330An Introduction to God
Mitswah
…Instructions
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Mitswah | Conditions
The Agreement…
The Torah teaches that there is only one God, Yahowah, and that He established His Beryth | Family-Oriented Covenant Relationship with ‘Abraham in anticipation that some of us would come to know and love Him. As evidence of this, please consider the following Towrah | Instruction from the greatest of the prophets.
“These are (wa ze’th) the instructive conditions regarding the appointed offering and the expectations of the relationship (ha mitswah – the authoritative directions and written instructions which comprise the precepts and terms of what has been established; from my – to consider the who, what, why, where, when, and how of tsawah – appointing, establishing, and constituting the message, then enjoining it by shouting out the instructions and directions regarding what has been commissioned), the clearly communicated and inscribed prescriptions of what we should do in life to live (choq – the shared thoughts and recommendations regarding an allocation of what has been appointed and cuts us into the agreement), and the means to exercise good judgment to justly resolve disputes (wa ha mishpat – along with the basis for sound decision-making and rational thought; from my – to consider the who, what, where, why, when, and how of shaphat – thinking rationally and morally) which, to provide the benefits of the relationship (‘asher), Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of YaHoWaH, our ‘elowah – God as directed in His ToWRaH – 331teaching regarding His HaYaH – existence and our ShaLoWM – restoration), your God (‘elohym ‘atem), has provided instructions and directions (tsawah – has appointed and established, constituting the message and enjoining it by shouting out the instructions and directions regarding what He has commissioned (piel perfect)) to teach (la lamad – to impart the information needed to learn, to offer instructions and insights, even clues which, when diligently, rigorously, and thoughtfully processed, engender a reasoned response) you what should be done, especially how you should engage and act (‘eth ‘atem la ‘asah – what you should celebrate, actively engage in, act upon, prioritize, focus on accomplishing, and capitalize upon (qal infinitive)), in the Land (ba ha ‘erets – within the material realm) to which you (‘asher ‘atem – which, to show you the way to get the most out of life, you) are going to pass over (‘abar – you will move through) there (sham – this place) as an inheritance (la yarash hy’ – to receive it as an heir).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 6:1)
Moseh is picking up where he left off in Dabarym 4 by delineating the building blocks of the Towrah: mitswah | instructive conditions, choq | inscribed prescriptions, mishpat | sound decision-making, ‘asher | benefits of the relationship, lamad | effective teaching, ‘asah | acting and engaging, ‘abar | passing over, and yarash | to receive an inheritance.
When religious Jews see such a list, it curls the cutest payot, twists the straps of the tightest tefillin as it excites their wee-little phylacteries, girds their gartel, knots up their tzitzit, and levitates their kippah, stretching the polyester threads of their bekishe to the limits of their endurance. Lord only knows what it does to the fur in their shtreimel | weasel hats or what would occur if rabbis endorsed magical undies like the Mormons. Undaunted, the grey-bearded rabbis have turned their contorted interpretations and tortured augmentations of the mitswah – 332corrupted into 613 mitzvot – into a lifelong neurotic obsession. Oh, the joys of being Hasidic.
Based upon the superlative cognitive extrapolations orated in Rabbi Simlai’s captivating sermon in the 3rd century CE (dutifully recorded in Talmud Makkot 23b (not to be mistaken for Moseh or Dabarym)), there are 248 mitzvot aseh | positive commandments (wrongly ascribed to the number of bones and organs in the human body) to ritualistically perform and 365 mitzvot lo taaseh | negative commandments to arduously avoid – one to obsess over every day each year. Mind you, only 77 of the positive and 194 of the negative mitzvot can be observed because Rome razed the Temple and used Yahowah’s treasures to build their God-forsaken Colosseum – but let that not deter the devoted.
Christians have the opposite reaction. Bamboozled as they are by Paul’s Gospel of Grace, they cringe any time someone even hints at the idea that there are things God wants us to do – that He expects us to learn, act upon, and engage in to be “saved.” For them, this somehow turns God’s generous offering into something laborious, even superfluous. What they do not realize is that, while Yahowah has facilitated the means to reconciliation, and while He delineates the path home throughout the Towrah, the preponderance of His Towrah | Teaching isn’t focused on salvation but, instead, upon conveying the mitswah, mishpat, and choq such that we lamad to ‘asah to His Beryth | Covenant relationship.
Like any meaningful commitment between individuals, both parties have to engage for it to have any value. Imagine trying to live in a marriage where you did nothing together, and where your husband or wife never responds to anything you say or do. Such a “relationship” would be a source of endless frustration. Or worse, imagine the frustration you would feel if your partner constantly did 333the opposite of what you asked, as is the case with the religious and God.
When it comes to His Beryth | Family-Oriented Covenant Relationship, Yahowah is our Father, and we are His children. As a Father, it is God’s responsibility to teach His children such that they act in a manner which is conducive to their growth and wellbeing. And while you and I are free to ignore His advice, to reject His guidance, to oppose His instructions, or to accept His counsel, if you choose any of these options save the last, our Heavenly Father will have every reason to ignore you, reject you, or even oppose you. It’s His Covenant, His Family, and His Home. They exist, and we enter, under His terms and conditions.
The Covenant’s blessings are a gift; they represent an inheritance from our Father. To receive them, all that is required of us is to agree to God’s terms, of which there is one prerequisite and four requirements.
That is not to say everything Yahowah told His children to do “in the land” remains “doable” today in unrelated places governed by man’s religious and political pronouncements. Some of Yahowah’s instructions are better understood symbolically and applied metaphorically. For example, foods which were once lethal are now relatively safe, but ingesting rotten things, like religious indoctrination, remains fatal.
The Towrah Teaching continues with…
“They are for the intent and purpose that (la ma’an – this is in order that) you come to revere and respect (yare’ – you highly regard, value, and admire (scribed in the qal stem which conveys that our reverence and respect must be actual, real, and relational in nature, and in the imperfect conjugation, telling us that it is something which if it endures over time will have unfolding and continuing results, and in the second-person singular, speaking to each 334of us individually)) Yahowah (Yahowah – as directed in His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah – existence), your God (‘elohym ‘atah), by observing (la shamar – by closely scrutinizing and examining, carefully exploring and considering, and thoughtfully investigating and evaluating (qal infinitive)) all of (‘eth kol) His clearly communicated thoughts and prescriptions of what we should do to get the most out of life, including being cut into the relationship and receiving a share of the inscribed allotment (chuqah huw’ – His engraved recommendations and requirements; feminine form of choq which is derived from chaqaq – to cut in, to inscribe, to engrave, and to portray something which has been prescribed), along with the instructive conditions regarding what He has offered and expects in return (wa mitswah huw’ – in addition to His authoritative directions and written instructions which comprise the precepts and terms of what He has established; from my – to consider the who, what, why, where, when, and how of tsawah – appointing and establishing, constituting the message, and enjoining by shouting out instructions and directions regarding what He has commissioned) which, to reveal the correct path to walk to the relationship (‘asher), I (‘anky) have instructed you, providing directions for you (tsawah ‘atah – I have appointed and established for you, calling these terms and conditions out to you, along with what is being offered and expected in return), for you and for your children (‘atah wa ben ‘atah), and your children’s children (wa ben ben ‘atah), all (kol) of the days (yowmym) of your lives (chayym ‘atah – to nourish you, to restore you, and for you to grow as promised), as well as for the purpose of (wa la ma’an) elongating (‘arak – and lengthening) your days (yowmym ‘atah).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 6:2)
One of the many differences between a relationship and a religion is highlighted by the dichotomy between the two extreme connotations of yare’. Depending upon the 335context, yare’ can be translated as “revere” or “fear,” “respect” or “tremble frightened out of your mind.” Meaningful, loving relationships are based upon “reverence and respect,” upon “highly regarding and valuing” your partner, friend, associate, or lover. Religions are based upon “fear,” the fear of being excommunicated, robbed of one’s freedom, possessions, and family, being tortured, imprisoned, killed, or condemned to an eternity in “hell.”
You cannot love what you fear. A family controlled by fear is a living hell. So, the religious notion that our Heavenly Father wants us to acquiesce to His terms out of fear that, if we don’t, He will torture us forever in “hell” is an affront to His character and a condemnation of His purpose.
If Moseh is right, then Judaism and Christianity are wrong. The prophet is consistently directing our attention to Yahowah while the religious do the opposite. Moreover, Judaism grows by venerating rabbis while Christianity is established by promoting the church – neither of which is part of Moseh’s rather extensive vocabulary. I wonder why?
As we have come to appreciate, the only way anyone can genuinely respect Yahowah is to get to know Him. And the only way to actually know God is by shamar | closely examining and carefully considering His Towrah. Those who follow this advice, learn from the chuqah and mitswah but find no mention of anything even remotely related to a payot, gartel, kippah, bekishe, shtreimel, synagogue, or rabbi. Likewise, we find no reference to Christ or Christian, a cross or crucifix, Christmas or Easter, Bunnies or Santa Claus – notwithstanding that the concluding myths are jovial and cute in a pagan sort of way.
So, this I would like to ask the retarded, excuse me, I mean, the religious: if shamar Yahowah and His choq and 336chuqah, mitswah and mishpat, lamad and tsawah result in chayym ‘arak yowmym | a prolonged life, what do rabbis or a church provide – other than a handy means to lighten one’s wallet while robbing the unwary of their soul? Asked another way: what is gained by convoluting and contradicting God’s words?
She’owl | Hell is the answer, but it is hardly a prize – especially when endured alongside those who led you to this place. And in the process, the door to Shamaym | Heaven is closed. Although I’m told that if you close your eyes (and mind), and pray really, really hard, it is possible to believe that God wants to reward those who misname and contradict Him.
So where would Moseh’s counsel on shama’ and shamar fall on the ledger of positive and negative mitzvot or, for that matter, on Santa’s naughty and nice list?
“Listen (wa shama’ – you should actually take a moment for the sake of the relationship to genuinely hear (qal perfect)), Yisra’el (Yisra’el – to Engage and Endure with God; from a compound of ‘ysh – individuals who sarah – strive and contend with, engage and persist with, are set free and are empowered by ‘el – God), and be observant (wa shamar – you should also closely scrutinize and carefully examine, thoughtfully consider and thoroughly evaluate at some period (qal perfect)) because, by acting and engaging (la ‘asah – because by expending the energy to accomplish this, particularly if you are genuine, intense, and consistent in your effort (qal infinitive)) in the relationship (‘asher – along the proper path to get the most out of life), it will be good for you and especially beneficial (yatab la ‘atah – this will enable you to be right, correct, successful, prosperous, attractive, and cheerful, continually making you a better, more pleasing and joyful person in your approach (qal imperfect)), so that as a benefit of the relationship (wa ‘asher), you will be greatly enhanced, empowered, and 337improved, multiplied and magnified exponentially, becoming vastly superior (rabah me’od – you will thrive, exceeding every expectation, living an abundantly wonderful life while growing to the fullest extent possible (qal imperfect paragogic nun jussive)), consistent with (ka ‘asher – as a result of) what Yahowah (YaHoWaH – an accurate presentation of the name of ‘elowah – God as guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence), the God of your fathers (‘elohym ‘ab ‘atah), has conveyed to you in His Word (dabar la ‘atah – has spoken regarding you (piel perfect)) regarding a land (‘erets – of a place and realm) flowing with an abundance (zuwb – gushing with a tremendous quantity) of milk (chalab – a mother’s natural, finest, and best way to nurture her young) and honey (wa dabash – along with the sweetness and enduring nature of the word; from dabar – word).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 6:3)
Moseh just affirmed what we have been saying, that Yahowah’s Towrah | Guidance is good for us. His Instructions are beneficial, and they help us grow. Those who listen to Yahowah’s message receive the inheritance promised in the Covenant, and as God’s children, they become “rabah ma’od – exceedingly great and powerful” “ka – consistent with” Yahowah’s “dabar – Word.”
Moseh began this declaration by encouraging us to shama’ | listen to God, which occurs when we are shamar | observant. All manner of wonderful things are showered upon those who do both.
The prophet’s audience continues to be Yisra’el | Israel – although that name seems to apply to the vast majority of people one way or another. While most are wont to Wrestle and Strive Against God, there is a growing number committed to Engaging and Enduring with God.
While Moseh integrated yatab la ‘atah | it will be good for you into his Dabarym 4 speech, letting us know that the 338Towrah serves to yatab | make us right with God, successful, prosperous, and cheerful, such that we are better and more pleasing people as a result, this is the first time he has expressed rabah me’od. Following shama’, shamar, and ‘asah, it means that those who listen to God, who observe what He has communicated, and who act upon it will be greatly enhanced, empowered, and improved, such that the capabilities of the Covenant’s children are multiplied and magnified exponentially. This is likely the result of being transformed from matter to energy and then taken from three dimensions to seven.
Also telling, Moseh included all manner of modifiers relative to his use of rabah – the impending empowerment of the Covenant Family. The qal stem reveals that the result is genuine while the imperfect conjugation denotes an enduring outcome. Both the paragogic and the jussive convey volition, either in first or third person. Since the speaker is Moseh and the one providing the enormity of this benefit is Yahowah, this is being presented as the desire and will of God and His prophet.
The ‘erets | land represents more than Yisra’el | Israel. And while it can describe a region, as it does in the accounting of the flood, or the Earth, as it did in Moseh’s previous speech, or even the material realm, which is the case during the creation account, the ‘erets is symbolic of the Promised Land – a place where we are offered the opportunity to camp out with Yahowah as did ‘Adam in ‘Eden.
Much has been made of Yahowah’s depiction of the ‘erets flowing with chalab | milk and dabash | honey. And yet, it is readily apparent that a mother’s milk is perfectly formulated to promote healthy growth among newborns – which is how we all begin in our approach to Yahowah. It is why Pesach and Matsah result in Bikuwrym | Firstborn Children.
339Sure, dabash | honey is sweet, but that’s not the primary point. Like the dabar | word of God upon which dabash is derived, it seems to endure forever. Honey is the only natural food product which, even without refrigeration, can survive through the millennia without spoiling.
And said another way, the eternal words of God would flow out of the Promised Land through the prophets to nourish Yahowah’s children, helping us grow.
What follows is among the most quoted lines in the Towrah, especially among Jews. Too bad they remove it from this context and then mistranslate it.
“Choose to listen (shama’ – of your own accord, hear (qal imperative)) Yisra’el (Yisra’el – Israel; a compound of ‘ysh – individuals who sarah – strive and contend or engage and endure with ‘el – God). Yahowah (YaHoWaH) is our God (‘elohym ‘anachnuw). Yahowah (YaHoWaH) is one (‘echad – certain, singular, and unique).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 6:4)
It is as simple and straightforward as it is transformative and profound. The object of Yahowah’s attention is Yisra’el – not the Hasidic or the Church. His request is for us to listen – not to believe or obey. God’s name is Yahowah – not HaShem, Adonai, the Lord, or Jesus. He is One, eliminating the myth of a Trinity, of God existing in three persons. Or of the Kabbalistic interpretation of God having many personas. Moreover, Yahowah is both certain and unique.
What we know today as Dabarym / Deuteronomy 6:4 is the verse most commonly placed within the aforementioned phylacteries | little black boxes worn on the foreheads and forearms of those so blinded by their religion that they cannot differentiate between the actual and allegorical. And yet, in the ultimate act of hypocrisy, those who literally apply the tefillin to their heads and arms 340actually alter the citation so that it reads: “Listen Israel, the Lord is our God. The Lord is one.” Stupid is as stupid does. Retardation runs as deep as the religion causing it.
And let’s not end the deserving insults with their willingness to corrupt the words they are placing inside of their little black boxes, or with them hiding such words while wearing them as opposed to reading them. Rather than shama’ | listening to the words prescribed in Yahowah’s Towrah, Ultra-Orthodox Jews seldom remove their noses from the Babylonian Talmud.
Perhaps you are wondering why Yahowah consistently asks us to “shama’ – listen to” Him when His Towrah instructions are in writing, necessitating the use of our eyes, not ears. The reasons are several. First, throughout history, most people have been illiterate. They have been dependent upon listening to others recite God’s Word.
Second, for those who are literate, we retain more when we read something aloud because it engages more of our brain, muscles, and senses. By reciting Yahowah’s Towrah, Prophets, and Psalms, we not only hear God speak to us, but we also help others by proclaiming His message.
And third, listening is symbolic of paying attention such that we actually hear what God has to say. In this way, it is like the related shamar, which speaks of close examination and careful consideration.
This is the reason the Towrah, the Covenant, the Directions, and the Called-Out assembly meetings were conceived and revealed:
“Love (wa ‘ahab ‘eth – based upon the aforementioned commentary you should choose to actually feel genuine affection at this moment, and as a result of listening and being observant, genuinely desire, wanting to be friendly with and adore, cherishing (qal perfect 341(waqatal))) Yahowah ( – a transliteration of YaHoWaH as instructed by His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah – existence), your God (‘elohym ‘atah), with all your heart (ba kol lebab ‘atah – such that you are completely devoted mentally and emotionally by using your full capacity to reason and decide), with all your soul (wa ba kol nepesh ‘atah – with your entire persona and consciousness, the essence of your life inclusive of your ability to be observant and responsive), and with all your might (wa ba kol ma’od – also including all your full capability, to the greatest extent of your power and strength, every aptitude and attribute fully engaged).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 6:5)
While considered the “Great Commandment,” this is actually Wise Counsel. Yahowah wants our love, and He is eager to reciprocate, but He is not demanding anything.
This is not my opinion or interpretation of this passage but, instead, a reflection of how “‘ahab – love” was written. It was scribed in the wa consecutive perfect weqatal form, which is a conditional clause conveying volition. Regarding our love, it presents a choice which is exercised within the framework of freewill, although it is contingent upon the stipulations previously presented.
The mitswah | instructive conditions, choq | inscribed prescriptions, mishpat | sound decision-making process, and lamad | effective teaching should be ‘asah | acted upon to yarash | receive an inheritance. When we come to yare’ | respect Yahowah by shama’ | listening to and shamar | observing His choq and chuqah, mitswah and mishpat, lamad and tsawah, and then ‘asah | engage, we ‘asher | receive the benefits of the relationship. We not only chayym ‘arak yowmym | have our lives prolonged while raba me’od | being exponentially empowered, but we also fall ‘ahab | in love.
342This means that, while God has given us every reason to love Him, He wants to earn the genuine affection of those who have actually come to know Him and who realize what He has done on our behalf.
Love cannot be compelled. It can only be chosen.
Said another way: Yahowah wants us to engage in His Covenant, but He will not, and He cannot, force or coerce us to participate in this relationship with Him. A loving marriage, which is the precursor to a growing family, can only exist if the parties come together and stay together of their own volition, recognizing that love is a verb and thus an action. This is one of the many reasons the religious carrot-and-stick approach to heaven and hell isn’t Godly.
There is more, much more, we can learn from the unique relational and enduring aspects of the Hebrew tenses. “‘Ahab – love” was written in the qal relational stem. It reveals that our love should be actual, genuine, and real. And for this to occur, the object of our love must be actual, genuine, and real, something which precludes devotion to the gods conceived by religions.
Furthermore, “‘ahab – love” was conjugated in the perfect, which speaks of our love being whole and complete, indivisible and inseparable. The perfect conjugation also means that, at this moment in your life, this would be a wonderful time to fall in love with Yah.
My love for Yah has endured from whence we first met, and it has only grown exponentially since that time. And while that sounds like an ideal application of the continuous nature of the imperfect conjugation, when it comes to loving Him, God’s preference is that we live in the moment and let our ‘arak yowmym | tomorrows develop of their own accord. It is enough that we choose to love Him at this moment.
343‘Ahab, ‘ohab, and ‘ahabah are deployed 250 times in the Towrah, Prophets, and Psalms to convey “love.” Collectively, they convey a sense of “affection, devotion, and nurturing within the relational confines of a close and personal friendship, marriage, or family.”
Racham, which appears 47 times in the Tanakh, frames “love” in the context of “mercy and compassion” which emanates out of “tender affection.” Its shorter form, raham, makes 44 appearances, and the longer form, rachuwm, is scribed 13 times. Collectively, they are used to affirm that Yahowah’s mercy is directed toward those He cherishes.
Chashaq is also a Hebrew word for “love,” one found 15 times. It shades our response toward “longing for, desiring, finding pleasure in, and becoming attached to the object of our devotion.”
One of the more interesting words for “love” is Dowd, as it is also the name of God’s Beloved Son and Mashyach, “David.” There is no “v” in Ancient Hebrew, and as we have discussed, the Hebrew Wah is pronounced “ow.” Dowd, which is based upon the concept of “fervent, steaming, torrid, and boiling passion,” appears 61 times as a noun and another 1076 times as a proper name.
Dowd is so important to Yahowah’s story that references to the Messiah and Son of God surpass even Moseh, the great prophet and liberator whose words we are reading. Only Yahowah’s name is mentioned more often than His Firstborn Son.
Ra’yah, which is translated as “love,” appears 9 times. As a compound of ro’y and yah, it means: “love our shepherd, Yahowah.” And finally, ‘egeb is scribed 10 times to speak of “love in the form of sensuality.”
Considering the aforementioned, the opening verb is accurately conveyed as “‘ahab (waqatal perfect) – based 344upon the aforementioned commentary you should choose to actually feel genuine affection at this moment, and as a result of listening and being observant, genuinely desire, wanting to be friendly with and love, cherishing and adoring” YaHoWaH.
In this request, there were three ways listed to express our love: with our leb | hearts, nepesh | souls, and ma’od | capabilities. So, let’s pause a moment longer and consider how these shape our understanding of ‘ahab when directed at Yahowah.
Ba kol lebab ‘atah | with all your heart is only tangentially suggesting an emotional response. Among the Hebrews, the leb | heart was the seat of judgment, not emotions. Therefore, ba kol lebab ‘atah actually says: “such that you are completely devoted mentally and emotionally after exercising good judgment and devoting your full capacity to reason and decide.” In Hebrew, the heart was governed by the head. Therefore, our love for Yahowah is a result of shama’ | listening to and shamar | observing Yahowah.
Wa ba kol nepesh ‘atah, translated as “with all your soul,” describes our entire persona and consciousness. Our nepesh is the essence of our life and is inclusive of our ability to be observant and responsive – concepts which loom large in this context. Our nepesh is who we are. It is all that remains of us when our time here is done. It is all that matters.
A nepesh | soul, while exceedingly valuable, is common to all animals. Consciousness is what differentiates plants from animals, in that we can observe our environment and respond to what we see and hear. And while a soul is the essence of animal life, it has never been identified, quantified, explained, or measured, much less replicated by science. It, like dark energy and dark matter 345(comprising 94% of the universe), lies outside of our capacity to perceive.
The concluding phrase, wa ba kol ma’od, was rendered in the customary fashion as “and with all your might,” and yet that is so inadequate. To the greatest extent possible, those who kol ma’od deploy their every aptitude, ability, and attribute to exploring all of the ways to love our Maker. It is to the maximum degree possible.
Curiously, indeed wonderfully, ma’od is a compound of mah, which asks us to contemplate the implications of ‘uwd – being a firebrand. This is indicative of someone who stokes the fire, fanning the flames, kindling a spark such that the glowing embers ignite into a roaring blaze. A firebrand is someone who is passionate about inciting radical change – especially when that which they are advocating is unpopular. The political and religious establishment would call him or her a rabble-rouser, heretic, and subversive agitator destined to burn in hell – a badge of honor for those devoted to His cause. Yahowah looks at these bold and relentless individuals as courageous and is proud to call His lovable rogue “My son and My daughter, with whom I’m pleased.” Dowd was such a man, as was Moseh. And now we know that, according to God, the world is so lost, He would have us all be firebrands.
In the very next line, speaking specifically of what He wants to see on our hearts, Yahowah inspired Moseh to write…
“And these words (wa ha dabarym ha ‘eleh – this specific message and account) by which (‘asher – as a result of the relationship and to show the proper way) I am providing instruction for you (‘anoky tsawah ‘atah – I have been appointed to provide directions for you) this day (ha yowm), they should be (hayah – they should be chosen to exist (qal weqatal perfect)) on your heart (la leb ‘atah – 346thereby guiding your thinking and decision-making).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 6:6)
Should Yahowah look into your heart, would He find His words there or man’s, those of this prophet or your rabbi? Would He see His name or the Lord’s, His Towrah or your Talmud, His Covenant or your religion, His Words or the gobbledygook of faith? Would He find an affinity for Matsah and Kipurym or Purim and Hanukkah, Christmas and Easter? Do you advocate on behalf of Moseh and Dowd or Akiba and Ba’al Shem Towb, Jesus Christ and the Apostle Paul?
Volition is at work here once again, demonstrated by the fact that the verb “hayah – they should be” was scribed in the weqatal form. We are all invited, even encouraged, to make this choice.
Additionally, hayah was written in the literal qal stem, affirming that God was not kidding. He is serious about this. This is what He wants to see, what He expects to see. He will not accept lame excuses or liberal interpretations. This is as real as it gets.
Ha dabar ha ‘eleh | these words comprising this specific message which Yahowah wants to find on our hearts includes His mitswah | instructive conditions of the relationship, His choq | clearly communicated prescriptions for living, His mishpat | means to make sound decisions, His lamad | teaching, and His tsawah | instructions – all of which are found in His Towrah | Source of Teaching and Guidance.
There is no justification for the Babylonian Talmud, the Zohar, the New Testament, a Bible, or the Quran. It is the Towrah or nothing – literally nonexistence.
Therefore…
“Choose to teach them by rote by reciting them (wa shanan hem – elect to impress them by repeating them 347again and again to mentally prepare and equip them to make reasoned decisions, sharpening and inculcating them (piel weqatal perfect – under the auspices of freewill choose to prepare by teaching this)) to your children (la ben ‘atah).
And you should speak about them (wa dabar ba hem – choose to share these words with them (piel weqatal)) during your life (ba yashab ‘atah – in the time that you dwell and remain in your settlements and cities, during your mortal existence) inside of your home and with your family (ba beyth ‘atah – in your household), and as you walk (wa ba halak ‘atah – as well as in your travels through life) along the way (ba derek – in the path as part of the journey), in addition to when you lie down and rest (wa ba shakab ‘atah – when you pause and reflect), and when you stand up (wa ba quwm ‘atah – when you arise, take a stand, and are restored and established).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 6:7)
The verbal phrase wa shanan hem, translated as “choose to teach them by rote by reciting them” to your children, was once again scribed in the waw consecutive weqatal form, the contingent voice of volition, whereby we are encouraged to make this choice in recognition of the cause and effect. This is not a command but, rather, an informed request.
In that it was written using the piel stem, we know that our children will benefit as they will be positively influenced by our willingness to teach them God’s Word. And that is why our purpose in life ought to be to mentally prepare and equip our children by reciting Yahowah’s Words to them.
Still speaking of teaching our children by repeatedly quoting Yahowah’s testimony to them, we find the statement religious Jews have taken out of this context to make fools of themselves.
348“And you should choose to be associated with them, conspiring to be bound together with them (wa qashar hem – contingent upon the aforementioned and under the auspices of freewill, in open defiance of the authorities, you should closely identify yourself with them, joining yourself to them, collaborating in an alliance with them, tying these things together) as a sign of consent (la ‘owth – as an illustration and example of something which is symbolic, providing evidence and verification as a way to remember that you agree, as a communicative illustration and non-verbal pledge which conveys meaning and provides proof; from ‘uwth – to agree and show consent, to show approval after deciding) upon your hand (‘al yad ‘atah – by your actions so that it influences what you strive to accomplish).
And they should be (wa hayah – they should exist as a contingent expression of volition such that they are) symbolic (la towtaphoth – emblematic, representational, and encompassing (feminine plural) [convoluted into little black boxes called phylacteries]) to promote understanding between your eyes (bayn ‘ayn ‘atah – so that these words influence your perspective and thinking through making reasonable connections and associations; from byn and bynah – to be discerning and discriminating, making the connections between these things to understand). (Dabarym 6:8)
And (wa) you should write them (kathab hem – you should inscribe and engrave them, permanently recording them (qal weqatal perfect)) upon the doorframes (‘al mazuwzah – on the doorposts, framework, doorjambs) of your home (beyth ‘atah) and upon your gates (wa ba sha’ar ‘atah – as well as in conjunction with the entrances to your community and property).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 6:9)
The descriptive words are both allegorical, from ‘owth | sign and symbol to towtaphoth | symbolic and 349emblematic. Even bayn ‘ayn ‘atah conveys that we are to view this from the proper perspective. Just as God does not want us to literally open up our chests to place His words on our hearts, He is not asking us to hide snippets in little black boxes which are then ritualistically tied to the forearm and forehead. If nothing else, this instruction goes a long way to prove that the Hasidic are irrational.
God wants us to make His Towrah | Teaching an important part of our lives, such that we are constantly reminded of it and share it with our children. On our gates and doorposts of our homes, His words serve as a way of reinforcing that the Towrah should be acknowledged and shared. By making this a priority, by reciting these words so often that our children learn God’s Directions by rote, our families become Covenant. His Word provides the purest form of nourishment for our minds.
Yahowah wants His Towrah to influence our actions and our thoughts, even shape our perspective and lead to understanding. As with many things written in the Towrah, we gain more by understanding them than we do performing them.
The single most important thing we can do during our mortal existence is to come to know and understand what Yahowah revealed in His Towrah – learning about His Word, His Name, His Instructions, and His Guidance so that we choose to attend His Invitations to be Called Out and Meet and engage in His Covenant. The better we know them, the more readily we can choose to accept them, trust them, and rely upon them.
The second most important thing we can do during our brief lives is to share what we have learned so that others, and most especially our children, come to know Yahowah. And along these lines, it is the knowledge of Yahowah’s Towrah which leads to understanding, and understanding leads to trust, and trust to reliance.
350Yahowah’s Beryth | Covenant is our Heavenly Father’s beyth | home and family. So, when we follow God’s example and teach our children, our family receives the same benefits.
To participate in Yahowah’s Beryth | Family-Oriented Covenant Relationship and to enter His Beyth | Home, we must walk away from the oppressive and corrupting influence of politics and religion and then walk to God along the path He has provided so that He can perfect us. That is the “halak – walk” being referenced here.
And the “derek – path” presented herein is symbolic of Yahowah’s seven-step plan of reconciliation, one which begins by walking through the Doorway known as Passover. That is why Yahowah’s Towrah should be written there, so that we know what it represents, and on our gates, so that others might know as well.
Considering the merit of what we just read, let’s do as God requested:
“These are (wa ze’th) the instructive conditions regarding the appointed offering and the expectations of the relationship, the authoritative directions and written instructions which comprise the precepts and terms of what has been established (ha mitswah), the clearly communicated and inscribed prescriptions of what we should do in life to live, inclusive of the shared thoughts and recommendations regarding an allocation of what has been appointed and cuts us into the agreement (choq), along with the means to exercise good judgment to justly resolve disputes, the basis for sound decision-making and rational thought (wa ha mishpat), which, to provide the benefits of the relationship (‘asher), Yahowah (Yahowah), your God (‘elohym ‘atem), has provided as instructions and directions, constituting the message and enjoining it by shouting out what He has commissioned (tsawah), to 351teach, imparting the information needed to learn the insights which can be rigorously processed to engender a reasoned response (la lamad) regarding what you should do, and especially how you should engage and act, prioritize and capitalize upon (‘eth ‘atem la ‘asah), in the Land (ba ha ‘erets) to which you (‘asher ‘atem) are going to pass over (‘abar sham) as an inheritance (la yarash hy’). (Dabarym / Words 6:1)
They are for the intent and purpose that (la ma’an) you come to revere and respect, highly regarding (yare’), Yahowah (Yahowah), your God (‘elohym ‘atah), by observing, by closely scrutinizing and examining, carefully exploring and considering, and thoughtfully investigating and evaluating (la shamar), all of (‘eth kol) His clearly communicated thoughts and prescriptions of what we should do to get the most out of life, including being cut into the relationship and receiving a share of the inscribed allotment (chuqah huw’), along with the instructive conditions regarding what He has offered and expects in return (wa mitswah huw’) which, to reveal the correct path to walk to the relationship (‘asher), I (‘anky) have instructed you, providing directions for you (tsawah ‘atah), for you and for your children (‘atah wa ben ‘atah), and your children’s children (wa ben ben ‘atah), all (kol) of the days (yowmym) of your lives, to nourish and restore you, and for you to grow as promised (chayym ‘atah), as well as for the purpose of (wa la ma’an) elongating (‘arak) your days (yowmym ‘atah). (Dabarym / Words 6:2)
Listen, taking a moment for the sake of the relationship to genuinely hear (wa shama’), Yisra’el | to Engage and Endure with God (Yisra’el), and be observant, closely examining and carefully considering what you see (wa shamar) because, by acting and engaging (la ‘asah) in the relationship (‘asher), it will be good for you and especially beneficial, enabling you to 352be correct, successful, prosperous, attractive, and cheerful, continually making you a better, more pleasing and joyful person in your approach (yatab la ‘atah), so that as a benefit of the relationship (wa ‘asher) you will be greatly enhanced, empowered, and improved, multiplied and magnified exponentially, becoming vastly superior (rabah me’od), consistent with (ka ‘asher) what Yahowah (YaHoWaH), the God of your fathers (‘elohym ‘ab ‘atah), has conveyed to you in His Word (dabar la ‘atah) regarding a land (‘erets) flowing with an abundance (zuwb) of milk, a mother’s natural, finest, and best way to nurture her young (chalab) and honey, along with the sweetness and enduring nature of the word (wa dabash). (Dabarym / Words 6:3)
Choose to listen (shama’) Yisra’el (Yisra’el). Yahowah (YaHoWaH) is our God (‘elohym ‘anachnuw). Yahowah (YaHoWaH) is one, certain, singular, and unique (‘echad). (Dabarym / Words 6:4)
Based upon the aforementioned commentary, you should choose to actually feel genuine affection at this moment, and as a result of listening and being observant, genuinely desire, wanting to be friendly with and adore, cherishing and loving (wa ‘ahab ‘eth) Yahowah (YaHoWaH), your God (‘elohym ‘atah), with all your heart (ba kol lebab ‘atah), with all your soul, the essence of your life inclusive of your ability to be observant and responsive (wa ba kol nepesh ‘atah), and with all your might, your fullest capability, the greatest extent possible (wa ba kol ma’od). (Dabarym / Words 6:5)
And these words (wa ha dabarym ha ‘eleh) by which (‘asher) I am providing instruction for you (‘anoky tsawah ‘atah) this day (ha yowm), they should be (hayah) on your heart, thereby guiding your thinking and decision-making (la leb ‘atah).” (Dabarym / Words 6:6)
353Choose to teach them by rote by reciting them (wa shanan hem) to your children (la ben ‘atah). And you should speak about them (wa dabar ba hem) during your life (ba yashab ‘atah) inside of your home and with your family (ba beyth ‘atah), and as you walk (wa ba halak ‘atah) along the way (ba derek), in addition to when you lie down and rest (wa ba shakab ‘atah), and when you stand up (wa ba quwm ‘atah). (Dabarym / Words 6:7)
And you should choose to be associated with them, conspiring to be bound together with them (wa qashar hem) as a sign of consent (la ‘owth) upon your hand, influencing your actions (‘al yad ‘atah).
And they should be (wa hayah) symbolic (la towtaphoth) to promote understanding between your eyes (bayn ‘ayn ‘atah). (Dabarym / Words 6:8)
And (wa) you should write them (kathab hem) upon the doorframes (‘al mazuwzah) of your home (beyth ‘atah) and upon your gates (wa ba sha’ar ‘atah).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 6:9)
This next statement affirms that Yahowah, the Towrah, the Covenant, and Yisra’el are inseparable. They are a package deal, such that one is not available without the others. That is not to say, however, that the latter currently understands the former.
Moseh’s declaration will use the pretext of the Yatsa’ | Exodus from Mitsraym | the Crucibles of Political and Religious Oppression to predict a second exodus on behalf of the Covenant Family. Embedded within the prophecy is another reference to the nakry | observant foreigner because he is engaged pointing the way home for those who will soon have eyes to see. With the past painting the 354future, this revelation plays out over the span of 3,482 years, culminating with Yahowah’s and Dowd’s return. It begins…
“These (‘eleh – providing perspective on God which is up close and personal) are the words (dabary – the statements and the message, the explanations and accounts providing a linguistic basis) of the Covenant (ha beryth – the Family-Oriented Relationship Agreement) which lead to the benefits of the relationship (‘asher – which provide guidance on how to be happy and blessed, showing the steps along the certain and narrow path which give meaning to life) Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of the name of ‘elowah – God as directed in His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah existence and our shalowm – restoration) instructed (tsawah – taught and directed, educated and authorized, appointed and commissioned (piel perfect)) for (‘eth) Moseh (Mosheh – One who Draws Out) to cut and establish (la karat – to make as an agreement through separation with stipulations, responsibilities, and benefits (qal infinitive construct – establishing a genuine ongoing and intensely active relationship through a verbal noun)) with (‘eth) the Children (ben – the sons, people, offspring, and descendants) of Yisra’el (Yisra’el – Individuals who Engage and Endure with God) in the land (ba ‘erets – in the territory, region, country, or realm) of Mow’ab (Mow’ab – Who’s Your Father).
He did so in conjunction with and as part of (min la bad – as an aspect of the whole, as a branch from the same tree, denoting membership through separation) the Covenant (ha beryth – the Family-Oriented Relationship Agreement) that He cut (‘asher karat – which He established to lead to the benefits of the relationship, cutting to reveal the proper and correct path to be blessed while getting the most out of life, cutting through separation with stipulations, responsibilities, and benefits) 355in association with them (‘eth hem – while accompanying them in accordance with them) in Choreb (ba Choreb – with the knife’s edge for cutting and separating, with the sharp engraving tool for writing, and in a hot and desolate place prior to the approach of living waters).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:1)
The Towrah, which was revealed through Moseh on Mount Choreb, exists to present the Covenant, its origination and purpose, its conditions and benefits. The anticipated joy of the Covenant is the impetus for the universe and life – the very reason we exist. Without the Covenant, there would have been no reason for ‘Adam or Chawah to exist, no purpose for the Garden of ‘Eden, no need for Noach or the Ark, and no value to the relationship established with ‘Abraham and Sarah. There would have been no accounting for Yitschaq or Ya’aqob, no stories told about Leah or Yahuwdah, and nothing known regarding Rachel and Yisra’el. There would have been no Moseh, no Towrah, and no Exodus.
Without the Beryth | Covenant, there would be nothing but a lonely God. There would be no Miqra’ey | Invitations to Meet or Mow’ed | Eternal Witnesses to the Appointments, no Mowryah or Tsyown, no Shamuw’el or Dowd, and no prophets like Yasha’yah and Zakaryah. Every word, from “Let there be light” to “Come out of her, My people,” exists because Yahowah wants a family.
The universe and the life within it were conceived with words, as was the Covenant for which both were ordained. This Covenant was “karat – cut,” thereby established by way of “separation,” by “setting one group apart from another.” By being karat, it is “an agreement with stipulations, responsibilities, and benefits,” which have become known to us through Yahowah’s Towrah | Teaching.
356At the time this was spoken, Yisra’el was still in Mow’ab | Who is Your Father and, thus, not yet home. They were as we are, surrounded by an incestuous milieu of Socialist Secular Humanists and Pauline Christians – each with questionable allegiances. We will come to appreciate this prophetic distinction when we focus our attention on the conception of Mow’ab in Sodom and then trace it through its hideous demise throughout the five volumes of Observations.
Suffice it to say for now that it is from the modern manifestation of Mow’ab that Yahowah is calling His people. As we will come to realize when studying Yasha’yah 15 and 16, Mow’ab represents the multicultural blending of sectarian and secular notions which have become so prevalent in the West. Just as Yahowah was guiding His people out of Mow’ab and into the Promised Land on this day, while preparing them to live in it with Him, today He is doing the same thing, calling Yahuwdym | Jews out of the places infected with Christianity and Multicultural Socialist Secularism into Yisra’el so that He can protect them.
Yahowah, the most creative and influential being in the universe, the most brilliant and effective communicator we will ever know, not only worked with and through a man to convey these words, He chose someone who had been part of the problem before he became part of the solution. Their collaboration was genius, both brilliant and poetic, cerebral and pragmatic.
In his next statement, Moseh makes a connection most have missed. “Yahowah ‘asah – Yahowah acted upon and engaged in” the Miqra’ey, thereby qara’ | inviting us to meet with Him, summoning us to be called out of this world so that we could be welcomed in His, doing so by reading and reciting His invitation…
357“Then, Moseh (wa Mosheh – so the One who Draws Out) summoned, calling out to (qara’ ‘el – he invited, meeting with and welcoming, reading and reciting to (qal imperfect)) all of (kol – the totality of) Yisra’el (Yisra’el – Individuals who Engage and Endure with God), saying to them (wa ‘amar ‘el hem – speaking on behalf of God to them),
‘You, yourselves, have witnessed (‘atem ra’ah – you have been shown and have seen, you have witnessed and perceived (qal perfect)) everything that (‘eth kol ‘asher – all that leads to the blessings of the relationship and which provides guidance to get the most out of life) Yahowah (Yahowah – a transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation) acted upon and engaged in (‘asah – has done and accomplished (qal perfect)) before your eyes (la ‘ayn ‘atah – in your sight and to provide a witness) in the realm of the religious and political oppressors (ba ‘erets mitsraym – within the country of despots and tyrants and within the cauldrons of military and economic subjugation, where the authority figures in the place of coercive cruelty confined, restricted, and enslaved) before Pharaoh (la pharo’ah), before all (wa la kol) of his servants (la ‘ebed huw’ – of his associates and coworkers), and throughout his land (wa kol ‘erets huw’).’” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:2)
Moseh was addressing those who had been slaves in Mitsraym. For the first time in 82 years, they were free. As indelible an impression as this must have made, based upon all that Yahowah has shared, we actually “ra’ah – see” these events more clearly than the eyewitnesses who lived them. Our perspective is more complete as are the prophetic texts available to us.
Also, since Moseh’s audience was aware of what he was telling them, as they had lived through it, this was written for our benefit so that we would know what 358Yahowah has done. This is not only relevant to our lives in the modern incarnation of Mow’ab, it is predictive of what will soon occur.
Now this indictment: since the Egyptian title “Pharaoh” was accurately transliterated using the Hebrew alphabet over 3,300 years before the Rosetta Stone provided scholars with the linguistic clues needed to decipher their hieroglyphics, why do you suppose these scholars claim that they cannot use the same letters, replete with seventeen consonants and five vowels, to pronounce YaHoWaH? This is a stunning indictment of academia and theology.
The point Moseh is making in this next statement has been largely ignored. God was not bragging. He wasn’t trying to impress the Yisra’elites or scare the Egyptians. He was, instead, conveying a message that was intended to advance our understanding today.
Unfortunately, the religious are eager to show their god as fearsome and impressive, able to perform great signs and wonders, all to impress the faithful. Without any evidence to demonstrate the viability of their gods, magic and myth are used to cower the uninitiated and disempowered. And so, theologians have trivialized something profoundly prophetic.
Both ‘owth and mowpheth are signs in the sense of pointing us in the right direction. They reveal what’s going to occur along the way. So rather than Yah saying, “I was great!” He is saying that the experiences in Mitsraym and during the Yatsa’ serve as signs foreshadowing what is going to occur, in particular the fulfillment of Passover, UnYeasted Bread, and Firstborn Children in year 4000 Yah (33 CE). These signs are also being used to predict a second exodus just prior to 6000 Yah, with God calling His people out of Babel | Babylon. As such, the events which transpired then should be seen with an eye to the future, 359enabling us to perceive what God is doing in the lives of His people today in the modern manifestation of Mow’ab.
“This was an especially valuable and intensely empowering (ha gadowl – this was vitally important as an extensive verbal exchange which is essential for growth, amplifying, enabling, and magnifying; from gadal – to grow and become important, to become powerful and be magnified, to do great things) experience, a time of examination and validation, and of getting the desired response (ha masah – period of testing and evaluation, a proof statement at the conclusion of a voyage of discovery, a means to assess individuals and nations; from nasah – to evaluate and try, to test and prove) which, for the benefit of the relationship (‘asher – to guide to the proper path to get more joy out of life), you saw, witnessing (ra’ah – you observed and perceived, were shown to observe (qal perfect)) with your eyes (‘ayn ‘atah – your faculty of sight), the appearance of the conspicuous and distinguishing signs announcing future events (ha ‘owth – the consent agreement and prophetic proof statements, these promises which will be recognized and remembered because they are predictive, accurately and truthfully confirming that which will occur, along with the miraculous means of communicating the message with distinctive banners and characteristic signals regarding future provisions, a prophetic pledge on a raised banner which is revealing and symbolic) and (wa – in addition to) the exceptional indications of the amazing things which will come (ha mowpheth ha gadowl ha hem – the marvelous and empowering symbols laden with tremendous portent along with the expectations of what will occur, the wonderful tokens and amplified verbal expressions which correspond to future events which are enabling and magnifying, this means of communication which is vitally important and which facilitates growth; from yaphah – to be bright and beautiful).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:3)
360Sometimes I wonder why so few have seen and shared the insights we have come to appreciate, such as a second exodus, with the first from Egypt foreshadowing the next, from today’s Babylons. Even more perplexing, how is it that so few appreciate the meaning behind each of the seven Miqra’ey, the conditions and benefits of the Covenant, and the timeline from ‘Eden and back to the Garden?
These insights are essential because Yahowah is consistent. What transpired in the past serves as instruction for the future. This is Yah’s way of saying that each story serves a purpose, and every occasion is a learning experience. Life in the Gan ‘Eden | Garden of Great Joy foreshadows what the Covenant’s children will experience when Yahowah replicates an expansive variation of the Garden. The reason for the flood account is to show how serious Yahowah is about our need to distance ourselves from the ways of man. The lessons associated with the people’s misguided affinity for King Sha’uwl were to warn us of the consequence of the wannabe Apostle Sha’uwl. The story of ‘Abraham and Yitschaq on Mowryah was a dress rehearsal for the Son’s fulfillment of Passover. The first exodus provides guidance for the next.
These signs have been posted. They are there to guide us home. But should we have wondered why so few Yisra’elites have come to appreciate Yahowah’s approach and accept the guidance provided upon His signs, God explains…
“But (wa) Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of the name of ‘elowah – God as directed in His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah existence and our shalowm – restoration) has not bestowed, giving (lo’ nathan – has not placed nor entrusted (qal perfect – literally has not provided for a specific period of time)) you (‘atah) the judgment or inclination (leb – the disposition or thought process, the mindset or will, the attitude or 361aptitude) to know or understand (yada’ – to notice or perceive, to be aware or acknowledge, to observe or realize, to have the mental acuity to comprehend, or even to appreciate what Yada has come to know and understand (qal infinitive construct)), (wa) nor the eyes to have perspective (‘ayn ra’ah – nor the ability to be observant), or (wa) the ears to hear (‘ozen la shama’ – the faculty of listening) up to this time and beyond (‘ad – until now, from the distant past to the present and into the future) on this day (ha yowm ha zeh).’” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:4)
Of the statements we have evaluated thus far, this is the most provocative and thought-provoking. It appears to say that the capacity to know Yahowah is not innate but is, instead, a gift. It isn’t that He is precluding His creation from finding Him, nor is He stupefying anyone or blinding them – but He isn’t making it easy either. And this means that God is not only taking the initiative and influencing who is ultimately adopted into His Family, but that also, especially in harmony with ‘ad | up to this time, He is exerting considerable influence on when people will come to know Him by the timing of His gift of Divine insight.
This being the case, we are in a position to answer a number of questions. First, as He did with Noach, ‘Abraham, Moseh, Dowd, and Yirma’yah, and many others, God introduces Himself to those He is interested in knowing.
Second, God facilitates yada’ | our capacity to recognize and appreciate Him such that we are prepared to respond. Without this assistance, we may never have heard of Yahowah or of the men and women who brought Him to our attention.
Third, while the decision to engage remains ours, as is the choice to prioritize the relationship and learn as much as is possible, everything is a collective effort. And as we 362ponder the reasons this may be so, one explanation seems to rise above the others. There is so much rubbish out there, so many twisted and perverted claims, and they are so popular, the solution isn’t to blend them together, to find common ground, to provide yet another source of half-truths but, instead, to undermine it all, obliterate the myths, and then render a consistent, corroborative, and correct presentation of Yahowah’s testimony. However, as an isolated voice against this ever-present and resilient chorus, we would be at such a disadvantage without Yahowah supplying the yada’, we would be rowing up a waterfall. We simply wouldn’t be smart enough to question the established institutions or make a lasting impression based upon what we could learn individually or on our own.
In this light, I think trust is earned and that over time we demonstrate our commitment to knowing and freely sharing the truth by our consistent willingness to go where Yahowah’s words lead – no matter how isolating, culturally irritating, and unpopular. By way of example, my exploration at God’s bequest began in the most childish sandbox of human malfeasance and delusions: the Quran. Read Tea with Terrorists and God Damn Religion and then listen to any one of the 5,000 talk radio interviews I did on the subject and decide whether or not you think I deserved a promotion.
Even then, my initial foray into Yahowah’s Word began with the Prophets, not the Towrah. And while there were insights galore, years would pass before I recognized the purpose of the Miqra’ey, could enumerate the conditions of the Beryth, was able to properly pronounce Yahowah’s name, realized that the New Testament was an outlier, and came to appreciate that Dowd was the Messiah and Son of God, even our Savior. It is not just that these realizations were inspired by Yahowah bestowing the inclination to know and understand, the eyes to see and the 363ears to hear, being diligent and consistent mattered as did being devoted to being right.
Based upon God’s provocative statement, we might conclude that we should be careful when it comes to trusting Jews presenting or interpreting Yahowah’s message. From this occasion to ours, there have been fewer than 100 Jews who have gotten it right, while the Israeli landscape is littered with those who got it wrong, including a long list of infamous rabbis. God’s pronouncement indicates why, apart from His forty prophets, there have been so few Yahuwdym who have come to know and love Yahowah. And it explains why the rabbis seem to get nothing right and everything wrong. There has to be a reason why this entitled group of people could be so lost for so long. (Beyond the fact that Jews were chosen, that God’s revelation was to them in their language, the average IQ of Ashkenazi Jews is between 110 and 115, giving them the highest average intelligence quotient of any ethnicity. (Blackman, 1972, Levinson, 1959, Romanoff, 1976))
As evidence of the obvious, search through the rabbinical writings and see if you can find Yahowah’s name. See if you can find a listing of the five conditions or five benefits of the Covenant. Try to find an explanation of the purpose of any, much less all, of the Invitations. Search for someone who realized and wrote that Dowd was the Pesach ‘Ayil and that he is the returning Mashyach and the Son of God.
There is a most valuable and encouraging insight we can deduce from: “But Yahowah has not bestowed, giving you [Yisra’el and Yahuwdah] the judgment or inclination, the disposition or thought process, the mindset or will, the attitude or aptitude, to know or understand, to notice or perceive, to be aware or acknowledge, to observe or realize, the mental acuity to comprehend, or even to appreciate what Yada has come to know, nor the eyes to perceive, or the ears to hear up 364to this time, from the distant past to the present and beyond, on this day.” The gift of Divine awareness is forthcoming. The reason that Yowm Kipurym | the Day of Reconciliations in year 6000 Yah is going to live up to Yahowah’s expectations, and be enjoyed as the best day ever, is because a remnant of the people will have their hearts and minds, eyes and ears, opened such that they will be able to perceive – to yada’ – what their forefathers missed.
Personally, this realization is stupendous because it means that we need not worry about disappointing Yahowah – that our commitment to correctly conveying and interpreting His words will fail to awaken a sufficient number of Yisra’elites and Yahuwdym to result in a satisfying and pleasing gathering of the Chosen People before Yahowah during Reconciliations. Yahowah will use what we are offering to achieve the desired result.
Moseh also affirmed something we have learned from Dowd. The path to God is through understanding. And understanding is predicated upon knowing and then making the proper connections. Further, knowing isn’t possible without observing and listening.
Understanding requires a logical mindset and an open and receptive attitude. With Yah it has always been and will always be about shama’ and shamar | listening and observing, yada’ and byn | knowing and understanding, so that we can be tsadaq | right about the beryth | Covenant.
In this regard, Yahowah wasn’t being mean to the Yisra’elites gathered around Moseh on this day – just stating a fact. They had no reason, and thus no inclination to know how the things they had witnessed would affect our future. But we do.
And speaking of understanding the future, the length of Yahowah’s timeline is seven and the fulcrum of His calendar is forty. As such…
365“‘I have journeyed with you (wa halak ‘eth ‘atem – I have walked, traveling through life together along with and near you (hifil imperfect)) forty years (‘arba’ym shanah – throughout this period of evaluation and renewal based upon forty) in the wilderness (ba ha midbar – in the place where one asks the who, what, where, why, when, and how questions regarding the word; from ma – to question and dabar – the word).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:5 in part)
The history of man conceived in God’s image, of mankind with a neshamah | conscience, plays out over the course of seven thousand years, six thousand from expulsion from the Garden to being invited to reenter. This period is divided into three segments of 2,000 years – a multiple of forty Yowbel – the seven times seven years plus one interval representing the time all slaves are freed, all debts are forgiven, and everyone returns to the land.
In year 0 Yah (3968 BCE), ‘Adam and Chawah were expelled from ‘Eden, starting this progression of time. They had corrupted God’s instructions and rebelled against them.
In year 1000 Yah (2968 BCE), Noach entered the scene, and he would walk away from human civilization and listen to Yahowah such that he and his family were spared aboard the Ark. This served as a vivid and compelling demonstration of the Covenant, inclusive of its conditions and benefits. He listened to Yahowah and did as God requested. As a result, he and his family were saved.
In year 2000 Yah (1968 BCE), ‘Abraham and Yitschaq confirmed the Covenant with Yahowah, providing a dress rehearsal for Pesach upon Mowryah. Their seventh meeting together followed six in which the five instructive conditions and resulting benefits of the Covenant were revealed. This exceptional event transpired 36640 Yowbel from the expulsion from the Garden, thereby establishing the means to return.
In year 3000 Yah (968 BCE), Yahowah revealed that Dowd was the Cornerstone of His Covenant Home on the summit of Mowryah, just as it was being constructed. The man who wrote the Psalms and united Yisra’el was the Mashyach and the Son of God. His first of three lives would be lived in the center of human history, as the fulcrum upon which Yahowah’s relationship with His people would pivot. It is 3,000 years after the expulsion from ‘Eden and 3,000 years prior to our return to the Garden.
Then in year 4000 Yah (33 CE), Father and Son fulfilled the first three Miqra’ey. Passover, UnYeasted Bread, and Firstborn Children, to deliver the benefits of the Covenant. Yahowah’s Family would become immortal, perfected, adopted, enriched, and empowered as a result of what Dowd achieved in cooperation with Yahowah at this time.
A Shabuw’ah Harvest of Standing Grain and a Taruw’ah Gleaning of Olives transpire next. Serving as the bookends to the Time of Ya’aqob’s Troubles, these days represent glorious Ingatherings for God’s People.
Then, forty Yowbel after Dowd’s fulfillment of Chag Matsah during the 80th Yowbel, in year 6000 Yah (2033), in the aftermath of the Yatsa’ | Exodus from modern Mow’ab | Who’s Your Father and this neo-Babel | Babylon Confusion, Yahowah will return for His Covenant Family. He will do so once again with His Son, the Mashyach | Messiah, Dowd | David, arriving on Yowm Kipurym | the Day of Reconciliations. They will appear at sunset in Yaruwshalaim, above Mowryah, 6:22 PM, October 2, 2033. They will lead us back to the Garden on Sukah | to Camp Out together for a thousand years.
367It is all a matter of time for the observant who listen to and think about what Yahowah has said and done. By quantifying the past, we can account for the future.
The compound of ma and dabar in midbar encourages us to seek answers to the who, what, where, why, when, and how questions regarding the Word of God. We are to ponder the implications of His testimony.
While this next line may seem a bit mundane, we’d be wise to consider it from the perspective of Yahowah’s overall provision. I think Yah wants us to consider the enduring nature of the Set-Apart Spirit’s Garment of Light as well as the protection He provided to keep Satan from oppressing His people. He does not want his minions nipping at their heels as was foretold in the Garden, so that we can walk with Him.
“Your garments (salmah ‘atah – your clothing; from simlah – covering) did not wear out or become obsolete (lo’ balah – did not decompose or decay) from upon you (min ‘al ‘atem – as part of you and over you), and your sandals (wa na’al ‘atah – your shoes serving as protection to enclose your feet) did not decompose (lo’ balah – did not wear out or become obsolete, nor decay or deteriorate, avoiding oppression, hardship, and decomposition) from upon your feet (min ‘al ‘atah regel).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:5)
God’s protection is enduring, and His apparel is perfecting. Our walk will never subside.
In that Matsah | UnYeasted Bread is symbolic of removing the fungus of religion and government, militarism and conspiracy, from our souls, lechem | bread infused with yeast is seen as a corrupting influence. Therefore, once they had availed themselves of the benefits of Pesach and Matsah, these Bikuwrym were kept pure prior to entering the Promised Land.
368“You have not consumed (lo’ ‘akal ‘atah – you have not eaten) yeasted bread (lechem – leavened flour which is baked and rises; from lacham – to fight and make war, to be devoured in battle) or wine (wa yayn – crushed grapes fermented with yeast).
Intoxicating beverages (wa shekar – fermented drinks such as beer or alcohol), you have not drunk (lo’ shathah – you have not consumed nor experienced) so that, for the purpose of being a witness (lama’an – for the sake of and on account of; from la – concerning and ma’an – to testify, responding with answers as a witness), you may know (yada’ – you may be aware and acknowledge, reveal and understand) that, indeed (ky – truly and surely), I am (‘any) Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation), your God (‘elohym ‘atah).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:6)
It takes a clear head to appreciate the things of God. Those who refrain from what is corrupting and intoxicating are invited to serve as witnesses, testifying to what we have come to know about Yahowah. It is the highest and best use of our time.
“Observe (wa shamar – of your own initiative closely examine and carefully consider (qal perfect consecutive)) the words associated with (‘eth dabar – the statements and message) the Covenant (ha beryth ha zo’th – the Family-Oriented Relationship Agreement, this binding oath and promise, this stipulated arrangement between parties) and (wa) act upon them and engage based upon them (‘asah ‘eth hem – of your own freewill expend the considerable energy necessary to accomplish what needs to be done regarding them (qal, perfect, consecutive)) so that you may become an effective witness and provide answers (lama’an – for the sake of and on account of; from la – concerning and ma’an – to testify, responding with 369answers as a witness), gaining insights by coming to understand and by being circumspect (sakal – being prudent to prosper, paying attention to the instruction so as to comprehend (hifil imperfect)) with regard to everything (‘eth kol) you do (‘asah – you expend energy to achieve, engage in and act upon (qal imperfect paragogic nun jussive)) to show the way to get the most out of life (‘asher – which provides guidance regarding the correct and yet narrow path to walk to the benefits of the relationship).’” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:9)
When it comes to knowing Yahowah and engaging in a relationship with Him, becoming part of His Covenant Family, it all begins with “shamar – being observant.” We have tried to honor this request by prioritizing our review of the words describing the Covenant. The Family volume of Yada Yahowah and the Covenant volume of Observations are both devoted in their entirety to appreciating what Yahowah is offering and what He expects from us in return. The benefits include immortality, being perfected and adopted, being enriched and empowered. To receive these gifts, we are asked to disassociate from religion and politics and to walk to God along the path He has provided, trusting and relying upon Yahowah. This is achieved by closely examining and carefully considering the terms and conditions of the Covenant, the last of which is to circumcise our sons so that we prepare them to be part of God’s Family.
“‘You are standing (‘atem natsab – you are firmly established) this day (ha yowm), all of you (kol ‘atem), before the presence (la paneh – face to face, approaching the appearance) of Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of the name of ‘elowah – God as directed in His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah existence and our shalowm – restoration), your God (‘elohym ‘atah).
This includes the finest aspects (ro’sh – the uppermost) of your familial associations (shebet ‘atah – 370of your people, tribes, and family), your mature men (zaqen ‘atah – those of you who are advanced in age, the elderly, and seasoned citizens), your scribes (soter ‘atah – those who are literate and trained at writing), all of the individuals who comprise (kol ‘ysh) Yisra’el (Yisra’el – those who engage and endure with God), (Dabarym 29:10) your little ones (tap ‘atah – your young children), your women (‘ishah ‘atah – your mothers and other females), and the foreigners from different ethnicities than your own (wa ger ‘atah – those from different geographical or cultural groups) who are camping out in your midst (‘asher ba qereb machaneh – who to enjoy the benefits of the relationship and to be guided along the way are in the middle of your encampment and temporary dwelling place), from the one who chops your wood (min chatab ‘ets ‘atah – from a woodsman who fells trees for fires and for construction) to the one who draws your water (‘ad sha’b maym ‘atah).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:11)
This statement is relevant because it expands our perception of Yisra’el. The Individuals who either Engage and Endure with God or who Strive and Struggle Against the Almighty include men and women, young and old, the leaders, the laborers, and the literate. Yisra’el is inclusive of every ethnicity – albeit with a caveat. To be counted among the Chosen, to be invited into God’s presence, we must camp out in their midst.
This serves as an indictment against the conspiratorial, political, and religious who view their anti-Semitism as enlightened and righteous. It is especially condemning of Christians, whose religion is based upon Replacement Theology and whose actions have been so abusive of God’s people. If you are opposed to Jews, Israel, or Zionism, you are opposed to God.
What appears particularly interesting, in addition to the inclusiveness of the Covenant, is the mention of three 371occupations pertaining to writing, chopping wood, and drawing water. Everything we know about Yahowah has come by way of the scribes who wrote the testimony God conveyed through His prophets on parchment. Wood was used to build homes, cook food, and illuminate the darkness, keeping us warm and nourished, enlightened and protected, safe and comfortable. Water cleanses and restores life. Collectively, they may represent Dowd, the writer, Dowd, the Passover Lamb, and the Set-Apart Spirit.
“This is so that you may approach and pass into (la ‘abar ‘atah ba – you can travel and draw near, crossing over into, come to possess a share of, by passing through into (the basis of Passover)) the Covenant (beryth – the Family-Oriented Relationship Agreement, the pledge and binding oath, the contractual and mutually beneficial arrangement between God and His people) of Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation), your God (‘elohym ‘atah), into (ba) His sworn agreement (‘alah huw’ – His binding oath) which leads to the benefits of the relationship (‘asher – which provides guidance to the correct and narrow path to get the most joyous life).
Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of the name of ‘elowah – God as directed in His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah existence and our shalowm – restoration), your God (‘elohym ‘atah), has cut, establishing it (karat – made, creating an agreement through separation with stipulations, responsibilities, and benefits (qal infinitive construct – establishing a genuine relationship through a verbal noun)) with you this day (‘im ‘atah ha yowm).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:12)
We have said it repeatedly because Yahowah wants us to acknowledge that the Covenant is His Family. It is a 372sworn and binding agreement, and therefore, backed by the word of God. Its stipulations lead us to the benefits of the relationship our Heavenly Father is seeking to establish with His children.
Being invited into Yahowah’s Family is a wonderful opportunity. And while it affords us tremendous freedom, we were not given the authority to alter what He is offering. When looking to participate, do not turn to the Talmud or New Testament. They are not the word of God, because they are the lies of men. Unlike the authors of those books, Yahowah does not break His promises, change His approach, or contradict Himself.
With statements like this next one, it’s a wonder that five people, much less five billion, believe anything written in the Babylonian Talmud or Pauline New Testament…
“With the intent of providing answers and for the sake of enabling witnesses (lama’an – for this purpose and to this end, to make the response observable and knowable; from la – concerning and approaching and ‘anah – to respond, reply, answer, and testify), He established (quwm – so that He can stand up for and confirm, doing what is needed to set up, build, accomplish, and fulfill) you (‘eth ‘atah) today (ha yowm) as (la) His people and family (la ‘am – for His kin and followers, as part of His life and nation).
Therefore, He will continue to be (wa huw’ hayah – He will actually exist as (qal imperfect)) your God (la ‘atah la ‘elohym), consistent with (ka ‘asher – according to the guidance showing the way to the benefits of the relationship) His communications with you (dabar la ‘atah – His Word with regard to you) and (wa) in keeping with (ka ‘asher – according to the guidance showing the way to the benefits of the relationship) what He promised (shaba’ – provided as a sworn oath on the basis of seven, affirming the truth of what He had conveyed (nifal perfect)) 373to your fathers (la ‘ab ‘atah), to ‘Abraham (la ‘Abraham – Enriching and Merciful Father as well as the Father of Many Nations), to Yitschaq (la Yitschaq – to Laughter and Play), and to Ya’aqob (wa la Ya’aqob – My Footsteps, I grab the heel, commonly transliterated Jacob; from y – I and ‘aqab – to receive the reward and suffer the consequences of circumventing or overreaching, digging in or embedding one’s heels, sometimes walking in a sly and accusative manner).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:13)
The Covenant was established with ‘Abraham, Yitschaq, and Ya’aqob, and confirmed with Yisra’el. It was not annulled, renewed, or changed by Dowd and, most especially, not by Sha’uwl. By His own admission, Yahowah has been “ka ‘asher dabar – consistent with His words and guidance,” never wavering from what He “shaba’ – has promised.”
With this affirmation of Yahowah’s enduring promise to continue to serve as the God of Yisra’el, the pretext of Christianity is destroyed. A religion predicated upon Replacement Theology crumbles when that foundation is torn asunder. This also means that the New Testament books of Matthew and Acts, where Paul’s anti-Semitic influence was aggressively introduced, are discredited by the Towrah.
His one and only Covenant would be for all of us…
“However, it is not with you alone that (wa lo’ ‘eth ‘atah la bad ‘atah – but not for you by yourself) I (‘any) am establishing (karat – making, creating an agreement through separation with stipulations, responsibilities, and benefits (qal participle absolute – establishing a genuine and singular relationship through a verbal adjective)) this Covenant (‘eth ha beryth ha zo’th – this particular Family-Oriented Relationship Agreement, the unique pledge based 374upon marriage, this treaty and alliance, the one and only contractual arrangement between parties).
Indeed (ky – surely for the reason), this sworn agreement (wa ‘eth ha ‘alah ha zo’th – in addition to this binding promise and oath) (Dabarym 29:14) exists to show the way to whomever (‘eth ‘asher yesh huw’ – it is being presented and is there to guide everyone to the benefits of the relationship, thereby affirming for them the correct path to walk to get the most out of life) is here with us (poh ‘im ‘anachnuw – is hungry for this message, seeking to listen to what is being said from this place, who seeks to be in a relationship with us), present and standing upright (‘amad – sustained and enduring, taking their stand, firm in their conviction and remaining steadfast) at this time (ha yowm – today) before the presence (la paneh – approaching the appearance and personal existence, face to face and in front) of Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation), our God (‘elohym ‘anachnuw).
It is also for whoever benefits from the guidance along the correct path to the relationship (wa ‘eth ‘asher – in addition to those who follow the narrow path to get the greatest benefit out of life) who is not (‘ayn) among those present here (poh – someone open to the speech providing nourishment) in conjunction with us this day (‘im ‘anachnuw ha yowm – with us at this time).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:15)
There would be one Covenant for all people and for all time. This Covenant is a sworn agreement from Yahowah, and He has never reneged on a promise. While it is undeniably with Yisra’el, Gowym | Gentiles who choose to stand with the Chosen People have always been welcome no matter where or when we may live.
375There has never been and will never be a new or different covenant for other ethnicities. Therefore, if a person opposes Jews or Israel, as is the case with most liberal and progressive secular humanists, right-wing extremists, multiculturalists, Protestant and Orthodox Christians, Roman Catholics, Muslims, and conspiratorialists, by way of this animosity alone, they are excluded from the Covenant, estranged from God, and banned from heaven.
It should be no surprise to anyone who isn’t either ignorant or irrational that Muslims have been indoctrinated to hate Jews. It should also be obvious that there is a rapidly increasing number of politicized individuals, both extremely liberal and conservative, who are overtly hostile to Jews and Israel. Moreover, the fastest-growing belief system worldwide is conspiracy, the foundation of which is predicated upon blaming Jews for everything.
To the surprise of many, the putrid well from which this misguided antagonism toward Jews grew to become a worldwide menace is the Roman Catholic Church. Challenged only by Islam in their violent and degrading treatment of Jews, popes have oppressed and demeaned Yahowah’s Chosen for over 1,700 years. It is one of several reasons why the Roman Church is condemned as the Whore of Babylon and why the tyrannical Islamic nations represent geographical Babylon.
We enter into God’s presence and are adopted into His Family through the Towrah. Therein we find the keys to heaven and the path home. Consistently entering the doorways to synagogues, mosques, churches, temples, shrines, political edifices, and social media conspiracy sites universally exclude believers from approaching God. These are the ways of the Gowym, of politics and religion.
“Indeed (ky – in truth), you, yourself, know (‘atah yada’ – you are aware and understand, you have learned 376and acknowledge, you possess the information to be cognizant of (qal perfect)) how we lived (‘asher – how to convey the proper path while we remained) in the realm of the Crucibles of Oppression (ba ‘erets mitsraym – in the land of the chronically diseased, in a place of anguishing troubles, of conspiracy and militarism) and how, to show the correct way to the benefits of the relationship (wa ‘asher – and how to provide guidance to the proper and narrow, restrictive but right, path to walk to get the most out of life), we passed through (‘abar ba – we were led and forgiven in) the midst (qereb – the psychological nature of the disemboweled corpses, within the womb of the dead and among the dying, gaining a sense of the warlike thoughts, emotions, and entrails) of the nations comprised of Gentiles (ha gowym – of the prideful pagan peoples worshiping false gods, of the populations of animalistic individuals, of the dead and decaying bodies, of ethnicities with a religious and political orientation; from gewah – the backside or rear of a body (a euphemism for ass)).
We were led to do so (‘asher – through which we were led along the correct path) in conjunction with Passover (‘abar – passing over and forgiven).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:16)
We are being provided with facts, with the evidence required to “yada’ – know” how to become part of Yahowah’s Family – in addition to knowing what would cause us to be excluded. This is the truth which sets us free, just as it did for those who were listening on this day.
The Hebrew root of mitsraym, the plural of mitsry or mitsra’, is derived from a blend of rather ominous terms: “matsrep – crucible, to test and purge,” matsora’ – leprous and dreaded, chronic disease,” “metsar – anguishing trouble and distressful hardship,” “matsarah – to be on guard, alerted against an impending future consequence,” “mits’ar – lowly and little,” and “matsowr – to besiege.” 377Matsowr, as we have learned, is a compound of mah – to contemplate the who, where, why, when, and how of tsuwr – to be troubled and confined, abused and afflicted.
Therefore, in the plural, we might well define mitsraym as: “the crucibles of chronic and dreaded diseases, a place of anguishing hardships and distressing troubles.” Those associated with it “should be on guard, alerted against an impending future consequence of being besieged by the lowly and little (the meaning of the Roman name Paulus | ‘Paul’).”
In this light, it is particularly telling to realize that many, if not most, Masr (Egyptian) Coptic Christians are ethnic Jews, the legacy of compelled conversions millennia earlier. It was here that the Towrah was robbed of its Hebrew roots and was bastardized, giving birth to the Hellenized Septuagint. It is here that every pre-Constantine copy of the Christian New Testament was written and later discovered. It could be stated, both literally and historically, that the origins of the Christian Bible, its Old and New Testaments, were written in Greek in Alexandria, rather than in Hebrew in Yisra’el, Yahuwdah, or Yaruwshalaim. If I may quote Dowd: selah | pause now and think about that.
One of the many things which make the prophecies regarding the role of the Nakry | Observant Foreigner so provocative is that Yahowah consistently tells His people that the ways of the Gowym | Gentiles are an abomination, especially their religions and politics, their militaristic ways and customs. This is one of many such examples…
“So therefore (wa), you have seen (ra’ah – you have witnessed, perceived, and judged after discovering and considering) the abominable religious things associated with their gods (‘eth shiquwts hem – their detestable and idolatrous abominations, their repulsive and filthy things, their corrupting and vile idols) and also (wa) that which 378accompanies (‘eth) their objects of worship and religious attire (giluwlym hem – their religious images, statues, artwork, idols, clothing, and apparel) which are expensive monetarily, often derived from silver and gold, many of which are comprised of wood or built of stone (‘ets wa ‘eben wa keseph wa zahab ‘asher ‘im hem – timbers used to torture, hang, and kill prisoners, displayed as religious symbols and objects of worship which cause the doorway to close (and thus Christian crosses and crucifixes), of rock or any other natural materials including building stones which are valued and pricy, costing a lot of money, causing people to desire them, longing for what they represent, comprised of precious metals to appear splendorous and brilliant).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:17)
Religious gods are eerily similar in character and disposition to the men and women who created them, making humankind’s objects of worship a bewildering blend of anthropogenic amorphisms, replete with the human propensity for contradictions and rational fallacies, hypocrisy and misogyny, along with a heavy dose of immorality and violence. For example, Allah, like Muhammad, was depicted as a terrorist throughout the Quran. Dumb as the Black Stone in the obscured Ka’aba, the Islamic god can’t keep his stories straight, and is wrong historically, scientifically, rationally, morally, and prophetically. Allah endorses rape and pedophilia and encourages mass murder, terrorism, and deception.
Therefore, with Muhammad engaged in perverted sexuality, murderous revenge, and seeking ill-gotten gain, Muslims lie, steal, and kill for their pathetic deity expecting perpetual virgins in a paradise as their reward for horrific behavior. This manmade god was unable to perform a single inspiring miracle, offer so much as one creative insight, or provide a single prophecy which became reality to demonstrate that he was anything more than the 379deification of one of the most pathetic individuals who ever lived. To believe Muhammad, a rapist and pedophile, a murderous anti-Semite, a ruthless terrorist and thief, is to be ignorant, immoral, and irrational. And to be a good Muslim is to be like Muhammad.
Paul’s god, the Christian “Jesus Christ,” reflects his creator. The totality of this god fits within the human form. He was born and he dies, killed by the same Romans Paul claimed citizenship and to whom he demands submission. To believe Paul, it no longer matters what the God who created man has to say because Christianity is based upon, “But I, Paul, say….”
The people through whom Yahowah revealed everything become the enemy of the new faith as the entire Gentile world is told that Paul, to the exclusion of all others, was deputized to speak for the reincarnated Greco-Roman Gnostic deity presented throughout the factually inaccurate and consistently contradictory verbal diarrhea that is venerated as “Scripture.”
Paul wasn’t the first to lead people astray. The history of such behavior began with the king of Babylon, Nimrod – the Son of God. His wife, Astarte / ‘Asherah, was worshiped as the Queen of Heaven and the Mother of God – especially on Easter Sunday. Said to be impregnated by the Sun God during the Vernal Equinox, she gave birth nine months later to the Son of God on the Winter Solstice – creating the religious holiday known today as Christmas. Throughout the long march of time, the worst among us have claimed divine authority to conjure up such stories and then rule based upon them, many of whom actually claimed to be gods themselves and demanded veneration.
The irony in this is that the God who created these men and women isn’t religious and does not want to be objectified or worshiped. Imagine creating this universe and conceiving the life within it, expressly to enjoy a 380familial relationship with your ultimate achievement, to enrich and empower those you have conceived, only to have these men and women ignore you and, worse, replace you in their lives with convoluted products of their twisted imaginations.
On one hand, we have the God who is responsible for everything. He not only revealed Himself to us through Yahuwdym, proving His existence in the process, He made it possible for us to know Him and live with Him as His children, inheriting all He has to offer. He’s brilliant and articulate, consistent and conversant, approachable and dependable, loving and lovable, enlightening and enriching, empowering and liberating. He’s all we could ever want and more.
Conversely, the religious, political, and militaristic gods of the Gentiles are nonexistent figments of man’s imagination, complete fabrications which have to be believed rather than known because they are mythical. They are perverted, convoluted, capricious, and fearsome, and yet, they always seem to support the local and national agendas no matter how counterproductive, covetous, or murderous the men responsible for them have been. Considering the contrast, to choose the fakes over the real, one must be blind.
Before we contemplate Moseh’s next statement, a little history lesson may be beneficial. Beginning in the 4th century BCE, and in the wake of Alexander’s conquests, Rabbinic Judaism became heavily influenced by Greek philosophy and culture. The Yahuwdym admired the Greeks to such a degree it could be argued that the story chronicled in Maccabees is actually against total assimilation.
“Their purpose negated, no one (pen – beware, there isn’t anyone for an extended period in the future who) exists among you (yesh ba ‘atem – of stature, substance, 381or affluence, affirms Your existence or status) at this time (ha yowm min – today, and from this day), not a man or woman, no group of people or tribe (‘iysh ‘ow ‘ishah ‘ow mishphachah ‘ow shebet – individual, male or female, nation or kingdom, aristocratic family or institution, clan or subdivision), whose reasoning or inclinations (‘asher lebab huw’ – whose thinking and motivations, whose heart, mind, and soul, whose thoughts, conscience, feelings, and volition show their path through life and what they enjoy) are found directed toward the presence of (panah ‘im – who are seen focusing their attention on, moving in the direction of, prepared to face and appear with the appearance of) Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of the name of ‘elowah – God as directed in His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah existence and our shalowm – restoration), our God (‘elohym ‘anachnuw).
They are going after (la halak – they are conducting their lives, living for, and following), approaching, worshiping, and serving (la ‘abad – to draw near, work with, or subject themselves to), the gods (‘eth ‘elohym – the deities and objects of worship, idols, judges, ghosts, the powerful or majestic) of the Gentile nations (ha gowym ha hem – of those prideful pagan peoples worshiping false gods, of those populations of animalistic individuals, of those in contrast to Yisra’el, of the dead and decaying bodies of ethnicities with a religious and political orientation; from gewah – the backside or rear of a body (a euphemism for asses)).
Negated and without purpose (pen – invalid and useless), there will be (yesh – there will exist) among you (ba ‘atem) a root (soresh – an underground source, a base and foundation) bearing (parah – producing an abundance of offspring over successive generations) that which is infuriating and noxious (la’anah – cursed and sickening, unpleasant and galling, annoying, irritating, and 382maddening), poisonous and embittering (wa ro’sh – with the beginnings of that which is toxic and bitter, foremost in serpentine venom).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:18)
After Solomon, Dowd’s son, there were only a handful of prophets willing to listen to and speak for Yahowah. From Mal’aky | Malachi to now, over the span of almost 2,500 years, there has been none – not a single Yahuwdym willing to work with or speak for Yahowah.
As a result, there simply weren’t any Jews capable of exposing and condemning the ostentatious rhetoric of Sha’uwl | Paul. Unchecked, this evil man became so enamored with the most beastly expression of the ways of the Gentiles, he accepted the Roman name, Paulos (eerily similar to Apollo). Then, in the preeminent account of his new religion, he wrote, in the book he named, “Romans,” that everyone should submit to this Gentile nation and obey them as if they were serving God. Doing so put Paul in irresolvable conflict with Yahowah, His Towrah, Covenant, and People.
Had Yahuwdym not negated their purpose as Yahowah’s witnesses and prophets, Paul’s New Testament would have been laughed out of existence. Had Yahuwdym not turned away from Yahowah and promulgated all manner of myths, neither Christianity nor Islam would have taken root or spread. And if you count Socialist Secular Humanism among mankind’s belief systems, Jews can be found at the root of each of their most menacing foes.
Since religious Jews are notorious for saying, “Shalowm ‘aleichem – peace be unto you,” Yahowah has them muttering what they crave: “Hayah shalowm la ‘any – peace be upon me.” Then, recognizing that the Haredi would fall under the spell of rabbis and become stubbornly adversarial in their “halakhah – walking in the Jewish 383laws,” God is calling the practice “shariruwth – adversarial and uncooperative recalcitrance.”
If you are Jewish, let this sink in. Those who claim to speak for God are only speaking for themselves. No one knows “HaShem.” And if you want to know Him, walk away from them and distance yourself from rabbis and their ilk.
“And it shall come to be (wa hayah – it shall come to pass and exist) when he hears (ba shama’ huw’ – with him listening or if he chooses to hear (qal perfect consecutive)) the account and record (‘eth dabar – the word, the message and communication, that which has been said, the matters and statements) of this binding agreement and promise (ha ‘alah ha zo’th – of this oath, this sworn and solemn statement), he will actually commend himself (barak – he will try to invoke divine favor upon himself, adoring and blessing himself) in his judgment (ba lebab huw’ – in his heart, from his perspective, and in his opinion, his sense of right and wrong, and based upon his reasoning and inclinations), saying (la ‘amar – claiming and declaring), ‘Peace be unto me (hayah shalowm la ‘any – peace be unto me, I am content and satisfied, and I will be saved) though (ky – on the contrary) I walk (halak – journey through life and conduct myself) in the adversarial stubbornness (ba shariruwth – in the twisted recalcitrance, disquieting resistance, and resolute noncooperation, while prevailing by lording over others in association with a fiery serpent) of my heart (leb ‘any – of my inclinations and motivations, my desires and thinking, my disposition and determination).’
As a result (lama’an – as a consequence), those who are fully immersed (ha rawah – those with an abundance of experience and engulfed) are destroyed (saphah – are swept away), along with those who are thirsting, wanting more (‘eth ha tsame’ – with the parched).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:19)
384There is no hope for religious Jews. They will never find the shalowm they desire. And sadly, those adorned in black suits and black hats have cast a dark shadow over those who are still thirsting for light, for knowledge, for truth.
This is what we have long suspected, indeed known, but it is nevertheless exasperating to read. Yahowah isn’t going to forgive the religious. God doesn’t want to forgive the religious. He will not invite anyone into His home who has excluded Him from theirs. Those who have blotted out every mention of God’s name will find themselves blotted out of Yahowah’s memory.
“Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation) is not willing and will not consent to (lo’ ‘abah – does not agree with and will not yield to their demands as He is opposed to obedience and submission, is unwilling to offer (qal imperfect)) forgiveness for them (salach la huw’ – a pardon or release for him or them).
But instead (ky), at that time (‘az – simultaneously at that point), Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of the name of ‘elowah – God as directed in His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah existence and our shalowm – restoration) will be aggravated and displeased, smoldering in overt hostility (‘ashan ‘aph – resentful and furious regarding him, He will angrily envelop him in smoke).
And His passion and desire (qin’ah huw’ – His desire for exclusivity in the relationship and jealous disposition) will be against those individuals (ba ha ‘ysh huw’ – will be upon this person) such that all (kol) of the mutually binding promises (‘alah – of the sworn and requisite oaths which were made publicly, and in this case especially those 385invoking retribution) indelibly written (ha kathab – inscribed and engraved, communicated and recorded using the letters of the alphabet such that they were indelibly memorialized) in this book (ba ha sepher ha zeh – upon this written document and recorded scroll) will come to haunt him and them (rabats ba huw’ – will be laid upon him, settling upon him).
Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation) will blot out (machah – will destroy, wiping away and removing, obliterating) their names (‘eth shem huw’ – his personal designation, reputation, and renown) from under heaven (min tachath shamaym – in relation to the spiritual realm).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:20)
The unforgivable sin has been further elucidated. For our edification, this comes in conjunction with Yahowah exposing and condemning religious behavior – as we have long suspected. Those who have removed Yahowah’s name from His book will have their names removed from the Book of Lives. Fair is fair.
This being the case, let’s be so bold as to make a recommendation. Come to know and understand, appreciate and respect, acknowledge and share Yahowah’s name. Never utter “Jesus Christ,” “HaShem,” or “the Lord” again in conjunction with God. And also, join me in openly opposing the rabbis, against whom this indictment was laid. But because of the damage they have done perpetuating this crime, let’s also include pastors and priests in our condemnation.
Should you choose to disagree in this regard, please consider this wonderful affirmation of everything we have conveyed regarding Yisra’el, the Beryth, and the Towrah…
386“And then (wa), Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of the name of ‘elowah – God as directed in His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah existence and our shalowm – restoration) will disassociate from him, excluding them (badal huw’ – will dismiss him, expelling them, withdrawing from him, He will banish them), for his trouble, his depravity and opposition (la ra’ah – for his deplorable conduct, erroneous opinions, and twisted perversions, his miserable and disagreeable ways, and malignant corruptions), from (min) every (kol) association (shebet – clan, family, subdivision, tribe, and part) with Yisra’el (Yisra’el – Individuals who Engage and Endure with God) in accordance with (ka – consistent with) all (kol) of the mutually binding promises (‘alah – of the sworn and conditional oaths regarding the publicly acknowledged agreement) of the Covenant (ha beryth – Family-Oriented Relationship Agreement between the parties replete with pledges and promises) which were indelibly written (ha kathab – that were inscribed and engraved, memorialized and communicated, then permanently recorded using the letters of the alphabet such that they were scribed) in the scroll (ba sepher – upon this written document and recorded letter, this book recounting what has occurred while recording what has been said) of the Towrah (ha Towrah ha zeh – of Teaching and Instruction, Guidance and Direction).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:21)
We have been put on notice: the rabbinic, Christian, Islamic, and even secular practice of removing Yahowah’s name is considered erroneous and deplorable, twisted and depraved. This perversion of the Word of God will result in complete dissociation from Yahowah and from His people.
Participation in the Covenant is predicated upon mutually binding promises – conditions and benefits – which have been stipulated in writing within the Towrah. 387Therefore, Yahowah, the Beryth, and the Towrah are inseparable and unalterable. Moreover, the only God who matters is Yahowah, the only witness which matters was written in this Towrah, and the only relationship capable of prolonging our existence is the Beryth presented therein.
It may seem odd to read “him and them” in this text, but nonetheless, it is the most accurate way to convey God’s sentiment. So even though huw’ is third-person masculine singular, it is common to see it rendered as “them,” even without hem. And in this case, individuals are misleading many such that the consequence is shared, with the perpetrator and people ostracized and excommunicated.
Further, when an individual’s or community’s dissociation is from Yahowah, it is indeed a badal state of affairs for all who suffer this fate. They will have their souls destroyed, squandering their potential or, worse, be sentenced to an eternity in She’owl. Such are the wages of opposition to God for those who advance twisted perversions of His testimony.
‘Alah is one of many Hebrew words with a light and dark side. It is “a binding promise, a solemn oath, and a public pronouncement, even an exchange of vows.” In this case, Yahowah is bound to do what He has written in His Towrah, especially regarding the terms and conditions of His Covenant. Therefore, if we accept His stipulations, He is bound to provide the agreed benefits. Similarly, those who have vowed to uphold the terms of the Covenant, and who have publicly sworn to listen to God and respond appropriately, are committed to honor their promises or suffer the mutually acknowledged consequences.
When Yahowah told Yisra’el, and us through them, that we would receive every possible blessing if we followed His guidance, He irrevocably stated that misleading others regarding His directions would be 388disadvantageous. And that is where the dark side of ‘alah comes into play. It speaks of negative consequences, or curses, for those who are not only counter to God, but who lead others away from Him through their religious or political agendas.
The Covenant’s mutually binding promises were indelibly written in the scroll of the Towrah. If we want to be part of Yahowah’s Family, we will find the conditions and benefits listed therein. We can accept them, reject them, or ignore them, but we are not at liberty to change them. Nor is it in our purview to alter the consequences of acceptance or rejection.
Addressing everyone, but speaking directly to Yisra’el, there are four things we must know and accept if we want to survive the impending storm: Yahowah’s Shem, Towrah, Miqra’ey, and Beryth. To discount them is to die. To speak or act in opposition to any of these life-sustaining gifts, and thereby lead others away from Yahowah, is to endure She’owl forever.
And while I’m not your judge, based upon what we have learned by studying Yahowah’s words, if you remain deceived by religion or government, or if you embrace conspiracies, your soul will be destroyed. And if you promote your religion, if you are active politically, or if you encourage others to believe conspiratorial notions, eternal incarceration in a black hole will be the consequence.
This remarkable introduction into the mindset of right-minded and misguided Yisra’elites and Gowym throughout the ages brings us to our time and to the influence of the Nakry | Observant Foreigner on Yahowah’s Children. It appears that it will take an outsider to get Yisra’el’s attention at long last. And perhaps that is why those who stand with Yisra’el have been invited to participate in the Covenant. Those who long ago introduced us to Yah now 389need one of the distant beneficiaries to point Yisra’el in the right direction such that they return home.
Yahowah’s testimony in the Towrah, Naby’, wa Mizmowr has been available for thousands of years, and yet, in all that time, there wasn’t a single receptive Yahuwdy | Jew through whom Yahowah could communicate to His people. Keeping in mind that the nakry is defined in the books we are translating as someone who is “‘asher – properly guided,” who “quwm – stands up as others bow down,” and who is “nakar – observant, closely examining and carefully considering” Yahowah’s words, “exploring and considering” what God has revealed in the Towrah, he’s little more than someone holding a lamp along with a magnifying glass, who says, “Hineh | Pay attention to what Yahowah has to say.”
Fortunately, as Yahowah predicted, for the first time in a long time, Jews are listening to their God. And ironically, it’s those who will denigrate and disparage His people, and even kill them, who will scream so loud that they will awaken the Children of Yisra’el such that they hear Yahowah calling them to “Come out of Babylon.”
It is only when Yahuwdym | Jews are confronted with no alternative but to flee or be tortured and die that they will listen to Yah. The Nakry is, therefore, simply a voice, one calling out in the wilderness of human corruptions, “Prepare yourself for the arrival of Yahowah.” His arrival was foretold by Moseh so that the Yisra’elites living today might listen to what he has to say on behalf of Yahowah and His Beryth and Towrah…
“So then (wa), the last generation (ha dowr ha ‘acharown – those descendants dwelling at the end during the latter days) will make a profession and promise (‘amar – will choose to declare at that time, expressing their desires in words, answering with the intent to be informed (qal perfect consecutive)).
390Your descendants (‘atah ben – your offspring), led along the correct path to receive the benefits of the relationship (‘asher – properly guided, will step along the way that gives life meaning and purpose), will rise up and take a stand (quwm – will find confirmation and fulfillment, becoming established (qal imperfect)) during a time long distant from yours (min ‘achar ‘atah – after your delay because of your hesitation, deferring, and remaining behind, in the end), because (wa – and then) the Nakry | the Observant and Responsive Foreigner (ha Nakry – the discerning individual will pay very close attention, carefully examining and thoughtfully considering so as to recognize and acknowledge this, a man unrelated by ethnicity who will notice, come to perceive, and know, regard and respect what he discovers, becoming acquainted with the individuals and information; from nakar – to recognize and acknowledge, to know and regard that which he discovers through exploring, observing, and listening, then responding) will come (bow’ – he will arrive to pursue this, guiding and directing those who wish to return and be included (qal imperfect)) from a faraway place in a distant time (min ‘erets rachowq – from a country a great distance away and after a long passage of time).
Then (wa), they will witness (ra’ah – they will see, perceive, and understand) that which is plaguing (makah – the devastating pandemic disease afflicting the population, the casualties and scars, the loss of life) this land (ha ‘erets ha hy’ – of the country and place), the evil disease and overall impairment (tachalu’ym – the grievous and agonizing sickness) necessitating intercession to resolve the sickness which grieves (‘asher chalah ba hy’ – which unnecessarily saddens such that to lead those with the disease away from it and to the benefits of the relationship requires the plague to be associated with, necessitating the suffering of) Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of 391‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:22)
Yahowah can be trusted to deliver on every promise. He has repeatedly vowed to reconcile His relationship with Yahuwdah and Yisra’el, and it is a commitment He will uphold. This marvelous moment will occur in a manner consistent with His Towrah instructions. The eyes of God’s people will be opened. They will finally perceive how devastating and deadly the rabbis and their religion have been. Led to the correct path, they will rise up and take a stand against all of those who have misled them. Pointing Yisra’el and Yahuwdah in this direction, and toward this outcome, is the only reason the Nakry is prophetically relevant. Yahowah wants His people to consider what this foreigner has learned by translating His Towrah, Prophets, and Psalms.
The title, ha Nakry | the Observant Foreigner, is based on the verb nakar: to recognize and acknowledge, to know and regard, that which is discoverable by exploring, observing, and listening. As such, the Nakry isn’t presenting his own message but, instead, what he has observed by examining God’s Word.
He is comfortable knowing that, whether they reject his translations and insights or find merit in them, they will be dismissing or acknowledging Yahowah, not him. He does not have a following, a mission statement, or a donate button. He does not claim to be a prophet. Nonetheless, it would be wise to read and listen to what he has discovered by studying Yahowah’s prophets.
The phrase, ‘asher chalah Yahowah ba hy’, is one of the most intriguing we have considered. It can be translated as “saddened,” revealing that Yahowah is rightfully “grieved” by mankind’s propensity to be religious. But since chalah also means “wounded and sickened, even 392tormented,” the verb reveals that Yahowah, Himself, would be “afflicted and severely pained” by this “disease.” It suggests that God would “suffer the consequence of this plague,” doing so to free us from the grip of the deadliest institution man has ever conceived: religion.
This realization shapes our understanding of “‘anah – reply and respond” in conjunction with Yowm Kipurym | the Day of Reconciliations. Those who “‘anah – answer” Yahowah’s Miqra’ | Invitation to be Called Out and Meet are not “‘anah – afflicted” because Dowd ransomed us from the plague of religion by allowing his soul to be “chalah – tormented” in our stead during UnYeasted Bread. We are, therefore, witnessing the greatest of all gifts and the ultimate demonstration of love.
There are innumerable possibilities with what follows. The devastation could be the result of a nuclear holocaust between nations (mankind’s malfeasance), a supervolcano eruption (a natural event), or a devastating asteroid impact (should the prediction in Revelation be correct). But since they are expressly listed, and the causation is comparable, it’s more likely a Divine act of cleansing akin to what occurred in Sadom | Sodom and ‘Amorah | Gomorrah. The timing also suggests that the devastation might be akin to the plagues preceding the Yatsa’ | Exodus.
We are also left to wonder if this will occur within one nation, an entire region, or the Earth as a whole. While ‘erets is often used to describe the Promised Land, in this case, the context seems to imply that it is the nation from which the Nakry emerges that may feel the brunt of trauma – as has been the case thus far with Covid-19.
If that is the case, the reason could be reminiscent of Egyptian recalcitrance toward freeing their Yisra’elite captives. The nation that currently benefits the most from Jewish inventiveness and industry is the United States, 393which not so coincidentally is where most non-Israeli Jews reside.
“Brimstone, with its purifying blue light (gaphyth – sulfur, bearing the stench of decay), and (wa) salt (melach – sodium chloride, the element which kills plants and yet preserves and flavors food) will change the composition but not consume (sarephah – will heat and bake, burning away the serpent’s influence) this entire country (kol ‘erets hy’ – the totality of this land, this region, and possibly the Earth or material realm).
Nothing will be sown (lo’ zara’ – no seeds will be dispersed or planted, with no yield and thus no first fruits, no children nor family) and (wa) nothing will sprout up (lo’ tsamach – life no longer growing from its original source and limited vegetation).
And along (wa) with all of this, vegetation will no longer rise (lo’ ‘alah ba hy’ kol ‘eseb – with all of her plants not going up, ascending, nor growing), similar to (ka) the destruction (mahpekah – overthrowing and transforming; from ma – question the who, what, why, when, and where of haphak – transforming and overturning, reversing and changing) of Sadom | Scorched (Sadom – Sodom, Burning; from sad – to fetter and shackle slaves and hostages) and (wa) ‘Amorah | the Manipulative and Tyrannical (‘Amorah – Gomorrah, enslaving and oppressing, making merchandise of men), of ‘Admah | Reddish Ground (‘Admah – clay; from ‘adam – man and red) and (wa) Tsabo’ym | the Swelling of the Adulteress (Tsabo’ym – Zeboim, the gestation of the Whore’s child), which (‘asher) Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of the name of ‘elowah – God as directed in His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah existence and our shalowm – restoration) destroyed (haphak – overturned) in His resentment (ba ‘aph huw’ – due to His disgust and frustration) and in His hostility (wa 394ba chemah huw’ – in His antagonism and burning anger).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:23)
Should this be the result of a natural disaster, it might be the result of a super eruption, such as from the caldera beneath Yellowstone National Park. Should the 1,200-foot diameter asteroid named 99942 Apophis be the culprit and collide with Earth on April 13th, 2029, at 21:46 UT rather than just whizzing past our planet inside of our geosynchronous communication satellites (less than 1/10 of the distance to the moon), then the impact would have a similar effect. The name is ominous because it not only appears in Revelation but was named after the Egyptian sun-god’s nemesis, an evil serpent which would plunge the world into darkness.
Beyond these natural phenomena, there is also the likelihood of a devastating nuclear winter as the result of another world war. Of particular concern is the fallout of America’s ill-fated invasion of Iraq. It has left the Middle East in shambles, with Muslim refugees infecting most of Europe. Also, Russia and China have now allied with a soon-to-be-nuclear-capable Iran, while Europe and the United States are arming and abetting Sunni Muslims. The flashpoint, as was predicted in Yasha’yah / Isaiah 17, is Damascus, Syria. When it ultimately crumbles, the world will fall with it.
Far too few people know and use Yahowah’s name today, in 2023, for “kol gowym – all Gentiles or every nation” to express it – even in a question. After all, if they knew Yahowah’s name, chances are that they would know why this was occurring. So hopefully this book, those which have come before it, the thousands of radio programs which we have produced and archived, along with the voices of those who have been instructed by this witness devoted to the importance and pronunciation of Yahowah’s name will serve to educate and enlighten as 395never before, with a meaningful number of Gentiles knowing and using it.
Considering the fact that Moseh was speaking of an event nearly 3,500 years in his future, regarding people and cultures speaking languages he could not possibly understand, there is another possibility. Kol, which is typically rendered as “every or all,” could speak of most, a majority, or just many. Rather than translating gowym as “gentiles or nations,” it could be addressing “non-Hebrew ethnicities, those estranged from or opposed to Yisra’el, religious and political individuals, or the nations, cultures, or regions in which they congregate.” As such, “Gentiles of every ethnicity” seems like an appropriate translation of kol gowym.
Should this imply that it’s one nation or region which will be devastated – one which is of great concern to the world at large – then it is likely that of the Nakry. His nation is indeed a great distance from Israel, of great concern to every nation on Earth, home to the greatest concentration of Jews outside of Yisra’el, and English is the most pervasive language on Earth. It is also the nation rebuked in Yasha’yah / Isaiah 18 for its role in narrowing Yisra’el and arming her enemies such that war becomes inevitable.
“Then (wa), Gentiles of every ethnicity (kol ha gowym – large groups of individuals from every cultural, national, ethnic, political, religious, or geographic identity, all who are either uncultured, polytheistic, or heathen, all those estranged from and opposed to Yisra’el, the majority of foreigners) will question (‘amar – will inquire), ‘For what reason (‘al mah – why, and over what) has Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation) acted in this manner toward (‘asah kakah la – engaged this way and to such a degree toward) this country (ha ‘erets ha zo’th – this land, region, 396nation, or place)? What (mah) caused this intense animosity (chory – burning indignation and fierce response), this great antagonism (ha ‘aph ha gadowl ha zeth – this tremendous frustration, resentment, and disgust)?’” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:24)
Apart from the use of Yahowah’s name, up to this point, these are questions most anyone might ask. In fact, people are always looking for someone or something to blame for every catastrophe. Catholics continue to blame Jews for killing their god. Muslims blame Jews for their lack of success. The conspiratorialists blame Jews for that which they, themselves, are guilty of doing. And socialist secularists blame Jews for building houses among those who are terrorizing them.
Beyond this, until more people consider these translations and resulting insights, it’s hard to fathom how Gentiles will come to realize that Yahuwdym | Jews are reaping the consequence of neglecting Yahowah and His Covenant while also failing to appreciate the prophetic nature and purpose of the first Exodus. Said another way, since the following conclusion is correct, a significant number of gowym will become aware of who God is, what He is doing, and why He is engaged in this manner. How that happens, should it not be connected somehow to the Nakry, remains unspecified.
Based upon what follows, logic dictates that the nation being destroyed has a name: the United States of America. The “God of their fathers” and “being led out of Egypt” references apply only to Yahuwdym | Jews. Over forty percent of the worldwide population of Yisra’elites (at least of those who acknowledge themselves as such) live in America – which represents two-thirds of those currently abiding outside Israel. Further, since there does not seem to be another candidate writing about such things on behalf of Yahowah and the Chosen People, the nation in which all 397of these books and radio programs have been written and spoken is the United States.
“Moreover (wa), they will say (‘amar – express), ‘Regarding the way to the relationship (‘al ‘asher – in opposition to the path that leads to life), they either neglected or they rejected (‘azab – the forsook and disassociated themselves from (qal perfect)) the Covenant (‘eth beryth – the Family-Oriented Relationship Agreement) with Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of the name of ‘elowah – God as directed in His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah existence and our shalowm – restoration), the God (‘elohym) of their fathers (‘ab hem) which, to lead them to the benefits of the relationship (‘asher – to guide them to the correct path to get the most out of life), He established with them (karat ‘im hem – He cut them into, creating through separation) by (ba – with) Him bringing them out (yatsa’ huw’ ‘eth hem min – Him coming to serve, descending to publicly lead them out) of the realm of the Crucibles of Oppression (Mitsraym – in the land of the chronically diseased, of testing, and purging, in a place of anguishing troubles, the region besieged by the lowly and little and thus alerted against an impending consequence, in the country of Egypt).’” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:25)
To recognize any of this is to understand the nature of the Covenant and the purpose of the Exodus. While it is right, currently less than one in a million are aware of what Yahowah revealed. Moreover, this will not become common knowledge until after Yah returns.
Speaking to the remnant of Jews living in America, who are unwilling to leave political Babylon, Moseh is reminding us that they remain estranged from the Covenant Yahowah established with their fathers. They have not made the connection we made earlier, that the Exodus from Egypt was a harbinger of the final trip home – quite literally 398the “final solution” to what has been a Jewish problem. For far too long, Yisra’el has “‘azab – neglected and/or rejected” their place in the Covenant and the God who offered it to them. They have been harassed and abused by those who covet and claim what they have squandered.
There is something worse than neglecting Yahowah and rejecting His Family, and that is chasing after false gods. And yet, this has become mankind’s proclivity, with virtually everyone pursuing gods conceived by men. And Jews have led this crusade, with Yisra’elites having founded Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Socialist Secular Humanism.
“So (wa), they pursued (halak – they walked to and went after, proceeding toward and followed, behaving in accordance with) and served (wa ‘abad – working for, being burdened by, and worshiping (qal imperfect)) other gods (‘elohym ‘acher – different deities), in addition to verbally explaining their allegiance to them (wa chawah la hem – showing and telling, using words to speak to and for them, worshiping them (hitpael consecutive imperfect – continually doing so on their own initiative and without assistance)), gods (‘elohym) with whom (‘asher) they were unfamiliar and which are unknowable (lo’ yada’ hem – who made no sense to them (qal perfect)) negating and dividing them, deceiving and dispersing them (wa lo’ chalaq la hem – eliminating their share and apportionment of the inheritance by encouraging misleading opinions, false perceptions, and seductive lies (qal perfect)).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:26)
Of the things which aggravate Yahowah, it’s hard to imagine anything worse than His creation’s propensity to create and worship false gods. Claiming to know Him, claiming to speak for Him, claiming to be inspired and authorized by Him, clerics the world over have ignored His testimony and promoted frauds which have poisoned the minds and corrupted the souls of billions of people. It must 399sicken Yah when His people advance these corruptions and when the resulting concoctions are used to plague Yisra’el and Yahuwdah.
Can you imagine being God, having done so much for humankind, looking upon Your creation and finding no one receptive to You, no one willing to listen to what You have to say and offer? And worse, imagine the most powerful and influential civilizations, religious institutions and nations, such as Imperial Rome, the Roman Catholic Church, Islam, and now the United States of America, vociferously contending to be Godly with devastating consequences for Your people.
“So (wa), the animosity (‘aph – the frustration and anger, resentment and grievance) of Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation) against (ba – with) this country (ha ‘erets ha hy’ – land, region, nation, or realm) will bring upon it (la bow’ ‘al hy’ – clearly pursuing the inevitable association with) all of the harmful consequences (‘eth kol ha qalahah – everything that invokes the vilification of those seen as insignificant and having no value) that were written (ha kathab – which were permanently inscribed using words and letters) in this scroll (ba ha sepher ha zeh – upon this document, written communication, and book).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:27)
The Towrah includes a balanced presentation of commendation and condemnation, of credits and debits, of love and hate, of good and bad, such that we are aware of the consequence of our choices. If we choose Yahowah, if we act upon the conditions of His Covenant, if we accept His invitations to meet, we will receive the promised benefits. If we neglect these, we will die, overlooked by God. And if we consistently lead others astray, deceiving 400them, then we will be convicted and incarcerated consistent with the Towrah’s guidance in this regard.
In that we have not heard from Captain Obvious in a while, he would like to point out something, well, obvious. With Moseh constantly referring to this, the written Towrah, and never once mentioning an “Oral Torah,” there was only one Towrah.
Addressing Moseh’s next statement, unless something is uprooted in an appropriate manner, and unless it is immediately and properly replanted, it will die. In this case, these are weeds…
“And (wa) Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of the name of ‘elowah – God as directed in His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah existence and our shalowm – restoration) will uproot them (natash hem – pulled them out of the ground, destroying them) from upon their land (min ‘al ‘adamah hem – in and out of that ground of theirs) in frustration (ba ‘aph – in anger and animosity, resentment and consternation) and with deadly antagonism (wa ba chemah – in hostility and displeasure, and even poisoning what remains).
Then, as if snapping a twig in anger (wa ba qetseph – as a sign of furious discord, dissension, and disharmony, breaking their branches away in annoyance), He will throw them (shalak hem – He will hurl and scatter them, casting them) into another land (‘el ‘erets ‘acher – into a different country or the next region) consistent with (ka – similar to and as a comparison or similitude to) this day (ha yowm ha zeh).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:28)
Remember, on this day the Yisra’elites were still in Mow’ab, the modern manifestation which is the politically correct multicultural milieu of socialist secularism and Pauline Christianity. Most Jews remain in this place, embracing the former while harassed by the latter. 401Therefore, many will be uprooted and die in this place, a milder version of what occurred eighty years ago throughout Europe.
There is a tendency for English Bibles to butcher the concluding statement of Dabarym 29:29. For them, it is as if Yahowah were revealing all of this for absolutely no reason other than for His bemusement. They read: “The secret things belong unto the LORD our God…” (KJV, NASB, and NIV) or “The LORD our God has secrets known to no one. We are not accountable for them…” (NLT). Why would God keep secrets? Why bother with forty prophets over four thousand years if God wanted to remain hidden and unknown?
The New World was hidden from view, but hardly a secret. So were atoms and DNA. They have always been there and observable, just not known. It took the desire to know, the time and energy to explore, the creation and use of the right tools, and the courage to go where most dared not tread to find these things. The same is true with Yahowah’s testimony. The words were written down expressly for us to observe them. And by doing so, we have discovered and shared hundreds if not thousands of insights not previously considered.
The fact that God’s name is pronounced Y-aH-oW-aH, that the Set-Apart Spirit is feminine, that Towrah means Teaching, not Law, that there are three destinations for human souls, five conditions of the Covenant, and that the Way to God is through the seven Miqra’ey are examples of what we found by more fully and accurately translating Yahowah’s Towrah and Prophets. To this, we can add that Dowd is the Son of God and the returning Messiah. We also know that the Talmud and New Testament are trash.
Confusing many is la, a preposition which can be rendered as “concerning or approaching” but not “belong,” 402nor in the manner presented in the NLT. So, in actuality, Moseh is addressing how the things which are unknown prior to investigation and things which have been revealed more openly work together as part of Yahowah’s eternal witness, collectively conveying the Towrah’s Teaching so that we might approach God by responding appropriately to Him.
“‘The concealed things (sathar – the hidden and not readily known realizations which are kept safe and protected) concerning (la – about) Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation), our God (‘elohym ‘anachnuw), and the things which are revealed, then discovered and openly known (wa ha galah – that information which is uncovered and exposed, then shown to exist), are for us to approach (la ‘anachnuw) and for our descendants to draw near (wa la beny ‘anachnuw – and concerning our children) forever and ever as an eternal witness (‘ad ‘owlam – eternally providing testimony and doing so for all time, as it has been it will always will be, with the evidence provided and the testimony given to the witness continuing to endure going all the way back to the beginning) so that we may act upon and engage in (la ‘asah – endeavoring to do and gain from) all of the words (‘eth kol dabarym – in concert with every word and statement) of this Towrah, this Source of Teaching and Guidance (ha towrah ha zo’th – this particular and singular place from which instructions and directions flow forth).’” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:29)
It has always been a matter of going where the words lead. And that is because every word of the Towrah brings us home, to the Covenant. This is what Moseh conveyed. This is what the prophets taught. It would be wise, 403therefore, to trust his assessment of the Towrah and its Covenant and follow Moseh’s advice.
This Introduction to God was composed to direct our attention to Yahowah, to provide instruction on the Word of God, to guide the Chosen People back to the Promised Land, and to teach us so that we might more fully understand. Recognizing that repetition serves as a catalyst in this regard, let’s review Moseh’s prophetic declaration…
“These (‘eleh) are the words (dabary) of the Covenant (ha beryth) which lead to the benefits of the relationship (‘asher) Yahowah (Yahowah) instructed (tsawah) for (‘eth) Moseh (Mosheh) to establish (la karat) with (‘eth) the Children (ben) of Yisra’el (Yisra’el) in the land (ba ‘erets) of Mow’ab | Who’s Your Father (Mow’ab). He did so as part of (min la bad) the Covenant (ha Beryth) that He cut (‘asher karat) in association with them (‘eth hem) in Choreb (ba Choreb). (Dabarym / Words 29:1)
Moseh (wa Mosheh) summoned, calling out to (qara’ ‘el) all of (kol) Yisra’el (Yisra’el), saying to them (wa ‘amar ‘el hem), ‘You, yourselves, have witnessed (‘atem ra’ah) everything that (‘eth kol ‘asher) Yahowah (Yahowah) acted upon and engaged in (‘asah) before your eyes to provide a witness (la ‘ayn ‘atah) in the realm of the religious and political oppressors (ba ‘erets mitsraym), before Pharaoh (la pharo’ah), before all (wa la kol) of his servants (la ‘ebed huw’), and throughout his land (wa kol ‘erets huw’). (Dabarym / Words 29:2)
This was an especially valuable and intensely empowering (ha gadowl) experience, a time of examination and validation, and of getting the desired response (ha masah) which, for the benefit of the relationship (‘asher), you saw, witnessing (ra’ah) with your eyes (‘ayn ‘atah), the appearance of the 404conspicuous and distinguishing signs announcing future events, the prophetic proof statements (ha ‘owth) and (wa) the exceptional indications of the amazing things which will come (ha mowpheth ha gadowl ha hem). (Dabarym / Words 29:3)
But (wa) Yahowah (Yahowah) has not bestowed, giving (lo’ nathan) you (‘atah) the judgment or inclination, the disposition or thought process, the mindset or will, the attitude or aptitude (leb) to know or understand (yada’), nor the eyes to perceive or have perspective (wa ‘ayn ra’ah), or (wa) the ears to hear (‘ozen la shama’) up to this time and beyond (‘ad) on this day (ha yowm ha zeh).’ (Dabarym / Words 29:4)
‘I have journeyed with you (wa halak ‘eth ‘atem) forty years (‘arba’ym shanah) in the wilderness – in the place where one asks the who, what, where, why, when, and how questions regarding the word (ba ha midbar).
Your garments (salmah ‘atah) did not wear out or become obsolete (lo’ balah) from upon you (min ‘al ‘atem), and your sandals (wa na’al ‘atah) did not decompose (lo’ balah) from upon your feet (min ‘al ‘atah regel). (Dabarym / Words 29:5)
You have not consumed (lo’ ‘akal ‘atah) yeasted bread (lechem) or wine (wa yayn). Intoxicating beverages (wa shekar), you have not drunk (lo’ shathah) so that, for the purpose of being a witness (lama’an), you may know, you may be aware and acknowledge, understand and reveal (yada’) that, indeed (ky), I am (‘any) Yahowah (Yahowah), your God (‘elohym ‘atah). (Dabarym / Words 29:6)
Observe (wa shamar) the words associated with (‘eth dabar) the Covenant (ha beryth ha zo’th) and (wa) act upon them and engage based upon them (‘asah ‘eth hem) so that you may become an effective witness and provide answers (lama’an), gaining insights by coming 405to understand and by being circumspect (sakal) with regard to everything (‘eth kol) you do (‘asah) to show the proper path to walk to get the most out of life (‘asher).’ (Dabarym / Words 29:9)
‘You are standing (‘atem natsab) this day (ha yowm), all of you (kol ‘atem), before the presence (la paneh) of Yahowah (Yahowah), your God (‘elohym ‘atah). This includes the finest aspects (ro’sh) of your familial associations (shebet ‘atah), your mature men (zaqen ‘atah), your scribes (soter ‘atah), all of the individuals who comprise (kol ‘ysh) Yisra’el (Yisra’el), (Dabarym / Words 29:10) your little ones (tap ‘atah), your women (‘ishah ‘atah), and the foreigners from different ethnicities than your own (wa ger ‘atah) who are camping out in your midst (‘asher ba qereb machaneh), from the one who chops your wood (min chatab ‘ets ‘atah) to the one who draws your water (‘ad sha’b maym ‘atah). (Dabarym / Words 29:11)
This is so that you may approach and pass into (la ‘abar ‘atah ba) the Covenant (beryth) of Yahowah (Yahowah), your God (‘elohym ‘atah), into (ba) His sworn agreement (‘alah huw’) which leads to the benefits of the relationship (‘asher). Yahowah (Yahowah), your God (‘elohym ‘atah), has cut, establishing it through separation with stipulations, responsibilities, and benefits (karat) with you this day (‘im ‘atah ha yowm). (Dabarym / Words 29:12)
With the intent of providing answers and for the sake of enabling witnesses (lama’an), He established (quwm) you (‘eth ‘atah) today (ha yowm) as (la) His people and family (la ‘am). Therefore, He will continue to be (wa huw’ hayah) your God (la ‘atah la ‘elohym), consistent with (ka ‘asher) His communications with you (dabar la ‘atah) and (wa) in keeping with (ka ‘asher) what He promised (shaba’) to your fathers (la ‘ab ‘atah), to ‘Abraham (la ‘Abraham), to Yitschaq (la Yitschaq), 406and to Ya’aqob (wa la Ya’aqob). (Dabarym / Words 29:13)
‘However, it is not with you alone that (wa lo’ ‘eth ‘atah la bad ‘atah) I (‘any) am establishing (karat) this Covenant (‘eth ha beryth ha zo’th). Indeed (ky), this sworn agreement (wa ‘eth ha ‘alah ha zo’th) (Dabarym / Words 29:14) exists to show the way to whomever (‘eth ‘asher yesh huw’) is here with us, who is hungry for this message, willing to listen to what is being said from this place, seeking to be in a relationship with us (poh ‘im ‘anachnuw), present and standing upright, taking their stand, firm in their conviction and remaining steadfast (‘amad), at this time (ha yowm) before the presence (la paneh) of Yahowah (Yahowah), our God (‘elohym ‘anachnuw).
It is also for whoever benefits from the guidance along the correct path to the relationship (wa ‘eth ‘asher) who is not (‘ayn) among those present here (poh) in conjunction with us this day (‘im ‘anachnuw ha yowm). (Dabarym / Words 29:15)
Indeed (ky), you know (‘atah yada’) how we lived (‘asher) in the realm of the crucibles of oppression, in the land of the chronically diseased and of anguishing troubles (ba ‘erets mitsraym) and how, to show the correct way to the benefits of the relationship (wa ‘asher), we passed through (‘abar ba) the midst (qereb) of the nations comprised of prideful pagan peoples (ha gowym). We were led to do so (‘asher) in conjunction with Passover (‘abar). (Dabarym / Words 29:16)
So therefore (wa), you have seen and perceived (ra’ah) the abominable religious things associated with their gods (‘eth shiquwts hem) and also (wa) that which accompanies (‘eth) their objects of worship and religious attire (giluwlym hem) which are expensive monetarily, often derived from silver and gold, many of 407which are comprised of wood or built of stone (‘ets wa ‘eben wa keseph wa zahab ‘asher ‘im hem). (Dabarym / Words 29:17)
Their purpose negated, no one (pen) exists among you (yesh ba ‘atem) at this time (ha yowm min), not a man or woman, no group of people or tribe (‘iysh ‘ow ‘ishah ‘ow mishphachah ‘ow shebet), whose reasoning or inclinations (‘asher lebab huw’) are found directed toward (panah ‘im) Yahowah (Yahowah), our God (‘elohym ‘anachnuw).
They are going after (la halak), approaching, worshiping, and serving (la ‘abad) the gods (‘eth ‘elohym) of the Gentile nations (ha gowym ha hem). Negated and without purpose (pen), there will be (yesh) among you (ba ‘atem) a root (soresh) bearing (parah) that which is infuriating and noxious (la’anah), poisonous and embittering (wa ro’sh). (Dabarym / Words 29:18)
And it shall come to be (wa hayah) when he hears (ba shama’ huw’) the account and record (‘eth dabar) of this binding agreement and promise (ha ‘alah ha zo’th), he will actually commend himself (barak) in his judgment (ba lebab huw’), saying (la ‘amar), ‘Peace be unto me because I am content and satisfied, and will be saved (hayah shalowm la ‘any), though (ky) I walk (halak) in the adversarial stubbornness (ba shariruwth) of my heart (leb ‘any).’
As a result (lama’an), those who are fully immersed (ha rawah) are destroyed (saphah), along with those who are thirsting, wanting more (‘eth ha tsame’). (Dabarym / Words 29:19) Yahowah (Yahowah) is not willing, and He will not consent to (lo’ ‘abah), forgiveness for them (salach la huw’).
But instead (ky), at some point (‘az), Yahowah (Yahowah) will become aggravated and displeased, 408smoldering in overt hostility (‘ashan ‘aph). And His passion for exclusivity in the relationship and jealous disposition (qin’ah huw’) will be against those individuals (ba ha ‘ysh huw’) such that all (kol) of the mutually binding promises (‘alah) indelibly written (ha kathab) in this book (ba ha sepher ha zeh) will come to haunt him and them (rabats ba huw’).
Yahowah (Yahowah) will blot out (machah) their names (‘eth shem huw’) from under heaven (min tachath shamaym). (Dabarym / Words 29:20)
And then (wa), Yahowah (Yahowah) will disassociate from him, excluding them (badal huw’), for his troubling depravity and opposition, for his deplorable conduct, erroneous opinions, and twisted perversions (la ra’ah), from (min) any (kol) association (shebet) with Yisra’el | Individuals who Engage and Endure with God (Yisra’el) in accordance with (ka) all (kol) of the mutually binding promises (‘alah) of the Covenant (ha beryth) which were indelibly written (ha kathab) in the scroll (ba sepher) of the Towrah | Teaching and Instruction, Guidance and Direction (ha Towrah ha zeh). (Dabarym / Words 29:21)
So then (wa) the last generation (ha dowr ha ‘acharown) will make a profession and promise (‘amar). Your descendants (‘atah ben), led along the correct path to receive the benefits of the relationship (‘asher), will rise up and take a stand (quwm) during a time long distant from yours (min ‘achar ‘atah), because then (wa) the Nakry | the Observant and Responsive Foreigner (ha Nakry) will come, guiding those who wish to return and be included (bow’) from a faraway place in a distant time (min ‘erets rachowq).
Then (wa), they will perceive (ra’ah) that which is plaguing (makah) this land (ha ‘erets ha hy’), the evil disease and overall impairment (tachalu’ym) 409necessitating intercession to resolve the sickness which grieves (‘asher chalah ba hy’) Yahowah (Yahowah). (Dabarym / Words 29:22)
Brimstone, with its purifying blue light (gaphyth), and (wa) salt (melach) will change the composition but not consume (sarephah) this entire country (kol ‘erets hy’). Nothing will be sown (lo’ zara’) and (wa) nothing will sprout up (lo’ tsamach). And along (wa) with all of this, vegetation will no longer rise (lo’ ‘alah ba hy’ kol ‘eseb), similar to (ka) the destruction (mahpekah) of Sadom | Scorched (Sadom) and (wa) ‘Amorah | the Manipulative and Tyrannical (‘Amorah), of ‘Admah | Reddish Ground (‘Admah) and (wa) Tsabo’ym | the Swelling of the Adulteress (Tsabo’ym), which (‘asher) Yahowah (Yahowah) destroyed (haphak) in His resentment, disgust, and frustration (ba ‘aph huw’) because He has been antagonized (wa ba chemah huw’). (Dabarym / Words 29:23)
Then (wa), people of every ethnicity (kol ha gowym) will question (‘amar), ‘For what reason (‘al mah – why, and over what) has Yahowah (Yahowah) acted in this manner toward (‘asah kakah la) this country (ha ‘erets ha zo’th)? What (mah) caused this intense animosity (chory), this great antagonism (ha ‘aph ha gadowl ha zeth)?’ (Dabarym / Words 29:24)
Moreover (wa), they will say (‘amar), ‘Regarding the way to the relationship (‘al ‘asher), they either neglected or they rejected (‘azab) the Covenant (‘eth beryth) with Yahowah (Yahowah), the God (‘elohym) of their fathers (‘ab hem) which, to lead them to the benefits of the relationship (‘asher), He established with them (karat ‘im hem) by (ba) Him bringing them out (yatsa’ huw’ ‘eth hem min) of the realm of the Crucibles of Political and Religious Oppression, Conspiratorial and Economic Persecution (Mitsraym). (Dabarym / Words 29:25)
410In addition (wa), they pursued (halak) and served (wa ‘abad) other gods (‘elohym ‘acher), in addition to verbally explaining their allegiance to them (wa chawah la hem), gods (‘elohym) with whom (‘asher) they were unfamiliar and which are unknowable (lo’ yada’ hem), negating and dividing them, deceiving and dispersing them (wa lo’ chalaq la hem). (Dabarym / Words 29:26)
So (wa) the frustration and resentment (‘aph) of Yahowah (Yahowah) against (ba) this country (ha ‘erets ha hy’) will bring upon it (la bow’ ‘al hy’) all of the harmful consequences (‘eth kol ha qalahah) that were written (ha kathab) in this scroll (ba ha sepher ha zeh). (Dabarym / Words 29:27)
And (wa) Yahowah (Yahowah) will uproot them (natash hem) from upon their land (min ‘al ‘adamah hem) in frustration (ba ‘aph) and with deadly antagonism (wa ba chemah). Then, as if snapping a twig in anger (wa ba qetseph), He will throw them (shalak hem) into another land (‘el ‘erets ‘acher) consistent with (ka) this day (ha yowm ha zeh). (Dabarym / Words 29:28)
The concealed things (sathar) concerning (la) Yahowah (Yahowah), our God (‘elohym ‘anachnuw), and the things which are revealed, then discovered, becoming openly known (wa ha galah), are for us to approach (la ‘anachnuw) and for our descendants to draw near (wa la beny ‘anachnuw) forever and ever as an eternal witness (‘ad ‘owlam) so that we may act upon and engage in (la ‘asah) all of the words (‘eth kol dabarym) of this Towrah, this Source of Teaching and Guidance (ha towrah ha zo’th).’” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 29:29)