Question: What aspect of PRD”S (Pardes) is gematria part of? Answer: There are two basic systems of rules for biblical exegesis or darshanning: The 13 principles of Rebbe Yishmael, from the Mechiltah D’rebbe Yishmael, like that which we say before pesukei d’zimra every day. This is the classic system of exegesis which forms the foundation [...]