If we were to look back, over the past 6 Weeks, one common thread that we have been taught is that, "The End is not far from the Beginning," and vice-versa. Meaning that, although Hebrew Thought may appear to entertain some forms of linear thinking, it tends to remain cyclical in nature. "The Last shall be first, and the first shall be last."
My point is that we must learn to wrap our "Greek Minds," around this Ancient form of Hebrew Thinking. Let this Mind be within you, which was also within Messiah Yeshua. In such thought, we begin to understand the importance of "The Father and I, are One" - " Echad. Therefore, as we had learned from a previous installment, the objective of Hebrew Math, is for everything to return to an "Echad" (Unified) state.
The Universe is a complex, yet a simple Existence. Sometimes it is the way that we see things, that blinds us from actually "Seeing" what we are looking at. Therefore, in Love, and desire for "The Quest for Truth," let us learn to humble ourselves to the notion that God Chose this Language to convey His Message - "The Gospel."
Now, to keep within the context of "Truly seeing what is being proclaimed," understand that I am not "Greek" bashing or "Gentile" bashing, for that matter. What I am simply trying to convey is that there are Dynamics within The Shadows of Hebrew, that serve a purpose of telling the story in more detail, but those details have been "Hidden," in plain sight, for a reason. Keep in mind the Words of Yeshua, when asked about why He taught in Parables:
10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?”
11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.12 Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables:
“Though seeing, they do not see;
though hearing, they do not hear or understand.
though hearing, they do not hear or understand.
As one of our Midrashim had once declared, upon revelation in a study: "They have not been hidden FROM us, but FOR us!" Amen!
Much like the event between Elisha and his servant;
"And Elisha prayed, "Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha." 2 Kings 6:17
Although the servant could not see the Hosts of Heaven, it didn't mean that they were not there. This is that amazing design of YHVH's Universe. Light frequencies allow us to see things, as well as, hide them from us. It is also these oscillating light frequencies that determine structure on a sub-atomic level, and it is similar to the idea of coloured sand in a jar. When oscillated at a high frequency, the sands can pass by each other, creating the illusion that solid objects are passing through each other.
This is also like the stuttered affect of a strobe light flashing, and with each strobe blast, matter is pulsing in and out of structural existence. Therefore, as long as the frequencies remain in rhythmic harmony, it would appear that two objects can actually occupy the same "Space," at the same time. To further illustrate this phenomenon, we only need to look at the engineering behind a Propeller driven Fighter Plane. The on board machine gun system, is timed that the bullets are only fired through the propeller at the precise rhythm that they do not hit any of the four spinning blades - Cosmic Harmony on a practical level.
The point is that, if 2 objects can exist within the same space simultaneously, (if "existing" at different frequencies) or matter and anti-matter can share the same space, based up which Sub-Atomic particle is "On" within this realm, and which one is "Off," it is this dance of equilibrium that maintains the sub-atomic structure of what we call, "Existence." - Let there be Light!
Therefore, if Elisha is tuned into "The Spiritual Realm," he is able to experience things within that frequency of that existence. If his servant is not tuned in, he is only aware of the things of the Flesh. However, once Elisha prayed that The LORD would open his eyes, the servant could see this other realm, as well.
Now, I pray that this does not appear that, by using explanations through Theoretical Physics, that I am belittling this "Spiritual" event. My intent is not to belittle, but rather share some acquired insight. In the same way that "Science" explains how the Sun, Moon and Stars work in relation to each other (regarding gravitational dynamics), this does not take away from the fact that YHVH made this happen. I just want to make you aware that YHVH is not offended by our desire to Know Him, and the Marvels of His Creation. All I'm saying is that, it doesn't all have to be a Mystery, in order for it to be Sacred. - Hidden FOR us.
Shalom, and welcome back to The Shadows of Hebrew. In Part 6, we are going to look at Mankind after Death. I use the term "Death," more so to illustrate a deeper point. Much in the same way that we refer to the event of the Setting and Rising of the Sun, as "A Day," in reality, "A Day" is merely Darkness to Light, to Darkness again, which can represent any "Era of Existence." Although this happens on a Cosmic and Spiritual level, we rarely refer to this as "A Day," even though this is the true meaning behind the Word "Yom" (Day).
"The Great and Terrible DAY of The LORD" - This is a reference to an Era, apposed to a 24 hour period.
In modern times we only look to the rising and setting of the Sun, to be "A Day." We use this "Pet Name," without even a second thought, that this is not it's primary meaning. Therefore, in the same manner, I want us to understand the concept of "Death."
Although we associate "Death" with the end of one's Life, "Death" is merely an experience of transition from one form to another, or one realm to another. Just as we were in one "Form" within the Garden of Eden, when we were exiled, we experienced a whole "New Form," of existence, outside of Eden - "Death." For this reason, YHVH gave us "Skins" (Flesh) to exist outside of The Garden. (Genesis 3:21)
This explains that when YHVH stated in Genesis 2:15-17, this was not simply to be taken "Metaphorically," When He declares:
16 ... "Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat;
17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it; for in the DAY that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely DIE." Genesis 2:15-17
The Eating of the Fruit, began the end of an Era of a Relationship with YHVH, and began an Era of a Separation (Death) and subsequently, a need for a journey back to Him - The Quest for Echad.
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Our removal from The Garden, because of our Sin, was to be considered a "Death" -or- a "Transition" from One Form (Existence), to another.
However, without attempting to go too far into the metaphysical hints of Scripture, I just want to point out one thing that gives a glimpse of how we can begin to understand the workings of the Universe.
In Parts 2 and 3, we looked at the building blocks of the Universe, and the effects of Darkness and Light on our very "Existence." We also looked at the "Tohu - Bohu" or the coming together of Space and Matter.
Now, before we proceed into the next stage of the Human Experience, let's look back at something that sheds some "Light" on the matter of "Death."
In Genesis 3:24 it reads:
24 So He drove out the man; and He placed at the east of the garden of Eden the cherubim, and the flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way to the tree of life. {S}
This is to say that He has installed "A Barrier," making it impossible to return, at this time. Here it describes a "Flaming Sword." The Word for Flaming is "Lahah." The first letter is a Lamed, in Paleo Thought it depicts "The Sheppard's Rod of Correction or Guidance." As we study this reaction to our Sin a little closer, we learn that this is not as much a curse of punishment, as it is a "Protection" for ourselves. The Question is, "What is He 'Protecting' us from?"
This next verse explains it:
22 And the LORD God said: 'Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil; and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever.' Genesis 3:22 - AKA: "An Eternal Continuance within the state of Sin."
Isn't that the objective of Scripture? Isn't this the ultimate Goal and Purpose of our Salvation?
We must "Die" to Self, in order to Return (T'Shuva) to Him!
Therefore Mashiach proclaims:
7 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the Kehilot. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. Revelation 2:7
The point is that within our Fallen State, should we have eaten of the Tree of Life, we would have remained within this State, without hope of redemption.
Therefore, He casted us Out - To Protect us, from ourselves. This was the Plan of Redemption, all along.
"Death, for the purpose of Resurrection!"
This is why Yeshua teaches:
23 Yeshua replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. 25 Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. John 12:23-26
Paul also teaches this concept in 1 Corinthians 15
Where, O death, is your sting?" 1 Corinthians 15:55
This "Glory," that they speak of, is found within the Ancient Hebrew. We discovered this Word last year, in "The Song of Moses," almost by accident.
There is a verse from The Song of Moses, found in Deuteronomy 32;
יג יַרְכִּבֵהוּ עַל-במותי (בָּמֳתֵי) אָרֶץ, {ס} וַיֹּאכַל תְּנוּבֹת שָׂדָי; {ר} וַיֵּנִקֵהוּ דְבַשׁ מִסֶּלַע, {ס} וְשֶׁמֶן מֵחַלְמִישׁ צוּר. {ר}
13 He made him ride on the high places of the earth, and he did eat the fruitage of the field; and He made him to suck honey out of the crag, and oil out of the flinty rock... D'varim 32:13
Now, I have copied The Hebrew as well, so that you can see this secret hidden within the Ancient Hebrew. Notice the Hebrew Word within Parenthesis? "Bet Mem Tav Yud" - "Bemteh," it means "Heights" or "High Places."
This is "Glory," to be "Made to Ride," -or- "Glorified to High Places!" How High? The Highest! Therefore, the Word is "Bemteh."
Now, look at the word BEFORE the Word in parenthesis. "Bet Mem Vav Tav Yud." - "B'Moteh," it means "Ba" (In), Mot (Death), Yud (Grammatical Possessive) = "In my Death."
What Character differentiates the two concepts between "Bemote" and "Bemte?" The Vav... In Paleo Hebrew concept, "The Nail."
In this discovery, we questioned the use of the parenthesis and the removal of the Vav. It was explained to us that, the Vav version is for "Printed" use, but the Non-Vav is for "Spoken" use. The Scribes simply wanted to "Point that out."
I have two issues with this explanation:
1) Why is the Verbal indicator used within this context, and not in other aspects of Scripture, to differentiate the Written form from the Verbal applications?
2) "Did the Ancient Hebrews 'Invent' the Parenthesis?" or were they "Added" after the fact?
The point is that, the Ancient Hebrew only used the Vav - "B'moteh" version. There were no Parenthesis in Ancient Hebrew. The Original Scripture did not have a "Bemteh" (without the Vav). The Original Text would have only read "Bet Mem Vav Tav Yud." - "B'moteh" - "In My Death." Therefore, regardless of the "Modern" addition of the Parenthesis, and the "Explanation," the Ancient Hebrew Thought ("As it was Written"), would have understood this as it was meant to be read, without the "Added" assistance. "B'Mote" - "In My Death."
Now this creates an even Greater Paradox. Although this context is referred to "The Song of Moses," upon reading the Narrative, we realize that this is actually The Song of YHVH, and Moses is merely scribing from dictation. Therefore, if this is YHVH speaking through Moshe, then why would YHVH speak in 1st Person, "In My Death?" This is impossible, and therefore, the Scribes felt is necessary to explain this Scriptural Anomaly by adding the parenthesis - "Bemteh" (High Places) Ironically, in doing so, they inadvertently explained what the removal of the nail from Mashiach lead to - "Bemteh!"
OK, then let's revisit this notion for a moment. If this is the Personal Expression of YHVH, merely dictated by Moshe, and within the context, the Ancient Hebrew (By the Pen of Moshe) writes, "In My Death," then How is this even possible? This makes no "Theological" sense! Exactly, then this is why the Scribes had to do what they did... Right?
Unless, we are misunderstanding the concept of "Death" itself.
If Death is merely a Transition from one form to another, then is it possible that Death is merely that "Translation," from one state or realm to another?
We know that YHVH visited Abraham in a Fleshly state, so "Real," that He ate with him (Genesis 18), but He wasn't Born, and didn't "Die," to have this encounter.
My point is that "Heaven" isn't so far away - just as the Beginning is not so far from The End.
"The Kingdom of Heaven is near." Matthew 3:2 and Matthew 10:7
In fact, this is the concept of Eden. It's still there... Here on Earth. It is just invisible to "The Eye" (Ayin). The Hebrew Character, "Ayin" is an "Eye," which can be used in a Word context to refer to "Sight." Now, taking this into mind, let's look at a controversial point in Scripture...
24 And Enoch walked with God, and he was not; for God took him. {S} Genesis 5:24
The Hebrew does not deliver such a direct conclusion, as Theology implies. The Word for "Was Not," is "Ayin," which can mean - "Not," but it can also makes reference to "Sight." However, within this context, we are seeing a paradox. If Ayin is to "See," then why does it mean, "He was Gone?" YHVH "Took" him. Like the Garden, it's not that Enoch was "No More," he was simply translated from one realm of existence to another. Did he experience "Death?" In a way - Yes, but not "The Death," as we understand it.
The "Curse of Death" is that we would return from whence we came, but this Curse is not without the chance of redemption - The Resurrection. This is where it gets interesting.
Let's go back to "Bemte-Bemote" again for a moment, and understand what the Hebrew is teaching us. In the Original version, we see The Vav (Nail) - Meaning "In My Death." Now, once that "Nail" is removed, what happens, in the Hebrew Concept? "Bemte" - Raised to High Places - Glorified! This is the depiction of the Death and Resurrection of the Messiah, right in "The Song of Moses." What's more, is that through Messiah, we are all welcomed to be a part of this Redemption - Resurrection!
You see, God's "Curse," is not for the purpose of Destruction, but a means to an End. Death is only the transition required, so that He can accomplish His Plan. Please do not get me wrong, and assume that I am teaching that there is no punishment for our actions... I will state this, for the record, Yeshua spoke more about the Dangers of Sheol and Gihennah (Hell), than He did the rewards of Heaven, but that said, we must not forget His Plan:
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. John 3:16-21
Yes, we were all Cursed to return to the Ground from where we came, but not without hope of Olam Haba (The World to Come) - "The Resurrection."
Therefore, let us not miss out on this "Opportunity" (Grace) to Exist in the Resurrection. Let us LEARN from our Errors and Sin, pressing on towards the Higher Calling - T'shuva! (Repent - Return).
We were created as Adam (Man) - Perfect, in His Image. However, because of our Sin, we became Enosh - (Corrupted Man). This does not mean that we must stay this way. We must be like "Enoch," (Dedicated) to the Goal of Restoration with YHVH. This is the purpose of Messiah's Coming, to bring us BACK - T'Shuva, not to push us further from Him!
Therefore, as Cain experienced this "Curse," that the Ground would no longer Yield to him, he experienced a Second Death. There was the Death of the exile from The Garden, but now the Ground would not even give him sustenance. Cain was going to exist in a Realm of a Fugitive State, Wandering to find food, and "Eternal Life."
A "Fugitive" and a "Wanderer?" There is that double redundancy again, just like in "Tohu and Bohu." Why?
Now, here's a clue to what was happening to Cain and the Generations to follow. In Genesis 4, we read:
Again, by now we should understand that just because we see redundancy in the English Translation, doesn't mean that it is saying the same thing in Hebrew. This is simply telling us again, that Cain was "Wandering," without instruction, and without a Goal - "To'ah"
The words for "Fugitive" and "Wanderer," are respectively "Na," and "Nod." The Paleo describes "Living at the Eye," and "Living at the Door." What could these Words be trying to imply?
What is the Eye of the Needle? The Clue is right there within His statement - It is a metaphoric reference to "The Entry." What Entry? "The Door!" (A very "Narrow" Door)
What Door?
"I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture." John 10:9
What are we to make of these connections hidden within The Shadows of Hebrew?
We are to understand that the Curse of Death is "Blindness." Blindness to find the very door of Salvation, that we are seeking. Like the Men of Sodom were blinded to find the door, so has man been cursed to find Him! However, as John 3:16 teaches us, He has come into this world to show us the way to Himself. By the Leading of His Ruach HaKodesh, we are lead to the very door that we have been seeking, since the Days of Cain.
Therefore Yeshua Teaches:
Therefore Yeshua Teaches:
1“Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.2“Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent.3“For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them,4but the prudent took oil in flasks along with their lamps.5“Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began to sleep.6“But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’7“Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps.8“The foolish said to the prudent, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’9“But the prudent answered, ‘No, there will not be enough for us and you too;go instead to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.’10“And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut.11“Later the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open up for us.’12“But he answered, ‘Truly I say to you, I do not know you.’13“Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour. Mathew 25:1-13
Let us not be like these foolish Virgins, Wandering - "Na and Nod," looking for a door that they cannot find. Rather, look for Him (The Door) within the Shadows of Hebrew, and He will reveal Himself to you. He is this Light that made all things, and without Him, nothing was made, that was made. Amein!
Chaverim, when I began this Installment, I was attempting to take it in a different direction, regarding The Hidden Blessing for Cain, but this is not where the Spirit Lead. Therefore, I will attempt to address this issue in the next installment of The Shadows of Hebrew. As mentioned, I am on Vacation right now, and it has been very difficult to find the time to complete this Installment - A Week Late!!! I beg your forgiveness, and look forward to continuing to explore these topics in the weeks to come.
I hope you've had a blessed Pesach, and Chag Semeach!
Tune in, in a couple weeks, and we will continue to Study The Shadows of Hebrew. Thanks for Reading.
Blessings.
Don Daniel Henriquez De La Fuente
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