How the Gematriot of “Patach Eliyahu HaNavi” Lead to Kavanot and Segulot
1. “Patach Eliyahu” — its gematria is
540
540 is the gematria of
“Tizku le-Mazal” (may you merit good fortune);
540 is the gematria of the phrase
“David HaMelech Menagen be-Kinnor” — (David HaMelech plays the harp). From Tanakh we learn that when David HaMelech played the harp, the evil spirit left Shaul HaMelech. Therefore, the Sages conclude that “Patach Eliyahu” is a powerful segula for protection from
“ruach ra”;
540 is the gematria of
“Kanaf ha-Shechinah” (the wing of the Shechinah) — whoever recites “Patach Eliyahu” merits shelter beneath the wing of the Shechinah;
2. “Patach Eliyahu HaNavi” — its gematria is
608
608 is the gematria of
“Mashiach Tzidkeinu” — it hastens the Redemption;
3. “Petichat Eliyahu HaNavi” — its gematria is
118
118 is the gematria of a blessing before the
“Shema”:
— “Ahavat Olam Ahavtanu A-do-nai Elo-heinu” — (You have loved us with an everlasting love, O L-rd our G-d) — to merit the love of the Almighty;
118 is the gematria of
“za'akot emet” (a true cry) — prayer is likened to a cry, which has a greater chance of being heard;
4. “Patach Eliyahu HaNavi zachur le-tov” — its gematria is
888
888 is the gematria of
“kaf shel nachat” — (a soothing palm) — through “Patach Eliyahu,” one can attain tranquility;
888 is the gematria of
“kotveinu be-Sefer Chaim” — (write us in the “Book of Life”) — therefore, one may merit being inscribed in the “Sefer Chaim”; (the book “Shofar HaZohar”);
5. “Patach Eliyahu HaNavi zachur le-tov ve-amar” — its gematria is
1135
1135 is the gematria of
“Dirah ba-Tachtonim” — (a dwelling in the lower worlds) — whoever recites it merits the blessing of a dwelling in the lower world;
1135 is the gematria of
“Shemirat Einayim” — (guarding the eyes) — whoever recites it will protect their eyes from improper sights;
12 Segulot of “Petichat Eliyahu”
- It hastens the Geulah;
- It nullifies harsh decrees;
- It purifies and heals the soul;
- It weakens the accuser and the evil inclination;
- It protects a person from misfortunes;
- It protects a person from evil desires;
- A miracle will happen to the person;
- A person will see blessings from the Almighty;
- It removes dullness of the heart;
- It brings a person success;
- It helps ensure that the prayer is accepted;
- When beginning a venture, it will endure.
P.S. Only on our website can you find the complete translation of Patach Eliyahu
The Prayer of Patach Eliyahu
Patach Eliyahu — Transliteration and Russian Translation (exclusively on our site)
P.S. The photo shows the place where “Patach Eliyahu” was written.
(Based on a lesson by Rabbi Alexander Tzvi Sypkov: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho_E9_VDBb4)
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