109Coming Home

Dowd

…Beloved

 

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Heroic

 

Gaining our Respect…

Beginning with the 26^th Mizmowr, and continuing through their 30^th Psalm, Father and Son, Yahowah and Dowd, have led us to a place well beyond anything anyone has imagined, much less shared. It is a truth so pure and profound, its chords resonate within our very core, speaking to us in ways which open our minds and uplift our hearts.

From God’s perspective, looking at it through the prism of His Towrah, Beryth, Miqra’ey, and Yisra’el, His ‘Am, we are privileged to have witnessed the greatest treasure humankind has beheld. We have not only identified the individual who Yahowah distinguished with the right to fulfill the three most important events in human history – Pesach, Matsah, and Bikuwrym – we have discovered something far more valuable – why God allowed these monumental days to play out this way!

So, how did we come to this place and why has no one else been here before?

Our path to the truth has been incremental, albeit relentless, since Taruw’ah in 2001. Some conclusions came quickly and were obvious from the beginning, such as the importance of Yahowah’s name, the realization that the Towrah contains His Guidance, that the Beryth | Covenant is the centerpiece of God’s plan, and that the Miqra’ey are not only vital but, also, essential to bringing us Home.

110I was a bit retarded, initially, and slow in coming to realize how counterproductive and contradictory the Christian New Testament had become. It took a while to expose and condemn Paul and to see the Plague of Death from God’s perspective. Then there was the realization that the Covenant had not yet been renewed – so there could not be a new one.

Early on, as we began our prolonged trek through the Psalms, we began to see Dowd differently than he is perceived within Judaism and Christianity. His rhetoric was so insightful, I was accused of developing a bromance with him. And indeed, I came to realize that Dowd is the centerpiece of Yahowah’s interaction with His people.

Soon, thereafter, we realized that every accolade and distinction that Yahowah could offer a man, God bestowed upon Dowd | David. He is the Messiah, the Shepherd, the King, the Firstborn, the Chosen One, the Branch, and the Son of God. Moreover, it is Dowd who is coming back with Yahowah to fulfill Kipurym and reign over Sukah. Further, Taruw’ah exists to broadcast this message about Dowd to his people. He is even the living embodiment of Shabuw’ah.

As a result, Yahowsha’ | “Jesus” tumbled from his perceived perch, falling well below Moseh and Dowd. But even then, why is nothing said of him? Specifically identifying them, Moseh’s and Dowd’s names appear over 700 and 1,100 times respectively, second and third only to Yahowah. We find Yahowsha’ ben Nuwn’s name, as Moseh’s successor, some 200 times, but not a single mention of Yahowsha’ as the Passover Lamb. The is no prophecy about the future arrival of Yahowsha’ | “Jesus” for any reason. Therefore, as expressive as Yahowah has been about everything else important to Him and His people, it is obvious that, if there was someone named, Yahowsha’, identifying him was irrelevant to God, which means he could not have been ha Mashyach | “Christ” or 111the Ben ‘Elohym | Son of God.

So, what now? Pesach, Matsah, and Bikuwrym were fulfilled in 33 CE, the Yowbel year of 4000 Yah. We have read eyewitness accounts of them in the Mizmowr / Psalms and in Yasha’yah / Isaiah. How were they fulfilled? Did God make an exception and do as He has never done before, acting independently rather than working with and through one of us?

With the answer staring us in the face, I was not able to accept it. No matter how many times the Mizmowr and Yasha’yah explained that it was Dowd’s nepesh, I rejected the plain reading of the words because I did not think our Father’s love would allow Him to subject His beloved Son to such torment.

Then, I came up with an elegant solution. The nepesh | soul within the body of the Pesach ‘Ayl who was taken down to She’owl on Matsah to redeem us, and then returned to the Father on Bikuwrym, was Yahowah’s. It would work as a probe, an avatar, enabling God to experience the pain without actually being there. Only one problem – that’s not what the Mizmowr or Yasha’yah convey.

While it is true, Yahowah has a nepesh | soul, and He could have deployed it to function in this manner. And if I may be so bold, I think that this was God’s intent in the beginning. It would have accomplished the mission – at least up to the point of Bikuwrym | Firstborn Children, where His soul would have been an awkward choice.

However, if my theory were correct, why were all of these Psalms, including 22 and 88, written in first person by Dowd? Why does every relevant prophecy regarding these events include Dowd’s name?

Then, there it was, right in the middle of yet another irrefutable affirmation that Chag Matsah was fulfilled by 112Dowd’s soul: “Your will and my desire, Your decision and my choice, is to accomplish what must be done to liberate and save (yasha’ – You and I want to work together to facilitate the rescue, deliverance, and sparing, even the victory and salvation of (hifil imperative second-person masculine singular paragogic he cohortative)) Your people (‘eth ‘am ‘atah).”

That was it, the moment of truth. All I needed was to understand why it was Dowd’s choice and Yahowah’s decision. Fortunately, the answer was instantaneous and immensely satisfying. Dowd wanted to do so. It is what he realized he needed. He was right, and his Father supported him in his decision.

Dowd loved the Towrah, so he knew that Moseh’s character and service had been exemplary. Tasked with the most challenging of missions, he was as perfect as any man who has ever lived. But still, he was not respected by the Children of Yisra’el. Read the story of the Waters of Marybah (found in Yada Yahowah Volume 8, chapter 1) toward the conclusion of the Yatsa’ | Exodus – Dowd had. The King knew that Moseh’s mistakes along the way had been trivial compared to his own, which were monumental. Dowd’s was a life on steroids, with highs and lows as extreme as Mowryah is from the Dead Sea.

The King had lost Yisra’el’s respect, and he knew it. Jews are a tough crowd to please. They had even come to overwhelmingly disrespect Yahowah, so Dowd was in good company in this regard. Nonetheless, Yahowah wanted His Son to inherit His throne and to shepherd and guide His Covenant Family throughout the universe and time. However, the Messiah knew that, even with the best of them, he could not lead them without earning their respect. From this, he correctly reasoned that if his nepesh were allowed to serve to fulfill Chag Matsah, he would instantly achieve the enduring love and admiration of the Covenant Family. We would all owe our very lives to him.

113It would be, as he has said, two days of Hell followed by an eternity of jubilation. The sandals Yahowah wanted him to fill were no longer too big. He would have earned his place – something that meant a lot to this man. And he would have been responsible for building the House he so desired in a way that really mattered.

Yahowah could not deny His Son the perfect solution. He wanted it for him because He loved him. So, He made it possible.

Dowd was, therefore, anointed three times, because he would appear three times. We got to know him better than anyone as he united Yisra’el and built Yaruwshalaim 3,000 years ago. He was the man from Bethlehem riding on a donkey. He was the Messiah, arriving to fulfill Chag Matsah. He was the Zarowa’ | Protective Ram and Sacrificial Lamb. He was Yisra’el finally manning up and becoming accountable.

He is the fulfillment of every relevant prophecy, which is why Christians had to rob Dowd of what was written of him to create their “Jesus.” Yasha’yah names Dowd throughout his prophecies because the prophecies were about him. Dowd is the only name listed in the only prophecy which speaks of the arrival of the Messiah to fulfill Passover because he was the one who did so. And all of the Psalms which speak of his sacrifice were scribed in first person because the person writing them lived through them. Duh!

Using Dowd’s nepesh per his wishes to fulfill Chag Matsah was the single most brilliant and heroic decision ever made. Denying him of what he has done, as is the case with Judaism and Christianity, ranks among the most disingenuous and debilitating of decisions.

Returning for a moment to the name which was never foretold. Yahowsha’ becomes nothing more than the name Dowd and Yahowah collectively chose to describe their 114mission together. The body wasn’t Dowd’s, only the soul, so they gave it the most appropriate name – Yahowah Saves.

He told us. We didn’t believe him.

And yet, they took us here with their words…

“You have chosen to be decisive regarding me (shaphat ‘any), Yahowah (Yahowah), because (ky) I (‘any), with my integrity intact, forthrightly and honestly (ba tom ‘any), have walked, journeying through life (halak) with (wa ba) Yahowah (Yahowah). I have trusted and relied (batach) without wavering (lo’ ma’ad). (Mizmowr 26:1)

You want to test me, examining and assessing me, proving my mettle (bachan ‘any), Yahowah (Yahowah), because You want to reveal my true nature by providing an opportunity to achieve Your desired outcome with me (wa nasah ‘any). Your will is for me to give you permission to demonstrably refine (tsaraph) my emotions (kilyah ‘any) and my judgment (wa leb ‘any). (Mizmowr 26:2)

Indeed, this is because (ky) Your steadfast love and genuine kindness (chesed ‘atah) are conspicuously before my eyes and correspond to what I am witnessing (la neged ‘ayin ‘any).

And so, I walk independently from others, journeying through life unaffected by outside influences, social, religious, or political constraints (halak), trusting and relying upon Your honesty and Your dependable and unwavering commitment to the truth (ba ‘emeth ‘atah).” (Mizmowr 26:3)

I do not live, sit, or remain with (lo’ yashab ‘im) the insignificant louses and parasites (math), who are vain, fraudulent, and worthless (shawa’). And with the ignorant hypocrites, the charlatans who conceal and 115cover over the truth (wa ‘im ‘alam), I am not associated (lo’ bow’). (Mizmowr 26:4)

I abhor and shun (sane’) the community and congregation (qahal) of immoral and ignorant countrymen (ra’a). And with the wickedly vexing and condemnable (wa ‘im rasha’), I will not live or remain (lo’ yashab). (Mizmowr 26:5)

I bathe my hands (rachats yad ‘any) in innocence – with moral impeccability and freedom from guilt (ba niqywon). And I go around (wa sabab) Your altar (mizbeach ‘atah), Yahowah (Yahowah), (Mizmowr 26:6) to listen (la shama’) to the voice (ba qowl) of thanksgiving (towdah), and to enumerate and quantify (wa la saphar) all of Your wonderful deeds (kol pala’ ‘atah). (Mizmowr 26:7)

Yahowah (Yahowah), I love (‘ahab) the provisions and support (ma’own) of Your Home and Family (beyth ‘atah), as well as the place (wa maqowm) Your glorious presence (kabowd ‘atah) tabernacles and dwells (mishkan). (Mizmowr 26:8)

Do not harvest (‘al ‘asaph) my soul (nepesh ‘any) with those who miss the way and lead others astray (‘im chata’), nor my life (chay ‘any) with bloodthirsty individuals (wa ‘im ‘iysh dam), (Mizmowr 26:9) in whose hands (‘asher ba yad) are evil devices and spurious plots (hem zimah). Their dominant hand (yamyn hem) is filled with bribes, tributes, and gifts (male’ shachad). (Mizmowr 26:10)

And as for me (wa ‘any), with personal integrity (ba tom ‘any), I will consistently walk (halak). You have chosen to redeem me (padah ‘any) because You want to be kind, generous, loving, and merciful toward me (wa chanan ‘any). (Mizmowr 26:11)

My stance (regel ‘any) is to be present, standing tall, 116ready for evaluation (‘amad) on elevated and yet level and agreeable ground (ba myshowr) within the community (ba maqhel). I will extol, consistently speaking favorably (barak) of Yahowah (Yahowah).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 26:12)

“Yahowah (YaHoWaH) is my light, my illumination and enlightenment (‘owr ‘any), my freedom, deliverance, and salvation (wa yasha’ ‘any). So, who should I respect (min my yare’)?

Yahowah (Yahowah) is the protector and fortress (ma’owz) of my life (chay ‘any). Whom should I fear (min my phachad)? (Mizmowr 27:1)

By encroaching upon me (ba qarab ‘al ‘any), immoral and ignorant countrymen (ra’a) seek to devour my person and message and consume my body and proclamations (la ‘akal ‘eth basar ‘any). My belittling adversaries (tsar ‘any) and my enemies (wa ‘oyeb ‘any), they will stumble and bring injury and ruin (hem kashal) with their approach toward me (la ‘any hem). And they will fall (wa naphal). (Mizmowr 27:2)

Even with (‘im) him being pitched and inclined against me (chanah ‘al ‘any machaneh), my heart and thinking (leb ‘any) will not be anxious or apprehensive nor show any fear or respect (lo’ yare’).

Even if (‘im) he is rising up and taking a stand against me (quwm ‘al ‘any), to battle and fight (milchamah) against this (ba zo’th), I will remain confident and reliant (‘any batach). (Mizmowr 27:3)

One thing (‘echad) I have asked (sha’al) from (min ‘eth) Yahowah (Yahowah) through this (‘eth hy’), May I continually seek to learn about (baqash) me dwelling (yashab ‘any) within the house and family (ba beyth) of Yahowah (Yahowah) all of the days (kol yowmym) of my life (chay ‘any), to look upon, observe, and gaze into 117(chazah ba) the favorable acceptance and loveliness (no’am) of Yahowah (Yahowah) and to look at, inspect, and consider exploring (baqar) in His Temple, Sanctuary, and Home (ba heykal huw’). (Mizmowr 27:4)

For He will conceal me (ky tsaphan ‘any) in His shelter (ba sok huw’). During the day (ba yowm) of destructive shepherds and harmful countrymen (ra’ah), He will conceal me, causing me to vanish (sathar ‘any) in the protection of His tent (ba sether ‘ohel huw’).

With a rocky crag (ba tsuwr), He will lift me on high to increase my prominence (ruwm ‘any). (Mizmowr 27:5) And then (wa ‘atah) my stature will rise (ro’sh ‘any) above my opposition who are rancorous toward me (‘al ‘oyeb ‘any) on every side, surrounding me (sabyb ‘any).

I will choose to prepare the feast for consumption (wa zabach) in His radiant tent (ba ‘ohel huw’), sacrificial offerings (zebachym) for annunciation during Taruw’ah (Taruwa’ah). I will choose to sing (shyr) because I want to make music for the enjoyment (wa zamar) of Yahowah (la Yahowah). (Mizmowr 27:6)

Your desire is to listen (shama’), Yahowah (Yahowah), to my voice (qowl ‘any) as I call out, reciting an invitation to meet (qara’). You have decided to favor and distinguish me (wa chanan ‘any).

Your will is to be preoccupied with me, to sing with me, to communicate through me, and to respond by providing me as an answer (wa ‘anah ‘any). (Mizmowr 27:7)

Regarding You (la ‘atah), my thoughts and judgment (leb ‘any) acknowledge (‘amar) that You have chosen to call my presence into account (baqash paneh ‘any).

Therefore, Your presence and appearance (‘eth paneh ‘atah), Yahowah (Yahowah), I consistently seek, 118request, and inquire about (baqash). (Mizmowr 27:8)

You will not conceal Your presence from me for a prolonged period of time (‘al sathar paneh ‘atah min ‘any).

You are not inclined to spread out or elongate frustration, resentment, or a grievance (‘al natah ba ‘aph) with Your coworker and associate (‘ebed ‘atah).

You have been (hayah) my helper, my influential and powerful assistant (‘ezrah ‘any). You will never abandon me (‘al natash ‘any), just as You will never reject or forsake me (wa ‘al ‘azab ‘any), O God (‘elohy) of my deliverance, emancipation, and salvation (yasha’ ‘any). (Mizmowr 27:9)

It is true (ky), my father (‘ab ‘any) and my mother (wa ‘em ‘any) have rejected and forsaken me (‘azab ‘any), but (wa) Yahowah (Yahowah), having taken me in, will always be with me (‘asaph ‘any). (Mizmowr 27:10)

You want to guide and teach me (yarah ‘any) Your way (derek ‘any), Yahowah (YaHoWaH). Your will is to reliably lead me (wa nachah ‘any) by the upright and level, correct and straightforward, agreeable and elevated (ba myshowr) route (‘orach) on account of (la ma’an) my adversaries (sowrar ‘any). (Mizmowr 27:11)

You have decided not to give me over to (‘al nathan ‘any ba) the soul of my adversaries, who would diminish, belittle, constrain, and negate me (nepesh tsar ‘any), who, indeed, will have risen up and become established to take a stand (ky quwm) against me (ba ‘any) to bear false witness, provide deceptive and misleading testimony and commit fraud (‘ed sheqer). They exude (wa yaphach) injustice and oppression, immorality and ignorance, wrongly plundering, terrorizing, and destroying (chamas). (Mizmowr 27:12)

119Surely (luwle’), I am certain, knowing that it is established, verifiable, and true (‘aman), that I will look upon and see, then revel in (la ra’ah ba) the goodness, fairness, and attractiveness (tuwb) of Yahowah (Yahowah) in the land of the living (ba ‘erets chayym). (Mizmowr 27:13)

You should choose to confidently place your expectations for a beneficial result, looking forward (qawah) to (‘el) Yahowah (Yahowah).

You should want to be strong and prevail, to be as tough as you are intense (chazaq). And with your courageous character and reinforced judgment (wa ‘amets leb ‘atah), choose to confidently place your expectations for a beneficial result by looking forward (wa qawah) to (‘el) Yahowah (Yahowah).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:14)

“For You (‘el ‘atah), Yahowah (Yahowah), I am the essence of what it means to be called out, continually proclaiming the summons to meet while announcing the invitations, and I consistently read and recite because I have been designated and appointed, and I will be known and remembered by the Miqra’ey (qara’).

My Rock (tsuwr ‘any), You are never unresponsive or silent toward me, and You take no action apart from me (‘al charash min ‘any), because if you were unresponsive with me and silent regarding me (pen chashah min ‘any), then I might be likened to one who governs and speaks in catchy phrases, with my proverbial wisdom and memorable discourse while even compared (wa mashal) with those who will be brought down to (‘im yarad) the pit (bowr). (Mizmowr 28:1)

You want to hear (shama’) the sound (qowl) of my generosity, kindness, and compassion (tachanuwn ‘any) even in requesting help (ba shawa’) for me concerning 120You (‘any ‘el ‘atah). In lifting me up (ba nasa’ ‘any), my hands and influence (yad ‘any) are for Your set-apart word, Your most special message, and Your distinctly uncommon nature (‘el dabyr qodesh ‘atah). (Mizmowr 28:2)

You do not want to continually draw me away, dragging me off and prolonging my time (‘al mashek ‘any) with the guilty and condemnable who are wrong (‘im rasha’), with those who devise and carry out (wa ‘im pa’al) deceitful and troublesome religious idolatry (‘awen), or those who speak of peace and reconciliation (dabar shalowm) with their culpable countrymen (‘im rea’ hem) when perverted calamities (wa ra’ah) occupy their hearts, heads, and judgment (ba lebab hem). (Mizmowr 28:3)

Your will is to provide them (nathan la hem) with that which is comparable to (ka) what they have done (po’al hem), according to the immoral nature of their foolish endeavors (wa ka roa’ ma’alal hem).

Consistent with the ventures they influence (ka ma’aseh yad hem), You intend to give it back to them (nathan la hem). Your will is to return (shuwb) what they have done, rendering recompense and restitution to them (gemuwl hem la hem). (Mizmowr 28:4)

Since they do not realize or apprehend, they do not understand or regard, they do not even perceive or appreciate (ky lo’ byn), that which pertains to Yahowah’s reward and recompense (‘el pa’ulah Yahowah), or that which concerns the work of His hands (wa ‘el ma’aseh yad huw’), He will tear them down, eliminating them (haras hem). And He will not reestablish them (wa lo’ banah hem). (Mizmowr 28:5)

Lifted up in love and blessed (barak) is Yahowah (YaHoWaH). Indeed (ky – it is certain), He had heard (shama’) the voice (qowl) of my generosity, kindness, 121and consideration, of my love and compassion (tachanuwn ‘any). (Mizmowr 28:6)

Yahowah (Yahowah) is my offense, my source of empowerment and fortitude, my determination, providing me with the ability to accomplish what is intended, desired, and necessary (‘oz ‘any), and my defense, my protective shield (wa magen ‘any).

In Him (ba huw’), my head and heart, especially my innermost being and most salient motivations (leb ‘any) trust and rely (batach), and so I was supported and assisted and was, therefore, able to help others (‘azar).

And so (wa), my heart and thinking at the very core of who I am and what I want (leb ‘any) rejoice and are jubilant, reveling exuberantly and genuinely delighted (‘alaz). With my song and in these lyrics (wa min shyr ‘any), I exuberantly express my appreciation to Him for allowing me to accomplish His will while acknowledging how His influence enabled something exceptionally wonderful to occur for me and for Him (yadah huw’). (Mizmowr 28:7)

Yahowah (Yahowah) is their source of enrichment and will provide everything they require, fortifying them (‘oz la hem), while empowering with the strength to prevail, protecting and enabling (wa ma’oz), delivering liberty while providing salvation (yashuwa’ah) with His, yes, His anointed Messiah (mashyach huw’ huw’). (Mizmowr 28:8)

Your will and my overwhelming desire, Your decision and my choice, is to accomplish what must be done to liberate and save (yasha’) Your people and family (‘eth ‘am ‘atah).

And so, You have chosen to lovingly lift up and bless, offering benefits while favoring and commending (wa barak) Your heir apparent, Your inheritance to 122Your children, and Your heritage, confirming Your inalienable hereditary rights (‘eth nachalah ‘atah) because You want to shepherd them, to lead and guide the flock, nurture and protect Your sheep (wa ra’ah hem).

And You want to lift them up, carry them away, forgiving and raising them (wa nasa’ hem) as an enduring witness through the restoring testimony (‘ad) forevermore throughout eternity (ha ‘owlam).” (Mizmowr / Psalm 28:9)

“A song (shyr) for the dedication to disciplined instruction, with commitment to teaching what is honorable and special (chanukah), of the Family Home and Household (ha beyth) of Dowd (la Dowd)…

I am always proud of You and continually honor You (ruwm ‘atah), Yahowah (Yahowah), because truly, emphasizing the importance of this statement (ky), You have lifted me up and withdrawn me from the depths, not allowing me to languish, while providing a wellspring of understanding pertaining to the doorway entering the home (dalal ‘any).

And you have not allowed anyone adversarial to me to rejoice over me, preventing those who would defame me from celebrating over me (wa lo’ samach ‘oyeb ‘any la ‘any). (Mizmowr 30:1)

Yahowah (Yahowah), my God (‘elohym ‘any), I had implored You to assist me in the moment to find relief (shawa’ ‘el ‘atah), and You restored me forevermore (wa rapha’ ‘any). (Mizmowr 30:2)

Yahowah (Yahowah), in a moment in time, You facilitated the withdrawal and the raising (‘alah) of my soul, my consciousness, my ability to observe what is happening around me and respond (nepesh ‘any) out of She’owl | Hell (min She’owl).

123In an instant, You brought me back to life (chayah ‘any), away from those who are cast down and diminished (min yarad) to the pit, the lightless prison (bowr). (Mizmowr 30:3)

You should choose to strum an instrument and sing a song (zamar) to Yahowah (la Yahowah), His dedicated and zealous, Godly ones who are seeking His favor and mercy (chasyd huw’), while showing that you want to express your appreciation for the influence and awareness (wa yadah) of His set-apart, uncommon, and special (qodesh huw’) renown, reputation, and name, as well as for recalling this event (la zeker). (Mizmowr 30:4)

Indeed, for an instant (ky rega’), His resentment and displeasure were intense (ba ‘aph huw’); for a lifetime and for the living (chayym), He is pleased and accepting (ba ratsown huw’).

With the sunset and ensuing darkness (ba ha ‘ereb), there was a night of enduring sorrow and bitter humiliation (lyn baky), but toward the morning with the dawn’s early light (la ha boqer), there was joy at having overcome, jubilation and singing over the sacrifice during a time of celebration providing a legitimate reason for justifiable pride (rinah). (Mizmowr 30:5)

As for me (wa ‘any), I expressed (‘amar) during my now tranquil and secure, indeed, satisfying circumstance, having succeeded (ba shaluw ‘any), I will never again be removed, slipping into a troubling and unfavorable place (bal mowth) for all eternity (la ‘owlam). (Mizmowr 30:6)

Yahowah (Yahowah), by Your acceptance and favor, with Your approval and decision to be genuinely pleased by this event, accepting it as completely satisfactory (ba ratsown ‘atah), You caused the mountain to be present and accounted for, taking a stand at this time (‘amad la har), prevailing by mightily 124strengthening and empowering (‘oz).

However, when You concealed Your presence for that moment (sathar paneh ‘atah) for a time, I was horrified and in agony, alarmed, anguished and anxious, in a tremendous hurry to hasten the torture (hayah bahal). (Mizmowr 30:7)

To You (‘el ‘atah), Yahowah (Yahowah), I was appointed to call out and continually proclaim the summons, and to make the invitations known, and I am mentioned by name when reading the offers to meet (qara’).

And with (wa ‘el) Yahowah (Yahowah), even alone and unassisted for a while, I am continually shown compassion, great kindness, enduring love, and loyal devotion (chanan). (Mizmowr 30:8)

In what way is there a dishonest gain, deception, or an unfair advantage (mah betsa’ – where is there an ill-gotten benefit or something unjust, even unrighteous) in my bloodshed (ba dam ‘any) with being cast down (ba yarad – in being abandoned and subjugated after descending (qal infinitive construct)), myself (‘any), toward the lightless prison (la shachath – approaching the darkness of the dungeon [preposition from 4QPs vs. ‘el in MT])?

Will the material realm (ha ‘aphar) choose to express its appreciation for You (yadah ‘atah)? Will it be informative and announce (ha nagad) Your trustworthiness and enduring reliability (‘emeth ‘atah)? (Mizmowr 30:9)

Yahowah (Yahowah), You listened (shama’) and showed compassion, were merciful, and spared me (chanan ‘any).

Yahowah (Yahowah), it was Your will to exist as (hayah) my helper who supports and assists me (‘azar la 125‘any). (Mizmowr 30:10)

You have overwhelmingly changed, transforming (haphak) my wailing lamentation (misephad ‘any) to dancing all around (la machowl) for me (la ‘any).

You have loosened and released (patach) my sackcloth of common clothing (saq ‘any) and You have girded me (wa ‘azar ‘any) in delightful happiness and pleasurable gladness (simchah), (Mizmowr 30:11) so that, as a result (la ma’an), I can continually sing (zamar) of You (‘atah) as honorable and rewarding, glorious and powerful (kabowd), and of never being silent or unresponsive (wa lo’ damam), my God (‘elohym ‘any), forevermore (la ‘owlam).

I continually express my appreciation to You for Your influence in my life and for casting me down and then praising me vociferously and passionately (yadah ‘atah).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 30:12)

It is obvious that Dowd made the decision to serve in this role and that Yahowah supported him. The king knew that Yisra’el was impossible to please and that their respect would be hard-earned. So, this was his way of resolving that problem forever.

This means that there was no Jesus Christ and that Yahowsha’ was nothing more than a way of describing the outcome. Christians and Jews had both gotten it wrong. The kinsman redeemer, the object of every prophecy, did as was foretold.

But Dowd was more than the Passover Lamb, he fulfilled UnYeasted Bread. It was the greatest sacrifice by the greatest man to have ever lived.

If this does not garner your respect, Yisra’el, then you are not worthy of him.

Yes, we have been over this ground before, but let’s return to it yet again with open eyes and a receptive mind…

126“‘I have established (karat) the Beryth | Covenant, the Home for the Family (Beryth) with My Chosen One (la bachyr ‘any). I have sworn an oath (shaba’) to Dowd (la Dowd), My authorized agent who works on My behalf (‘ebed ‘any). (Mizmowr 89:3)

I will establish (kuwn) your offspring and that which you sow (zera’ ‘atah) as an eternal witness (‘ad ‘owlam). In addition, I will construct a home (wa banah) for your throne and seat of honor (kise’ ‘atah) on behalf of all generations throughout time (la dowr wa dowr).’

Selah | Pause now and contemplate the implications (selah). (Mizmowr 89:4)

You humbled and crushed (‘atah daka’) the contentious pleas and reprehensible and deadly nature of (ka ha chalal) the pretentious pride and stormy arrogance of the boisterous afflicter and his false god (rahab) with Your empowered and fortified (ba ‘oz ‘atah) Zarowa’ | Protective Shepherd and Sacrificial Lamb (zarowa’), isolating and separating (pazar) Your adversaries (‘oyeb ‘atah). (Mizmowr 89:10)

Beside You and on Your behalf (la ‘atah) the Zarowa’ | Protective Shepherd and Sacrificial Lamb (zarowa’) with tremendous power and awesome ability (‘im gabuwrah) will be Your strong hand (‘azaz yad ‘atah) raised up high (ruwm) at Your right side (yamyn ‘atah). (Mizmowr 89:13)

Being correct (tsedeq) regarding executing good judgment and justly resolving disputes (wa mishpat) serves as the foundation (makown) of your throne (kise’ ‘atah). A loving relationship and genuine mercy (chesed), along with a steadfast commitment to the truth (wa ‘emuwnah), encounter those who enter your presence (qadam paneh ‘atah). (Mizmowr 89:14)

Delighted to show the way and blessed (‘ashry) are 127the people (ha ‘am – are the family members) who are aware of and acknowledge (yada’) Taruw’ah (Taruw’ah), who walk (halak) with the light into Your presence (ba ‘owr paneh ‘atah), Yahowah (Yahowah). (Mizmowr 89:15)

In Your name (ba shem ‘atah) they rejoice (gyl) every day (kol ha yowm). And (wa) in Your justice and vindication, by being right (ba tsadaqah ‘atah), they are lifted on high (ruwm). (Mizmowr 89:16)

For (ky) our deliverance and protection (magen ‘anachnuw) are from (la) Yahowah (Yahowah). Accordingly (wa la), the Set-Apart One (qadowsh) of Yisra’el (Yisra’el) is our King (melek ‘anachnuw). (Mizmowr 89:18)

At the time (‘az) You spoke (dabar) in a revelation (ba chazown) to (la) those whose love for You and commitment to You is unwavering (chasyd ‘atah), saying (‘amar),’ ‘I have provided (shawah) assistance, supplying what is needed (‘ezer) on behalf of (‘al) the one with the strength to prevail, the character and courage to champion the most virtuous cause (gibowr).

I have raised up and exalted (ruwm) the Chosen One (bachar) from (min) the people (‘am). (Mizmowr 89:19)

I discovered and then made known (matsa’) Dowd (Dowd), My coworker (‘ebed ‘any). Out of (min) My set-apart oil which uniquely distinguishes (shemen qodesh ‘any), I have anointed him (mashach) (Mizmowr 89:20) so that to show the way to the relationship (‘asher) My hand (yad ‘any) will be established and steadfast (kuwn) with you (‘im ‘atah).

In addition (‘aph), My Zarowa’ | Protective Shepherd and Sacrificial Lamb (zarowa’ ‘any) will empower and embolden you, strengthening you and 128helping you grow, elevating your status (‘amets ‘atah). (Mizmowr 89:21)

The Adversary (‘oyeb) will not nullify him (showa’) and (wa) the Son of Evil (ben ‘awlah) shall not deny him or denigrate him (lo’ ‘anah huw’). (Mizmowr 89:22)

And so (wa) I will pulverize and crush (kathath) his foes, especially those who seek to constrain and restrict him while diminishing his acclaim (tsary huw’). Then (wa) out of his presence (min paneh huw’), I will plague (nagaph) those who shun him by attempting to decrease his status, failing to appreciate what his love represents (sane’ huw’). (Mizmowr 89:23)

Therefore (wa), My steadfast commitment to the truth (‘emuwnah ‘any) and (wa) My love, devotion, and enduring favoritism, My unfailing affection and genuine mercy (chesed ‘any) are with him (‘im huw’).

In My name (wa ba shem ‘any), his light will radiate and enlighten (qaran huw’). (Mizmowr 89:24)

He shall call out to Me and welcome Me, announcing (huw’ qara’ ‘any), ‘You are my Father (‘ab ‘any ‘atah)!’ (Mizmowr 89:26)

I (‘any), also (‘aph), will appoint him (nathan huw’) My Bakowr | Firstborn (bakowr ‘any), the highest of all (‘elyown) of the kings and rulers (la melek) of the Earth (‘erets). (Mizmowr 89:27)

For all eternity (la ‘owlam) I will keep watch over him, paying very close attention to him (shamar la huw’). My unwavering love, unrelenting devotion, enduring affection, and genuine mercy (chesed ‘any) as a part of My Family-Oriented Covenant agreement (wa beryth ‘any) are truthfully presented and will reliably endure with him (‘aman la huw’). (Mizmowr 89:28)

And I will establish (wa sym) his seed, that which he sows, and his offspring (zera’ huw’), as an eternal 129witness forever (la ‘ed | ‘ad). And (wa) his throne (kise’ huw’) shall be equated to the days of heaven (ka yowm shamaym). (Mizmowr 89:29)

Accordingly (wa), My unwavering love, enduring devotion, unmitigated affection, and genuine commitment to an adoring relationship (chesed ‘any) I will never remove from him (lo’ parar min ‘im huw’) because I will never communicate something which is not true nor will I ever contradict (wa lo’ shaqar ba) My steadfast commitment to the truth (‘emuwnah ‘any). (Mizmowr 89:33)

I will never dishonor, nor will I poke holes in (lo’ chalal) My Covenant (beryth ‘any) nor will I ever alter or change (wa lo’ shanah) that which has gone forth from (mowtsa’) My lips (saphah ‘any). (Mizmowr 89:34)

There is only one (‘echad) to whom I have affirmed the truth by having made a promise (shaba’) by My Set-Apart nature (ba qodesh ‘any). If not to (‘im la) Dowd (Dowd), I will be proven a liar (kazab). (Mizmowr 89:35)

His offspring and that which he sows (zera’ huw’) shall exist and endure (hayah) forever (la ‘owlam). And (wa) his place of honor (kise’ huw’) shall be as (ka) the sun (ha shemesh) before Me as My counterpart (neged ‘any). (Mizmowr 89:36)

But now (wa) you have refused to accept (zanach) and (wa) you have rejected by diminishing the merit of, even over time becoming averse to (ma’as) your Messiah (Mashyach ‘atah), improperly, and on your own initiative, meddling while presumptuously passing over (‘abar) any association with him (‘im huw’)! (Mizmowr 89:38)

You have repudiated and renounced (na’ar e) the Covenant (beryth – the Family, Home, and Relationship Agreement) with your coworker (‘ebed ‘atah), 130dishonoring and defiling (chalal) his dedication and preparation, even his demonstration of unparalleled devotion (nezer huw’). (Mizmowr 89:39)

What’s worse, in addition (‘aph), you have deliberately turned away from (shuwb) what he has chiseled in stone and written by the prominent crag (tsuwr chereb huw’) such that (wa) you do not stand with him or support him (quwm huw’) in this conflict (ba ha milchamah). (Mizmowr 89:43)

His brilliance and its splendor (tahar huw’) and his position of honor (wa kise’ huw’) you have truncated (shabath) because (min) you have hurled it to the ground (la magar ha ‘erets). (Mizmowr 89:44)

You have cut short, curtailing the ability to accomplish the mission (qatsar) during the days (yowmym) of his youth (‘aluwmym huw’). You have shamefully covered him over, dishonoring him (‘atah ‘al huw’ buwshah). Take a moment and consider the implications (selah).’” (Mizmowr / Psalm 89:45)

If after all of this, you are unwilling to accept Dowd as your savior in addition to your shepherd, messiah, and king, perhaps you don’t belong in his company.