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The assigning of numerical value to Hebrew characters is a practice known as Gematria, which traces its roots back to the ancient Semitic languages such as Hebrew and Aramaic. Hebrew numerals were used in timekeeping, trade, and other everyday contexts, and can be seen in the writing of the time, including the Hebrew Bible.
The more mystical interpretations and practices that typically come to mind when we think of Gematria likely came later, but it's really hard to pin down an exact timeline. These kinds of interpretations are often a part of Jewish mystical traditions like Kabbalah, which saw significant development around the 12th century.
So, in short, the original Hebrew writers likely were aware of the numerical equivalent of the letters when they were writing, as it was a common practice for various useful applications in their day-to-day life. Whether they imbued those numbers with additional mystical or symbolic meaning can be trickier to know, as that might have varied wildly based on the writer and the cultural context of the time.
One of the cool things about studying ancient scriptures and languages is seeing how they've developed and changed over time, and how different people and cultures have interpreted them. And it sounds like with your interest in counting the numerical value of English alphabets, you're part of that long tradition of people finding new insights in written words!
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