds
are 1 in 665 for matching one of these numbers. Since there are four overlapping grids, one
number on the common grid equates to a number on each of the other three grid systems.
So, each unit of land has four numbers. The odds of any one of these four numbers
matching a number on the grid is 1 in 665. If four tries are available to make the match, the
odds are 4 in 665, or 1 in 166 and ¼.
These calculations are exactly the same as those needed when rolling dice. One die has 6
numbers. The odds of rolling any one of the numbers is 1 in 6. The odds in rolling either of
two numbers is 2 in 6, or 1 in three.
Now—back to the eight potential Bob’s. Two of the 8 name/numbers are repeats, so there
are only 6 permutations. The odds of one of the 6 name-numbers matching any one of the
166 numbers is 1 in 166; the odds of any one of the 6 matching are 6 in 166, or 1 in 27 and
7/10.
KANáaN grid, and 502 on the EJyPTian grid. Since none of the eight name-numbers listed
above match any of these additional three grid numbers, namely 404, 162, or 502, the
intended name can still be POP, number 160.
If none of the eight numbers listed above do match 160, 162, 404, or 502; the assumption
that a link between any of the permutations of the name Bob and some numbered unit on a
grid fails the test. But in our example, POP (160) does link to grid unit 160, and the
assumption passes the test.
So what are the odds? There are 665 possible numbers on the common grid, so the odds
are 1 in 665 for matching one of these numbers. Since there are four overlapping grids, one
number on the common grid equates to a number on each of the other three grid systems.
So, each unit of land has four numbers. The odds of any one of these four numbers
matching a number on the grid is 1 in 665. If four tries are available to make the match, the
odds are 4 in 665, or 1 in 166 and ¼.
These calculations are exactly the same as those needed when rolling dice. One die has 6
numbers. The odds of rolling any one of the numbers is 1 in 6. The odds in rolling either of
two numbers is 2 in 6, or 1 in three.
Now—back to the eight potential Bob’s. Two of the 8 name/numbers are repeats, so there
are only 6 permutations. The odds of one of the 6 name-numbers matching any one of the
166 numbers is 1 in 166; the odds of any one of the 6 matching are 6 in 166, or 1 in 27 and
7/10.
Oh! No! -- another catch.
But now there’s another catch -- some experts on ancient writing say there was never a “B” in
certain alphabets used in the areas to which these lessons are relevant. It is said that the B
we see in today’s spellings, in those areas, should have been a “V”.
This fact complicates the calculations just explained. To cover this latest possibility, each
time a B=2 sound-number is tested, not only must the P=80 also be tested, but the V=6 and
F=600 must be included in the test. Because of a slight mechanical action in the lips, if the V
is tested, the F must also be tested, and visa versa. See the diagram shown below.
certain alphabets used in the areas to which these lessons are relevant. It is said that the B
we see in today’s spellings, in those areas, should have been a “V”.
This fact complicates the calculations just explained. To cover this latest possibility, each
time a B=2 sound-number is tested, not only must the P=80 also be tested, but the V=6 and
F=600 must be included in the test. Because of a slight mechanical action in the lips, if the V
is tested, the F must also be tested, and visa versa. See the diagram shown below.
In our example, the name Bob could also be BoB=4, BOF=7, FOB=7, BoV=8, VoB=8,
FOV=11, VOF=11, VoV=12, FoP=15, PoF=15, BOB=74, BoV=78, VoB=78, BoP=82, PoB=82,
VOV=82, FOP=85, FOP=85, PoV=86, VoP=86, BOP=152, POB=152, POV=156, VOP=156,
PoP=160, POP=230, FoF=535, BoF=602, FoB=602, FOF=605, FOV=606, and VOF=606.
This brings the number of names to 32, of which 13 of the numbers are repeated, so 19
remain to be tested.
When all of the conditions just described are taken into consideration, the odds of the name
Bob matching unit 160 on the Common Grid-West are 1 in 7.
FOV=11, VOF=11, VoV=12, FoP=15, PoF=15, BOB=74, BoV=78, VoB=78, BoP=82, PoB=82,
VOV=82, FOP=85, FOP=85, PoV=86, VoP=86, BOP=152, POB=152, POV=156, VOP=156,
PoP=160, POP=230, FoF=535, BoF=602, FoB=602, FOF=605, FOV=606, and VOF=606.
This brings the number of names to 32, of which 13 of the numbers are repeated, so 19
remain to be tested.
When all of the conditions just described are taken into consideration, the odds of the name
Bob matching unit 160 on the Common Grid-West are 1 in 7.
The Hiss sound
To change sip to zip or ship, all you have to do is move a small area near the tip of the
tongue. The S, Z, Tz, or Sh sounds in a name could potentially be any of the sounds shown
in the diagram above.
tongue. The S, Z, Tz, or Sh sounds in a name could potentially be any of the sounds shown
in the diagram above.
G-H-K-Q-Katy, G-H-K-Q-Katy, it all depends.
Expand the back of the tongue so it flattens against the rear of the palate, and force a small
burst of air from the mouth. If you do this, a G like in gate, or a H like in Hotel, a C like in cup,
or a K like in king will come out of your mouth. Which of the sounds emerge depends on a
turn of the tongue. For that reason, if a word contains any of these sounds, or letters, the G,
H, K, Kh, or Q, additional trials must be performed.
burst of air from the mouth. If you do this, a G like in gate, or a H like in Hotel, a C like in cup,
or a K like in king will come out of your mouth. Which of the sounds emerge depends on a
turn of the tongue. For that reason, if a word contains any of these sounds, or letters, the G,
H, K, Kh, or Q, additional trials must be performed.
The T, th, and D sounds also? -- Yep.
To add a little more complication to determining what the originally intended sound of a 5000
year old name could be -- today, those names containing T’s and D’s also needed to have
more trials.
year old name could be -- today, those names containing T’s and D’s also needed to have
more trials.
And finally -- were the vowel sounds supposed to be there?
The vowel sounds –- the long A’s, O’s and U’s, and the E like in eat, the E like in em, and the
I like in imp, and another sound that corresponds to the “yod” in Hebrew, all require
additional trials. Each of these sounds is changed to a different sound with the slightest
movement of the lips. The problem needing solution is -- what sounds did the moms and
dads have in mind when they derived those names? What sounds did the founders of those
towns have in their minds when they derived the names of their towns?
I like in imp, and another sound that corresponds to the “yod” in Hebrew, all require
additional trials. Each of these sounds is changed to a different sound with the slightest
movement of the lips. The problem needing solution is -- what sounds did the moms and
dads have in mind when they derived those names? What sounds did the founders of those
towns have in their minds when they derived the names of their towns?
What are the odds? You decide.
Remember the name Bob at the beginning of this lesson? The conclusion was that Bob
was originally intended to be PoP, because its individual sound links tallied to position
number 160 on the Common Grid-West. The odds of one of the name/numbers matching the
correct land unit were 1 in 7. Now assume at another map location, where the place name is
written as Pob, is located where unit number is 74 on the Common Grid-West should be.
The permutation of that name that amounts to 74 is BOB, and the odds of the match are 1 in
7. The odds of predicting that both PoP and BOB matching unit 160 and unit 74 are both 1
in 7, or 1 in 7 times 7, or 1 in 49. Each time the permutation of a name matches the number
of its location on the map, the accumulated odds increase greatly. But there’s a lot of
variables in those calculations, so enough about odds.
Here's a confession. I think the method for determining the odds that is written above is
correct, but it may not be. Whether it is or isn't correct isn't the important point. The
important point is having a clear understanding that each time a name/number matches the
number of a grid that it's suspected of matching, the odds of it doing so increase rapidly.
was originally intended to be PoP, because its individual sound links tallied to position
number 160 on the Common Grid-West. The odds of one of the name/numbers matching the
correct land unit were 1 in 7. Now assume at another map location, where the place name is
written as Pob, is located where unit number is 74 on the Common Grid-West should be.
The permutation of that name that amounts to 74 is BOB, and the odds of the match are 1 in
7. The odds of predicting that both PoP and BOB matching unit 160 and unit 74 are both 1
in 7, or 1 in 7 times 7, or 1 in 49. Each time the permutation of a name matches the number
of its location on the map, the accumulated odds increase greatly. But there’s a lot of
variables in those calculations, so enough about odds.
Here's a confession. I think the method for determining the odds that is written above is
correct, but it may not be. Whether it is or isn't correct isn't the important point. The
important point is having a clear understanding that each time a name/number matches the
number of a grid that it's suspected of matching, the odds of it doing so increase rapidly.
Next, put the grid on the map.
The map shown below is called Map 1. It is a copy of a portion of the National Geographic
map titled, “Lands of the Bible Today”. The map shows the place names as they were
supposedly spoken thousands of years ago. These names provide the kind of data needed
to reproduce the 665 unit grid system that is about to be overlaid on Map 1.
map titled, “Lands of the Bible Today”. The map shows the place names as they were
supposedly spoken thousands of years ago. These names provide the kind of data needed
to reproduce the 665 unit grid system that is about to be overlaid on Map 1.
| Map 1 |
Map 2 includes part of the area covered in Map 1. The green and red lines are portions of
the 665 unit grid boundaries that subdivided the area. Remember that the letters in a name
represented numbers that added to the number of the name, which in turn matched the
number of the grid unit having that name. Four locations on Map 2 which are identified as
BEERSEBá, ZeMaR, SERuK, and Jerusalem; are identified as Beersheba, Sebastiya or
Sameria, Gerasa or Jarash, and Jerusalem on map 1. These sites, which are common to
both maps, will be used to orient Map 1 and Map 2 to each other.
the 665 unit grid boundaries that subdivided the area. Remember that the letters in a name
represented numbers that added to the number of the name, which in turn matched the
number of the grid unit having that name. Four locations on Map 2 which are identified as
BEERSEBá, ZeMaR, SERuK, and Jerusalem; are identified as Beersheba, Sebastiya or
Sameria, Gerasa or Jarash, and Jerusalem on map 1. These sites, which are common to
both maps, will be used to orient Map 1 and Map 2 to each other.
NOTE – The methods for plotting the units onto the different grid systems are
described in chapter 3. They will clarify the grid number relationships you will
soon encounter, so please do a little review work on chapter 3.
The following is the needed start-up data.
described in chapter 3. They will clarify the grid number relationships you will
soon encounter, so please do a little review work on chapter 3.
The following is the needed start-up data.
A temporary and short change of subject begins here.
The names printed on Map 1 are transliterations of the originally intended pronunciations
of the names. As time passed and original spelling changed to some popularly accepted
pronunciation, and the number of the spoken name was changed, and it no longer fit
properly into the land distribution system. To overcome this problem, a Basic Language
computer program was written to provide 1) a column listing all of the possible pronunciation
variations of a name, and 2) the number of the name that the variation would produce.
Next, the suspected grid number is determined, and located on the listing. If the number is
detected on the listing, the name corresponding to that number should be the originally
intended form of the name. If the number doesn't appear in the listing, then the test is a
failure, and it doesn't help to lay out the grid system.
The permutations for the site of Nagila are shown below as an example of what has just been
implied.
of the names. As time passed and original spelling changed to some popularly accepted
pronunciation, and the number of the spoken name was changed, and it no longer fit
properly into the land distribution system. To overcome this problem, a Basic Language
computer program was written to provide 1) a column listing all of the possible pronunciation
variations of a name, and 2) the number of the name that the variation would produce.
Next, the suspected grid number is determined, and located on the listing. If the number is
detected on the listing, the name corresponding to that number should be the originally
intended form of the name. If the number doesn't appear in the listing, then the test is a
failure, and it doesn't help to lay out the grid system.
The permutations for the site of Nagila are shown below as an example of what has just been
implied.
Example 1 - Nagila is NAQELá. Nagila is approximately 2 grid units north of BEERSEBá,
or two units north of unit number 332 on the KANáaN grid. If so, Nagila would be on number
330 of the KANáaN grid. There is no match for number 330 on the above listing. The
corresponding numbers on one of the other three grids are 86 on the common grid west, 87
on the common grid east, and 580 on the EJyPT grid. Only number 86 matches, and the
sounds that produce number 86 are N, L, A, Q, Y, and á, so the originally intended name was
NAQELá. The arithmetic is (50+70+100+500+30+1)=751 or 86.
or two units north of unit number 332 on the KANáaN grid. If so, Nagila would be on number
330 of the KANáaN grid. There is no match for number 330 on the above listing. The
corresponding numbers on one of the other three grids are 86 on the common grid west, 87
on the common grid east, and 580 on the EJyPT grid. Only number 86 matches, and the
sounds that produce number 86 are N, L, A, Q, Y, and á, so the originally intended name was
NAQELá. The arithmetic is (50+70+100+500+30+1)=751 or 86.
Example 2 - Ariha is aRIHa. Jericho, also known as Ariha, is about two units east of
Jerusalem. Jerusalem is number 7 on the common grid west. Two units east of number 7 is
unit 634 of the common grid west. This number converts to 213 on the KANáaN grid. The
name aRIHa is the only number that matches, so aRiHa is the originally intended spelling,
and the arithmetic for aRIHa is (0+200+5+8+0)=213.
Jerusalem. Jerusalem is number 7 on the common grid west. Two units east of number 7 is
unit 634 of the common grid west. This number converts to 213 on the KANáaN grid. The
name aRIHa is the only number that matches, so aRiHa is the originally intended spelling,
and the arithmetic for aRIHa is (0+200+5+8+0)=213.
Example 3 - Nabulus was NaBULUZ. Nabulus is a unit or so south of ZeMaR. ZeMaR
is unit number 247, so one unit south of that unit is unit number 229 on the KANáan grid.
NaBULUZ is the only matching number of the 60 permutations. The arithemetic is
(50+0+2+70+30+70+7)=229.
is unit number 247, so one unit south of that unit is unit number 229 on the KANáan grid.
NaBULUZ is the only matching number of the 60 permutations. The arithemetic is
(50+0+2+70+30+70+7)=229.
Example 4 – ‘Ajlun is YAYLUN. ‘Ajlun is a little west of Gerasa, number 115 on the
KANáaN grid. GERAZa on the KANáaN grid is identical to SERuK, number 536, on the
common grid west. One unit west of that spot is unit number 555 of the common grid west.
YAYLUN is the only permutation with that number. The arithmetic is (500+70+500+30
+70+50 =1220 or 555. The arithmetic for GERAZa is i (3+500+200+70+7+0=780 or 115.
SERuK is a son of REU, who is the man mentioned in verse 18, chapter 13 of the book of
Revelations, whose number is 666; so the E value in his name is REU’s number or 666 or 1.
The K value is 35 at Ur of the Chaldees, where SERuK’s parent, REU, founded his or her
land entitlement, and SERuK was born. The arithmetic for SERuK is (300+1+200+0+35)
=536.
KANáaN grid. GERAZa on the KANáaN grid is identical to SERuK, number 536, on the
common grid west. One unit west of that spot is unit number 555 of the common grid west.
YAYLUN is the only permutation with that number. The arithmetic is (500+70+500+30
+70+50 =1220 or 555. The arithmetic for GERAZa is i (3+500+200+70+7+0=780 or 115.
SERuK is a son of REU, who is the man mentioned in verse 18, chapter 13 of the book of
Revelations, whose number is 666; so the E value in his name is REU’s number or 666 or 1.
The K value is 35 at Ur of the Chaldees, where SERuK’s parent, REU, founded his or her
land entitlement, and SERuK was born. The arithmetic for SERuK is (300+1+200+0+35)
=536.
Example 5 - Hadera is HADiRá. Hadera appears to lie on or near the grid boundary.
Common grid units 1, 20, and 38 would lie on the boundary. EJyPt grid units 609, 628, and
647 would lie on the boundary. KANáaN grids 264, 283, and 302 would lie on the boundary.
HADiRá, number 283 KANáaN grid, is the best selection. EJyPT grid number 609, the
number for HaTiRá or GaTIRá, would also be a logical guess, but as the puzzle developes,
unit 283 is determined to be the best fit. So HADiRá is the selection, and the arithmetic is
(8+70+4+0+200+1)=283.
Common grid units 1, 20, and 38 would lie on the boundary. EJyPt grid units 609, 628, and
647 would lie on the boundary. KANáaN grids 264, 283, and 302 would lie on the boundary.
HADiRá, number 283 KANáaN grid, is the best selection. EJyPT grid number 609, the
number for HaTiRá or GaTIRá, would also be a logical guess, but as the puzzle developes,
unit 283 is determined to be the best fit. So HADiRá is the selection, and the arithmetic is
(8+70+4+0+200+1)=283.
With the use of a grid as shown in Map 3 below, and as the matching of the names to the grid
numbers as described in the five examples above continues, the spaces of Map 3 can be
filled in accurately. As the grid fills with names that match the numbered locations, grid lines
can be interpolated onto a copy of Map 1. The copy of Map 5 shown below is overlaid by the
665-unit grid system the was used thousands of years ago to distribute land. The adjusted
spellings of the names that appear on Map 4 are the spellings originally intended by the
founders of the sites.
numbers as described in the five examples above continues, the spaces of Map 3 can be
filled in accurately. As the grid fills with names that match the numbered locations, grid lines
can be interpolated onto a copy of Map 1. The copy of Map 5 shown below is overlaid by the
665-unit grid system the was used thousands of years ago to distribute land. The adjusted
spellings of the names that appear on Map 4 are the spellings originally intended by the
founders of the sites.
| Map 3 |
Unfortunately, without the Basic Language computer program, determining all of the
pronunciation permutations for all the names on Map 1 is a tedious job.
Map 4 below is what Map 1 would be in theory. If the founders of the settlements on Map 1
had been surveyors, and they would have used the latest in the surveying equipment that we
have today, then map 5 would have been closer in appearance to Map 4. But they had no
modern day surveying equipment. The results were that the grid lines on Map 5 aren't as
neat as those shown on Map 4. Instead the grid lines, shown in green on Map 5, form a
deformed grid. The mountains, canyons, gulleys, coast lines, river valleys, and other
hindrances to the line-of-site method of surveying, and to the accurate measuring of
distances, caused these founders problems. But, even though they regularly encountered the
many obstacles to accurate surveying, because they tried to follow the land distribution rules,
the grid can be reconstructed today, and we can use it to learn more about life in the old days.
pronunciation permutations for all the names on Map 1 is a tedious job.
Map 4 below is what Map 1 would be in theory. If the founders of the settlements on Map 1
had been surveyors, and they would have used the latest in the surveying equipment that we
have today, then map 5 would have been closer in appearance to Map 4. But they had no
modern day surveying equipment. The results were that the grid lines on Map 5 aren't as
neat as those shown on Map 4. Instead the grid lines, shown in green on Map 5, form a
deformed grid. The mountains, canyons, gulleys, coast lines, river valleys, and other
hindrances to the line-of-site method of surveying, and to the accurate measuring of
distances, caused these founders problems. But, even though they regularly encountered the
many obstacles to accurate surveying, because they tried to follow the land distribution rules,
the grid can be reconstructed today, and we can use it to learn more about life in the old days.
| Map 4 |
The results were that the grid lines on Map 5, shown below, aren't as neat as those
shown on Map 4. Instead the grid lines, shown in green on Map 5, form a deformed grid
system. The mountains, canyons, gulleys, coast lines, river valleys, and other hindrances to
the line-of-site method of surveying, and to the accurate measuring of distances, caused
these founders problems. But, even though they regularly encountered the many obstacles
to accurate surveying, because they tried to follow the land distribution rules, the grid can be
reconstructed today, and we can use it to learn more about life in the old days.
shown on Map 4. Instead the grid lines, shown in green on Map 5, form a deformed grid
system. The mountains, canyons, gulleys, coast lines, river valleys, and other hindrances to
the line-of-site method of surveying, and to the accurate measuring of distances, caused
these founders problems. But, even though they regularly encountered the many obstacles
to accurate surveying, because they tried to follow the land distribution rules, the grid can be
reconstructed today, and we can use it to learn more about life in the old days.
| Map 5 |
The resolution on your monitor is probably causing difficulties in making out the details on
Map 5. I'm sorry because of that problem, but please, try using a magnifying glass to help
overcome this problem. This lesson contains a lot to consume, and if it is actually consumed,
the reader will understand an important facet of the message referred to in chapter 13, verse
18 of the Book of Revelations of the Holy Bible.
Map 5. I'm sorry because of that problem, but please, try using a magnifying glass to help
overcome this problem. This lesson contains a lot to consume, and if it is actually consumed,
the reader will understand an important facet of the message referred to in chapter 13, verse
18 of the Book of Revelations of the Holy Bible.
| ◊ ◊ ◊ |
isn't too difficult if you thoroughly digest the naming and land distribution system described
in this lesson. Thousands of years ago names were derived according to strict rules. By
knowing the correct pronunciation of a name, bits of information pertaining to the place or
person with that name were also available. As time passed, the pronunciation of these
names were twisted and juggled so that their originally intended pronunciations could be
lost forever. Listed below are some of the causes for the distortions. too difficult if you
thoroughly digest the naming and land distribution system described in this lesson.
Thousands of years ago names were derived according to strict rules. By knowing the
correct pronunciation of a name, bits of information pertaining to the place or person with
that name were also available. As time passed, the pronunciation of these names were
twisted and juggled so that their originally intended pronunciations could be lost forever.
Listed below are some of the causes for the distortions.
in this lesson. Thousands of years ago names were derived according to strict rules. By
knowing the correct pronunciation of a name, bits of information pertaining to the place or
person with that name were also available. As time passed, the pronunciation of these
names were twisted and juggled so that their originally intended pronunciations could be
lost forever. Listed below are some of the causes for the distortions. too difficult if you
thoroughly digest the naming and land distribution system described in this lesson.
Thousands of years ago names were derived according to strict rules. By knowing the
correct pronunciation of a name, bits of information pertaining to the place or person with
that name were also available. As time passed, the pronunciation of these names were
twisted and juggled so that their originally intended pronunciations could be lost forever.
Listed below are some of the causes for the distortions.
The above letter-number links were used to derive place names such as Damascus,
Hamadan, Cairo, Lebonon and Mesopotamia. These are place names with wide-spread
recognition. Certain well recognized persons also had names derived using the above
sound-number links. Names from mythology were derived using these links. All these names
were numbers that ranged from 1 to 665. Reconstructing the intended sounds in an ancient
name, and converting the name to its intended number presents problems. These causes
are described in the following paragraphs. y of the sounds to each other and deciding
whether or not the vowel sounds were intended to be pronounced or not. These problems
are described below.
| How to convert names to numbers. |
