ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Theomatics

Have you ever played with blocks and tried to fit them together perfectly so they create a specific pattern or shape? Theomatics is like trying to fit letters and numbers from the Bible into a specific pattern, like fitting puzzle pieces together.

Some people believe that the patterns they find in the Bible using theomatics are intentional and that they reveal secret messages from God. For example, they might add up the numerical values of letters or words in the Bible, and if they get a number that matches a specific pattern, they believe it's proof of hidden meaning.

However, many other people don't agree with the idea of theomatics and think that these patterns are just coincidences or the result of forcing connections between unrelated things. So, while theomatics can be a fun way to look at the Bible, we can't be sure if it's really telling us anything important.