Sacred Numbers
18
Life (Chai)
Traditions
| Tradition | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Jewish | Chai (Hebrew: chet = 8, yod = 10 = 18). The word means “life.” Gifts in multiples of 18 are traditional. The most “alive” number in Judaism |
| Christian | 18 years of Jesus’ “hidden life” (from age 12 to 30) |