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numerical equivalent, are outlined in the table. Note that two
letters (digamma and koppa) have fallen into disuse. .
Digamma literally means "double gamma" and is descriptive
of the original letter's shape.
Digamma, later called Stigma, continued in use as a
numerical symbol, as seen in the 666 of Revelation 13:18.
The isopsephia values of Ιησους (Iesous, translated as
"Jesus"), and Χριστος (Christos, translated as "Christ") are
also shown.
Arabic numerals used for numbers were adopted and
adapted from Indian numerals in the 8th and 9th century AD.
Until then gematria methods were used in most cultures.