Properties of the number 114

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General

• The 114 chapters of the Koran.

• The 114 logia of the Gospel of Thomas.

• The number 114 seems to have played an important role in astronomical calculations of ancient peoples. There exists in Europe, at Sarmise Getusa Regia in Romania, the astronomical circles of which one comprises a total number of 114 stones. Some researchers believe that this one was used amongst other things to calculate the months and lunar years, as well as cycles of Mars and Jupiter conjunction.

Gematria

• The numerical value of the Hebrew word MDGh, meaning science or knowledge, gives 114.

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