485Coming Home
Mashyach
…Messiah
11
Dr. Yah
Old Endings and New Beginnings…
Our souls were designed to convey us on a soaring adventure through words and ideas, space and time, grand concepts and intimate relationships, into the very presence of God. And yet, since the vast preponderance of people are controlled and indoctrinated by religion and government, the opportunity has been foreclosed.
Created to be free, most have been controlled. Given the capacity to learn and reason, few avail themselves of God’s offer to extend their mortal lives. Rather than basking in His Light, humanity remains mired in the mundane. While billions are born, only one in a million finds the truth.
You are among them – the one in a million who dares to reach out and touch the face of Yah. Having read along with me these many years, you know that I’m seldom philosophical and never poetic, preferring to stay focused on the meaning of the words that Yahowah is sharing while exploring their implications. But this is a time like none other. The world is besieged by the controlling grasp of man and by a deadly pathogen. It is a new, and different, day – one precious day closer to the end of time as we know it.
Previously, in chapter 7 of volume one of Coming Home, Anointed Messiah, we jumped ahead of the natural progression of things and considered Mizmowr / Psalm 20. Considering all we have learned since that time, and now 486after our review of the 19th Mizmowr and Yasha’yah 9, let’s consider its message once again…
“A Mizmowr | Song of Dowd | the Beloved (Mizmowr la Dowd) to the enduring Leader (la ha natsach – on behalf of the everlasting Conductor and eternal Director):
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) wants to respond to you (‘anah ‘atah – He has consistently decided to reply, offering answers to you (qal imperfect jussive)) in the Day of Trouble (ba yowm tsarah – during the Time of Unfavorable Circumstances, day of dire straits, vexing calamity, debilitating distress, and adversarial anguish; from tsar – of being narrowed and confined by adversarial foes and oppressive enemies, and tsarar – to be hemmed in, besieged, and bound up, cramped and then hostilely attacked after being narrowed in a confusing and confining manner).
He wants to lift you up so that you are unassailable (sagab ‘atah – He continually demonstrates His desire to protect you (piel imperfect jussive)) in the name (shem – with the personal and proper designation and reputation) of the God (‘elohy – the Almighty One; plural of ‘elowah – God) of Ya’aqob | I Supplant (Ya’aqob – I am the one who replaces and supersedes by circumventing and overreaching, I will accept the rewards and suffer the consequences of being insidious in substituting myself for another while seeking acclaim, wealth, and power, being sly in the process because I am the heel; from ‘any – me, myself, or I ‘aqab – receive the benefits or endure the ramifications of outmaneuvering and encroaching by perniciously and fraudulently assailing, such that I am a heel).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 20:1)
Those who do not know Yahowah are predisposed to ask God to reveal His will for their lives. Those who know 487Him simply affirm it as Dowd is doing. The difference is significant because to ask God for something He has provided countless times is disrespectful and disingenuous. And by contrast, to state emphatically that you know His will and concur with His desire is reassuring.
The Yowm Tsarah | Day of Troubles is upon us. Israel will be thinned at the waist in anticipation of peace and, once vulnerable, attacked by millions of Muslims. This realization is important because it dates the rest of this prophecy, and it remains relevant for those who want to know God. It is now or never. Over the next decade, ever increasing waves of religious, political, and conspiratorial hatred will seek to obliterate the Chosen People.
It is also interesting that God intends to protect the value of His name at a time when He is called everything other than Yahowah. If He did not care what we called Him, as is opined by millions of Jewish and Christian apologists, then He wouldn’t be seeking to defend His rightful designation.
“As a result of Tsyown | the Signs Posted Along the Way (wa min Tsyown), it is His intent to reach out by dispatching and extending (shalach – He will choose to send out (qal imperfect jussive)) that which is set apart, uniquely special, and resolutely uncommon (min qodesh – the reason to be set apart and distinct) as someone to assist you who is able to accomplish this on your behalf (‘ezer ‘atah – the help you will need, a collaborator who is strong enough to get the job done for you) to strengthen and sustain you, support and uphold you (sa’ad ‘atah – He will choose to keep you safe by expending the energy to renew and energize you (qal imperfect jussive energic nun)).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 20:2)
Dowd’s lyrics are written on these Signs and his lives were lived on Tsyown. As Yahowah’s right hand, he was extended to Yisra’el on three occasions, serving God’s 488Family from this place. Moreover, Dowd is Yahowah’s Qodesh | Most Set Apart – the most uniquely special and resolutely uncommon person who ever lived. By fulfilling the Miqra’ey, he has strengthened and sustained Ya’aqob’s descendants.
And yet, since these words describe what Father and Son accomplished in year 4000 Yah and recognizing that this prophecy is addressing the Time of Troubles preceding year 6000 Yah, this collaborator is likely the King’s herald. This conclusion is further affirmed, because, by the time Dowd arrives in 2033, the troubles will be over for the surviving remnant.
Therefore, Yahowah decided long ago to reinforce the distinguishing message recorded on the Signs Posted Along the Way. It has been His intent to dispatch a witness to recite His message to His People, sustaining them in anticipation of their restoration. This being true, you are reading the result.
“His desire is to remember (zakar – His will is to recollect, recall, and bring to mind) all of your contributions (kol minchah ‘atah – all of your sacrifices and offerings, your gifts, and everything you have bestowed on behalf of others) along with (wa) those of your branch, your means of ascent, and way of withdrawal (‘aleh | ‘olah – the acceptable means to rise, from ‘alah – to go up, rise, and ascend) of the one accepted and anointed (dashen – the one who was prepared, becoming prosperous and overly satisfied (piel imperfect cohortative – first-person expression of volition, which is best attributed to the speaker, and thus Dowd, where the object, which is the acceptable branch, chooses to be put into action by the subject, God, with unfolding implications over time)). Pause now and contemplate what this means (selah).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 20:3)
489Beyond enjoying the experience and being enriched and enlightened in the process, there is never any thought of a reward when working with Yahowah and serving His people. So, when we read that Yahowah is cognizant of our contributions, it is both reassuring and unnerving. And on the positive side, it is encouraging to hear that Yahowah is intent on accepting, anointing, and satisfying those who have risen as a result of us expressing the message exclaimed on the Signs He has posted along the way. Along these lines, there is also the possibility that Yahowah is reaffirming that He will be lifting up the Nes | Banner we are composing by more accurately conveying His testimony. And as a result, many will be anointed in His Spirit.
Mutually beneficial relationships are reciprocal. Therefore, it’s appropriate for Yahowah to partner with those who have assisted His people. Those of us who have capitalized upon the opportunity to share Yahowah’s message realize that learning is its own reward. And so, we find the notion of recognition and accolades inappropriate because they overstate our merit while potentially deprecating our motives. We are, however, delighted by the inference that our Heavenly Father appreciates His children’s desire to help the Family grow.
As a reminder, when dashen appears in the Towrah, it speaks of “prospering.” (Dabarym / Deuteronomy 31:20) And in the Mizmowr, it speaks of “anointing and accepting, so as to promote prosperity and growth.”
As we contemplate this next statement, the symbolism of leb | heart has evolved over the 3,000 years since this was written. In Dowd’s mind, the heart was the seat of judgment, the place where observation and experience coalesced with character and intellect to produce the best possible plan of action, one in which the individual was motivated and confident to achieve. Today, we’d call it 490exercising good judgment such that our actions are reasoned and right.
“He wants to give to you (nathan la ‘atah – it is His desire and will to bestow unto you, offering and allotting you (qal imperfect jussive)) that which is in accord with (ka – that which is consistent with) your best judgment (leb ‘atah – you exercising good judgment such that your heartfelt desire is determined by your conscience and is the product of observation, experience, character, and intellect) and fulfill (wa male’ – choose to satisfy (piel imperfect jussive)) everything you’ve advised and proposed (kol ‘esah – all of your conclusions and counsel, the things you have thought about, accepted, and acted upon).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 20:4)
This is either wonderful or terrible depending upon how accurate our thinking, conclusions, and counsel have been. If addressing Dowd, then Yahowah is affirming that He concurs with the Messiah’s thinking on the matter of fulfilling Chag Matsah and Kipurym. The Son proposed this plan and quickly received his Father’s full endorsement. The Mow’edym have been and will be fulfilled just as Dowd advised.
However, for the reasons we have discussed, and since Dowd wrote “you” instead of “me,” this is likely directed at his Herald. And so, Yahowah is affirming His support of the work we are doing, recognizing that these books present an informed and rational approach to His message. And as a result, what we have presented on behalf of God’s People will be fulfilled. What we have proposed will occur.
To benefit from this opportunity, our advice is to be observant, closely examining and carefully considering everything Father and Son have revealed to us through the Mizmowr such as this one, and then exercise good judgment regarding what we have learned.
491As always, Yah is fair. We will ultimately reap what we sow. If it is religion, we will endure the fate of the religious. If we encourage others to embrace the Covenant, we will find ourselves in the embrace of our Father.
In this next refrain, Dowd uses the first-person plural in the cohortative mood to reveal that Father and Son are in one accord regarding what the Herald is delivering on behalf of Yisra’el …
“We want to shout for joy (ranan – it is our desire to sing blissfully, rejoicing (piel imperfect cohortative first-person plural)) over your salvation (ba yashuw’ah ‘atah – in your deliverance, welfare, freedom, and victory) in the name (wa ba shem) of our God (‘elohy ‘anachnuw) by conspicuously lifting up a banner (dagal – by what we readily point out and celebrate, upholding in sight of the people as our sign, an ensign recognizing the unfolding implications of this message over time (qal imperfect first-person plural)).
Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions) wants to satisfy and fulfill (male’ – His desire and choice are to completely and totally satisfy (piel imperfect jussive)) all of your requests and expectations, your inquiries and questions (kol misha’lah ‘atah – every one of your petitions and appeals).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 20:5)
Every reconciled soul is cause for celebration. So, whether this is Father and Son or the Messiah and his Messengers jubilantly singing, the more who are yashuw’ah | emancipated and liberated, delivered and saved the better.
At this point, there should be little doubt that Father and Son are celebrating what is now being achieved by the Nes | Banner they are conspicuously unfurling in advance of the Day of Reconciliations. We know this because 492Yasha’yah spoke of this banner in association with the Choter in Isaiah 11, revealing that Yahowah would lift up the Nes | Banner His Spirit was enabling.
Dowd has chosen dagal to describe upholding and unfolding the same banner, revealing it up for all to see. Moreover, as was the case in Yasha’yah, where Yahowah was raising the Sign scribed by His Choter, this Banner speaks of Dowd and Yahowah, of Yahuwdym and Yisra’el, and of the Mow’edym and the Beryth, with every word leading to the return and salvation of God’s People.
Yahowah is committed to “satisfying our requests by fulfilling our expectations.” But here, context is especially important because this was written to those who will be saved in the name of God by having chosen to consider the conspicuous banner which is now being raised. Many of the words written on that sign came from Dowd, and all are inspired by Yahowah, either directly through His prophets or born out of thoughtfully considering their words. You are reading them now as we consider this Mizmowr.
Yahowah is committed to “satisfying our requests by fulfilling our expectations,” but only after celebrating our deliverance from the web of interwoven human entanglements. Therefore, the context is especially important because the benefits are afforded to those who have been liberated from these things in the name of God.
Since the majority of Yahuwdym | Jews speak English rather than Hebrew, it is appropriate for the sign to translate Hebrew thoughts into the lingua franca of the world. This gives God’s message the widest possible audience, such that the words Yahowah inspired His prophets to inscribe can be understood and engender an appropriate response.
As I wrote the first rendition of this chapter in 2020, the world was engulfed in fear, with governments refusing to allow people to work to support their families, while curtailing their ability to even associate with one another, 493all because of a virus. And as the cure became far more debilitating than the disease, clerics implored the faithful to pray for their god's intervention to remove the disease.
And yet, it’s a ludicrous proposition to think that a divinity would only notice, care, and respond when a sufficient number of people cry out to him. Worse, when there is no “divine” intervention, and the virus continues to disseminate exponentially, what does it say about the competence of such gods and the credibility of these religions and leaders?
That said, there are two notable aspects regarding the world's reaction to the coronavirus. For the first time in modern history, people the world over experienced just how radically everything can change in an instant. Imprinted with a “normalcy bias,” we have the tendency to expect that tomorrow will be the same as today. Likewise, Yahuwdym | Jews will find it difficult to envision how horrific life will be for them leading up to the time of Ya'aqob's Troubles, and thus they will continue to ignore Yahowah's pleas for them to return to Him. This may be a wake-up call in this regard.
Secondarily, who among us would have thought that nations would conspire to deliberately keep most people from working, reducing them to complete dependence on government handouts? Who would have thought that politicians would deprive entire populations of freedom of movement and assembly – essentially sequestering everyone into their homes? And who would have thought there would be a 90% compliance rate of people willing to give up their personal liberties and livelihoods – most actually believing that doing so was appropriate and justified?
That is why the flow of this sentence is also critical. The fulfillment of our requests and expectations follows the celebration of our deliverance from these human 494schemes and subsequent opportunities to come home. This isn’t God granting temporal and mundane prayer requests in the here and now, but instead promising that life with Him in the hereafter will be extraordinarily fulfilling.
This serves as an affirmation that we were right all along. Our salvation is a distance second to the exhilarating prospect of being liberated in spacetime to explore the universe with our Creator enriching, empowering, and enlightening us every step of the way.
This led to an epiphany, with Dowd not only coming to appreciate these implications but also coming to understand his contribution to Yah’s plan.
“Concurrently now (‘atah – so then at this time, simultaneously with the events being narrated), I realize at this time (yada’ – I know and understand, appreciate and acknowledge at this specific period of time (qal perfect)) that surely (ky – that indeed) Yahowah (Yahowah) will deliver at this moment to liberate and save through (yasha’ – He will emancipate and achieve victory through (hifil perfect third-person masculine singular – God will enable His Mashyach to become an extension of Himself, thereby causing salvation through)) His Anointed Messiah (mashyach huw’ – the one God has specifically chosen and prepared, giving him the authority, approval, and permission to lead).
He has chosen to answer and respond through him (‘anah huw’ – it is His desire to consistently sing along with him, replying by continually and literally declaring the information needed to answer important questions regarding him, genuinely choosing to be preoccupied with him and concerned about him (qal imperfect jussive)) from (min – out of) His Set-Apart Spiritual Realm in the Heavens (shamaym qodesh huw’) through the Gibowrah | Feminine Characteristic of a Capable and Courageous Individual, the most prominent and powerful leader 495who isn’t afraid to fight for what is right (ba gabowrah – as the feminine of gibowr, gibowrah reveals that Yahowah’s response is through Dowd’s nepesh | soul; from gibowr – the empowered defender of his people), of His Right Hand (yamyn huw’) saving and delivering (yasha’ – rescuing by removing all that is dangerous, liberating while providing for the collective welfare, and becoming victorious).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 20:6)
After telling us that Yahowah was in full agreement with him facilitating Yisra’el’s salvation, we read that Father and Son are celebrating the result, even engaged together unfurling the banner explaining how God surpasses our expectations. In this regard, and at this moment, Yahowah vowed to deliver His Anointed Messiah. God then affirmed that He has chosen to respond in this manner, sending His Gibowrah from Heaven to save and deliver His people.
Since the only relevant aspect of the Messiah’s persona which is feminine would be his nepesh | soul, the Miqra’ey would be fulfilled in this manner. Should anyone have been looking for an overt and incontrovertible declaration from God that Dowd’s soul fulfilled Pesach, Matsah, and Bikuwrym through Dowd’s nepesh, Yahowah has satisfactorily answered this question.
Digging deeper, mashyach is correctly translated as “anointed” and appropriately transliterated as “Messiah.” Mashyach designates “someone God has specifically chosen and prepared, giving him the authority, approval, and permission to lead.”
Dowd is not only specifically named “Yahowah’s Mashyach” on numerous occasions throughout the Psalms and Prophets, he, on Yahowah’s instructions, was mashyach three times. Moreover, Dowd is God’s foremost gibowr.
496We have numerous choices translating yasha’ when it is addressing what God would achieve through the Mashyach | anointed Messiah. The first time yasha’ appears in this prophecy it is a verb scribed in the third-person masculine singular where the subject is clearly identified as Yahowah and the object is unmistakably mashyach huw’ | His Messiah. Expressed in the hifil stem, the subject, Yahowah, causes the object, His Messiah, to participate in the action – which can be deliverance, liberation, freedom, victory, salvation, safety, and/or providing for the general welfare of the people in a collaborative fashion as a secondary subject. The object, therefore, participates in the action that the subject enabled and initiated such that they are seen working together, albeit with the subject in control and pulling the strings. One could go so far as to say that Yahowah was promising to deploy His Messiah in this way such that He could participate in the action while showing very little distinction between Himself and ha Mashyach. Two distinct individuals would yasha’ as one.
This is great news for Yahuwdym | Jews because they have been afforded the benefits of yasha’, all delivered by Yahowah through ha Mashyach Dowd. Salvation, deliverance, freedom, victory, and wellbeing are available for the accepting. The Redeemer is kin. The Ga’al, Mashyach, Zarowa’, and Melek are one. No religion or religious myths are required.
This is the worst possible news for Judaism. The G-d of HaShem infamy whose name they will not acknowledge is incapable of saving anyone according to the religious. And yet, Pesach, Matsah, Bikuwrym, and Shabuw’ah were fulfilled by the very Mashyach Judaism will not name or credit with the sacrifice. And the same Mashyach Yahowah chose and anointed 3,000 years ago is returning for the third time at a date certain – albeit on a different calendar 497than the one they use, and in a manner which inverts the very purpose of Kipurym.
With this declaration, there is nothing left for Christianity – no Christ, Christians, or Church, no Dead God on a Stick, no Christmas, nor Easter. It was all a lie.
Our salvation required collaboration between Yahowah and Dowd. Every relevant assessment of these events was either delivered in first person by Dowd or identified Dowd by name, title, or accolade. Mizmowr 20 is an example where all three affirmations are presented in a single narrative.
One of the keys to understanding the mechanism deployed to deliver salvation was presented here with gibowrah. This is reinforced in Psalm 103 with all of the emphasis placed upon Dowd’s nepesh | soul. These are related concepts.
Then there is the matter of motivation – Dowd’s desire and Yahowah’s will, the choice of the Son of God and the decision of His Father, are constantly revealed through the imperative and cohortative moods. Dowd wanted this opportunity to recapture his people’s respect, and God would not deny him. By enduring two hellish days, ha Mashyach and Ben ‘Elohym demonstrated Gibowrah | the capability and courage to yasha’ | save Yisra’el forevermore. The sacrifice would be limited by the perfect conjugation with the benefits enduring forever through the ongoing nature of the imperfect.
Dowd deserves his long-denied credit. And in so doing, we receive the benefits Father and Son provided as they fulfilled the Mow’edym together. The recognition of these things makes this the most beneficial of all discoveries – more valuable and transformative than fire or the wheel.
498There is an aspect of this statement that I had not previously considered which is subject to interpretation. There is the possibility that Dowd will return immediately prior to Yah, such that he can remove those who threaten his people. Even in this extraordinary moment, Yahowah may be working with a man for the benefit of mankind. After all, Dowd has been and will continue to be God’s gibowr | the one willing to fight to defend Yisra’el.
In the end, it all comes down to who we individually choose to trust: these words or man’s weapons. It is a decision Dowd understood far better than most because he wielded both. He recognized that the former was the source of his power while the latter were mere implements. He relied on One and used the other.
“There are those (‘eleh) in chariots and the weapons of war (ba ha rekeb – in armed and mobile military vehicles) as well as (wa) those (‘eleh) in high-horsepower, swift-flying machines (ba ha sus), but we (wa ‘anachnuw) remember and proclaim (zakar – invoke (hifil imperfect)) the name (ba shem) 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 (‘elohy ‘anachnuw).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 20:7)
In rebuttal to this statement, the lie is always the same: we must show respect to those serving in the military because without them we’d have neither life nor liberty. And yet, there is no correlation between this patriotic platitude and reality. The enormous cost of supporting a massive armed force bankrupts a nation and deprives the people of their liberty, especially those who enlist. It tends to cause nations to intervene in the affairs of others when they ought not and leads the unwary to trust men rather than God.
499“They collapse and fall, making life miserable and die (hem kara’ wa naphal), but we rise and stand upright (quwm – we are established by taking a stand (qal perfect)), and apart from societal influences, then become witnesses, testifying to admonish some and sustain others (‘uwd – providing clarification on our own initiative to warn and to help (hitpael imperfect)).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 20:8)
The more we know and trust Yah, the more likely we will prevail. And in this regard, God’s words are mightier than any sword.
Three thousand years ago Dowd was taken to the future. He knew that the mother of all wars was still to be waged. The world would besiege Yisra’el as never before. And yet, he was ready for action, willing for his God to deliver him into the fray. Dowd was a fighter, devoted to protecting his flock. It is one of the many things he shared in common with his Father.
“Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation), You and I agree, because it is Your decision and my choice for You to offer liberation and salvation, victory and freedom by delivering (yasha’ – You want and I concur that, by working together, You can emphatically and demonstrably enable me to provide victory (hifil imperative paragogic heh cohortative energic second-person masculine singular – Yahowah engages Dowd such that he comes to resemble Him while emphasizing their choice to work together by Yah enabling)) the King (ha melek – the royal ruler, the one who carefully considers and thoughtfully responds, providing counsel and advice).
He wants to provide answers and respond to us (‘anah ‘anachnuw – it is H/his (Yahowah’s and Dowd’s) 500desire to reply by literally and consistently declaring the information we need to answer important questions regarding H/him while choosing to be preoccupied with us and concerned about us, cognizant of the ongoing consequences (qal imperfect jussive third-person masculine singular)) in the day (ba yowm) of calling out an invitation and summons (qara’ ‘anachnuw – of proclaiming and announcing the decision to meet and to welcome, to read and to recite (qal infinitive)) to us (‘anachnuw).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 20:9)
In the approach to year 3000 Yah, Father and Son would unify and protect the emerging nation. During the Yowbel of 4000 Yah, they would enable the benefits of the Beryth, providing life, perfection, adoption, and enrichment through the fulfillment of Pesach, Matsah, Bikuwrym, and Shabuw’ah. And in year 6000 Yah, at sundown on October 2nd, 2033, God and His King will return to reconcile the relationship with Yisra’el, camping out together during Kipurym and Sukah.
It is their means to emancipate their people from political and religious control and to save their souls. It’s how God intends for His Son to shepherd His flock thereafter. It is their answer. It is how they have and will continue to respond during the Miqra’ey. You and I have been invited to attend their homecoming, to meet Yahowah and Dowd, and to be welcomed into their company.
The final day in this countdown to a new tomorrow is still on our horizon. It will occur in the waning moments of the sixth millennium of man apart from the Garden. As the world surrounds Yisra’el as a pack of rabid wolves, Dowd will wield the ultimate weapon: the Word of God. And thus concludes the 20th Mizmowr.
501The next verse is like the last. It is the never-ending story of a Father’s love for His Son and the Son’s reply. It’s all about Dowd. Do you know why?
“This is on behalf of the eternal Leader (la ha natsach – for the glorious and everlasting Guide). It is a Mizmowr | Song (mizmowr – words set to a melody, a musical composition with lyrics and instrumentation) of Dowd (la Dowd – from the Beloved).
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 king (melek – the sovereign and designated leader, the counselor and advisor, the messenger and guide) is elated (samach – rejoices, is delighted, and has a very positive attitude) with Your power and influence (ba ‘oz ‘atah – in Your strength and determination, with Your might and force, because of Your ability to do what is desired to strengthen and prevail).
Your deliverance and salvation (wa ba yashuwa’ah – with Your liberation and rescue, Your freedom and victory, Your welfare and prosperity) are why (mah – is how) his jubilation is beyond measure (gyl ma’od – he is greatly and utterly appreciative, to the greatest point on the scale, joyful at this favorable outcome).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 21:1)
There is nothing more desirable than being empowered and enriched by Yah. His willingness to deliver us from the specter of death is worth celebrating.
With this pronouncement, we are witnessing something special. Rather than having a king brag that he has the right to lord over all and impose his will, we find Dowd celebrating His Father’s influence in his life. Rather than subjugating the people as kings have done, Dowd is speaking of liberation and freedom. Instead of killing those who would oppose him, he is proposing salvation.
502And in this regard, let’s not lose sight of the Shepherd’s role, which is to lead us to the same place so that we can enjoy a similar result. God is consistent, and so we can expect Him to do for us what He has done for His firstborn Son.
While it is true that Dowd saved us while Yahowah saved Dowd, there is more to yashuwa’ah. Freedom is God’s specialty – especially when it comes to delivering us from the control of religious and political institutions. And then after being rescued, rather than set us aside expecting us to fend for ourselves, Yahowah strengthens and empowers His children.
“You have given him (nathan – You have produced and placed before him (qal perfect)) the desires of his mind and heart (ta’owah leb la huw’ – the wishes and longings of his ambitions and inclinations of his thinking, the bounty of his good judgment beyond the limits of space or time).
And the requests (‘aresheth – the desire to engage expressed) of his lips (saphah huw’ – of his speech) You have not withheld (bal mana’ – You have never refused or denied).
Pause now and contemplate the implications (selah – stop what you are doing to process this).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 21:2)
It’s good to be right about God because it leads to becoming His son or daughter. Our Heavenly Father created us and then offered us the benefits of His Covenant because He wants to celebrate the resulting relationship and enjoy our company.
When our hearts and minds correctly coalesce on the things of God, such that our thoughts and inclinations are reflected in our words, we will receive our heart’s desire. God is committed to giving, not taking. And that is the 503opposite of the donation-and-sacrifice-hungry lord of religion.
As it pertains to Dowd, let us never forget that the foremost yearning of his heart was to fulfill the Mow’edym and, in particular, Pesach and Matsah leading to Bikuwrym and Shabuw’ah. Therefore, he is acknowledging, in conjunction with his salvation, that Yahowah granted him this desire.
Yah knows what we want and anticipates our needs…
“For indeed (ky – it is factual and true), You come to meet him, approaching with forethought, engaging by foreseeing (qadam huw’ – You draw near, anticipating his needs beforehand, acting in a manner whereby You know in advance) the benefits which are good and desirable (barakah towb – the blessings which are beneficial and useful, the gifts which are pleasing and valuable, that which is uplifting and productive, moral and generous).
Upon his head (la ro’sh), You have continually placed (shyth – You have consistently put (qal imperfect)) a crown of great value (‘atarah paz – a golden adornment symbolizing status which surrounds and encompasses comprised of precious metal which is refined and pure).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 21:3)
This statement affirms something that we have long known. Once we become part of the Covenant Family, Yahowah is attuned to our needs. He anticipates what is beneficial and desirable and provides it without our asking.
Shouldn’t we give God credit for being aware of what is best for His Children? Is the religious god so needy that it’s only when someone praises him and begs him that he will respond? Does the religious god know less about what people need than those pleading with him?
While Yah gave Dowd a crown of life, it is one He will readily and willingly share with everyone who responds to 504His beloved Son. It symbolizes the fact that, as Yahowah’s children, we are royalty and thus heirs to all He has to offer.
Personally, I don’t think that Dowd walked around with a crown on his head. Moreover, while Yahowah appointed him as the King of a united Yisra’el, God did not place a crown on His Son’s head. However, when we consider the crowning achievement of Dowd’s lives in conjunction with his heart’s desire and our salvation, we are drawn to his fulfillment of the Miqra’ey. It is of the greatest value.
At this point, we are transported into the future. Dowd was and soon will be the focus of Yah’s approach to man.
“He inquired about and requested (sha’al – he questioned, seeking information about, asking for (qal perfect)) lives (chayym – prosperous, bountiful, favorable, and abundant lives, always existing, living and flourishing) from You (min ‘atah). You gave him (nathan la huw’ – You bestowed and appointed, producing and allowing for him) an eternal and everlasting measure (‘orek yowm ‘owlam – a very long time, a duration of length beyond limitation) as an eternal witness (wa ‘ad – with restoring testimony into perpetuity and forever). (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 21:4)
His status and manifestation of power (kabowd huw’ – his respect and abundance, his glorious presence and his reward, his significance) are great (gadowl – is substantial and important, is extremely high) through Your deliverance and salvation (ba yashuwa’ah ‘atah – with Your liberation and rescue, Your freedom and victory, Your welfare and prosperity).
Strength, authority (howd – a glorious countenance, a splendorous appearance, vitality and health) and (wa) the best qualities (hadar – a sense of nobility and values) You have bestowed on him (shawah ‘al huw’ – You have 505conferred on him (piel imperfect)).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 21:5)
Life is God’s greatest gift. Extending it is something we all desire. So, the only difference here between Dowd | David and the rest of humankind is knowing where to inquire to derive the desired result. By trusting in the Towrah, he would live forever.
This is not an expression of faith. Dowd’s existence would be everlasting without a Gospel of Grace. There is no Jesus, Cross, Church, or Christianity. There is no Judaism, Talmud, Kosher Laws, or rabbis. The gift of eternal life comes from Yahowah through His Towrah as a result of His Miqra’ey and because of His Beryth. Once freed from the tantalizing tentacles of man’s schemes, Dowd would both receive and provide the benefits of the Covenant.
However, there is more to this prophecy than the fulfillment of the Familial blessings. Dowd | David is equipped to rule the world, and his job is to prepare his people for Yah’s return while ridding the planet of those who would spoil the occasion.
Once again, by giving Yahowah credit, Dowd isn’t boasting. In fact, had he failed to acknowledge Yahowah’s blessings, he would have shown himself as ungrateful and selfish.
There are additional insights worth noting. Chayym | lives is plural because Dowd would live three of them – one fraught with heartache and joy, the second marked by extreme anguish, and the third, joyous beyond measure. But there was likely only one of the three that Dowd specifically requested, especially since the first and last were an expression of Yahowah’s desire.
In his second of three lives, Father and Son provided eternal restoration and eternal life, all in keeping with 506God’s restoring testimony and eternal witness. And by working together in this way, they offered to save the Children of the Covenant, bestowing upon each the best of Yahowah’s qualities and characteristics.
“For (ky) You have placed upon him and provided through him (shyth huw’ – You have set forth and laid upon him) everlasting blessings and eternal benefits (barakah la ‘ad – uplifting oaths and vows which promise unending and advantageous rewards).
You have caused him to be an effective, perceptive, and motivational teacher (chadah huw’ – You have made him sharp and witty, delighted to be included) with the pleasure of Your company (ba simchah panah ‘atah – with the delightful and joyous nature of Your presence, with Your cheerful and happy disposition).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 21:6)
I concur. Dowd is the most inspiring and efficacious, constructive and practical, indeed, enjoyable teacher the world has ever known. It is an honor to sit at his table and feast on his instruction.
His curriculum can be trusted. His phrasing is always correct. His source is impeccable. And as a result, his lectures lead to understanding.
More than this, with Yahowah’s support, Dowd would provide everlasting blessings and eternal benefits to all who acknowledge and accept his role in their salvation. And if that were not enough, Dowd became the most eloquent and effective teacher regarding the means to salvation and the benefits associated with Yahowah’s company.
“Because (ky – truthfully) the king (ha melek – the sovereign designated leader, the counselor and advisor, the messenger and guide) trusts and relies upon (batach ba – has placed his complete confidence in and confides in and 507depends upon) Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation) and (wa) in the steadfast devotion and unfailing love (ba chesed – in the affection and kindness, the favoritism and loyalty) of the Most High (‘elyown – of the Uppermost, the awe-inspiring and supreme, Almighty God), he will not be swayed, fail, or falter (bal mowt – he shall not be shaken or be toppled, neither will he be removed nor displaced, never encountering an unfavorable circumstance).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 21:7)
Dowd didn’t just know Yah; He loved Him. His heart followed his mind to God.
Batach | trust and reliance are the result of familiarity and understanding. Dowd had read Yahowah’s promises and knew that they applied to him. In capitalizing upon his Father’s testimony, he witnessed God’s chesed | love and devotion.
Beyond this, of course, having volunteered to fulfill the Miqra’ey, and having been a prophet, Dowd knew that, in conjunction with Yahowah, his lives would produce exceedingly favorable results. Having read ‘Eythan’s 89th Mizmowr, Dowd was assured that he would be perceived as ‘Elyown | the Most High. As the Son of God, the Messiah and King, Yahowah’s Firstborn and exemplar of the Covenant, Dowd is the most ‘elyown of men.
Everything we have learned these past 22 years leads to this very same place. It is by batach | trusting and relying upon Yahowah that we experience God’s kindness and mercy. As the third condition of the Covenant, our trust and reliance on Yahowah paves the way to the relational benefits – one of which is receiving our Father’s chesed | love. Further, since the fourth requirement of the Covenant is to closely examine and carefully consider its instructive 508conditions, we have another affirmation that knowledge and understanding lead to reliance.
I am supremely confident in my relationship with Yahowah, I have great admiration for his people, particularly the likes of Moseh, Dowd, Shamuw’el, and Yasha’yah, and I love working with my Father. However, I cannot imagine what it would be like to bear the responsibility for leading God’s eternal Family across the universe and throughout time. And Dowd is committed to doing so even after having endured the tumult and heartache of serving as their king. His designation as ‘Elyown | the Most High by Yahowah would be intimidating considering Dowd’s predilection for emotional imperfection. And none of us can relate to enduring Pesach and Matsah as Dowd has done. So, when he says that he is assured that he will never slip up, be swayed, falter, or fail, that’s a mouthful.
It’s befuddling that so many remain susceptible to the Christian myth that “Jesus Christ” is returning to lovingly embrace his Church. It’s perplexing that they remain blind to the realization that Dowd | David will come with Yahowah as they work together to rid the world of the religious and political. God makes the truth abundantly clear.
“Your Hand (yad ‘atah) will find (matsa’ – will expose and uncover, then gain control over) everyone who harbors animosity toward You (la kol ‘oyeb ‘atah – all who are hostile and adversarial, showing their personal opposition and enmity toward You).
Your Right Hand (yamyn ‘atah – Your rightful orientation, Your right side, and because You are right) will expose (matsa’ – will find and obtain control over (qal imperfect)) those who shun You and strive against You, who dislike and detest You (sane’ ‘atah – those who loathe and hate You, those averse and adversarial toward 509You because they oppose and abhor You, along with those who openly disregard You).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 21:8)
To love, we must hate those who deliberately and horrifically harm the people we cherish. And since Yahowah adores His beloved Son, those who have knowingly robbed him of his achievements and dignity will pay a hellish price.
The foremost strain of human malfeasance adversarial to everything Yahowah has said and done – religion – and in particular Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The despicable souls of those responsible for misleading and abusing Jews, such as Akiba and Maimonides, Peter and Paul, Muhammad and Abu Bakr, will have no place to hide. They will be found, exposed, and sent off to She’owl.
Christians are oblivious. They will be surprised to find God holding them in contempt for disrespecting Him and His Son. Most have never heard of Replacement Theology and are unaware that it began by artificially bolstering their religion’s aspirations to promote “Jesus” as the Messiah and the “Son of God” when both titles pertain to Dowd. From there, the Church would seek to replace Yisra’el, the Towrah, and the Covenant – degrading all three to justify their unfounded preferences. The resulting beliefs engender God’s overt animosity.
Most Jews are oblivious. They, too, will be shocked to find Yahowah condemning them for disrespecting Him and His Son. If we were to bring a million of them together for a generation, giving each a copy of the Towrah and Prophets, we’d be hard-pressed to find one who could name the seven Mow’edym, explain their purpose vis-à-vis the Beryth, and then expound upon Dowd’s role in fulfilling them. For fear of being incriminated by their peers, they would refuse to acknowledge Yahowah’s name or admit that Dowd is the Son of God and Messiah, the 510Passover Lamb and Savior. Given years to figure it out, not one in a million can specify the Covenant’s conditions or articulate its benefits. And to a person, they continue to be recalcitrant, preferring their politics and religion to a relationship with God.
This is not hypothetical, because that is what one hundred generations of Jews have done. Over the past 2,500 years, there isn’t one who is on record getting this right. And that is why I’m here, writing these words instead of one of them.
Central to God’s righteous indignation against them is the universal devaluing of His Son’s achievements and accolades. This is something God disdains. He considers it detestable and loathsome. To deny Dowd is to reject Yah, because doing so is tantamount to calling God a liar. Therefore, it comes with a consequence. The one who was passed over to promote a religion will strike down those who discounted him.
But at least this explains why there is no salvation in Judaism and why salvation is based upon a myth in Christianity. Since they neither know nor acknowledge the Savior, they cannot be saved.
But they will not go quietly into the darkness of an eternal night. They will be exposed and condemned by the light they sought to confiscate as their own, and on behalf of those they sought to replace. On this day, Dowd will be as brilliant as the sun, incinerating those whose religions were derived from worshiping it along with their edifices and idols. How’s that for Divine justice?
“You will impose upon them, causing them to endure (shyth hem – You will place upon them (qal imperfect)) that which could be compared to (ka – that which is similar or analogous to) a brightly glowing furnace (tanuwr ‘esh – a flaming oven or blazing firepot, a fire that burns, radiating light and heat as organic matter 511is consumed) in conjunction with the time of Your appearance (la ‘eth paneh ‘atah – during the particular period before Your presence is perceived).
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), in His righteous indignation (ba ‘aph huw’ – in His anger and resentment, as a sign of His displeasure), He will instantaneously engulf them such that they are swallowed up (bala’ hem – He will devour them (piel imperfect)), consuming and devouring them in the conflagration (wa ‘akal ‘esh – such that they are engulfed by the radiant energy and destroyed in the blaze of brilliant light).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 21:9)
Incineration is the perfect solution for the stench, stain, and stigma of religion and politics. Let light eliminate the darkness. Those who oppose Father and Son will meet a painless, though just, end, such that those who are observing Yowm Kipurym will be able to celebrate the Family reunion. For some, it will be over in an instant, while for others, life is just beginning, making this the most efficacious way to prepare the Earth for its return to ‘Eden.
What’s interesting here is that Yahowah will not have to do anything special for this to occur. He is so brilliant, being exposed to Him apart from the Covenant will be fatal.
“You will destroy them, wiping out (‘abad – You will annihilate and exterminate, eliminating all existence of (piel imperfect)) that which they have produced (pery hem – the fruit of their actions, the results of their undertakings, their harvests) from the earth (min ‘erets – out of the land and material realm) and also their offspring (wa zera’ hem – that which they have sown, their seed and their descendants, their progeny, even that which propagates their race) from among (min) the children of 512humankind (ben ‘adam – the descendants of ‘Adam and the offspring of humankind).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 21:10)
It will occur so quickly and completely, it will be as if the religious, political, militant, and conspiratorial were never here. The total eradication of mankind’s most controlling menaces is forthcoming, and this conflagration will include their buildings, their books, and their bodies.
While it has never been presented this bluntly in anything we have translated thus far, this is as it must be. Since Dowd is returning as brilliant as the sun, and Yahowah’s presence will be brighter still, those without spiritual protection will be extinguished by their mere presence. And that is by design. The political and religious, the conspiratorial and militaristic, have engendered Yahowah’s righteous indignation. Their continued existence would ruin eternity for those of us who have embraced Him. If you don’t want to get burned, follow Dowd.
Even if someone disagrees with God and thinks that the religious, political, militaristic, and conspiratorial don’t deserve what’s coming, there is still the realization that no one who had denied God’s message deserves to spend eternity with Him. The result is the same.
“As contrarians (ky – indeed), they have bent the truth while conspiring to spread (natah – they scheme and plot and are set upon winning by conveying misconceptions) grievous harm and religious malfeasance against You (‘al ‘atah ra’ah – wicked misery and tremendous suffering, great distress and grave misfortune, evil, hardships, and troubling circumstances against you even as fellow citizens and neighbors, the worst imaginable and most unpleasant outcome). They have decided and are determined to devise (chashab – they are credited with considering, planning, plotting, and 513perpetrating (qal perfect)) malicious schemes (mazimah – wickedly evil intentions based upon discretionary and improper decisions with evil intent, purposing plots) which will not prevail (bal yakol – they will not succeed, they never understand, nor will they endure).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 21:11)
Such will be the demise of religion and conspiracy. Good riddance. The world will be a better place without them.
It is, however, ironic in a way, especially in 2020 during the onset of COVID-19, where people willingly sacrificed freedom and their economic aspirations to temporarily extend the lives of those who were already approaching death’s door. The harmful schemes they so willingly accepted to prolong their existence will be their demise.
And if that were not bad enough, with supply chains destroyed, food and energy shortages abounding, and increased debt crippling economies, the United States decided to engage in a proxy war with Russia – the nation with the largest nuclear arsenal. The American government, ever duplicitous, even when making its gruesome intent known 10 years before the Russian response, blames Putin for what US presidents and senators set in motion long ago. And as is typical in such situations, the sanctions the West imposed in its fury have all backfired, such that their malicious schemes will not prevail.
All the while, the most egregious harm is perpetrated by the religious – those who deprive the faithful of Yahowah’s nature and intent. And as part of their scheme, these contrarians have bent the truth to propagate their malevolent conspiracies against God’s Son, our Savior.
“That is because (ky – surely and truthfully) You will impose upon them (shyth hem – you will demand of them) 514early on (shekem – from the outset of the day) with Your bow stretched (ba meythar ‘atah – with Your bow-string; from yathar – remnant) and aimed (kuwn – fashioned and arranged, decided and bent upon, ready and prepared) upon their presence (‘al paneh hem – upon their appearance).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 21:12)
It is apparent that meythar, representing a “stretched bow,” was used as a metaphor to depict the religious being shot down by God, and it is certain that the religious will not survive the attack.
When Dowd addresses Yahowah, it is always exciting to see him integrate the imperative and cohortative within the action. Here, Father and Son jointly committed to a forthright and forceful stand against their religious and political foes. So assured of the result, they are already singing about their success. Turns out that Dowd’s nepesh | soul isn’t the only one credited with being gabuwrah | capable and courageous…
“You and I have decided to rise up and take action (ruwm – it is Your will and my choice to take a stand (qal imperative paragogic cohortative)), Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation), in Your power, being forceful (ba ‘oz ‘atah – with Your strength and capability). We have chosen to sing (shyr – we have decided to musically and rhythmically, even poetically, raise our voices (qal imperfect cohortative first-person plural)), vocally acknowledging (wa zamar – melodically expressing as an accompaniment to (piel imperfect cohortative)) Your courageous and victorious achievements (gabuwrah ‘atah – Your awesome accomplishments, capability, overwhelming comparative advantage).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 21:13)
515Dowd will be leading the chorus. And here is their song…
“This is on behalf of the eternal Leader (la ha natsach). It is a Mizmowr | Song (mizmowr) of Dowd | the Beloved (la Dowd).
Yahowah (Yahowah), the King and Counselor (melek) is elated (samach) with Your power and influence (ba ‘oz ‘atah). Your deliverance, liberation, and salvation (wa ba yashuwa’ah) are why (mah) his jubilation is beyond measure, exceedingly appreciative of the favorable outcome (gyl ma’od). (Mizmowr 21:1)
You have given him (nathan) the desires of his mind and heart, his thoughtful yearnings and ambitions (ta’owah leb la huw’). And the requests (‘aresheth) of his lips (saphah huw’) You have not withheld (bal mana’).
Pause now and contemplate the implications (selah). (Mizmowr 21:2)
For indeed (ky), You come to meet him, approaching with forethought, engaging by foreseeing (qadam huw’) the benefits which are good and desirable (barakah towb).
Upon his head (la ro’sh), You have continually placed (shyth) a crown of great value (‘atarah paz). (Mizmowr 21:3)
He inquired about and requested (sha’al) lives, bountiful and restoring (chay), from You (min ‘atah). You gave him (nathan la huw’) an eternal and everlasting measure of days (‘orek yowm ‘owlam) as an eternal witness of the restoring testimony (wa ‘ad). (Mizmowr 21:4)
His status and manifestation of power, respect and reward (kabowd huw’) are great (gadowl) through Your deliverance and salvation (ba yashuwa’ah ‘atah). Strength, authority (howd) and (wa) the best qualities 516(hadar) You have bestowed on him (shawah ‘al huw’). (Mizmowr 21:5)
For (ky) You have placed upon him and provided through him (shyth huw’) everlasting blessings and eternal benefits (barakah la ‘ad).
You have caused him to be an effective, perceptive, and motivational teacher (chadah huw’) with the pleasure of Your company (ba simchah panah ‘atah). (Mizmowr 21:6)
Because (ky) the king and counselor (ha melek) trusts and relies upon (batach ba) Yahowah (Yahowah) and (wa) in the steadfast devotion and unfailing love (ba chesed) of the Most High (‘elyown), he will not be swayed, fail, or falter (bal mowt). (Mizmowr 21:7)
Your Hand (yad ‘atah) will find and control (matsa’) everyone who harbors animosity toward You (la kol ‘oyeb ‘atah). Your Right Hand (yamyn ‘atah) will expose (matsa’) those who shun You and strive against You, who dislike and detest You (sane’ ‘atah). (Mizmowr 21:8)
You will impose upon them, causing them to endure (shyth hem) that which could be compared to (ka) a brightly glowing furnace (tanuwr ‘esh) in conjunction with the time of Your appearance (la ‘eth paneh ‘atah).
Yahowah (Yahowah), in His righteous indignation (ba ‘aph huw’), He will instantaneously engulf them such that they are swallowed up (bala’ hem), consuming and devouring them in the conflagration (wa ‘akal ‘esh). (Mizmowr 21:9)
You will destroy them, wiping out (‘abad) that which they have produced (pery hem) from the Earth (min ‘erets) in addition to their offspring (wa zera’ hem) 517from among (min) the children of humankind (ben ‘adam). (Mizmowr 21:10)
As contrarians (ky), they have bent the truth to conspire and spread (natah) grievous harm and religious malfeasance against You (‘al ‘atah ra’ah). They have decided and are determined to devise (chashab) malicious schemes based upon improper decisions and evil intent (mazimah) which will not prevail (bal yakol). (Mizmowr 21:11)
That is because (ky) You will impose upon them (shyth hem) early on at the outset of this day (shekem) with Your bow stretched (ba meythar ‘atah) and aimed (kuwn) upon their presence (‘al paneh hem). (Mizmowr 21:12)
You and I have decided to rise up and take action (ruwm), Yahowah (Yahowah), in Your power, being forceful (ba ‘oz ‘atah). We have chosen to sing (shyr), vocally acknowledging (wa zamar) Your courageous and victorious achievements (gabuwrah ‘atah).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 21:13)
I’ve been eager to translate the 118th Mizmowr because it dovetails so beautifully with what we have been reading. Let’s see if it lives up to our expectations.
It begins by acknowledging that we are granted the gift of freewill and that we are encouraged to express where it matters most.
“Choose of your own freewill to articulate what you know, acknowledging your appreciation (yadah – confess your admiration; from yada’ – to know and understand, to perceive and experience, to recognize and acknowledge (hifil imperative second-person masculine 518plural)) to (la – to approach and on behalf of) Yahowah (Yahowah) because (ky – for the express reason) He is generous and enriching (towb – beneficial and pleasing, joyful and desirable, good and agreeable, highly productive and very attractive).
It is true that His enduring love, unfailing kindness, and genuine mercy (ky chesed huw’ – His devotion and loyalty, His affection and commitment to the relationship, as well as His generosity and favoritism) are everlasting (la ‘owlam – are eternal and forever).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:1)
This Mizmowr answers our questions pertaining to Yahowah’s return with Dowd, leading to our celebration of Chag Sukah. To set the scene, this Song was scribed at a time when religious and political Jews claimed God’s authority for themselves. Like rabbis and priests today, they insinuated that there was no righteousness or redemption apart from their rules and rituals. In order to perpetrate this deception, they made all references to Yahowah illegal – including saying His name. The Psalmist is begging the nation to reverse that trend.
This Mizmowr is more than just a snapshot in history. The conditions it reflects, and its appeal for reason and a return to the relationship, will all be played out again as we approach Yowm Kipurym in 2033 – year 6000 Yah.
Dowd recognized what the world has missed. The God of the Torah, Prophets, and Psalms is loving and kind. He is generous and merciful. He is enriching, both pleasing and agreeable. These are eternal hallmarks of His character.
And since the most popular religion became popular by telling the world otherwise, it bears repeating…
“Yisra’elites (Yisra’el – Individuals who Engage and Endure with God) should of their own volition say (‘amar – 519should choose to admit and want to acknowledge), ‘Indeed (ky – it is surely true), His enduring love, unfailing kindness, and genuine mercy (chesed huw’) are absolutely (ky) eternal (la ‘owlam).’” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:2)
Let us never forget that Yahowah’s focus is on Yisra’el. They are His people and His affection for them will never end. With these words, the Christian myth of Replacement Theology is once again torn asunder – and that was the intent. Yahowah has not and will never disavow Yisra’el – especially not to replace them with religious, political, and anti-Semitic Gentiles and their mercurial Church.
“The Family (beyth – the House and Household) of ‘Aharown (‘Aharown – the Alternative and Enlightened Freewill, Moseh’s brother, the first priest, a Lowy), please (na’ – I implore and beseech you) of your own volition say (‘amar – you should choose to confess and want to profess), ‘Truthfully (ky), His enduring love, unfailing kindness, and genuine mercy (chesed huw’ – His devotion and loyalty, His affection and commitment to the relationship) are surely (ky) eternal (la ‘owlam).’” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 118:3)
‘Aharown was the wayward brother of Moseh. He is stained by the hideous decision to fabricate a Golden Calf while Moseh met with Yahowah on Mount Choreb receiving the Towrah. And so, by referring to the House of ‘Aharown, God is saying that His love for the Children of Yisra’el endures in spite of what they have done.
This is the chorus the world needs to hear. The God of the Towrah is lovable and merciful – at least toward those who respect Him and revere His name.
“The Family (beyth – the Household) of ‘Aharown (‘Aharown – Enlightened Freewill, to desire light, Moseh’s brother, first high priest, a Lowy), please (na’ – I implore 520and beseech you) of your own volition say (‘amar – you should choose to confess and want to profess (qal imperfect jussive)), ‘Truthfully (ky – it is accurate), His enduring love, unfailing kindness, and genuine mercy (chesed huw’ – His devotion and loyalty, His affection and commitment to the relationship) are surely (ky) eternal (la ‘owlam – are forever and everlasting).’ (Mizmowr 118:3)
Those who respect (yare’ – those who revere) 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), I implore you (na’ – please), choose of your own freewill to convey (‘amar – of your own volition confess and profess (qal imperfect jussive)), ‘Surely (ky – it is indeed true), His enduring love, unfailing kindness, and genuine mercy (chesed huw’ – His devotion and loyalty, His affection and commitment to the relationship) are absolutely (ky) everlasting (la ‘owlam – are eternal and forevermore).’” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:4)
Depending upon the context, there are two equally acceptable ways to translate yare’. While yare’ can mean “fear” or “revere,” being afraid in the context of “steadfast affection, generosity, uncompromising love, kindness, favor, mercy, and goodness” is an absurd rendering, even irrational. It would be ridiculous to “fear” a being whose “devotion to the loving relationship is everlasting.” Moreover, the entire purpose of the Towrah is to encourage mankind to form a personal and familial relationship with Yahowah, to become His adopted children. Fear is completely incompatible with this objective.
One cannot love someone they fear. It is impossible because fear and reverence are mutually exclusive concepts. While I recognize that every etymological tool and Hebrew dictionary lists “fear and revere” as acceptable 521translations of yare’, anyone who yada’ | knows Yahowah realizes which one is correct.
For those who believe their English biblical translations and think that God wants to be feared, this pronouncement in Yasha’yah / Isaiah 29:12-13 may change your mind. Yahowah said that fearing Him is a manmade tradition… “Then Yahowah said, ‘Forasmuch as these people approach Me with their mouths, and with their lip service, they have removed their hearts and minds from Me. Their fear (yare’) toward Me exists because it is taught out of (lamad – learned, studied, and acquired through the instruction derived from) manmade traditions (‘iysh mitswah – manmade conditions, human edicts and terms) learned by rote.” The rational debate between “fear” and “revere” ends with this declaration.
I routinely tell all who will listen that the God I’ve come to know by translating the Dead Sea Scrolls is approachable and lovable, fun-loving and kind. He is also responsive…
“During times of difficulty (min ha metsar – out of distress and hardship, while combating problems and troubles, when in dire straits) I called upon (qara’ – I invite, call out to, and summon (qal perfect)) Yah (Yah – a friendly and familial shortened form of the name of ‘elowah – God based upon His hayah – existence) and He answered me (‘anah ‘any – He responded to me with a reply (qal perfect)) in the vast expanse of the freedom (merchab – in the infinity of space and time and the capacity to grow) of Yah (Yah – an affectionate version of the name of ‘elowah – God based upon His hayah – existence).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:5)
What a wonderful sentiment: “The vast expanse of the freedom of Yah!” Unlike religious and political institutions which seek to control, Yah wants us to be free to express ourselves and live exciting and fulfilling lives. It is His 522intention for us to explore the vast expanse of the universe that He created for our edification and enjoyment.
Yes, indeed, Yahowah is approachable…
“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) approaches me and draws near (la ‘any – is concerned about me). I am not intimidated (lo’ yare’ – I am not frightened or awestruck).
What can a man do to me? How can mankind affect me (mah ‘asah la ‘any ‘adam – who is man to act against me or engage such that there are ongoing consequences (qal imperfect))?” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:6)
There is no reason to fear someone you love and who loves you in return. And while mankind has been fearsome for millennia, when we are in Yah’s company, we are Family.
I have been asked countless times if I think man is basically good or fundamentally bad. My answer is always the same. Individually, men and women can be either and are often both, but collectively, as civilizations and nations, mankind has always been oppressive and vicious, deadly and deceitful.
“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 concerned about me (la ‘any – is for me, near me, and by me, approaching me on my behalf), ready to assist and support me (ba ‘azar ‘any – as my helper and assistant such that I am increased, becoming more than I would otherwise be).
Therefore (wa) I shall consistently direct my gaze (‘any ra’ah – I, myself, will see and perceive, and I will 523focus) upon (ba) those who shun and dislike me (sane’ ‘any – those who detest and loathe me, those who are hostile to and oppose me, and those who do not love or appreciate me).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:7)
As I shared previously, I enjoy a very comfortable and relaxed, parental relationship with Yah. And since I’m far less important to God than His Firstborn, I’m never surprised when Dowd expresses the nature of his relationship with God in similar terms.
This, however, is an exception. Yahowah is presenting Himself as Dowd’s “‘azar – assistant and helper.” It is the same term Yahowah used to describe Chawah’s relationship with ‘Adam which made his life more enjoyable and productive, fulfilling and complete. The very idea that God saw fit to serve His Son in this way epitomizes what it means to be a parent while obliterating the religious notion of worship.
Yah is perfectly suited for this role, and accepting His offer satisfies all of our needs. The Covenant Family is the very reason for our existence. With this known, why would anyone in their right mind turn Him down?
I admire Dowd for articulating something counter to human perceptions because it causes us to pause and think about just how different Yahowah is from gods that men conceived. It is also instructive because, when we embark on this journey and endeavor to study and share His message, we see Yah as ready and willing to assist us every step along the way, helping us understand so that we might correctly convey His words to His people.
This presents a revealing contrast between Dowd's recognition that Yahowah shows concern for him and a readiness to help versus his consternation with those who shun him, failing to appreciate what he represents. This is because the underlying credibility of the most popular religion in human history is predicated upon pilfering 524everything Yahowah said about His beloved Dowd so that it can be given to justify the Christian caricature known as “Jesus Christ.”
Also important, with God, there is no reason to look away, flinch, or cower in a challenging situation. In the face of adversity, we can demonstrate confidence in Yahowah’s protection. Under His supervision, there is nothing we cannot achieve.
What follows should be read before Congress as they misappropriate a trillion dollars to the national defense every year…
“It is beneficial and desirable and indeed much more productive (towb – it is good and pleasing, joyous and agreeable, beautiful and valuable, fortuitous and positive, as well as all together more enjoyable) to rely upon and trust (batach – to place one’s confidence in, or to expect something from, thereby stumbling and falling by believing [from 4QPs while MT has ‘take refuge’]) in (ba – upon) 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) than (min) it is to put confidence (batach – to rely or place one’s confidence in, or to expect something from, thereby stumbling and falling by believing) in humans (ba ha ‘adam – in man, humankind and upon the descendants of ‘Adam).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:8)
This is simple and direct, exceedingly beneficial advice. And while it is irrefutable, far fewer than one in a million agrees.
Militaries are designed to destroy, control, and kill. That is what soldiers are trained to do. Yahowah saves. That is what He wants to do. Man is seldom trustworthy, and God is always reliable. Beyond this, walking away from one’s country and then trusting and relying upon Yah 525are conditions of the Covenant and thus exceptionally wise choices.
Should one be prone to exclude religious or political leaders from those who should not be trusted, Yahowah has this to say…
“It is beneficial and productive, more agreeable and pleasing (towb – it is desirable and pleasing, joyous and agreeable, beautiful and valuable, fortuitous and good, as well as altogether more productive and better) to be protected (chasah – to find safety, comfort, and rest by trusting in deliverance) by (ba – with and in) Yahowah (Yahowah) than (min) it is to trust (batach – to rely or place one’s confidence in, or to expect something from, thereby stumbling and falling by believing) in leaders or government officials (ba nadyb – in institutional rulers, in nobility or princes, in liberal ideas, in that which is incited or impelled, as well as by those who claim that they are volunteering to serve).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:9)
It is a simple statement of fact – one lost on almost everyone. If there were only a single statement representative of what we have learned throughout An Introduction to God, Yada Yahowah, Observations, and Coming Home, it might be this one.
We are invited to make our choice, knowing that we will live with the consequence. You can pitch your tent with Yahowah and camp out with Him for all eternity or you can seek the company and protection of human institutions. This is the single most important decision any of us can make. It is the reason we have freewill; it is the reason we exist.
Since Dowd’s exhortation is to “batach – trust and rely upon” Yahowah, let’s consider the implications. While a person can have faith in and express a belief in something or someone they don’t know, the same cannot be said for 526trust. A prerequisite of reliance is knowledge and understanding. And when it pertains to Yahowah, the source of this information is the Towrah and Prophets. Therefore, to trust Yahowah, an individual must first examine and consider His testimony, getting to yada’ | know Him in the process.
In this vein, Yahowah’s revelation is full of predictions and promises. The prophecies are there so that we come to trust the inspiration behind them. Rationally, this confidence promotes a reliance on the promises the Author makes. Yahowah demonstrated that He can be trusted in this regard.
Dowd was abundantly clear. His enemies, God’s foes, and our adversaries are comprised of the leaders of nations, the political and military, along with the clerics within religious institutions. Those who falsely claim authorization from God are lying. And they consistently prove to be self-serving and mendacious. To believe any of them, or worse to support them, is ignorant and immoral.
Beyond the obvious, consider the fact that throughout this Mizmowr and many others like it, Dowd is more than a man, as he exemplifies Yisra’el, the Beryth, and the Mow’edym. And since this next statement is indicative of his people, before this chapter is through, God will prove this correlation within the 120th Psalm.
“Every nation and ethnicity (kol gowy – every gentile and pagan institution, all people estranged from Yisra’el, all of the culturally diverse and religious, all those representing the living dead) encircles around and surrounds me, turning on me (sabab ‘any – gather and encircle me, turning in my direction), so in the name (ba shem – with the proper designation and renown) of Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our 527shalowm – reconciliation) I will, indeed, continually fend them off (ky muwl hem – as a result, I will stop them, and either circumcise them or cause them to cease by warding them away, dividing and separating them by cutting them off (hifil imperfect)).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:10)
Yahowah will deploy His Messiah to stop the Gentile assault on His people, fending them off so that they will be able to live in peace. But before that occurs, Yisra’el will be surrounded by her adversaries.
The only oddity in this statement is the use of muwl, which can mean to ward off or to circumcise. Pursuant to the Covenant, one versus the other would send the recipient in opposite directions. In this context, however, fending off and warding away is the most likely and correct rendering.
The 11th verse of the Masoretic Text’s version of the 118th Psalm does not exist in 4QPs, the oldest extant copy of the Mizmowr. According to the Dead Sea Scroll, the psalmist transitions from the 10th verse to what is now labeled as the 12th. Therefore, if we are to believe the Masoretic Text over the Qumran scroll, then even during the eleventh hour, as the fate of Israel hangs in the balance, some Gentiles may see the light and change their approach to Dowd. The rabbinical variation suggests that it may never be too late to be circumcised. However, since verse 118:11 is omitted from the oldest witness, I’m sharing it with you knowing that it is speculative at best…
“They turn in my direction, gathering around me (sabab ‘any), and in addition (gam), they encircle me (sabab ‘any), so in the name (ba shem) of Yahowah (Yahowah), indeed (ky), I will either circumcise them or fend them off (muwl hem – I will either ward them away and stop them, causing them to cease by separating them or I will cut them in).” (Psalm 118:11 [deliberately left un-boldened])
528The most rational conclusion is to rely upon the 1,100- year-older 4QPs written in Yahuwdah, rather than the Masoretic Text written in Babylon. Barring that, I would tend to render the MT addition of 118:11 similar to the wording and intent of 118:10 since they are repetitive. Moreover, being surrounded by wild bees does not sound much like an invitation to circumcision, especially when snuffed out…
“Those who surround me (sabab ‘any – those who gather and encircle me, turning in my direction) like (ka) a swarm of wild buzzing bees (dabowrahym – of highly vocal bees, conversing and declaring; from dabar – speaking, promising, talking, or threatening) will be snuffed out and extinguished (da’ak – they will no longer combust or burn after coming to know and understand, they will vanish and disappear) like (ka) a fire (‘esh – a blaze of light) on a wick among thorns (qowts – of non-fruit-bearing thorn bushes or on the filament of a lamp).
In the name (ba shem – with the proper designation and renown) of Yahowah (Yahowah), I fend them off such that they cease to exist (muwl hem – I will either ward them off and stop them, separating and destroying them, or even if exceedingly unlikely, I will cut them in by circumcising them (hifil imperfect)).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:12)
Since an amplified translation necessitates presenting the full cadre of interpretations, I have included “circumcising them” as a potential rendering of muwl hem, realizing that it does not apply to bees.
God will offer no accommodation for Replacement Theology. It has always been an irrational notion.
“I was thrust aside and pushed to the limit (dachah dachah ‘any – I was exposed to a dangerous situation and thought to be weakened, tottering, and on the verge of being overthrown and driven away (qal infinitive qal 529perfect)) such that I was someone to be neglected and considered inferior (la naphal – I was considered as fallen in stature and dead, failed and over with) 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) rendered assistance and helped me (‘azar ‘any – came to my aid and supported me, increasing my value and ability).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:13)
And that will be the end of Judaism and Christianity, their recompense for discounting and dismissing everything Yahowah said of Dowd and his accomplishments. With Dowd reestablished as the Messiah and Son of God, our Savior and King, all is right with man and God.
This was and will be true of Dowd, but also Yahuwdym who engage in the Covenant…
“Yah (Yah – the friendly and informal, personal and familial form of Yahowah’s name) is my source of strength and power (‘oz ‘any – my force and fortification, my ability to withstand whatever comes my way and prevail) and the best of who I am (zimrah – is who makes me valuable and able to sing; a compound of mah – inquire about and mizmowr – the lyrics to the song).
He exists (wa hayah – He was, is, and always will be (qal imperfect)) for me (la ‘any – to approach me, draw near, and to be concerned about me) as a means to liberty, deliverance, and salvation (la yashuw’ah – as a source of rescue and safety, as the means to freedom, and as a savior).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:14)
Yahowah makes us the best we can be. He is our source of empowerment and enrichment, liberty and enlightenment. And just as Dowd is the savior of the 530Children of Yisra'el, He is also our savior – but only for those who are right...
“There is the Voice (qowl – the sound of auditory expression) of a joyous proclamation, an exhortation providing legitimate reasons to overcome and be optimistic (rinah – of rejoicing as the ringing exultation of being overwhelmingly positive) for freedom and salvation (wa yashuw’ah – liberty and deliverance, contentment and prosperity) within the homes and dwelling places (ba ‘ohel – in the tents to camp out) of those who are right (tsadyq – of those who are correct, upright, vindicated, and acquitted).
The Right Hand (yamyn – the one on the right side) 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) engages and acts to accomplish this (‘asah – does and performs) with courage and character, vigor and strength, capable and competent (chayl – with might, being both able and efficient). (Mizmowr 118:15)
The Right Hand (yamyn – the rightful orientation and propensity to be right) 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) is uplifting (ruwm – lifts up and raises up on high, exponentially increasing).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:16)
While I may be the Voice making this joyous proclamation known to you, the one providing legitimate reasons for optimism is Dowd, the Right Hand of God. And it is Father and Son who collectively provide our salvation, our deliverance from the control and influence of human religious and political schemes. And those who consider these words, who become right with God and are thus 531vindicated, they will be among those camping out with Yah during the celebration of Sukah | Shelters.
In this pronouncement, we have yet another affirmation that Dowd is actively engaging to fulfill the Miqra’ey. In doing so, he is demonstrating his courage and character, showing that he is capable and competent in this regard. This results in us being lifted up in the Right Hand of Yahowah.
This next sentence is found in the Masoretic Text and some variations of the Septuagint, but not in 4QPs, by far the oldest witness to Dowd’s Mizmowr…
“The rightful orientation (yamyn) of Yahowah (Yahowah) performs (‘asah) with vigor and might (chayl).”
Having now experienced the suppression of liberty associated with the coronavirus, we should all be looking forward to being unrestricted and free. Having been subjugated and harassed, Yahuwdym ought to be excited by this outcome. I joyfully anticipate grasping hold of Yahowah's uplifting hand and experiencing Dowd's embrace.
Contrary to what Sha’uwl | Paul claimed, the Messiah is very much alive and ready to serve Yahuwdah and Yisra’el. And contrary to Sha’uwl | Paul, Dowd was the one chosen to record the work of Yah. As an example, in the next volume, we will delve into the 22nd Mizmowr, a Psalm devoted to chronicling Dowd’s most acclaimed undertaking.
This is an abject refutation of the Replacement Theology, which is the foundation of Christianity…
“I shall not experience a prolonged death (lo’ muwth – I will not remain dead nor will my soul be extinguished (qal imperfect)). Instead (ky – to the contrary, surely) I will continue to live (chayah – I will be revived and my life will be restored (qal imperfect)) so that I can 532continue to recount, record, and relate (wa saphar – I can continue to document and proclaim, creating a written record of (piel imperfect)) the Works of Yah (Ma’asehy Yah – the practices and focus of Yah, the deeds and accomplishments of Yah, the undertakings and pursuits of Yah).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:17)
For Christianity to transfer all of Dowd’s accolades and accomplishments to “Jesus,” God would be a liar, and the Messiah and Son of God remembered as nothing more than a sperm donor, long since decomposed in his grave. Turns out, that simply isn’t true.
Dowd would live three lives, one as the anointed Messiah who became the Son of God, the second as our Savior, the Lamb of God, and the third as the eternal King of the universe. Throughout, by his words and deeds, Dowd recounted, recorded, and related the great achievements of Father and Son.
Digging deeper, as a prophet, the Messiah and Son of God reveals that while his sacrificial body would die on Pesach, and while his soul would leave the land of the living during Matsah, his apparent death would be short-lived. His nepesh would be restored to life on Bikuwrym, claiming victory over the Plague of Death.
Years ago, I realized no one named "Jesus" existed in the 1st century. In fact, that name first appeared in the 17th-century KJV. Unfortunately, however, in trying to make some sense of the New Testament’s narrative pertaining to Iesous Christus, I did what the rabbis have done – which is to provide a Hebrew name. I chose Yahowsha’ | Yahowah Saves because it accurately described God’s purpose in fulfilling Pesach, Matsah, and Bikuwrym. In fact, as a mission statement, the idea of Yahowah saving us is reinforced throughout Dowd’s Song. However, now that we know that Dowd fulfilled Yahowah’s promises, Yahowsha’ is nothing more than his 533job description. The rabbis did far worse, selecting an acronym which seeks to blot out the actual name forevermore.
Additionally, I knew that by any name, Iesous | Jesus, could not be ha Mashyach | the Messiah. Not a single prophecy ascribes this title to the Christian myth of “Jesus.” But at the time, I did not yet realize that Gabry'el, referenced in Dany'el 9, is actually Dowd speaking of his own sacrifice. So, I sought an appropriate title to ascribe to Yahowsha' and selected, "Ma'aseyah" | "the Work of Yah". It is an appropriate "job description" for Dowd's collaboration with Yah, although it was misleading when used as a title to replace Mashyach.
With the Christian mythology pertaining to Jesus Christ so pervasive and ingrained in our culture, it’s exceedingly difficult to refute without ascribing a more accurate name and title to the individual who fulfilled Passover, UnYeasted Bread, and Firstborn Children in year 4000 Yah. Unaware that it was actually Dowd, these contrivances served that purpose.
However, now that we know there was no role for the individual I referred to as the Ma’aseyah Yahowsha’ | the Work of Yahowah is to Save and that it was Dowd who engaged in doing the work of Yah on Pesach and Matsah, So I decided to correct everything I previously wrote that inappropriately deprives the actual Mashyach | Messiah and Ben ‘El | Son of God, our Yasha’ | Savior, of the credit and respect he is due for his role in our redemption.
While I was not wrong, because Yahowah and Dowd use derivations of Yahowsha’ and Ma’aseyah to explain what they would achieve – just as they are doing throughout Mizmowr 118 – there is so much more to their story which should be told.
To my credit, while it took me a while to figure it all out, I am willing and eager to correct the record. To their 534shame, rabbis have done neither. And nothing is more important than properly conveying what Father and Son did to reconcile our relationship so that we can enjoy the benefits of the Beryth | Covenant as provided through the Miqra’ey | Invitations to be Called Out and Meet with God.
Now if I may cite the foremost authority on this matter…
“There is the Voice (qowl) of an overwhelmingly positive proclamation, an exhortation providing legitimate reasons to overcome and be optimistic (rinah) for freedom and salvation, deliverance and contentment (wa yashuw’ah) within homes and dwelling places (‘ohel) of those who are right (tsadyq).
The Right Hand (yamyn) of Yahowah (Yahowah) engages and acts, performing (‘asah) with courage and character, vigor and strength, capable and competent (chayl). (Mizmowr 118:15)
The Right Hand (yamyn) of Yahowah (Yahowah) is uplifting (ruwm).” (Mizmowr 118:16)
Dowd, using the same title I used previously, affirmed…
“I shall not experience a prolonged death (lo’ muwth). Instead (ky) I will continue to live (chayah) so that I can continue to recount, record, and relate (wa saphar) the Works of Yah (Ma’aseh Yah).” (Mizmowr 118:17)
And while this is getting slightly ahead of ourselves in our review of the Mizmowr, Dowd wants us to know…
“Yah (Yah) teaches and instructs me, even corrects me, strengthening me in the process (yasar yasar ‘any), so (wa) He will not give me over to (lo’ nathan ‘any) the approach of the plague of death (wa la ha maweth). (Mizmowr 118:18)
535This is the doorway (zeh ha sha’ar) of Yahowah (Yahowah). Those who are right (tsadyq) shall enter through it (bow’ ba huw’). (Mizmowr 118:20)
I will want to express what I have come to know, acknowledging my appreciation (yadah) to You (‘atah) because (ky) You answered me (‘anah ‘any). You have become (wa hayah) the source of my deliverance and freedom (la ‘any la yashuw’ah).” (Mizmowr 118:21)
Long story short: there was no Iesous Christus | Jesus Christ. And while Ma’aseyah Yahowsha’ provides an accurate depiction of what our Savior achieved and how he accomplished it, ha Mashyach has a name – Dowd – and it is the most highly respected of creation.
Returning to our place in Dowd’s narrative…
“Yah (Yah – the familiar designation of Yahowah) teaches and instructs me, even corrects me, strengthening me in the process (yasar yasar ‘any – reveals the consequences of me being wrong, admonishing and disciplining me), so (wa) He will not give me over to (lo’ nathan ‘any – He will not allow me to experience, never surrendering me to (qal perfect)) the approach of the plague of death (wa la ha maweth – regarding the pandemic disease that is killing many people).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:18)
It is refreshing to see Dowd referring to his Father using the friendly and familiar Yah. It has long been my preference.
The concept of Replacement Theology was initiated by Sha’uwl | Paul, whom Yahowah called the Plague of Death and Son of Evil. While there was never a contest between the brilliance of Dowd and Tweedle Dumb, should you prefer one to the other, it’s nice to find yet another verification of whose side Yahowah is on.
536While Dowd could have written these words with himself in mind, they are more meaningful when projected upon Yahuwdym…
“Open for me (patach la ‘any – freely release as I approach) the doorway (sha’ar – the gateway and entrance) of being right (tsadaq – for the correct, honest, and accurate) as I enter through it (bow’ hem – so I may return and come in by it and be included [4QPs does not include the ‘ba – through’ found in the MT]). I will want to make a public confession (yadah – I will express my gratitude) to Yah (Yah).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:19)
Passover is the Door to Life. It is open to those who are right. And while we can pass through it quietly listening to Yah, why not celebrate the occasion by inviting others to join us?
And in this case, Dowd wants to publicly express his gratitude to Yahowah for allowing him to serve as the one whose sacrifice opened the Door to Life.
“This is the doorway (zeh ha sha’ar – the gateway and entrance) 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).
Those who are right (tsadyq – the correct and accurate, the upright and honest, the just and acquitted, those in accord with the standard and vindicated) shall enter through it (bow’ ba huw’ – will come through it and will be included).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:20)
Being good is nice but being right is what matters. One will earn the accolades of man while the other will garner the attention of God. Being correct is the key that unlocks Heaven’s Door.
537More than anything else, this is what endeared Dowd to Yah…
“I will want to express what I have come to know, acknowledging my appreciation (yadah – I will confess my admiration; from yada’ – to know and understand, to perceive and experience, to recognize and acknowledge (hifil imperfect jussive)) to You (‘atah) because (ky – for indeed, surely) You answered me (‘anah ‘any – You responded to me).
You have become (wa hayah – You have been, are, and will be) the source of my deliverance and freedom (la ‘any la yashuw’ah – the means to approach and save me, liberating me).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:21)
Dowd was the most prolific contributor to the Word of God. He was a prophet of the first order. More than anyone, Dowd talked the talk and walked the walk. And all the while, he continued to show his unabashed love for Yah.
We have discussed this previously, but it bears repeating: our salvation is the result of Father and Son working together. While Dowd volunteered to fulfill Pesach and Matsah leading to Bikuwrym and Shabuw’ah, his sacrifice would not have mattered without Yahowah’s direct involvement and support. It is our Creator who gave us life, and He extends it. It is Yah’s Light that perfects us. And it is our Father’s Family into which we are adopted. Once there, it is God who enriches and empowers us.
Dowd’s contribution was to offer his life so that Yahowah could justify extending ours. He took our guilt with him into She’owl so that we would appear innocent before our Father. The Firstborn celebrated Bikuwrym to show us the way.
In the Towrah, we find a fascinating story about ‘Aharown and how he incurred guilt long after the 538fulfillment of Pesach and Matsah. To resolve this problem, Yahowah turned ‘Aharown’s attention to the Kaporeth | Mercy Seat of the Ark of the Covenant, providing specific instructions as to what must be done to reconcile the relationship. Therefore, as we discovered in Zakaryah, upon his return on Kipurym, Dowd will do these very things, preparing the Kaporeth for his people. A promise made will be a promise kept. A plan presented becomes a plan fulfilled. Yahowah’s Way is now our way home because of what Father and Son accomplished.
Therefore, the previous statements and the next, unequivocally pertain to the collaboration between Dowd and Yahowah. And that’s important because we have arrived at the line that has been pilfered from Yah’s testimony by the individual who authored the Gospel of Matthew. This person plagiarized Mark and Luke, so it comes as no surprise that he would steal words form Dowd to put in the mouth of the imaginary “Jesus” at the conclusion of the 1st century.
So now, in the context of Dowd revealing that he, as the Right Hand of Yah, will lift us up while recounting the Ma’aseh Yah, defying death by opening the door to life for those who are right, we read…
“The stone (‘eben – the rock) that the builders (ha banah – who have reestablished the means to rebuild) have spurned and rejected, discounted and disdained (ma’as – avoided, limited their association with, and showed an aversion toward, failing to consider the merit of the information which was provided about him) has become (hayah – was and is (qal perfect)) the primary and most important (ro’sh – the most crucial, first and foremost) cornerstone and essential part of constructing the building (pinah – authority, presence, and appearance of the authorized leader, the fulcrum upon which everything pivots).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:22)
539We came to this same conclusion when considering the 89th Mizmowr | Psalm. The Messiah and Son of God as he is presented within Dowd’s Song is the Cornerstone of the Covenant and Home of God. And yet, his own people would discount their Savior, robbing themselves of what he did for them. And in his place, they would honor Akiba and his Messianic Star. They would discard all we have read, replacing it with their Talmud.
Of course, religious Jews were not alone. Christians were thieves – deliberately robbing the Messiah and Son of God his due. For having done so, the religion is repulsive.
In the oldest surviving manuscript of the “Gospel of Matthew,” known as P104, scribed shortly before 200 CE, we find this story in Matthew 21:34-37:
“When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his fruit. The tenants seized his servants; they beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. Then he sent other servants to them, more than the first time, and the tenants treated them the same way. Last of all, he sent his son to them. ‘They will respect my son,’ he said.”
Through even later copyedits, Christians were duped into believing that this was a battle between “Jesus” and “his killers” – the always cheating and conspiring, power-hungry, Jews. Verses 38 through 42 were not part of this papyrus, the lone pre-Constantine witness to the 21st chapter. Wherein we now read how this story was embellished and twisted by Eusebius to implicate Jews:
“But when the tenants saw the son, they said to each other, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him and take his inheritance.’ So they took him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?
540‘He will bring those wretches to a wretched end,’ they replied. ‘And he will rent the vineyard to other tenants, who will give him his share of the crop at the harvest time.’
Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the Scriptures: “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes?”’”
Not a word of this is found in the 2nd century P104. It is so awkward, so readily transparent, with “Jesus” asking his audience to complete his parable, only to offer an incongruent citation, it’s obviously a Roman contrivance. Recognizing that there was no Jesus, and that this conversation never took place, why would the mythological “Jesus” ask those who were not to be trusted to convey something which is endorsed as trustworthy? Can you name another parable in which the speaker asks His audience to participate in the story?
With P104 in the late 2nd century jumping from Matthew 21:37 to what is now classified as Matthew 21:43-44, we find:
“Therefore, I tell you that the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. Anyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; anyone on whom it falls will be crushed.”
Since God hasn’t taken anything away from His people, and cannot do so without becoming a liar, we should be asking ourselves why this parable was attributed to Jews in a much later 4th-century, Roman addition:
“When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard Jesus’ parables, they knew he was talking about them. They looked for a way to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because the people held that he was a prophet.” (Matthew 21:45-46)
541Therein lies, and I do mean “lies,” the “Gospel’s” most direct assertion of the spurious notion that the Kingdom of God had been taken from Jews and given to Gentiles. But without the added text from the 4th century or later, it is torn asunder. Although to be fair, the entire proposition is preposterous. It’s Dowd’s Kingdom which will be established forever according to Yahowah, and Dowd is the Cornerstone.
Reestablishing Yisra’el and the Kingdom of Dowd is among Yahowah’s most recurring prophetic promises. As such, Dowd and his people are found celebrating the amazing things God is going to do for them on this day. It will be a time of great division, separating Yisra’el and the Covenant Family from the rest of the world – with God’s people applauding His actions and enjoying His company, while all others rue their exclusion and demise.
“For (min – because) with (‘eth – associated with and accompanying, near and by, together with and beside) 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), such things are (hayah zo’th hy’ – this is) amazingly wonderful (pala’ – marvelous and astounding, fulfilling and exceptional) in our eyes (ba ‘ayn ‘anachnuw – from our perspective and in our sight). (Mizmowr 118:23)
This is the day (zeh ha yowm) 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 acted and engaged (‘asah – has performed, doing what had to be done (qal perfect)).
Let us be mature and choose to rejoice (gyl – we will want to express our jubilation, being ecstatic, while maturing in our growth (qal imperfect cohortative)) and (wa) be elated (samach – be happy and delighted, excited 542and glad continually and of our own volition (qal imperfect cohortative)) during it (ba huw’ – with and in it).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:24)
Ignorant and irrational to the bitter end, Christians will continue to sing the lyrics of Psalm 118:23-24 ad infinitum in their churches during Sunday worship services as if it pertained to their mythological god, neither acknowledging Yahowah’s name nor recognizing that the celebrants are Yisra’elites, not Gowym.
What’s wonderful is that Father and Son collaborated to fulfill Chag Matsah, thereby restoring our relationship. Yahowah and Dowd acted in unison to enable the Covenant’s promises. I am elated, are you?
As for the religious, they would have been far better served had they said what Yahuwdym will soon convey to Yahowah…
“We are in agreement because You want to save us and we desire Your deliverance (yasha’ – Your will is to liberate us and we have chosen You to free us (hifil imperative cohortative paragogic he energic second-person masculine singular)), Yahowah (Yahowah – an accurate transliteration of the name of ‘elowah – God guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation), based upon our loving response and ardent request (‘ana’ – because we emphatically ask, providing our passionate response and enthusiastic reply; a compound of ‘ahabah – out of love, na’ – please, and ‘anah – to respond and reply).
Out of a sense of urgency, please (na’ – conveying the desire and emphasizing the importance), 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), we emphatically ask as this is our passionate response and enthusiastic reply (‘ana’ – we 543ardently and lovingly request; a compound of ‘ahabah – out of love, na’ – please, and ‘anah – to respond and reply), for You to fulfill Your desire to empower us, giving us the means to succeed, because our choice is to prosper and thrive as we rush toward You (tsalach – of Your own volition cause us to achieve our desire to be victorious, successful, and useful, to prosper in accord with Your will (hifil imperative paragogic he cohortative energic second-person masculine singular)) now with a sense of urgency (na’)!” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:25)
This is the Day of Reconciliations in year 6000 Yah – the last opportunity to come home and be accepted within the Household of God. On Yowm Kipurym, as the sun sets on the first day of the week, 6:22 PM on October 2nd, 2033, a remnant of awakened Yisra’elites will say this very thing. They will be greeted by Father and Son, embraced and celebrated during the ultimate Family reunion.
The Cornerstone will have returned, and he will serve his purpose. As brilliant as the sun, his illustriousness will be added to Yah’s as they collaborate once again and build a House of Light to serve as the eternal Home of the Covenant.
But why wait? Don’t risk being left in the dark. Accept Yahowah’s invitation and come home before it is too late. God is awaiting your reply.
For those making this plea on this day, it will be the first time in a very long time that the desires of Yisra’elites and Yahowah coalesce and are compatible. He has long wanted to save them from themselves and from those who have abused them – but Jews, by being overtly religious and political, have made that impossible. This will change. We will prevail. There will be a Family reunion.
Having once been one for far too long, I can attest that Christians love this statement too. But what’s the point if you don’t know His name?
544“Blessed (barak – lovingly greeted, adored, and lifted up, extolled and favorably acknowledged (qal participle)) is the one (ha) who comes (bow’ – who arrives in association) in (ba – with) the name (shem – the personal and proper designation) 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).
We are lovingly greeted and blessed by You (barak ‘atah – we are uplifted and honored by You (piel perfect first-person plural – the object is engaged to bring about the action of favorably acknowledging and uplifting up at this moment)) through Your name (ba shem ‘atah – through your proper designation [from 11QPs / not in MT]) from (min) the Family Home (beyth – the household) 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).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:26)
Since neither religious Jews, Christians, nor Muslims use Yahowah’s name, this is either Dowd speaking or his Herald, the Voice calling God’s people home because he loves it.
As the Firstborn Son of God, Dowd’s name will forever be Dowd ben Yahowah. But he will not be alone in this regard. Should my nom de plume be accepted, I will be known as Yada Yahowah | He Knows Yahowah. What about you; will you be among those blessed by Yahowah on Yowm Kipurym, such that you share His name?
To be among those favorably greeted at this moment, let’s plan our arrival in Yaruwshalaim for Yowm Kipurym in 6000 Yah. If you are Covenant now, as a result of the Taruw’ah Harvest several years prior to this reunion, you will be arriving with Father and Son as they descend from Heaven. If not, if you prefer to procrastinate, then perhaps 545you’ll open your mind and heart and mark the date so that we might celebrate with you.
Please be forewarned, however, that only those who come in Yahowah’s name and who are part of His Covenant Family will be celebrating. The fate of those who waited too long is not nearly as appealing.
Although it should be obvious, the House of Yahowah is in Yaruwshalaim | Jerusalem on Mount Mowryah | Moriah in Yahuwdah | Judah Yisra’el | Yisra’el – as will be Yahowah’s Beryth | Covenant Beyth | Family and our leader, Dowd | David. And while this spectacle will be visible around the globe, the party will be there. Please R.S.V.P.
Without exception, everyone at this celebration knows, loves, and proclaims Yahowah’s name…
“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 God (‘el – is Almighty). And He has and will always shine His light (wa ‘owr – He will enlighten (hifil imperfect)) upon us for us to approach and draw near (la ‘anachnuw – on our behalf).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:27 in part)
This is an affirmation of so many wonderful promises. Yahowah is God. He is returning. He is Light. And He intends to shine His Light upon us so that we can approach and draw near. In the process, we are perfected, enlightened, and empowered such that we can capitalize upon and enjoy this magnificent moment. And as a result of it, we will become light so that we are ever more like our Father.
There are two variations of what follows. The first is from the Masoretic Text and Septuagint while the second is found in 11QPs. Personally, I favor the Qumran text 546because the same message is reflected in Shaphat | Judges 15:13.
The Masoretic Text and Septuagint read…
“Vow to be bound by choosing to join in during (‘asar – promise to be connected to, teaching and providing instruction regarding accompanying (qal imperative)) the Festival Feast (chag – the celebratory gathering of the Mow’ed Miqra’) with the Branch (ba ‘abowth – with the limb of the tree supporting the most vibrant growth), extending as a witness (‘ad – as everlasting testimony) to the showphar trumpet of brilliant light (qeren – for the radiant and shining appearance of the horns) of the altar (mizbeach – the place of the sacrifice).”
The text from the Dead Sea Scroll reads…
“The Branch (ha ‘abowth – the limb of the tree supporting the most vibrant growth) of the Festival Feast (chag – the celebratory gathering of the Mow’ed Miqra’) is with those who are bound by the teaching and instruction (ba ‘asar – is beside those who choose to join in with him) as an eternal witness to the restoring testimony (‘ad – as everlasting communication) to the showphar trumpet of brilliant light (qeren – for the radiant and shining appearance of the horns) out of the altar (mizbeach – signifies the elevated place where the Pesach ‘ayl was sacrificed).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:27)
Either way, Dowd is the Branch and every Chag | Feast of Yahowah is a cause for celebration. I suspect, however, that this one will soon become everyone’s favorite because it depicts the occasion when we will branch out and grow, flourishing under the vibrant and glowing light of our God and His Son. Dowd is singing about Chag Sukah | Camping Out with Yah five days after his return on Yowm Kipurym.
547This is the teaching and instruction of Yah. It is this message which binds us to Him as Father and Child.
‘Ad, which can be transliterated as ‘ed, speaks of Yahowah’s eternal witness and restoring testimony. It is the source of His guidance and directions.
By mentioning the qeren in this declaration, God is suggesting that everyone gathered around Him will appreciate the promise He made to ‘Abraham and Yitschaq to provide the Passover Lamb for the benefit of the Covenant’s children. They will realize that He fulfilled this vow 2,000 years thereafter. Standing upon the same mountain, the celebrants will see the story of the Beryth and Mow’ed meld into one.
Soon, many thousands of Yahuwdym will join the Messiah’s chorus and sing…
“You are my God (‘el ‘any ‘atah). I admit to knowing You while acknowledging your attributes (yadah ‘atah – I confess that I understand You and express my appreciation for You (hifil imperfect)). My God (‘elohym ‘any), I will rise and be exalted with You (ruwm ‘atah – I am increased and lifted up by You, growing with You, proud of You, and made great because of You (piel imperfect polel energic nun)).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:28)
It is the Son’s desire that we become part of God’s Family by acknowledging Yah’s marvelous attributes while appreciating his contributions. Both Father and Son will be exalted on this day. In fact, one of the reasons that Dowd elected to serve as the Passover Lamb and fulfill UnYeasted Bread was to earn back the respect he had squandered. But now, the sorrows are forgotten, and the achievements are remembered, bringing a smile to everyone’s face.
548When we speak these words along with our King, we find that Dowd isn’t the only one rising up at this time. As is almost always the case, because Yahowah is consistent and reliable, we can make the prophet’s declaration personal.
To know Him is to love Him…
“Choose of your own volition to acknowledge knowing and appreciating (yadah la – under the auspices of freewill come to know and understand, expressing your appreciation and gratitude to (hifil imperative second-person masculine plural)) 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), for indeed (ky – because truly and certainly), He is generous and pleasing, beneficial and agreeable (towb – He is pleasing, joyful and desirable, respectable and productive).
It is true that (ky) His enduring love, unfailing kindness, and genuine mercy (chesed huw’ – His devotion and loyalty, His affection and commitment to the relationship, as well as His generosity) are everlasting (la ‘owlam – are eternal and forever).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:29)
Beautiful. And as is so often the case with a brilliant wordsmith, Dowd began and concluded his Song with yadah Yahowah.
Please, Yisra’el, stop being so standoffish and recalcitrant. Come to know Yahowah and then acknowledge your appreciation for Him. Even though Yisra’el has been anything but congenial, Yahowah is eager to please.
As it was in the beginning, it shall forever be God’s enduring love, loyalty, and devotion. His tender affection 549and kindness are eternal. Accept what He is generously offering by embracing what little He is asking in return.
Now, for your enjoyment and edification, here is the enlightening brilliance of the 118th Mizmowr without interruption…
“Choose of your own freewill to articulate what you know, acknowledging your appreciation (yadah) to (la) Yahowah (Yahowah) because (ky) He is generous and enriching (towb).
It is true that His enduring love, unfailing kindness, and genuine mercy (ky chesed huw’) are everlasting (la ‘owlam). (Mizmowr 118:1)
Yisra’elites (Yisra’el) should of their own volition say (‘amar), ‘Indeed (ky), His enduring love, unfailing kindness, and genuine mercy (chesed huw’) are absolutely (ky) infinite (la ‘owlam).’ (Mizmowr 118:2)
Family (beyth) of ‘Aharown (‘Aharown), please (na’) of your own volition say (‘amar), ‘Truthfully (ky), His enduring love, unfailing kindness, and genuine mercy (chesed huw’) are surely (ky) eternal (la ‘owlam).’ (Mizmowr 118:3)
Those who respect (yare’) Yahowah (Yahowah), I implore you (na’), choose of your own freewill to convey (‘amar), ‘Surely (ky), His enduring love, unfailing kindness, and genuine mercy (chesed huw’) are absolutely (ky) infinite (la ‘owlam).’ (Mizmowr 118:4)
During times of difficulty (min ha metsar) I called upon (qara’) Yah (Yah) and He answered me (‘anah ‘any) in the vast expanse of the freedom (merchab) of Yah (Yah). (Mizmowr 118:5)
Yahowah (Yahowah) approaches me and draws near (la ‘any). I am not intimidated (lo’ yare’). What can a man do to me? How can mankind affect me (mah ‘asah la ‘any ‘adam)? (Mizmowr 118:6)
550Yahowah (Yahowah) is concerned about me (la ‘any), ready to assist and support me (ba ‘azar ‘any). Therefore (wa) I shall consistently direct my gaze (‘any ra’ah) upon (ba) those who shun and dislike me (sane’ ‘any). (Mizmowr 118:7)
It is beneficial and desirable and indeed much more productive (towb) to rely upon and trust (batach) in (ba) Yahowah (Yahowah) than (min) it is to put confidence (batach) in humans (ba ha ‘adam). (Mizmowr 118:8)
It is beneficial and productive, more agreeable and pleasing (towb) to be protected (chasah) by (ba) Yahowah (Yahowah) than (min) it is to trust (batach) in religious leaders or government officials (ba nadyb). (Mizmowr 118:9)
Every nation and ethnicity (kol gowy) encircles around and surrounds me, turning on me (sabab ‘any), so in the name (ba shem) of Yahowah (Yahowah) I will, indeed, continually fend them off (ky muwl hem). (Mizmowr 118:10)
Those who surround me (sabab ‘any) like (ka) a swarm of wild buzzing bees (dabowrahym) will be snuffed out and extinguished (da’ak) like (ka) a fire (‘esh) on a wick among thorns (qowts).
In the name (ba shem) of Yahowah (Yahowah), I fend them off such that they cease to exist (muwl hem). (Mizmowr 118:12)
I was thrust aside and pushed to the limit (dachah dachah ‘any) such that I was someone to be neglected and considered inferior (la naphal) but (wa) Yahowah (Yahowah) rendered assistance and helped me (‘azar ‘any). (Mizmowr 118:13)
Yah (Yah) is my source of strength and power (‘oz ‘any) and the best of who I am (zimrah). He exists (wa hayah) for me (la ‘any) as a means to liberty, 551deliverance, and salvation (la yashuw’ah). (Mizmowr 118:14)
There is the Voice (qowl) of an overwhelmingly positive proclamation, an exhortation providing legitimate reasons to overcome and be optimistic (rinah) for freedom and salvation, deliverance and contentment (wa yashuw’ah) within homes and dwelling places (‘ohel) of those who are right (tsadyq).
The Right Hand (yamyn) of Yahowah (Yahowah) engages and acts, performing (‘asah) with courage and character, vigor and strength, capable and competent (chayl). (Mizmowr 118:15)
The Right Hand (yamyn) of Yahowah (Yahowah) is uplifting (ruwm). (Mizmowr 118:16)
I shall not experience a prolonged death (lo’ muwth). Instead (ky) I will continue to live (chayah) so that I can continue to recount, record, and relate (wa saphar) the Works of Yah (Ma’asehy Yah). (Mizmowr 118:17)
Yah (Yah) teaches and instructs me, even corrects me, strengthening me in the process (yasar yasar ‘any), so (wa) He will not give me over to (lo’ nathan ‘any) the approach of the plague of death (wa la ha maweth). (Mizmowr 118:18)
Release and open for me (patach la ‘any) the doorway (sha’ar) of being right and vindicated (tsadaq) as I enter through it (bow’ hem). I will want to make a public confession (yadah) to Yah (Yah).” (Mizmowr 118:19)
This is the doorway (zeh ha sha’ar) of Yahowah (Yahowah). Those who are right (tsadyq) shall enter through it (bow’ ba huw’). (Mizmowr 118:20)
I will want to express what I have come to know, acknowledging my appreciation (yadah) to You (‘atah) 552because (ky) You answered me (‘anah ‘any). You have become (wa hayah) the source of my deliverance and freedom (la ‘any la yashuw’ah). (Mizmowr 118:21)
The stone (‘eben) the builders (ha banah) have spurned and rejected, discounted and disdained (ma’as) has become (hayah) the primary and most important (ro’sh) cornerstone as the essential part of constructing the building, serving as the fulcrum upon which everything pivots (pinah). (Mizmowr 118:22)
For (min) with (‘eth) Yahowah (Yahowah), such things are (hayah zo’th hy’) amazingly wonderful (pala’) in our eyes (ba ‘ayn ‘anachnuw). (Mizmowr 118:23)
This is the day (zeh ha yowm) Yahowah (Yahowah) has acted and engaged, doing what needed to be done (‘asah). Let us mature and choose to rejoice (gyl) and (wa) be elated (samach) during it (ba huw’). (Mizmowr 118:24)
We are in agreement because You want to save us and we desire Your deliverance (yasha’), Yahowah (Yahowah), based upon our loving response and ardent request (‘ana’).
Out of a sense of urgency, please (na’), Yahowah (Yahowah), we emphatically ask as this is our passionate response and enthusiastic reply (‘ana’), for You to fulfill Your desire to empower us, giving us the means to succeed, because our choice is to prosper and thrive as we rush toward You (tsalach) now with a sense of urgency (na’)! (Mizmowr 118:25)
Blessed (barak) is the one (ha) who comes (bow’) in (ba) the name (shem) of Yahowah (Yahowah). We are lovingly greeted and blessed by You (barak ‘atah) through Your name (ba shem ‘atah) from (min) the Family Home (beyth) of Yahowah (Yahowah). (Mizmowr 118:26)
553Yahowah (Yahowah) is God (‘el). And He has and will always shine His light (wa ‘owr) upon us for us to approach and draw near (la ‘anachnuw).
The Branch as the limb of the tree supporting the most vibrant growth (ha ‘abowth) of the Festival Feast (chag) is with those who are bound by the teaching and instruction (ba ‘asar) as an eternal witness to the restoring testimony (‘ad) of the showphar trumpet of brilliant light (qeren) out of the altar (mizbeach). (Mizmowr 118:27)
You are my God (‘el ‘any ‘atah). I admit to knowing You while acknowledging your attributes (yadah ‘atah). My God (‘elohym ‘any), I will rise and be exalted with You (ruwm ‘atah). (Mizmowr 118:28)
Choose of your own volition to acknowledge knowing and appreciating (yadah la) Yahowah (Yahowah), for indeed (ky), He is generous and pleasing, beneficial and agreeable (towb).
It is true that (ky) His enduring love, unfailing kindness, and genuine mercy (chesed huw’) are everlasting (la ‘owlam).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:29)
It is a wonderful Song about the love of our God.
I composed and we published the initial draft of this chapter during a very dark time for humankind. As a result of a moronic scheme in a Chinese laboratory, one financed in part by the United States, a horrible accident occurred. Worse, it was denied and covered up, as people began to die, with the scientific community becoming politicized in their rejection of the obvious.
554Now, three years later, as I considered removing the assessment I had composed at the time, I decided otherwise. There are lessons here, all shared at a time when I may have been the only published author and radio voice willing to take what was a very unpopular stand. Nonetheless, since I was right way back then when everyone else was wrong, perhaps it will encourage readers to assess why I could have surmised things that the world at large had missed.
At the time I wrote…
Having swallowed a pathogen of another kind while living in denial under the deadly fog of false hope, Socialist Secular Humanists are responsible for the creation and spread of COVID-19. By design, and according to their own published research, a synthesized virus was created from bats carrying HIV, Ebola, and coronaviruses. This Frankenstein monster then infected the staff at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. We know this because the first to be infected worked at the lab rather than the seafood market originally blamed for the current outbreak (which was not selling bats at the time). The laboratory’s best-known bat virus researchers have gone missing and are presumed dead.
The Communist Party of China initially acknowledged their complicity but has subsequently engaged in all manner of subterfuge to deflect attention away from this research and the resulting outbreak. Then as we know, they actually jailed the doctor who tried to warn the world. Their coverup precluded access by virologists who would have otherwise been able to coordinate a proper response. And then, the Communist government grossly underreported the number of those who had been infected and subsequently died. President Xi Jinping was hailed as Wuhan’s savior during a subsequent visit, which required government media outlets to suppress the truth. (Even 555worse, the US Institute of Health partially funded this hideous research and macabre experimentation.)
Based upon the operations of the region’s eight crematoria, victims should have been counted in the tens of thousands. There were 84 furnaces running around the clock for over two months, having a capacity of 1,500 bodies per hour, such that during the worst ten weeks there were 70,000 cremations in Wuhan – most of them with two corpses per furnace. These numbers are reinforced by the delivery of tens of thousands of urns (seven funeral homes distributed 3,500 per day) for cremated remains, the number of funerals, and the delivery of hush money (3,000 Yuan ($423 USD)) to keep families who lost loved ones silent. The fatalities were not 3,300 but, instead, over 40,000. Corroborating this sickening reality, 20,000 cellphone accounts were suddenly silenced in Wuhan.
The largest totalitarian government in the world and its false Messiah are responsible for what the free world will endure. Researchers at the University of Southampton found that, had China confronted the virus just three weeks earlier rather than confronting the doctor exposing it, 95% of the infections and deaths worldwide would have been prevented. But their leaders valued their reputations over lives and suppressed the truth. Such is the nature of political man.
Speaking of the propensity of men to behave badly, the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, acknowledged a “horrific increase in reports of domestic violence” and urged governments to include the protection of women in their response to the novel coronavirus. Domestic violence has surged globally in the wake of societal lockdowns. France is reporting a 35% increase over the past month, while sequestered Australian men have become 75% more abusive toward women. There has been an explosive rise in frantic texts (because they are quieter) to domestic violence hotlines in Italy and Spain. Especially alarming is 556the surge in China, with a 400% increase in reports of domestic violence to the police in Wuhan since the outbreak. This change is even more concerning than the percentages suggest because before it was aggravated by liberal social engineering, over a million women worldwide had been physically or sexually abused. This is in addition to the 200 million little girls who suffered genital mutilation at the behest of their mothers and fathers. Another 650 million girls have been sold and thus forced by their parents to “marry” older men. In Somalia, a report yesterday denounced the rape of four- and five-year-old children – as if following Muhammad’s example and waiting until they were six would be acceptable.
While it’s admittedly anecdotal, a physician and world traveler who lives next to us in a marina in the USVI shared that her friends in China were finally allowed to make contact with her. Each parroted the CPC’s propaganda, saying “the disease came from the United States military,” that “it has been eradicated in China,” and that “the Communist Party wanted to give the rest of the world the equipment they had used to defeat the virus.” But then again, it’s hard to blame them for saying such things because those who say otherwise disappear and never return. And as for the Chinese equipment, the tests and masks they gave Italy were useless.
While I’m not one for conspiracy, it is disturbing that with COVID-19 coming out of a lab in China, and then spread around the world by China, not only is Chinese influence on the rise, but its totalitarian form of governance has also swept the globe. They were even aided and abetted by the World Health Organization, whose leader, a Marxist terrorist, was in their pocket.
It is a wonder such a high percentage of today’s youth would prefer to be controlled, misled, and impoverished under a socialist or communist government, rather than enjoy the freedoms, access to information, and prosperity 557of free enterprise. And more to the point, I’m saddened that ninety percent of those polled applauded their leaders when they imposed such controls over them, shuttering the economy to combat the virus.
Reason dictates that proper hygiene and social distancing can be integrated into business practices as readily as they are imposed on social customs. Rather than creating a conflict between the economy and safety, one should have been used, to benefit the other – as was the case in South Korea and Taiwan.
Those who have read the eighteen books I’ve written to share Yahowah’s message over the past eighteen years, and who have listened to the radio programs, know that while I share God’s animosity toward politics, I advocate freedom of choice, access to information, personal responsibility, and individual accountability – as does Yah. Therefore, the less government the better, which is why I prefer free enterprise to communism, socialism, fascism, or feudalism under a monarchy.
Recognizing that I’m neither an economist nor epidemiologist, and thus could be wrong, it is nonetheless my contention that, had businesses been allowed to stay open, countless thousands would have risen to the occasion to produce vast quantities of isopropyl alcohol, gloves, masks, antiviral soaps, UV lights, ventilators, medicinal treatments, vaccines, and the kind of temporary medical facilities needed to combat the virus. As a result, the world would not have veered so sharply toward totalitarianism – the very beast Dowd and Yah are returning to destroy. Food would have remained available, affordable, and abundant for most, but soon that will not be the case for many.
And then there are the churches. Lee Man-hee, the self-proclaimed Messiah who claims that he is the Second Coming of Christ, is the cult leader of the secretive Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle 558of the Testimony. He acted in a murderous fashion. Sixty percent of South Korea’s 10,000 cases of COVID-19 are directly attributable to members of his sect.
This false prophet, who like Paul claimed that “Jesus Christ appeared before him as a bright heavenly figure,” sequestered his 230,000-member congregation and precluded medical access. The cleric who claims that he will personally take 144,000 with him to heaven, called the virus “the devil’s deed,” and claimed that it was intended to stop the sect’s growth.
Lee Man-hee’s greatest fear was that if those who believed him were allowed out of his confines and provided access to the truth, they would recognize that he was a power-hungry and money-grubbing charlatan. The false Messiah preferred that his congregation be exposed and die rather than have his personal delusions revealed and his credibility extinguished.
But this false Messiah did not act alone. The following story was reported by Tangi Salaun of Reuters on March 30, 2020. It reveals what occurred in the second largest church in France, the Evangelical and Charismatic megachurch in Mulhouse pastored by Samuel Peterschmitt. The pastor, his mother and father, Suzanne and Jean, have long been accused of running a dangerous cult under the guise of a non-profit within their 2,500-seat sanctuary in a converted supermarket.
“PARIS (Reuters) – From the stage of an Evangelical super church, the leader of the gospel choir kicked off an evening of prayer and preaching: ‘We’re going to celebrate the Lord! Are you feeling the joy tonight?’ ‘Yes!’ shouted the hundreds gathered at the Christian Open Door Church on February 18. Some of them had traveled thousands of miles to take part in the week-long gathering in Mulhouse, a city of 100,000 on France’s borders with Germany and Switzerland.
559For many members of this globe-spanning flock, the annual celebration is the high point of the church calendar. This time, someone in the congregation was carrying the coronavirus.
The prayer meeting kicked off the biggest cluster of COVID-19 in France – one of northern Europe’s hardest-hit countries local government said. Around 2,500 confirmed cases have been linked to it. Worshipers at the church have unwittingly taken the disease caused by the virus home to the West African state of Burkina Faso [370 infected/18 dead], to the Mediterranean island of Corsica [162 infected/6 dead (before being medevacked to Marseille)], to Guyana in Latin America [35 infected/2 dead], to Switzerland [22,000 infected/800 dead], to a French nuclear power plant, and into the workshops of one of Europe’s biggest automakers.
Weeks later, Germany [105,000 infected/1,850 dead] partially closed its border with France [100,000 infected/9,000 dead], suspending a free-movement pact that has been in place for the past 25 years. The church cluster was a key factor, two people familiar with the German decision told Reuters. Church officials told Reuters that 17 members of the congregation have since died of complications linked to the disease….
As the faithful gathered on a clear Tuesday evening in the church, an old shopping center converted into a 2,500-seat auditorium, the disease seemed remote. France had 12 confirmed cases, according to World Health Organization (WHO) data. There were none in the Mulhouse area.
‘At the time, we viewed COVID as something that was far off,’ said Jonathan Peterschmitt, son of the lead pastor and grandson of the church’s founder. His father, Samuel, was unavailable for an interview because he had been sickened by the virus, his son and a church spokeswoman said.
560The day after the first case linked to the church was identified on February 29, public health officials followed the usual protocol and traced the people whom the carriers had been in contact with, to stem the spread…. At this point, the health inspectors realized they were too late.”
This church, unlike the cult in Korea, contributed to the spread of the disease by omission, not commission. The faith that brought them together fueled the pandemic.
Turning to America, the initial outbreak of the coronavirus in New York began among an Orthodox Jewish community in New Rochelle. A religious lawyer who was asymptomatic inadvertently infected over one hundred members of his synagogue in early March. Preparation for the rabbinical festival of Purim, the religious laws requiring communal prayers, kissing the furled Torah’s Parochet cloak, and rote prayers read from shared Mezuzahs exacerbated any hope of stilling the pandemic.
Making matters worse, and showing no regard for Yisra’el, in late March, 65 members of the Chabad Lubavitch congregation were placed under quarantine in Jerusalem, having tested positive for COVID-19 after fleeing New York City. Their flight from Crown Heights commenced the day after the state shut down their Chabad headquarters. A month later, and now over 100,000 New Yorkers infected and 5,000 dead, Hasidic Jews in Brooklyn brought a plague of anti-Semitism upon themselves by photographing crowded processions of Jews in their clownish religious garb celebrating in the midst of the pandemic, as if they had no regard for the life of those they were now exposing. With these religious images plastered all over the media, we may have found the match that will ignite the configuration of hate that will eventually turn Americans against the seven million Jews who call the US home.
561Since I realize that there are conspirators who are blaming Jews for COVID-19, let’s be clear – Jews were not responsible for the disease or bringing it to the United States. It began in China from conducting experiments that ran amok and was complicated by the culture’s rather disgusting choices in food, consuming bats, pangolins, dogs, and civet cats procured in less-than-sanitary markets. That said, I am the last person on earth to defend the practitioners of Rabbinic Judaism.
I find their rote prayers, their argumentative scriptures, their gloomy black outfits, their oppressive rules, their affinity for Kabbalah, their unwillingness to work, their discrimination against women, and especially their rabbis restricting access to education, to the media, to smartphones, televisions, and the internet revolting. By claiming to be Torah-observant when they neglect it for their Talmud, and by obeying religious edits regarding the Shabat and Feasts, they do more to damage Yahowah’s credibility than all other religions combined. But fortunately, less than five percent are Hasidic and just twenty percent of Yahuwdym are religious, so these words are for the rest of you.
The same physician I spoke of earlier with regard to China, was also employed in New York. She began calling her colleagues last week to find that many of them had died. She found that doctors and nurses were divided into two camps: those who felt that they were duty-bound to serve, and were dying, and those who chose to stay at home to protect themselves and their families.
The estimates currently suggest that COVID-19 will infect tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions, of souls worldwide by this time next year. With a mortality rate of 0.35% (compared to the flu which is 0.1% lethal), it may kill one million or more. And while that’s tragic, it pales in comparison to the tens of millions who die from heart and lung disease each year.
562Also interesting, when nations are ranked by rate of infection, the most infected rank among Israel’s most ardent foes: the Vatican, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Somalia, Germany, France, and Portugal followed by the United States (which sells the most weapons to Israel’s enemies), Iran, Denmark, the UK, and Turkey.
Yes, indeed, the novel coronavirus has infected the Whore of Babylon. As of March 30, 2020, the highest infection rate per capita on Earth was in the home of the plague of death: Vatican City. Some things are poetic.
May I take a moment more for some perspective on New York, America, and the world? Math is the mother’s milk of reason, so in times like these when all around us are swirling in confusion, let’s use it for our benefit. Over the past month, March 2020, the following chart presents the number of people who have died and the cause of death:
| New York | United States | World | |
| Coronavirus | (7%) 1,100 | (1.4%) 3,700 | (0.9%) 41,000 |
| Heart Disease | 3,700 | 55,000 | |
| Cancer | 3,000 | 50,000 | |
| Respiratory | 600 | 13,400 | |
| Stroke | 525 | 12,500 | |
| Alzheimer’s | 585 | 10,200 | |
| Flu | 390 | 4,700 | |
| Diabetes | 380 | 7,000 | |
| Hypertension | 225 | 3,900 | |
| Vascular Poisoning | 200 | 12,500 | |
| Kidney Failure | 245 | 4,300 | |
| Accidents | 650 | 14,200 | |
| Murder, Drugs | 450 | 7,850 | |
| Suicide | 250 | 4,250 | |
| Other Causes | 3,500 | 61,000 | |
| Total Deaths | 15,000 | 260,000 | 4,000,000 |
As you can see, in March 2020, the Coronavirus was especially deadly in New York State. COVID-19 was the 563third leading cause of death during the period and killed one out of every fourteen people who passed away in the state that month. During this same period in the United States, COVID-19 was not among the fifteen leading causes of death. Responsible for only 1.4% of fatalities in the month nationwide, the virus killed one-1000th of 1% of US citizens and was responsible for one death in seventy.
The influence of the novel coronavirus was 36% less significant worldwide. Nonetheless, while perspective is vital, this is a deadly pathogen and conditions are going to get worse, not better, especially in New York State, the US, and around the world over the next couple of months. By Passover, the 8th of April 2020, the death toll had already risen to 6,000 in New York, 14,000 in the US with 400,000 infected, and to nearly 90,000 mortalities worldwide.
Worse, the consequences of the totalitarian degradation of liberty and subjugation of business are only just beginning to reverberate throughout a stunned and frightened world – and these effects will be far more devastating and enduring. Curious, for the Yada Yah Radio program celebrating Bikuwrym last week, I tabulated the infection and mortality rate for the twelve states which have not deprived their people of their liberties and compared the results to the thirty-eight which have imposed statewide lockdowns.
To hear the media and politicians rant against freedom, one would have expected that liberty would have come at a terrible cost. And yet, it was totalitarianism that had proven deadly. A free American was three times less likely to contract the coronavirus (0.465% infected) and six times less likely to die (9.5/1M) from it than someone whose life was controlled by a governor acting like a dictator (1.675% infected with the mortality of 60.0/1M).
Internationally, the same principle held true. Not only were lockdowns failing, but they were also 564counterproductive. By comparing infection and mortality rates between the three nations which had not restricted their citizens’ movements or closed down schools and businesses – South Korea (204/1M infected 4/1M dead), Taiwan (16/1M infected 0.3/1M dead), and Sweden (969/1M infected 86/1M dead) – to those whose citizens were deprived of their freedoms in national lockdowns, the math revealed that those deprived of liberty were seven times more likely to contract the virus and four times more likely to die from it. Should you want to validate these findings, the locked-down nations included: Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, UK, Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. As of April 10, 2020, the freedom-deprived suffered an infection rate of 1,985/1M with a mortality rate of 122/1M.
The actual, demonstrable, truth was the opposite of what politicians and the media, even the doctors and scientists being used by them, were reporting. And yet, world leaders managed to fool almost everyone, robbing billions of their jobs and their freedoms, and hundreds of thousands of their health and lives. This serves as proof that when men and women are empowered, they are deceitful, destructive, and deadly.
In a world debilitated by fear, not one person in a million is aware that with a current population of 7,777,000,000 people worldwide, 16,500,000 have died this year from all causes, with only 100,000 of those suffering that fate as the result of the coronavirus (0.0060606). And of that fraction, 0.6% of the deceased and 0.001% of the living, 80% of those who have succumbed to the virus would have died within a few years of the underlying complication that made them vulnerable.
Speaking of COVID-19, 2019 for which it was named, it is seven years before we experience the seven years of Ya’aqob’s Troubles. Do you suppose that the world’s 565response to the novel coronavirus is foreshadowing what is to come? Is the totalitarian control of people’s lives worldwide, the complete deprivation of personal freedom, the universal shuttering of economic opportunity, the dramatic rise of errant information and conspiracy, along with the ensuing anxiety and fear, a prelude to what will be required to get people to finally listen to Yasha’yah’s prose and Dowd’s poems? Is this the fulcrum upon which the world begins to pivot toward the place of no return?
Before we move on, I was surprised to learn that Yahowah spoke about thwarting the spread of a pandemic disease by using face masks and through social distancing. A keen and beloved Yahuwd brought it to my attention that Yah’s instructions for mitigating the spread of pandemics are found in Qara’ / Invitations / Leviticus 13:45-46. God’s advice reads…
“Then (wa) the person infected with the contagious disease (ha matsora’ – the individual with a serious and dreaded chronic condition, especially epidermis; a compound of mah – to question the implications of tsarath – an infectious and communicable condition) who is suffering from the pandemic (‘asher ba huw’ ha nega’ – who it is revealed is associated with the spread of the plague), his clothing (beged huw’ – his garments) should be on his volition (hayah – he should choose to exist as (qal imperfect jussive)) split such that it is easily opened (param – torn in a manner that it is less binding and more flexible). His head, specifically, his eyes, nose, and mouth, (wa ro’sh huw’ – his face) should be (hayah) avoided (para’ – kept away from, averted, shunned, and eschewed). Then (wa) upon (‘al – on) his nose and lips (sapham – the lower part of his face) he should cover it with a piece of cloth (‘atah – he should wrap it with fabric). And then announce (wa qara’ – cry out and denote, make known and proclaim publicly), ‘Consider me socially contaminated and infected (tame’ tame’ – 566unclean, defiled, and polluted through contact with others, tainted by those who are impure). (13:45)
All of the days (kol yowmym) the infectious plague (ha nega’ – the trauma associated with the expansive spread of the pandemic disease which causes physical symptoms and suffering, with this pestilence growing as if spread by a biological fungus) is associated with him (‘asher ba huw’ – is revealed in relationship to him), he shall continually be considered extremely unclean and infected (tame’ tame’ – he is contaminated, defiled, and polluted through contact with others, tainted by those who are impure (qal imperfect)). He must be separated and distanced from others (huw’ badad – he has to be isolated and alone, by himself, the only one in the space he occupies). He should consistently stay (yashab – he should live and remain, inhabiting a place (qal imperfect)) away from the residences and public places (min huwts – away from the homes and crowded areas, away from the businesses, markets, and meeting places) associated with the population centers (la ha machaneh – near the cities, towns, villages, and encampments) of his household and settlement (mowshab huw’ – of his place to live and dwell). (Qara’ / Invitations / Leviticus 13:46)
Brilliant, Dr. Yah. I especially appreciate the fact that rather than confining others, depriving everyone of their freedom, and shutting down the economy, You are advocating separating the infected individual so that they do not contaminate the entire community to the detriment of families and the mental health of Your people. Also, You recognize that face masks only work when they are worn by the person who is contagious so that they don’t infect the health of individuals who are caring for them. And speaking of health care, Yah actually instructs His kohen | priests on how they should deal with these stricken individuals, right down to the point of denoting the duration of the examination (7 days asymptomatic + 7 days 567with symptoms = 14 days) and the antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral agents to use to clean their clothes. It’s impressive.
Considering the fact that Americans first learned of the virus in late January to early February of 2020 and that this was composed less than three months later, it remains an instructive lesson to all who would trust humans over God.
