385Coming Home
Dowd
…Beloved
8
The Barren Woman
Gives Birth to Yisra’el…
Since this story is about Yahowah, His Son, Dowd, and the Covenant Family, I was surprised to find the 112th Mizmowr focused upon the Herald tasked with reintroducing them. But in these late Psalms, that seems to be an ongoing theme. The plot has been written and much of it has been acted out, such that all that remains is to promote God’s story.
We recommence where we have been with another inspiring opening pronouncement. Although this time, while those working with God are part of the story, Yahowah is the focus of the Song…
“HalaluwYah | Radiate Yahowah’s Light and shine brilliantly for Yah, commending Yahowah’s renown (HalaluwYah)!
The coworkers of (‘ebed – servants and associates who work cooperatively with) Yahowah (Yahowah) choose to be radiant, cheerfully conveying the light, boasting in the brilliance and proud of being enlightened (halal – clearly and visibly extol that which is commendable (piel imperative)).
So in the name (‘eth shem – in the personal designation and reputation) of Yahowah (Yahowah), shine your light and radiate clear and brilliant enlightenment while commending the excellence of it all (halal – clearly and visibly express what is excellent about Him (piel imperative)).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 113:1)
386Millions have sung Handel’s Hallelujah chorus without recognizing or acknowledging that Yahowah is God’s one and only name or that halal speaks of radiating His marvelous light. And yet, God is unapproachable and unknowable apart from words like these, which lead us to Him.
Those privileged to work with Yah, not only know that Yahowah is God’s name but also that He is adorable and commendable. We revel in His glorious persona. There is no higher calling than to cheerfully and publicly extol Yah’s virtues while serving as a beacon of His light.
When we come to appreciate that Yahowah is akin to light, and that His desire is for us to be ever more like Him, the floodgates of understanding are opened for us. Since light is energy, when we are empowered during Bikuwrym and Shabuw’ah, our growth is exponential because the transformation from matter to energy is achieved by multiplying our current potential by the speed of light (the fastest thing in the universe) squared. Further, light defines immortality because on a photon, all time exists. And this reality explains prophecy, demonstrating how Yahowah was able to witness our future in our distant past.
Unlike physical bodies, light does not decay, making us appear perfect. And where there is light, darkness no longer exists.
As we move deeper into the Psalm, we discover that in the jussive mood, which is a third-person expression of volition, that Yahowah chose this name.
“He has chosen the name (hayah shem – He actually, genuinely, and literally wants the personal and proper identification and nomenclature to continually be (qal imperfect jussive)) Yahowah (Yahowah) as a blessing and as a beneficial commendation signifying Divine favor (barak – as an uplifting and worthy opening to the verbal exchange and as the most positive of all expressions 387(pual participle)) from this moment and henceforth (min ‘atah – as of now and thereafter), forevermore for the restoring witness to the eternal testimony (wa ‘ad ‘owlam – as evidence that should be shared throughout time).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 113:2)
God chose the name “Yahowah” for Himself, knowing that it would be a tremendous blessing and that His shem would be of enormous benefit to His Covenant Family. Religious numbskulls chose to name their gods HaShem, Adonai, the Lord, Jesus, Christ, and Allah, all of which have created divisions, leading men astray, and bringing untold misery upon Yahuwdym | Jews.
Yahowah’s name is the ultimate treasure, opening the Door to Chay | Life, Yasha’ | Salvation, His Beryth | Covenant Family, and Shamaym | Heaven. There is no way to know or approach God without it.
The Qodesh | Uniquely Uncommon and Set-Apart Shem | Personal and Proper Name, Yahowah, is a blessing for all who welcome it and proudly proclaim it. Yahowah is the first and last word of the eternal testimony of our God. His witness is enriching and empowering with it, and it is diminished, unauthorized, and unclaimed without it.
A week ago, in mid-November of 2024, as I was contemplating whether our overall branding was correct, whether we should add a 36th volume after this one was finished, or if I should begin sharing what we’ve learned through personal video recordings, even whether we should continue along the same path in social media or blaze a bold new trail, essentially starting over. So, I asked Yahowah what He would prefer. Not surprisingly, He began with this answer.
He said that while He wanted to leave our original and signature series, Yada Yahowah, under this title, His preference was for everything we have composed to be branded appropriately, powerfully, and now prophetically 388as YAHOWAH. I’m a little surprised that He didn’t simply ask me to translate and read His, and Dowd’s, 112th and 113th Psalms since the answer to every question was provided within them three millennia prior to asking. Or, as another option, Yahowah could have done what He did with ‘Abraham four thousand years ago when He answered him by telling him to listen to his wife and do as she says.
Over the twenty-three years that I have served Yahowah in this role, this is only the fourth time that I’ve shared a private conversation. My preference, and His, has always been to expound upon what He revealed through His naby’ | prophets so that readers and listeners could rely on His words rather than mine. With this approach, there would never be a question of whether God said what I claimed because the verifications would always be available throughout the Towrah, Naby’, wa Mizmowr.
Nevertheless, on each of the four occasions that I’ve shared His private conversations, the evidence of what we discussed was conveniently provided within the very same Torah, Prophets, and Psalms – as is the case here. So, should you be curious, when first we spoke, Yahowah allayed my concerns over exposing and condemning Islam with the promise of protection in the 91st Mizmowr. When my wife and I asked about leaving on Taruw’ah, He quipped, “Where do you think you are going?” which was subsequently answered in Yasha’yah 17. Then, on the morning of 10.07.23, when I tried to weasel out of rewriting Prophet of Doom, He said, “I have taken care of you; now you take care of my people.” The proof of that arrangement is found in the 11th chapter of Isaiah; the five volumes of God Damn Religion serve as the result. And this time, the answers to my questions were scribed in the 112th and 113th Mizmowr.
So now, with Yahowah’s rebranding preferences for His Restoring Witness to the Eternal Testimony acknowledged, and with the glowing endorsement of our 389work together punctuating the previous Mizmowr, there is more of our conversation that is appropriate to share. Yahowah asked me to create a contemporary interpretation of His Manowrah to serve as our logo, replacing the lion. Reinforcing this, He said that I was serving His People as a Light in the darkness in the previous Song. As for writing or blogging going forward, in His own humorous way, He affirmed what Dowd had written prophetically in the 112th Mizmowr, saying that I should not be the least bit concerned over venturing into a new venue and that He trusted me to continue to do what’s right for Yisra’el.
Then, in His own informal and relaxed manner, showing His humorous and playful nature, He said, “My son, you have correctly noted that I chose to work with Moseh and Dowd because they were resolutely rational, intellectually brilliant, and remarkably articulate. So now, with everything on the line and no time left for another option, do you really think I would choose the village idiot just for giggles? Come on, son, you are a bright lad and the answer is obvious. Let’s begin anew, broadcasting our message, especially now that I have affirmed that you are right.”
So, now a week later, I have purchased everything imaginable to set up several professional broadcast studios throughout our home to make our upcoming video programs as appealing and informative as possible. Soon enough it will become obvious to everyone whether Yahowah’s enthusiasm over our work together was justified. Mind you, He wrote His assessment 2,500 to 3,500 years before I was born, so a lot can change over that time – or not.
Considering the timing of these events coinciding with this translation, especially in the context following Yahowah’s rather exuberant endorsement of our mission, Mizmowr 113:2 serves as evidence that Yahowah sponsored the refinement of our overriding branding from 390Yada Yahowah to YAHOWAH.
While I have never sought a sign from God, nor any validation of His approval of our work together, He continues to be prolific in providing both. And in this there is a life lesson: there is no reason to ask God to respond to personal queries when He has made the answers obvious. To ask Him to save you, to help you resolve a personal problem, or even to explain what you should do with your life, is insulting since He has provided the means to know and resolve these things. Why ask God for understanding when the path to it is so clearly delineated? Why ask God for salvation when the way home is presented?
Once my wife and I arrived in the Caribbean, the rhythm of our work together formed a pattern which has not changed. We begin each day before the sun rises and conclude our efforts on Yisra’el’s behalf long after it has set. And so, our days are lived basking in the light.
“From the rising of the sun in the east (min mizrah shemesh – from first brilliant light) as a witness as far as its departure and setting (‘ad mabow’ huw’), radiate the brilliant light associated with (halal – boast in the brilliance, extolling and commending (pual participle)) the name (shem – the personal and proper designation) of Yahowah (Yahowah).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 113:3)
This is the cadence of our life. It could be yours as well. And as for us, we live as witnesses to God’s brilliant light, reflecting His testimony under His beloved shem – YAHOWAH.
While it is true that Yahowah, as a seven-dimensional spiritual being, resides far above and beyond every nation, and that He was given no alternative but to withdraw from Yisra’el and the Earth, He is less distant now than He has been over the past millennia. And while He will soon return to claim His People and His planet, in the interim, He is inviting His Covenant Family to join Him in Shamaym…
391“Yahowah (Yahowah) is high above (ruwm ‘al – is at an elevated dimension over (qal participle)) every nation and all non-Yisra’elites (kol gowym – all heathen people, gentiles, and the confluence of countries), His glorious presence, manifestation of power, and splendor, especially His overall significance (kabowd huw’ – His honorable distinction, status, abundant riches, rewarding persona, and respect) are beyond the sky and over and above the heavens (‘al ha shamaym – are upon the spiritual realms).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 113:4)
I have long surmised that one of the reasons scientists are unable to explain the nature and source of 96% of the energy and matter in the universe is that the attractive and repulsive influence exists as the fifth and sixth dimensions beyond spacetime. Should this assessment be accurate, then Yahowah must be at least seven dimensions to have created the universe. But even if He is only one dimension beyond time, His enormity is greater than the construct He conceived. Therefore, all of God will not fit within a man, an entire ethnicity, a country, a planet, a solar system, or a galaxy, not even in the space between several hundred billion of them. So, while God must reside in a dimension greater than His creation, there are a number of ways that He can visit and interact with us in 3D-ville. His testimony is one, His Ruwach | Spirit is another as are His mal’ak | spiritual messengers. Yahowah also has a nepesh | soul which He can project as an avatar of His choosing. And while He has, and can, convey His message in His own voice, and can accompany it with some of His radiant energy as fire and light, He has not done so directly since the Yisra’elites told Him to shut up and go away nearly 3,500 years ago.
Yahowah’s immediate solution was to speak through His naby’ | prophets, men like Moseh, Shamuw’el, Dowd, and Yasha’yah, but that would only last one thousand years. And so after Mal’aky / Malachi in 447 BCE, 392Yahowah withdrew and has been silent. And, therefore, one of the reasons the YAHOWAH branded volumes are garnering so much favorable prophetic ink from the Almighty is that this is the first time in 2,448 years since His Qowl | Voice and ‘Owr | Light has resonated and shined among His People – albeit projected through His Son’s Basar | Herald and ‘Ad | Restoring Witness.
Christians, Muslims, and the Rabbis promoting Judaism, falsely claim that we all worship the same god. But that’s not true. Not only are their gods the antithesis of one another, not only are their names different, if you are worshiping a being, that entity is not Yahowah.
Even when combined, the gods of religion do not amount to navel lint when compared to Yahowah – who is decidedly anti-religious.
“Who can be associated with or compared to (my ka – how can anyone be like) Yahowah (Yahowah), our God (‘elohym ‘anachnuw) who dwells (la yashab – who lives (qal infinitive)) on a higher dimension as the most elevated One (ha gabah – as One well beyond the highest known limits), (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 113:5) the One who looks down humbly (ha shapel la ra’ah – as the One who must diminish an aspect of Himself to view and be seen) upon the heavens and the earth (ba ha shamaym wa ba ha erets – within the spiritual realms or universe and in the land)??” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 113:6)
Religious gods seek to humble men, while the actual God is humble and seeks to elevate men.
This next statement is prophetic of what Yahowah will achieve through Taruw’ah, Kipurym, and Sukah in year 6000 Yah…
“He takes a stand to restore, to raise, and to encourage (quwm – He stands up to lift up and establish) from the ashes and from the dust (min aphar – from the 393smallest and least significant), by opening the door for those in need (dal – by creating a portal for the impoverished) out of the trash as a result of the ash (min ‘ashpoth – away from the worthless and lowly dung), thereby lifting up and raising (ruwm – to increase and magnify the dimensionality of (hifil imperfect)) the ‘Ebyown who are accepting and willing (‘Ebyown – those who consent and are agreeable).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 113:7)
During the evening of Taruw’ah, on September 23rd, 2033, God will conduct the final Laqat | Gleaning of His Covenant’s Children, bringing them to Shamaym | Heaven. The following morning, still the Shabat of Taruw’ah, Yahowah will be orchestrating the sacrifice of the ‘Adamah Parah | Bloody and Productive Man of Earth who has become the Red Heifer. In the first act, He will raise His Family. In the second, He will restore His People. He will lift some from the dust and clean others with the ashes.
This is the second time in these late numbered Mizmowr that we have witnessed the ‘Ebyownym | the Accepting and Agreeable, in the singular here and in the plural form in Psalm 112:9. For those who have read my condemnation of the world’s most popular religion in Twistianity, you are aware of my fondness for the ‘Ebyownym of the 1st century CE. They were the only eyewitnesses who recorded the Messiah’s Sermon on the Mount and Olivet Discourse in Hebrew – the language Dowd would have spoken on the occasion. Filtered through Greek and back into English, you’ll find their decidedly anti-Christian presentation of Dowd’s longest public addresses within those volumes. And here, it is apparent that Yahowah is fond of their reappearance during the last days – not as the same people, but as individuals with a similar appreciation of our King.
“For surely (la – certainly and accordingly), among the willing who were uncoerced, and with generous 394leaders, and noble princes (‘im nadyb – among those who volunteered and have been afforded considerable status), they will sit and live with Me (la yashab ‘any – they will dwell, be established, and remain as Mine (hifil infinitive)), with the most noble, respected leaders, and dignified volunteers (‘im nadyb – with the generous and esteemed officials) of His people and family (‘am huw’).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 113:8)
The two greatest leaders of men in Yahowah’s story are Moseh and Dowd. And in the end, they will be joined by two additional contributors, notably ‘ElYah and Yada. And while Dowd’s role as Eternal King of Everything is the most clearly defined, what we can deduce from this is that Yahowah will remain in character and share responsibility rather than manage the universe alone.
The concluding pronouncement is also prophetic. The story of the Red Heifer and Adulterous Woman are intertwined because she represents Yisra’el and Dowd wants her back. And for this to occur, she must be purged of her guilt and cleansed so that she is presentable. This is what the sacrifice of the ‘Adamah Parah is designed to achieve.
The reason that Yahowah considers Yisra’el to be barren is because all of her children these past several thousand years have been born to parents who know nothing of God, His Son, the Covenant, or His Invitations. The Almighty said as much when revealing the divorce decree through Howsha’, declaring that Yisra’elites were no longer His children. However, the ‘Adamah Parah offers his/her life so that the mortal remnant of Yisra’el might live and be productive again.
“He restores the marriage and renews the dwelling place (yashab – He reestablishes the habitation (hifil participle)) of the barren woman (‘aqar – of the infertile female deprived of children) as the mother of a family (ha 395beyth ‘em – as the biological and adoptive female parent and caregiver of the home) of rejoicing children (ha benym sameach – of delighted, happy, and content sons and daughters).
HalaluwYah | Radiate Yahowah’s Light and shine brilliantly for Yah, commending Yahowah’s renown (HalaluwYah)!” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 113:9)
For those who come to recognize and cherish Yahowah’s name, there will be a celebration of life. HalaluwYah!
Let us never forget…
“HalaluwYah | Radiate Yahowah’s Light and shine brilliantly for Yah, commending Yahowah’s renown (HalaluwYah)! The coworkers of (‘ebed) Yahowah (Yahowah) choose to be radiant, cheerfully conveying the light, boasting in the brilliance and pride of being enlightened (halal). In the name (‘eth shem) of Yahowah (Yahowah), shine your light and radiate clear and brilliant enlightenment while commending the excellence of it all (halal). (Mizmowr 113:1)
He has chosen the name (hayah shem) Yahowah (Yahowah) as a blessing and as a beneficial commendation signifying Divine favor (barak) from this moment and henceforth (min ‘atah), forevermore for the restoring witness to the eternal testimony (wa ‘ad ‘owlam). (Mizmowr 113:2)
From the rising of the sun in the east (min mizrah shemesh) as a witness as far as its departure and setting (‘ad mabow’ huw’), radiate the brilliant light associated with (halal) the name (shem) of Yahowah (Yahowah). (Mizmowr 113:3)
Yahowah (Yahowah) is high above (ruwm ‘al) every nation and all non-Yisra’elites (kol gowym), His glorious presence, manifestation of power, and splendor, 396especially His overall significance (kabowd huw’) are beyond the sky and over and above the heavens (‘al ha shamaym). (Mizmowr 113:4)
Who can be associated with or compared to (my ka) Yahowah (Yahowah), our God (‘elohym ‘anachnuw) who dwells (la yashab) on a higher dimension as the most elevated (ha gabah), (Mizmowr 113:5) the One who looks down humbly (ha shapel la ra’ah) upon the heavens and the earth (ba ha shamaym wa ba ha erets). (Mizmowr 113:6)
He takes a stand to restore, to raise, and to encourage (quwm) from out of the ashes and from the dust (min aphar), by opening the door for those in need (dal) out of the trash as a result of the ash (min ‘ashpoth), thereby lifting up and raising (ruwm) the ‘Ebyown who are accepting and willing (‘Ebyown). (Mizmowr 113:7)
For surely (la), among the willing who were uncoerced, and with generous leaders, and noble princes (‘im nadyb), they will sit and live with Me (la yashab ‘any), with the most noble, respected leaders, and dignified volunteers (‘im nadyb) of His people and family (‘am huw’). (Mizmowr 113:8)
He restores the marriage and renews the dwelling place (yashab) of the barren woman (‘aqar) as the mother of a family (ha beyth ‘em) of rejoicing children (ha benym sameach). HalaluwYah | Radiate Yahowah’s Light and shine brilliantly for Yah, commending Yahowah’s renown (HalaluwYah)!” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 113:9)
The lyrics to these Songs have been as concise as they have been cerebral, with God’s appeal to His people 397presented in crystal clarity. So now speaking directly to Yisra’el, the 114th Mizmowr begins…
“During (ba) the Exodus, Yisra’el was brought out (yatsa’ Yisra’el – the withdrawal, those engaging and enduring with God, along with those striving against the Almighty, were led out) from (min) Mitsraym | the Confining and Troubling Crucibles of Oppression (Mitsraym – the trials and tribulation of religious and political persecution), the House and Family (beyth – household) of Ya’aqob (Ya’aqob – Reward or Consequence, My Stance, I grab the heel, Jacob; from ‘aqab – to receive a benefit or suffer a penalty for circumventing and overreaching, digging in by being stubborn or embedding one’s heels to be steadfast) from (min) a powerful nation with a foreign tongue (‘am la’az – a people who were power-hungry and greedy with an unintelligible language). (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 114:1)
Yahuwdah (Yahuwdah – Beloved of Yah) became (hayah – was) set apart and special for him (la qodesh huw’ – unique, separated, uncommon, and distinct to him), with Yisra’el (Yisra’el) his to distinguish, empower, govern, and rule, expressing his authority (memshalah huw’ – his realm and domain; from mah – to ponder the implications of mashal – governing through the Proverbs).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 114:2)
Yahowah wants His People to remember what He has done for them. Should they do so, three things become immediately obvious. First, Yahowah is committed to the liberation and emancipation of His Family. God is, therefore, the opposite of an oppressive and controlling Lord who must be obeyed.
Second, Yahowah is protective and devoted to shielding His people from the harmful nature of oppressive and dictatorial human governments, religious schemes, and the economic burden of the caste system and slavery where 398there is no freedom or upward mobility. Therefore, the only reason that Yisra’elites have been bludgeoned by nations and religions since the Yatsa’ | Exodus 3,480 years ago is that Jews have not been open to Yahowah defending them.
Third, since Yahowah liberated His Family from the burdens of religion and politics, it means that He is in favor of familial relationships and is opposed to mankind’s repressive and controlling schemes.
In this prophetic pronouncement using a historical event to depict the future, we find that Yahuwdah is distinguished from the rest of Yisra’el. This is to say that Yahowah has chosen Dowd, who represents the best of Yahuwdym, to lead everyone else into the future. Moreover, the planet will be governed by the Beloved of Yah from the City of Dowd in the territory of Yahuwdah.
Again using the past to reveal the future, just as the sea parted for the Children of Yisra’el to flee those who had persecuted them, upon Dowd’s return, the sea, serving as a metaphor for those in opposition to God’s People, will withdraw as a retreating tide…
“The sea (ha yam – serving as a metaphor for those who are estranged from Yisra’el) looked (ra’ah) and retreated (wa muws – was driven away, fled, and was gone), the Yarden (ha Yarden – that which descends) turned around the other way (sabab la ‘achowr – reversed course, turning back).” (Mizmowr 114:3)
This is a play on words. Yarden means “to descend.” Therefore, when Yahowah facilitated Yisra’el’s ascent into the Promised Land, their course was inverted. A barrier was averted so that they could rise, drawing ever closer to Yahowah and Shamaym.
“The mountains (ha harym – the mounts) skipped and leaped (raqad – jumped and danced) like (ka – similar to) rams (‘ayil – leaders of sheep), the hills (gib’ah – the 399knolls and higher ground) like (ka) a flock of lambs (tso’n – sheep).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 114:4)
Yahowah has a special affinity for the mountains of Yaruwshalaim – particularly Mowryah | Revere Yah, Zaythym | Olives, and the ridgeline of Tsyown where the Signs are Posted Along the Way. His favorite ‘Ayil | Ram frolicked there. He would not only serve to Shepherd God’s flock among these elevated places, as the Pesach ‘Ayil, he would offer his life on Mowryah. And this is where he will return as King come Kipurym.
Now by posing these questions, God is encouraging us to contemplate the symbolism and implications of these metaphors. And among these is one we have not mentioned, which is God’s playful nature, as well as His proclivity to communicate by drawing pictures with words…
“What (mah) is with you, O Sea (la ‘atah ha yam – what has approached you who are estranged from Yisra’el) that you flee and are gone (nuws), O Jordan (ha Yarden – Yarden which descends) that you have turned around and have reversed course (sabab la ‘achowr), (Mizmowr 114:5) mountains (ha harym) that you are skipping and leaping, dancing about (raqad) like (ka) rams (‘ayil), the hills (gib’ah) like (ka) a flock of lambs (tso’n)?” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 114:6)
It is endearing that God pictures Yisra’elites dancing about as lambs frolicking among His mountains and streams within the Promised Land. And He no doubt sees His Son shepherding them in lush pastures and beside quiet waters.
This idyllic setting will be won at a considerable price.
“You should want to be noble and strong, showing the capacity to endure the tribulation while giving birth (chyl – you should choose to endure, demonstrating your 400character as the earth shakes around you) at the presence (la paneh) of the Upright One (‘edown – the foundation and pillar of the tabernacle), O Land and Earth (‘erets) and at the appearance (wa min la paneh) of the God of Israel (‘elowah Ya’aqob – the Almighty of Ya’aqob, the God of Reward or Consequence).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 114:7)
The Yisra’elites who will have remained ill-equipped to participate in the Shabuw’ah or Taruw’ah Ingatherings at the beginning and end of the Time of Ya’aqob’s Troubles must survive the gauntlet of Progressive nations and the terrorizing assaults of Muslims to witness the arrival of the Upright One of the Earth – the rightful Son who will return with his Father. This will be no easy task because most will succumb to the ravages of escalating abuse and endless wars.
The transformative event for those who will have survived, rejuvenating this mortal remnant of Yisra’el, will be Yahowah’s orchestration of the sacrifice of the Red Heifer. Beneath the beaten body of the man named after this Crag, warm waters will emerge, and they will be all aglow with the flames of fire streaming skyward. And as a result, the remnant of God’s people will be restored and live…
“He is the one who transforms (ha hapak – He is the one who changes) the Sharp Crag (ha tsuwr – the rocky outcropping) to a pool of warm water all aglow (‘agam maym), the hardest material to crack, which rejuvenates (chalamys) into fountains of waters which are seen to restore life (ma’yan mayim).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 114:8)
God’s words have painted yet another picture, this one of His and His Son’s return and of their people, now properly prepared to greet them. The stain left by the Waters of Marybah will be removed by the glowing and 401rejuvenating waters flowing out of fountains on the Temple Mount as purging flames consuming the body of the ‘Adamah Parah soar to the heavens.
For almost every ill, our Creator has a remedy. But sadly, indeed, appropriately, there are those too debilitating and corrupting to resolve. Erasing His name and perverting His testimony are among them.
With this in mind, here is a summary presentation of the 114th Mizmowr…
“During (ba) the Exodus, Yisra’el was brought out and withdrawn (yatsa’ Yisra’el) from (min) Mitsraym | the Confining and Troubling Crucibles of Oppression (Mitsraym), the House and Family (beyth) of Ya’aqob (Ya’aqob) from (min) a powerful nation with a foreign tongue (‘am la’az). (Mizmowr 114:1)
Yahuwdah | the Beloved of Yah (Yahuwdah) became (hayah) set apart for him, uniquely special (la qodesh huw’), with Yisra’el (Yisra’el) his to distinguish, empower, govern, and rule, expressing his authority (memshalah huw’). (Mizmowr 114:2)
The sea (ha yam) looked (ra’ah) and retreated, was driven away, fled, and was gone (wa muws). The Yarden (ha Yarden) turned around the other way, reversing course (sabab la ‘achowr). (Mizmowr 114:3)
The mountains (ha harym) skipped and leaped (raqad) like (ka) rams (‘ayil), the hills (gib’ah) like (ka) a flock of lambs (tso’n). (Mizmowr 114:4)
What (mah) is with you, O Sea (la ‘atah ha yam) that you flee and are gone (nuws), O Jordan (ha Yarden) that you have turned around and have reversed course (sabab la ‘achowr), (Mizmowr 114:5) mountains (ha harym) that you are skipping and leaping, dancing about (raqad) like (ka) rams (‘ayil), the hills (gib’ah) like (ka) a flock of lambs (tso’n)? (Mizmowr 114:6)
402You should want to be noble and strong, showing the capacity to endure the tribulation while giving birth (chyl) at the presence (la paneh) of the Upright One, the foundation and pillar of the tabernacle (‘edown), O Land and Earth (‘erets) and at the appearance (wa min la paneh) of the God of Israel (‘elowah Ya’aqob). (Mizmowr 114:7)
He is the one who transforms (ha hapak) the Sharp Crag (ha tsuwr) to a pool of warm water all aglow (‘agam maym), the hardest material to crack, which rejuvenates (chalamys) into fountains of waters which are seen to restore life (ma’yan mayim).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 114:8)
A variation of the opening line of the 115th Mizmowr is one I have shared countless times. I am far more comfortable deflecting praise than receiving it. I seldom feel deserving, and I know that too much is expected of those who are placed on a pedestal, making acclaim seekers vulnerable. And while the author of this Song felt similarly, there is an interesting twist here we ought not miss…
“Not on our accord (lo’ la ‘anachnuw – not toward us), Yahowah (Yahowah), not to us (lo’ la ‘anachnuw) but, instead (ky – but by contrast rather), for Your name (la shem ‘atah – according to Your personal and proper designation), You choose to give (nathan – You want to offer, appoint, and bestow (qal imperative second-person masculine singular)) this honor, respect, power, and reward (kabowd – the reputation, importance, distinction, and glory) as a result of (‘al – over and above) Your loyal love, genuine favor, and unfailing kindness (chesed ‘atah – Your enduring devotion and mercy) because of (‘al) Your integrity and honesty and Your reliable and 403dependable nature (‘emeth ‘atah – Your enduring consistency).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 115:1)
I love this perspective because it reflects Yahowah’s overtly expressed desire for us to associate the blessings of the Covenant with His name. Everything offered by God to His people comes bearing His name. This is for many reasons. Yahowah wants to be differentiated from the gods men have made. He wants to engage in and enjoy a personal relationship with us which necessitates knowing His name, and it is only when Yisra’el realizes upon whom they should rely that God’s honorable means to empower and reward them becomes manifest. And since Yahowah is offering the benefits associated with His Beryth and Miqra’ey to those who embrace His shem, the path to eternal life, perfection, adoption, enrichment, and empowerment begins with a singular word – Yahowah.
This would also mean that those who eschew Yahowah’s name, who have erased it from their lives, have relinquished receiving any benefits from God. They cease being Yahuwdym | Beloved of Yah.
To rectify this problem, and at the Almighty’s request, we are poised to rebrand each of the 35 books I have written under the title, YAHOWAH. This is not only out of respect, but also so that Yisra’elites might become receptive to all Yahowah is offering after thousands of years of denying His name and denying themselves His blessings, His love, kindness, and favor.
Not that it makes much of a difference, but 4Q84Psb, which is a thousand years older than the Masoretic Text, omits na’ | now after ‘elohym | God in the 2nd verse and reads “The religious idols of the Gentiles…” in the 4th verse, while the Masoretic Text states “Their idols…” The second correction comes by way of the more recent discovery of 4Q96Pso.
“So, what is the reason (la mah – then why) the non-404Yisra’elites question (‘amar ha gowym – do the Gentiles allege and query), ‘Where is their God (‘ayeh ‘elohym hem)?’” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 115:2)
Methinks Yahowah just answered that question. They erased His name.
This isn’t a victimless crime or lesser offense. Had religious Jews not removed Yahowah’s name from His testimony and from their lives, the religions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam would not exist, and Jews would not be abused by them. There would have been no Assyrian invasion, Babylonian captivity, Greek intrusion, Roman subjugation, European enslavement, Islamic terrorism, or Holocaust. And many among the one hundred generations of Jews who have been estranged from Yahowah would have been welcomed in Shamaym. Even now, the utter disdain among Jews for Yahowah’s shem remains the biggest obstacle to reconciliation.
“God (wa ‘elohym) is in the spiritual realm of the heavens (ba ha shamaym). All that, for the benefit of the relationship (kol ‘asher), He engages in and acts upon (‘asah), He enjoys and takes pleasure in (chaphets – He finds desirable and pleasing).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 115:3)
This being the case, if everything God does contributes to the relationship and is pleasing, He hasn’t spent much time on Earth these past thirty centuries or hung around Jews. Beginning with ‘Abraham and continuing with Yitschaq, and not only growing worse with Ya’aqob, but tragic with his children, then becoming intolerable during the Exodus, and seldom improving thereafter, the Children of Yisra’el have been appalling. There is very little Yahowah could have done with them that He would have found pleasurable. Fortunately for the Almighty, He does not experience time as we do, so that, apart from some wonderful, albeit fleeting moments, the millennia may 405have passed as we would blink an eye.
Also, when we accept the scope of this statement, we are left to acknowledge that we are not the only game around. Heaven offers entertaining options that surpass everything on Earth. This also leads us to another possibility. If it hadn’t been for some delightful and engaging conversations with ‘Adam, the responsiveness of Noach, the few bright moments around ‘Abraham and the laughter of Sarah, the willingness and resolve of Moseh, and the amazing intellect and character of Dowd, Yahowah might have given up on us and pursued life on other planets.
It has always been obvious to me that God finds the Children of His Covenant Family lovable and entertaining. He not only contributes mightily to the relationship, but He also gains a great deal from each individual. Raising children is mutually beneficial.
“The false gods and religious idols (ha ‘atsab – the objects of worship) of the Gentiles (gowym – of the non-Yisra’elites), are silver and gold (keseph wa zahab – are of precious metals to elicit a sense of worth and yearning), the work of human hands (ma’aseh yad ‘adam – made by the hands and influence of men).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 115:4)
The reason that religious images and objects of worship are lavish is because they would be seen as worthless inanimate objects otherwise. They are worth nothing more than the silver and gold used to construct them. This is also true with monstrously large cathedrals, churches, synagogues, and mosques, even the massive houses of government and the judiciary. The larger they appear when compared to the houses of ordinary people, the easier it is to elicit veneration and to fleece and control the masses. The subliminal message is that since their houses are imposing, they must be as well.
406The Christian god is a man because men created him. The concept was hardly new since almost every ancient empire chiseled their deities in their image while their kings claimed to be gods, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, and Roman Catholics. And in all of that time, even with the vestiges of Rah, Osiris, Isis, Ba’al, ‘Ashura’, Zeus, Dionysus, Athena, Apollo, Jupiter, Venus, Bacchus, Jesus, Mary, and Allah, never once saying a word, lifting a finger, or taking a step, the religious continued to venerate and worship them, bowing before them and praying to them.
Can you imagine how utterly revolting the sights and sounds of such stupidity must come across to Yahowah? Is it any wonder God hates religion?
“For them are openings for mouths (peh la hem), but they have no words and cannot speak (wa lo’ dabar). For them are eyes (‘ayn la hem), but they cannot see (wa lo’ ra’ah). (Mizmowr 115:5)
For them are ears (‘ozen la hem), but they cannot hear (wa lo’ shama’). For them are noses (‘ah la hem), but they have no spirit and cannot breathe (wa lo’ rawach). (Mizmowr 115:6)
They have hands (yad hem) but cannot feel or interact with anything (wa lo’ muwsh), feet (regel), but they cannot move or walk (wa lo’ halak). There is no utterance or muttering, even a growl (lo’ chagah), in their throats (ba garown hem). (Mizmowr 115:7)
By intent, those who make them are (hayah ‘asah hem – those who act and engage with them choose to become (qal imperfect jussive)) like them (ka-mow hem – the same as them), including all those who (kol ‘asher) are unsuspecting in their reliance on them (batach ba hem).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 115:8)
In the heart of a book the religious esteem as holy 407scripture, the biblical lyrics are decidedly anti-religious. But isn’t that the point? The reprobates like Peter and Paul, Akiba and Maimonides, Muhammad and Abu Bakr, who were responsible for creating Jesus, HaShem, and Allah in their image, all sought to bolster their delusions by claiming the actual God’s authority for themselves and their all-too-human deities. So, it is true in a way – the religious all worship the same god since every religious deity was conceived in man’s image.
And considering that religions are gangs that became cults which were then integrated into the despotic governments of tribes and then empires, they are as depraved as the men who conceived them to impose their immorality on others. To call the result stupid would be too kind, especially since the overtly religious and political are all too often the most immoral and vicious, murderous and subjugating among us. Just as gang mentality brings out the worst in men, and is exacerbated when these gangs become nations, empires, and religious establishments, a darkness ensues that makes it exceedingly uncommon and challenging to see and know God.
In what is likely Dowd’s advice to his people…
“Yisra’el (Yisra’el – Individuals who Engage and Endure with God), you should choose to trust in and rely upon (batach ba – of your own volition, choose to confidentiality confide in (qal imperative)) Yahowah (Yahowah). He (huw’) will help and strengthen them (‘ezer hem – assists and serves them) and will be their protector and shield (wa magen hem).” (Mizmowr 115:9)
House of ‘Aharown (beyth ‘Aharown – family of enlightened freewill and home of the alternative), you should choose to trust and rely upon (batach – decide to confidently confide in) Yahowah (Yahowah). He (huw’) will assist and serve them (‘ezer hem – helps and strengthens them) and will be their most formidable 408defender (wa magen hem). (Mizmowr 115:10)
Respect (yare’ – revere) Yahowah (Yahowah), choosing to trust and rely upon (batach ba) Yahowah (Yahowah). Assistance and strength for them (‘ezer hem – help and service for them) and a defensive shield for them (wa magen hem) will be from Him (huw’).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 115:11)
Three millennia after this was written by our King, his Herald is echoing the same message: Choose of your own volition to trust and rely upon Yahowah!
Said in the vernacular of our day: Shitcan your goddamn HaShem, Jesus, and Allah and give God a chance. Let Yahowah influence your life.
Dowd, as a distinguished lyricist, recognized that the transition from “you” to “them” throughout this refrain would be uncomfortable. In that it was deliberate and repeated, the most rational explanation is that so many generations would come and go without the proper response, the present “you” became a distant “them.” He would be the last to successfully defend Yisra’el, winning every battle and unifying the nation. It will not happen again until he returns.
In the first song I wrote to Yisra’el, the refrain became, “I know you, but you do not know Me. You are to blame because you have erased My name, isn’t that a shame?” And in the second, I wrote, “More terrorists will come. I would stop them if not for the rabbinical scum. Why not choose a different outcome?” Dowd wrote…
“Yahowah (Yahowah), He remembers us (zakar ‘anachnuw – He recalls and mentions us from time to time (qal perfect)). He will get down on His knees to lift up and bless (barak barak – He will kneel down to commend and benefit (piel imperfect)) Beyth Yisra’el | the House and Family of those who Engage and Endure with God 409(‘eth beyth Yisra’el). He will bless (barak – He will favor) the House (‘eth beyth – the Home) of ‘Aharown | Enlightened Freewill as an Alternative (‘Aharown).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 115:12)
While Yahowah remembers Yisra’el, they have forgotten Him. His name has not been spoken by Yahuwdym in thousands of years. And therefore, every possible blessing, reward, and benefit has been withheld. And they will not recommence until Yahowah’s shem | name is again celebrated among His people. Encouraging this result is the primary purpose of the books bearing the YAHOWAH brand. Accepting God’s name is not only the first step toward Yisra’el’s redemption; it opens the door to reconciliation.
It is this simple, this obvious, and this relevant…
“Those who respect and revere (yare’ – those who are mindful of and highly regard) Yahowah (Yahowah), He will bless and lift up (barak – He will lower Himself in love for their benefit), the youngest, smallest, and least significant (ha qatan – the otherwise unimportant and passive, and least distinguished) with the oldest, largest, and most significant (‘im ha gadowl – the boldest, bravest, most important, and illustrious). (Mizmowr 115:13) Yahowah (Yahowah), He will choose to increase and magnify you (yasaph ‘al ‘atem – He will want to add to you, making you more than you currently are by associating with you and joining you (hifil imperfect jussive)), upon you (‘al ‘atem) and upon your children (wa ‘al beny ‘atem).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 115:14)
Those who respect Yahowah receive everything. Those who do not, receive nothing. It matters not their age or position among men. Without exception, those who avoid and deny God’s name are unknown to Him and get nothing from Him. This is not my opinion; it is the quid pro quo of the inspired Mizmowr.
410This is our King’s wish for his people…
“May you all be blessed by (barakym ‘atem la – may you be praised and raised, the recipient of benefits from the approach of) Yahowah (Yahowah), who acted and engaged to make (‘asah – who performed and worked, becoming highly energetic to conceive and assign, even to benefit from (qal participle)) the spiritual and physical realms (shamaym wa ‘erets – the Heavens and the Earth).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 115:15)
Just in case someone might be living under a rock and isn’t aware of who we are talking about, Yahowah is the Creator of the universe. Without Him, we do not exist. And without Him, we will not continue to exist.
“The Spiritual Realms (ha shamaym – the Heavens) are for Yahowah’s Heavenly Abode (shamaym la Yahowah), but the Material Realm and the Earth (wa ha ‘erets – the Land), He gave as a gift (nathan – He offered and bestowed for a finite time (qal perfect)) to the descendants of ‘Adam (beny ‘adam – to the sons of man and children of humankind).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 115:16)
It is a marvelous gift, even though we humans seem unappreciative and subsequently have done a lot to sully it. And the Earth is just the first installment of our intended inheritance. The universe is next, followed by a share of Shamaym. And that isn’t even the best part because it’s what Yahowah has promised to do for us individually, elevating us from decaying physical beings to spiritual entities, making us His immortal and perfect children who are enriched and empowered, enlightened and emancipated, that matters most.
As Dowd is reminding us, the decision to respect Yahowah must be made while we are alive and here on this Earth…
411“It is not for the dead (lo’ ha muwth – it is not for the absent of life (qal participle)) to radiate Yah’s Light (halal Yah – to be a visible and clear source of brilliant illumination and enlightenment from Yah (piel imperfect)), nor any who descend (wa lo’ kol yared – and not those who prostrate themselves, bowing down, diminished in dimensions (qal participle)) into silence (duwmah – muted and dumb). (Mizmowr 115:17)
Instead, we, ourselves (wa ‘anachnuw) will lovingly extol, adore, and be of benefit to (barak – we will greet and bless, commending (piel imperfect)) Yah (Yah) from now (min ‘atah – from this point in the sequence of events) and forevermore (wa ‘owlam) as eternal Witnesses to the restoring Testimony (‘ad – sharing what is known into perpetuity as the observant who testify).
HalaluwYah | Radiate Yahowah’s Light and shine brilliantly for Yah, commending Yahowah’s renown (HalaluwYah)!” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 115:18)
What we say has a lingering influence on our fate and those we love. And in this regard, nothing matters more than developing a passion for Yahowah’s name.
After our brief visit here is over, there will be no second chances for those who choose poorly. A great deal is riding on what we all do and say – so let’s have our words and actions please our God.
It takes considerable familiarity with Yahowah to shorten His name to Yah. I have done so, and so has Dowd. But the reason I bring this to your attention is because it proves a point. Since it is simple to pronounce, it destroys the myth that Jews don’t say God’s name for fear of mispronouncing it. In addition, by using Yah, Dowd is reminding us that God is informal, friendly, unimposing, and approachable.
The reason that halal is an ideal verb in this context is 412because it addresses the transformation in our lives as Yahowah elevates us from matter to energy. The home of our soul that once absorbed light will become a source of it. As spiritual beings, we will shine brilliantly. And with this evolution from matter to energy, we become immortal and perfect beings, able to enjoy full access to the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th dimensions.
And while this is wonderful, deserving a concluding HalaluwYah, there is no reason to wait. When we radiate Yahowah’s light before men, the Covenant Family grows and eternity is enriched for everyone involved.
The path to this glorious outcome was scribed in these words…
“Not on our accord (lo’ la ‘anachnuw), Yahowah (Yahowah), not to us (lo’ la ‘anachnuw) but, instead (ky), for Your name, according to Your personal and proper designation (la shem ‘atah), You choose to give, offer, and bestow (nathan) this honor, respect, power, and reward (kabowd) as a result of (‘al) Your loyal love, genuine favor, and unfailing kindness (chesed ‘atah) because of (‘al) Your integrity and honesty and Your reliable and dependable nature (‘emeth ‘atah). (Mizmowr 115:1)
So, what is the reason (la mah) the non-Yisra’elites question (‘amar ha gowym), ‘Where is their God (‘ayeh ‘elohym hem)?’ (Mizmowr 115:2)
God (wa ‘elohym) is in the spiritual realm of the heavens (ba ha shamaym). All that, for the benefit of the relationship (kol ‘asher), He engages in and acts upon (‘asah), He enjoys and takes pleasure in (chaphets). (Mizmowr 115:3)
The false gods, religious idols, and objects of worship (ha ‘atsab) of the Gentiles (gowym) are silver and gold and precious metals to elicit a sense of worth 413and yearning (keseph wa zahab), the work of human hands to influence men (ma’aseh yad ‘adam). (Mizmowr 115:4)
For them are openings for mouths (peh la hem), but they have no words and cannot speak (wa lo’ dabar). For them are eyes (‘ayn la hem), but they cannot see (wa lo’ ra’ah). (Mizmowr 115:5) For them are ears (‘ozen la hem), but they cannot hear (wa lo’ shama’). For them are noses (‘ah la hem), but they have no spirit and cannot breathe (wa lo’ rawach). (Mizmowr 115:6)
They have hands (yad hem), but cannot feel or interact with anything (wa lo’ muwsh), feet (regel), but they cannot move or walk (wa lo’ halak). There is no utterance or muttering, even a growl (lo’ chagah), in their throats (ba garown hem). (Mizmowr 115:7)
By intent, those who make them are (hayah ‘asah hem) like them (ka-mow hem), including all those who (kol ‘asher) are unsuspecting in their reliance on them (batach ba hem). (Mizmowr 115:8)
Yisra’el | Individuals who Engage and Endure with God (Yisra’el), you should choose to trust in and rely upon (batach ba) Yahowah (Yahowah). He (huw’) will help and strengthen them (‘ezer hem) and will be their protector and shield (wa magen hem). (Mizmowr 115:9)
House of ‘Aharown (beyth ‘Aharown), you should choose to trust and rely upon (batach) Yahowah (Yahowah). He (huw’) will assist and serve them (‘ezer hem) and will be their most formidable defender (wa magen hem). (Mizmowr 115:10)
Respect (yare’) Yahowah (Yahowah), choosing to trust and rely upon (batach ba) Yahowah (Yahowah). Assistance and strength for them (‘ezer hem) and a defensive shield for them (wa magen hem) will be from Him (huw’). (Mizmowr 115:11)
414Yahowah (Yahowah), He remembers us (zakar ‘anachnuw). He will get down on His knees to lift up and bless (barak barak) Beyth Yisra’el | the House and Family of those who Engage and Endure with God (‘eth beyth Yisra’el). He will bless (barak) the House (‘eth beyth) of ‘Aharown | Enlightened Freewill as an Alternative (‘Aharown). (Mizmowr 115:12)
Those who respect and revere (yare’) Yahowah (Yahowah), He will bless and lift up (barak), the youngest, smallest, and least significant, the otherwise unimportant and passive, and least distinguished (ha qatan), with the oldest, largest, and most significant, the boldest, bravest, most important, and illustrious (‘im ha gadowl). (Mizmowr 115:13)
Yahowah (Yahowah), He will choose to increase and magnify you (yasaph ‘al ‘atem), upon you (‘al ‘atem) and upon your children (wa ‘al beny ‘atem). (Mizmowr 115:14)
May you all be blessed by (barakym ‘atem la) Yahowah (Yahowah), who acted and engaged to make (‘asah) the spiritual and physical realms (shamaym wa ‘erets). (Mizmowr 115:15)
The Spiritual Realms (ha shamaym) are for Yahowah’s Heavenly Abode (shamaym la Yahowah), but the Material Realm and the Earth (wa ha ‘erets), He gave as a gift (nathan) to the descendants of ‘Adam (beny ‘adam). (Mizmowr 115:16)
It is not for the dead (lo’ ha muwth) to radiate Yah’s Light, to be a visible and clear source of brilliant illumination and enlightenment from Yah (halal Yah), nor any who descend, who prostrate themselves, and bow down (wa lo’ kol yared) into silence (duwmah). (Mizmowr 115:17)
Instead, we, ourselves (wa ‘anachnuw) will lovingly 415extol, adore, and be of benefit to (barak) Yah (Yah) from now (min ‘atah) and forevermore (wa ‘owlam) as eternal Witnesses to the restoring Testimony (‘ad).
HalaluwYah | Radiate Yahowah’s Light and shine brilliantly for Yah, commending Yahowah’s renown (HalaluwYah)!” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 115:18)
Throughout these late Mizmowr, I have formed the conclusion that Dowd wrote them, but now, as we dive into the 116th Song, there is no doubt that he scribed these stirring lyrics.
“Because (ky – indeed) I love (‘ahab – in a close personal relationship I adore) Yahowah (Yahowah), He has listened to (shamar – He continues to hear) my voice (‘eth qowl ‘any – that which pertains to what I say), to my desire for favoritism and kindness (tachanuwn ‘any – my calls for mercy and compassion).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:1)
Since God knows best and is infinitely smarter than we are, the best approach is to listen to Yahowah rather than pray to Him. Dowd did, learning so much from Him that he composed one hundred Psalms and Proverbs, including the magnificent 119th which explains how to get the most out of our Towrah study.
It was by observing the Towrah and contemplating what Yahowah revealed through His Prophets that the Messiah made the most important and beneficial, informed and rational, decision in human history. His choice to fulfill the Miqra’ey earned this remarkable man the opportunity to contribute to Yahowah’s story – which is why God listened to Him. And it is the consequence of the King’s commitment to honor his vow to fulfill Pesach, Matsah, 416and Bikuwrym that will dominate the lyrics of this Psalm, making it among the most important prophecies ever written.
What is also revealing here is that Dowd already knew that he was Yahowah’s favorite, God’s Chosen One, His Anointed Messiah, and His Beloved Firstborn Son, to whom God was exceedingly kind and generous. Therefore, the request for favoritism and mercy was for his people – Yisra’el.
More interesting still, by honoring his vow, God delivered this result. So all that must happen now for Yahowah’s mercy and compassion to be showered upon His Chosen People is for Yisra’el to recognize and accept the sacrifice of Father and Son during the Spring Miqra’ey. This is why Dowd wrote…
“Indeed (ky – it is relevant and true that), He inclined His ear (natah ‘ozen huw’) to me (la ‘any). Therefore, in my days (wa ba yowm ‘any), I will call out and make an inviting proclamation, issuing a summons to read and recite what I’ve encountered to offer these Invitations (qara’ – I will issue this summons to meet (qal imperfect first-person singular)).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:2)
Dowd did this very thing when he served as the living embodiment of the Miqra’ey. This title is based upon the verb qara’ which means “to call out and proclaim, to invite and summon, to meet, greet, and welcome, and to read and recite.” It was by honoring his vow to fulfill the Spring Miqra’ey – Passover, UnYeasted Bread, and Firstborn Children – that we are favored with an eternal continuation of days and the perfection of our souls while following our Shepherd and Savior into God’s Home as Children in His Covenant Family.
But this isn’t the only message delivered by our Messiah and King through his lyrics. As a prophet, Dowd knew that his people would not only reject and deny his 417magnanimous and magnificent sacrifice, but they would contribute to the boisterous parade of binding religious cults, all designed to rob him of his due and his people of what he would do.
Even the grammar is telling. With qara’ | the issuance of this Invitation to Meet scribed in the qal imperfect first-person singular, we discover with the qal stem that Dowd’s prophetic proclamation was genuine and written to be interpreted literally as something that would actually occur. With the imperfect conjugation, his summons to read and recite this message would have unfolding implications over time, with the result defining our migration in time.
Scribed in the first-person singular, this is Dowd writing about what he, himself, would pursue and achieve. But you will notice that here, and elsewhere, when he addresses his role fulfilling the Miqra’ey, the Son of God dispenses with the reference to his masculinity. And this is because, while his basar | corporeal body brought immortality through Passover, his nepesh | soul was the operative agent delivering perfection during UnYeasted Bread. Our nepesh | consciousness is feminine in Hebrew, as is the Ruwach | Spirit that made all of this possible.
The fulfillment of Dowd’s pledge to serve as the Sacrificial Lamb to extend our days on Pesach, coupled with his willingness to laden his soul with our guilt, all to stamp our adoption papers with his blood and to seal them with the impression of his incarceration on Matsah, constitute as the greatest gifts ever offered. But the most egregious crime ever committed was the religious cover-up – denying billions the benefits.
“The boisterous religious parade with binding snares and a noose (chebel – the company possessing the binding cords) of the plague of death (maweth – of the pandemic disease that destroys entire populations) swirled around me, surrounding and entangling me to control 418me (aphaph ‘any – ensnared me with wave upon wave of restraints and constraints (qal perfect)).
And the anguishing pains and grueling hardship (metsar – pondering the confinement and terror) of She’owl (She’owl – Hell, the place of punishment and no return) will find me (matsa’ ‘any – will seek to obtain and possess me (qal perfect)).
Troubling confinement with the Adversary (tsarah – the vexing torture during this anguishing ordeal) and the severe emotional distress (yagown – debilitating grief and agony) will be overwhelming (matsa’ – will be experienced to an extreme extent (qal imperfect)).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:3)
There is no need to speculate what hurt our Shepherd and Savior the most – being bludgeoned to death and crucified by the Beast of Rome, the grueling hardship and emotional anguish of being constrained in Hell, or the emergence of religions designed to rob him and his people of what he had achieved at such great cost. It is the first stated and last summarized of these – the boisterous and binding religious parade – which has become the plague of death by seeking to control through misrepresentation and counterfeit, robbing mankind of what the Messiah and Son of God did during the Miqra’ey. It is the greatest story ever stolen.
When it comes to knowing Yahowah, developing a relationship with Him, and being saved by Dowd, religion is mankind’s most menacing nemesis. It is a plague of death, closing the Door to Life the Son of God opened. It not only exists to control the masses, Christianity and Judaism were conceived by robbing Dowd of his accolades and achievements – thereby depriving everyone of an extension of life.
King Dowd, our Messiah, the Firstborn Son of God, our Shepherd and Savior, Yahowah’s Chosen One, is the 419lone individual who, after being sent to Hell, was withdrawn so that he could fulfill his agenda and share this story. Rome, which metastasized into the Roman Catholic Church, is the plague of death that initiated this religious parade, extinguishing souls worldwide. The Church sought to control God’s story and the sacrifice of His Son, counterfeiting Dowd’s through the mythical misnomer Jesus Christ.
Dowd’s grueling tenure in Hell would last just one day when measured on Earth, from sunset at the conclusion of Pesach to sundown, ending the Shabat of Matsah on the 14th and 15th of ‘Abyb in year 4000 Yah / 33 CE. During that time, our Savior’s soul deposited our religious and political guilt in She’owl, where it would never be seen again. This is how he and his Father perfected us.
“Therefore (wa), in the name (ba shem – in the proper and personal designation) of Yahowah (Yahowah) Qara’ | I Will Call Out and Proclaim this Invitation to Meet and be Welcomed (qara’ – I will issue this summons to read and recite what I’ve encountered to offer this Invitation (qal imperfect first-person singular)).
I want to emphasize this impassioned request (‘ana’ – this earnest plea) regarding Yahowah (Yahowah), ‘You agree that we want to rescue and deliver salvation by having jointly decided to save through facilitating the escape (malat – You and I are of the same accord, both having chosen to offer salvation by delivering (piel imperative paragogic he cohortative second-person masculine singular – an expression of first and second person volition, conveying the will of Dowd and Yahowah, whereby Yahowah acts to bring about salvation through an honorable and dramatic rescue)) of my soul (nepesh ‘any – of my consciousness and persona).’” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:4)
Dowd is an exceptionally competent individual, the 420most brilliant, articulate, compassionate, and courageous man in history. But Dowd is just a faded memory without what Yahowah achieved through him. And this exceptionalism begins with prophetic pronouncements such as this one, where we were given the opportunity to examine and consider the means to our inclusion in the Covenant Family.
As is the case with everything pursuant to the approach of the Messiah, it all begins with the recognition that everything worthwhile is achieved in Yahowah’s name. We are nothing without it.
Even here, the Miqra’ey Dowd fulfilled are Yahowah’s Invitations to Call us Out and Meet with us. Therefore, Dowd was issuing his Father’s Invitations, welcoming us into His Family.
About a year ago, I was led to the greatest discovery in human history by the imperative and cohortative moods expressing second- and first-person volition. It was while retranslating Dowd’s Mizmowr while updating Coming Home that I realized the Messiah not only chose to serve as the Passover Lamb, His Father wholeheartedly supported His Son’s request. This realization is affirmed, yet again, in the prose of the 116th Song. Addressing the Miqra’ey, when scribed in this fashion, the verb malat reveals: “You agree that it is our mutual desire to deliver salvation through” nepesh ‘any | my soul.
The reasons Yahowah and Dowd were of like mind in this matter are many. From Dowd’s perspective, he had lived a checkered life, often living up to his billing, but sometimes stumbling on his emotions. And so he realized that by suffering through these two days, he would earn the respect of the Covenant Family he would save and then lead. Moreover, it was in his character. Dowd never backed down from an opportunity to protect Yisra’el – even if it would be from themselves this time.
421As for Yahowah, His preference is to accomplish everything big and small through men like Dowd. The biggest of the big was the fulfillment of Pesach and Matsah leading to Bikuwrym because these Miqra’ey facilitate the benefits of the Covenant, making everything else possible. When His most trusted and beloved Son volunteered, everything fit. He would honor the promise He had made to ‘Abraham and Yitschaq on Mowryah in the dress rehearsal to Passover.
“Yahowah (Yahowah) is compassionate and merciful, kind and caring (chanuwn – loyal), as well as correct, rightfully and justly vindicating (tsadyq – upright and honest in acquitting). Therefore, our God (wa ‘elohym ‘anachnuw) is loving (racham – is empathetic).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:5)
It's not only true, by allowing His Son to earn our respect by saving his people in this way, Yahowah demonstrated the truest form of love and compassion. These things are proven in this manner by showing oneself worthy. Dowd did, but so did Yahowah by supporting His Son and by honoring His promises.
Pesach, Matsah, and Bikuwrym serve as the ultimate expression of kindness, of genuine mercy, of great compassion, and of loyal love. Through them, vindication is rightfully delivered.
Yahowah saved His Son and His Son saved us…
“Yahowah (Yahowah) will keep watch over, pay attention to, and care about (shamar – He observes and examines) the open-minded and receptive (pethy – those with the capacity to change their attitude and thinking).
When I was incapacitated and diminished (dalal – when I was incapable of defending myself and was brought low), and for me (wa la ‘any – then for me to draw near), He rescued and delivered me, saving me (yasha’ – He 422protected me by removing me from a difficult situation (hifil imperfect)).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:6)
Shamar is the verb which opens Heaven’s Door. When we closely examine and carefully consider the Towrah, Naby’, wa Mizmowr we come to know Yahowah and become known to Him. And as Dowd scribed in his glorious 91st Psalm, God protects those who are open and receptive to Him. Then, of course, Yahowah proved it by saving the Son who would save his people.
Yasha’, which is the Hebrew word for “salvation,” and means “to deliver, liberate, and save,” is showcased here because it was by liberating Dowd’s soul from She’owl at the conclusion of Matsah to fulfill Bikuwrym that the benefits of the Covenant were delivered – saving us. Those who are open and receptive to what was achieved are perfected and adopted, enriched and empowered.
With Passover and UnYeasted Bread fulfilled, Bikuwrym was in the offing. Dowd became synonymous with his title, Bakowr | the Firstborn Son of the Covenant. Having been dispatched from Shamaym to ‘Erets to fulfill the Miqra’ey, following Pesach and Matsah, Dowd was headed back Home to be with his Father on Bikuwrym | Firstborn Children…
“You have chosen to return (shuwb – Your decision and will is to bring back (qal imperative second-person feminine singular)) my soul (nepesh ‘any – my consciousness and persona) to Your restful Home to recuperate (manowach ‘ath – to your rejuvenating and renewing abode (second-person feminine singular)).
Indeed (ky), Yahowah (Yahowah) will engage to deal with your soul, too, now that recompense has been offered (gamal ‘al ‘ath – acts in ways that are certain and predictable and will rear and raise you as well (qal perfect)).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:7)
423Mission accomplished, Yahowah wanted to bring His Beloved Son Home to Heaven. And this meant the return of his nepesh | soul, his consciousness, not his brutalized, discarded, and incinerated body, which would have been a gruesome liability.
While Shamaym was no doubt a restful respite for Dowd, considering what he had just endured, the Spiritual Realm would grow wearisome without purpose. And so, after Dowd’s brief sabbatical, there would still be much left to be accomplished. And that is where we enter the picture. There would have been no beneficiaries of Pesach, Matsah, and Bikuwrym, nor participants during Shabuw’ah and Taruw’ah, as well as an ill-prepared and disgusting remnant on Kipurym, if not for the discovery and revelation of the true meaning of Dowd’s Songs.
“For it is true (ky – surely), You have withdrawn, removed, and delivered (chalats – You have rescued, pulled away, and torn out, saving (piel perfect)) my soul (nepesh ‘any) from the plague of death (min maweth – from the realm of the dying, from the pestilence and widespread pandemic), my feet from stumbling (‘eth regel ‘any min dachy – my stance from being offensive and me from falling [presented in a different order in 4Q96Ps]), my eyes from tears (‘eth ‘ayin ‘any min dima’ah).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:8)
Yes, it’s true, this occurred, but who knew? In Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, David is decidedly dead. And so it has become our calling to explain how and why Dowd’s soul was delivered from the plague of death that is religion. When it came time to fulfill his mission, Dowd was sure-footed and steadfast, walking deliberately along the path Yahowah had provided through the Miqra’ey. And while there were tears shed on Pesach and Matsah, they were wiped away on Bikuwrym.
You will notice that there was no mention of a cross. 424And that is because there was no cross – at least not resembling the Christian design. Further, unlike the religious icon of a Dead God on a Stick, the actual Son of God and Messiah was not left affixed to the pole to be tortured forevermore. And there was no resurrection. Dowd’s body, having served its purpose, ceased to exist. Only his soul made the journey Home.
The most pervasive of all human influences throughout the ages has been religion. And second onto it is the politics of governance. Dowd, as is the case with every Covenant member, was unencumbered by them…
“Apart from any outside influences, I will walk unencumbered (halak – I will journey through life unaffected by societal influence (hitpael imperfect first-person singular)) to the presence (la paneh – toward the appearance and to face) of Yahowah (Yahowah) in the land (ba ha ‘erets) of the living (ha chayym – of those with multiple lives).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:9)
The lone prerequisite of the Covenant is to walk away from the influence of babel | Babylon’s propensity to intertwine religion with politics and commingle truth and lies to deceive and control. Dowd did; we should. Without doing so, he could not have entered Yahowah’s presence.
Dowd is one of two, and perhaps, three men who will live three lives. His first was concluded three to four years before year 3000 Yah when he became the Messiah and Son of God, the Chosen One who wrote as a Prophet and reigned as King. His second commenced three to four years prior to year 4000 Yah when he arrived to fulfill Pesach, Matsah, and Bikuwrym in 33 CE. And our Savior’s third life will be lived as Sovereign of the Universe beginning on Kipurym in year 6000 Yah / 2033 CE.
Yada’s first of three lives on Earth will conclude during Shabuw’ah in 2026 at the commencement of the Time of Ya’aqob’s Troubles. He will be the same age as 425his King, in his first life, 70, when this occurs. Then, 3½ years later, Dowd’s Herald and Yahowah’s Voice will return to serve as a Witness to the Restoring Testimony for 3½ years. During Taruw’ah in 2033, year 6000 Yah, after orchestrating the Gleaning, he will serve as the Red Heifer, ending his second mortal existence. His third life on Earth will begin alongside his King as a witness to Dowd’s return.
The third potential entrant into the Three-Lives Club is the master weaver of words – ‘ElYah. He will return, arriving with Yada, on the 1st of ‘Abyb / April 4th, 2030 to serve as the second Witness and to orchestrate the events pursuant to the sacrifice of the ‘Adamah Parah – reprising his role from two millennia 888 years ago. And while he is certain to accomplish these things, we do not know if he will be donating the Goat’s blood on Kipurym to anoint the Kaporeth | Mercy Seat of the Ark of the Covenant, or if he will sacrifice his mortality as the goat to facilitate the final restoration of Yisra’el.
“I knew it to be true, and yet I was reliable and trustworthy (‘aman – I was loyal and dependable, firm and enduring (hifil perfect)) even when (ky) I spoke the words (dabar – I conveyed the message), ‘I am the answer, the proper response, because my affliction and suffering, self-abasement and sacrifice (‘any ‘anah – my reply and my abasement (qal perfect)) are great (ma’od – are tremendous and exceedingly effective).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:10)
I suspect that this was the second most challenging part of Dowd’s suffering, with the denial of his people in what he would do taking precedence over the anguish of the ordeal itself. And in this way, I can empathize with my King. While I will only be bludgeoned to death and not dispatched to She’owl, knowing nine years in advance that I have agreed to endure this torment is likely more anguishing than the beatings will be when it occurs. 426Further, Dowd’s experience is different in yet another way. As a prophet, he witnessed the Romans flogging and crucifying him and then foresaw what he would endure in She’owl. He would write about all he would endure in the 22nd, 88th, and now 116th Mizmowr, bringing it all to our attention. By contrast, I have only read about what I will endure through what was written in the Towrah, Naby’, wa Mizmowr. Although, so that I would be able to write accurately about it, I was shown key aspects of what will soon transpire.
So here, the Messiah and Son of God shared something both personal and heroic. He knew exactly what was going to happen to his basar and nepesh on Pesach and Matsah, spoke about what he had witnessed, and fulfilled his commitment, nonetheless. He knew his response was proper and that his suffering would serve his people. The sacrifice was both horrendous and effective.
“I, myself, once said (‘any ‘amar – I had stated (qal perfect)) in my alarm and dismay (ba chapaz ‘any – in my frenzied trepidation (qal infinitive)), ‘All sorts of men (kol ha ‘adam – every man) are shown to be liars, communicating that which is deceiving to delusionally promote false gods (kazab – lie, saying what isn’t true, to elicit the worship of pagan deities (qal participle)).’” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:11)
This is a curious statement for Dowd to make. He was usually composed and confident, seldom frenzied, and he seems to be walking back a supposition he had made when dismayed by his fellow man. The fact is, all men aren’t liars deliberately deceiving. Most are, but Dowd wasn’t, nor were Moseh, Shamuw’el, his friend Yownathan, his prophetic attendant, Nathan, or the likes of Yasha’yah, Zakaryah, and Yow’el – nor is Yada.
It has been overwhelmingly evident that billions of people through Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, even 427Progressive academics, have lied about Dowd and have counterfeited his credentials and stolen his acclaim. But, a score of men knew better, and said so, beginning with Moseh in the 18th chapter of Dabarym. Most of my time these past 23 years has been devoted to setting the record straight and affording my King his due.
Beyond the personal aspects of this with Dowd’s lives and lyrics being the most mischaracterized, there is also the realization of the weakness men have for deceptive religious delusions and false gods. Therefore, Dowd was mostly right, even though the few would make the ultimate difference in how he would be perceived.
“So, what (mah – and how) will I return to restore, attempting to make restitution (shuwb – I will bring back (hifil imperfect)) for Yahowah (la Yahowah) for everything (kol) advantageous and beneficial (tagmuwl – good and kind, productive and bountiful) as His to me (huw’ ‘al ‘any)?” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:12)
There are occasions when one language doesn’t seem to meld with another, and translations prove challenging. This is one such occasion. That notwithstanding, I suspect that Dowd is saying that no matter the extent of his sacrificial offering, he has received far more from God than he has given. And, following the previous statement, Dowd is appreciative that his attempt at restitution on Yahowah’s behalf with his people will be properly acknowledged in the end, such that the result is ultimately advantageous and beneficial.
These things duly noted and considered, the Messiah made a bold pronouncement…
“Therefore, I will bear and lift up (nasa’ – I will accept the burden of, endure, and raise, honored to provide forgiveness (qal imperfect first-person singular)) the cup (kows – the vessel and receptacle) of salvation (yashuw’ah – of deliverance and rescue).
428And in the name (wa ba shem – in the personal and proper designation) of Yahowah (Yahowah), I will call out, providing a summons and invitation to meet (qara’ – I will read and recite, meet and greet, welcome and proclaim (qal imperfect first-person singular)).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:13)
With declarations as obvious as this one, with Dowd | David announcing one thousand years before it occurred, that he would be serving as our Savior, why do so few people credit him for what he accomplished? “I will accept the burden of, endure, and lift up the vessel of salvation” isn’t the least bit ambiguous. Nor is acknowledging that he would serve as our Savior in Yahowah’s name during the Miqra’ey – issuing an invitation to meet.
What’s particularly stunning about this is that, even today some twenty-three years into our mission to reintroduce Yahowah and Dowd to the world that has chosen to worship crude counterfeits of them, the truth was not hidden. It was clearly proclaimed and written in black and white.
And Dowd was just getting warmed up. His next statement is even more all-encompassing and unequivocal. What more needs to be said for the Chosen People to choose Yahowah and Dowd over the cadre of failed religious, cultural, and political alternatives?
“My offer and vow (neder ‘any – my binding promise and gift) to Yahowah (la Yahowah), I will completely fulfill (shalem – I will totally honor and pay, providing recompense to resolve the agreement and provide fellowship and reconciliation (piel imperfect first-person singular)) with a heightened sense of urgency (na’ – with all due intensity, desire, and commitment) as a conspicuous counterpart, in full view in the presence (neged – openly and in plain sight, right in the face) of all 429of His people (la kol ‘am huw’ – of every sort of person of His family and nation).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:14)
After stating that he will serve as our Savior, Dowd affirms that he will assuredly honor the promise he made to his Father to fulfill the Mow’ed Miqra’ey of Pesach, Matsah, and Bikuwrym. And he did so. With a courageous sense of commitment, Dowd became the ultimate conspicuous counterpart. He is not only God’s Son, representing the Almighty, he is the living embodiment of Yisra’el and the Beryth. Further, he fulfilled his promise right in the face of Yahuwdym, in full view of Yisra’el.
This being the case, with this prophecy written 1,000 years prior to its fulfillment, when it occurred and changed the course of history, creating Christianity and Judaism through counterfeit, misrepresentation, and replacement foolology, why did so few recognize and proclaim the truth? Why did the lie circle the Earth a billion times before reality was reintroduced to give this picture clarity?
This statement is declarative. And it has established roots, with four independent confirmations of it (11Q8Ps, 4Q84Ps, 4Q87Ps, and 4Q96Ps) found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, all dating before his fulfillment of the Spring Miqra’ey. Father and Son have offered Yisra’el an engraved invitation to the reconciliation of the relationship, which is conspicuous and proven.
While the previous two statements have been profoundly impactful, affirming what you have been reading here since the beginning, the next one is intensely personal.
“Exceedingly rare and valuable, beloved and deemed honorable, treasured and precious (yaqar – noble, tremendously significant, influential and perceived as magnificent, both glorious and uncommon) in the sight and perception (ba ‘ayn – in the view and perspective) of Yahowah (Yahowah) are the deaths of the physical 430bodies (ha maweth – are the acts of human mortality) of His most loyal and devoted individuals (la chasyd huw’ – of the most distinct and distinguished, the most set apart and Godly, indeed, the most generous and merciful ones).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:15)
As a prophet, Dowd knew that his sacrifice as the Pesach ‘Ayil | Passover Lamb would not stand alone. There would be another, with the second sacrifice offered by his Herald on behalf of Yisra’el to prepare his people for his return with his Father. And that is why this speaks of two men, not just one, offering their corporeal bodies as during the Miqra’ey for Yisra’el’s reconciliation.
Recognizing that this would occur just twice, on Pesach with Dowd symbolically serving as the ‘Ayil | Lamb and on Taruw’ah with Yada offering his life as the ‘Adamah Parah | Bloody Red Man of the Earth who is Fruitful, symbolically cast as the Red Heifer, we find God valuing their contributions. In this case, yaqar is a trove of superlatives, presenting Dowd and Yada as “exceedingly rare, beloved, treasured, and significant, even to the extent of being seen as magnanimous.” God perceives us as chasyd | loyal and devoted.
The moment I recognized that Dowd had volunteered to serve as the Passover Lamb, I acknowledged that this decision amplified Yahowah’s love and appreciation for His Son. But that is not the way I perceived my impending sacrifice. In my case, I’m the appreciative one who is grateful to have earned Yahowah’s respect to the extent He would allow me to serve His people in this way.
Before we move on, I’d like to clear up a religious myth promoted by rabbis to deny the fulfillment of Passover by “Jesus” even though it was actually by the Zarowa’ | Sacrificial Lamb Dowd. They claim that since HaShem is opposed to human sacrifice, a man could not have performed in this role. They would claim the same 431thing of the ‘Adamah Parah if they recognized that he is Yada and not a cow.
But here’s the rub: Yahowah is opposed to the once ubiquitous practice among civilizations whereby the religious establishment took the lives of women, children, and slaves to appease false gods and to terrorize survivors into compliance. By contrast, God is a proponent of the Pesach ‘Ayil and ‘Adamah Parah as well as potentially the Goat on Reconciliations. And in the case of Pesach and Taruw’ah, Dowd and Yada are not having their lives taken from them but are, instead, freely offering their time-limited and disposable corporeal basar | bodies while Yahowah ensures that their nepesh | souls not only continue to live, but they are cherished for having volunteered to serve others in this manner. Also, just as Dowd symbolically represented the Lamb while fulfilling Passover, there is no reason to look for a Red Heifer on Trumpets.
Our Shepherd and Savior, the Messiah and Zarowa’, continued…
“I want to emphasize this (‘ana’ – by way of an impassioned request and to accentuate this point), Yahowah (Yahowah), I am indeed (ky ‘any – I am surely and truthfully), one who serves with You, Your coworker and associate (‘ebed ‘atah – Your official assistant).
I am Your associate and coworker (‘any ‘ebed ‘atah – I am the one who works with You), the Son (ben – the child) of Your Caregiver and Provider as Mother (‘emah – the feminine manifestation of Your service).
You provided a way out and released, responding to free (patach – You reached out to loosen and unfasten, taking off and removing (piel perfect)) my bonds, ending my incarceration and punishing ordeal (la mowser ‘any – my fetters and imprisonment).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:16)
432This is a point often made by Yahowah because He refers to Dowd more often as His ‘ebed | coworker than any other. In particular, our salvation was a collaborative effort. But even beyond the fulfillment of the Spring Miqra’ey, even beyond the fulfillment of Shabuw’ah and Taruw’ah Ingathering, as the Kipurym Homecoming and Family Reunion attests, Yahowah seldom works alone. And there is no one with whom God enjoyed collaborating more than with His Beloved Son.
The ‘Emah | Caregiver and Provider, indeed, the Mother of the Ben | Son, who delivered Dowd’s soul from the punishing ordeal in She’owl is the Ruwach Qodesh | Set-Apart Spirit. She is the Spiritual Mother who facilitates our entry into the Covenant Family and then enlightens, emboldens, and protects us thereafter. It was Her work alongside Dowd that made the benefits of Pesach, Matsah, and Bikuwrym possible.
In this light, very few people appreciate that Yahowah is both our Heavenly Father and Spiritual Mother, or that God has masculine and feminine characteristics. And in this regard, the Ruwach Qodesh | Set-Apart Spirit represents the Maternal aspects of God’s nature and approach to His people.
Since I have acknowledged that I turned to Mizmowr 110 through 116 at my wife’s request, it is notable that she reached out to me by email fifteen years ago on this very issue. At the time, I was alone in the recognition that Ruwach | Spirit is feminine in Hebrew and, thereby, explained why God stated that we were created in His image – male and female. Her other questions, “Who are you and why are you doing this?” were also answered in this group of late Songs – particularly in the 112th Mizmowr.
This next statement is yet another bold and unequivocal admission that Dowd served as the Passover 433Lamb…
“For You (la ‘atah – to approach You and because of You) I will offer to be butchered, sacrificing myself (zabach zebach – I will consent to be slaughtered, dying as a reconciling offering, making the ultimate sacrifice (qal imperfect first-person singular)) while confessing my appreciation (towdah – gratefully with thanksgiving and adoration).
And in the name (wa ba shem – in the personal and proper designation and reputation) of Yahowah (Yahowah), I will call out a summons while proclaiming the Invitation to Meet and be welcomed (qara’ – I will be apportioned and mentioned, proclaimed and designated, as I read and recite aloud (qal imperfect first-person singular)).” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:17)
It's true, Dowd endured being bludgeoned to death on Passover because he loved Yahowah and knew that this act would, by enlarging and enriching God’s Covenant Family, be greatly appreciated. But he also did it for his people, protecting them from themselves as was his custom. And Dowd did this for himself, recognizing how much easier it would be to serve as King of Yisra’el after earning his people’s respect and gratitude. There would be thirty awful hours followed by an eternity of gratitude.
Therefore, for the second time in this Song, Dowd wrote…
“I will completely fulfill (shalem – I will totally honor and pay the price, providing recompense to resolve the agreement and offer fellowship by reconciling the relationship with (piel imperfect first-person singular)) my offer and vow (neder ‘any – my binding promise and gift) to Yahowah (la Yahowah), with all possible intensity, urgency, and devotion (na’), as a conspicuous counterpart, in full view in the presence (neged – openly and in plain sight, right in the face) of all of His people (la 434kol ‘am huw’ – of every sort of person of His family and nation), (Mizmowr 116:18) in the outer courtyard (ba chatser – within the walled settlement and population center) of the House (beyth – of the Family and Home) of Yahowah (Yahowah), in your midst (ba tawek – in the center and heart of), Yaruwshalaim | the Source of Guidance on Reconciliation (Yaruwshalaim – Jerusalem).
HalaluwYah | Radiate Yahowah’s Light and shine brilliantly for Yah, commending Yahowah’s renown (HalaluwYah)!” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:19)
It was and remains the most extraordinary and beneficial promise ever made, and it was offered from the lips of a man to the God he loved as his Father. By fulfilling his vow, life would be eternal for the perfected Covenant Family. The Children of God would be enriched and empowered. The Shabuw’ah and Taruw’ah Harvests were now possible and the Kipurym return would be celebrated in anticipation of Camping Out with Dowd and Yahowah on Sukah.
It was foretold in writing, with four surviving copies of the Messiah’s promise memorialized in the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Son of God would fulfill his vows with great intensity and devotion. He was and remains conspicuous as Yahowah’s most esteemed coworker, God’s counterpart, and as the exemplar of Yisra’el and the Beryth.
And on the occasion of Pesach, Matsah, and Bikuwrym in year 4000 Yah / 33 CE, he was in Yaruwshalaim, standing before the House of Yahowah, ready to deliver the promised benefits of the Covenant. He was in the midst of his people, in his city, their returning Messiah and King, and yet nary a one of them recognized him.
But we do now. HalaluwYah!
435The prophetically enlightening and enabling words of Dowd’s Song should be treasured in our minds and gifted on our lips…
“Because (ky) I love (‘ahab) Yahowah (Yahowah), He has listened to (shamar) my voice (‘eth qowl ‘any), to my desire for favoritism and kindness (tachanuwn ‘any). (Mizmowr 116:1)
Indeed, it is relevant that (ky) He inclined His ear (natah ‘ozen huw’) to me (la ‘any). Therefore, in my days (wa ba yowm ‘any), I will call out and make an inviting proclamation, issuing a summons to read and recite what I’ve encountered to offer these Invitations (qara’). (Mizmowr 116:2)
The boisterous religious parade with binding snares and a noose (chebel) of the plague of death destroying entire populations (maweth) swirled around me, surrounding and entangling me to control me (aphaph ‘any). And the anguishing pains and grueling hardship (metsar) of She’owl | Hell (She’owl) will find me (matsa’ ‘any). Troubling confinement with the Adversary (tsarah) and the severe emotional distress (yagown) will be overwhelming (matsa’). (Mizmowr 116:3)
Therefore (wa), in the name, the personal and proper designation (ba shem), of Yahowah (Yahowah) Qara’ | I Will Call Out and Proclaim this Invitation to Meet and be Welcomed by reading and reciting this summons depicting what I’ve encountered (qara’).
I want to emphasize this impassioned request (‘ana’) regarding Yahowah (Yahowah), ‘You agree and want to deliver salvation by having jointly decided to save through facilitating the escape (malat) of my soul (nepesh ‘any).’ (Mizmowr 116:4)
Yahowah (Yahowah) is compassionate and 436merciful, kind and caring (chanuwn), as well as correct, rightfully and justly vindicating (tsadyq). Therefore, our God (wa ‘elohym ‘anachnuw) is loving (racham). (Mizmowr 116:5)
Yahowah (Yahowah) will keep watch over, pay attention to, and care about (shamar) the open-minded and receptive (pethy). When I was incapacitated and diminished (dalal), then for me (wa la ‘any), He rescued and delivered me, saving me (yasha’). (Mizmowr 116:6)
You have chosen to return (shuwb) my soul (nepesh ‘any) to Your restful Home to recuperate (manowach ‘ath).
Indeed (ky), Yahowah (Yahowah) will engage to deal with your soul, too, now that recompense has been offered because He acts in certain and predictable ways when raising and rearing (gamal ‘al ‘ath). (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:7)
For it is true (ky), You have withdrawn, removed, and delivered (chalats) my soul (nepesh ‘any) from the plague of death (min maweth), my feet from stumbling (‘eth regel ‘any min dachy), my eyes from tears (‘eth ‘ayin ‘any min dima’ah). (Mizmowr 116:8)
Apart from any outside influences, I will walk unencumbered (halak) to the presence (la paneh) of Yahowah (Yahowah) in the land (ba ha ‘erets) of the living with multiple lives (ha chayym). (Mizmowr 116:9)
I knew it to be true, and yet I was reliable and trustworthy, loyal and dependable (‘aman), even when (ky) I spoke the words (dabar), ‘I am the answer, the proper response, because my affliction and suffering, self-abasement and sacrifice (‘any ‘anah) are great, both tremendous and effective (ma’od).’ (Mizmowr 116:10)
I, myself, once said (‘any ‘amar) in my alarm and dismay, even trepidation (ba chapaz ‘any), ‘Every man 437and all sorts of men (kol ha ‘adam) are shown to be liars, communicating that which is deceiving to delusionally promote false gods (kazab).’ (Mizmowr 116:11)
So, how (mah) will I return to restore, attempting to make restitution (shuwb) for Yahowah (la Yahowah) for everything (kol) advantageous and beneficial (tagmuwl) as His to me (huw’ ‘al ‘any)? (Mizmowr 116:12)
Therefore, I will bear and lift up, by accepting the burden to provide forgiveness through (nasa’) the cup (kows) of salvation (yashuw’ah). And in the name (wa ba shem) of Yahowah (Yahowah), I will call out, providing a summons and invitation to meet (qara’). (Mizmowr 116:13)
My offer and vow, my binding promise and gift (neder ‘any), to Yahowah (la Yahowah) is that I will completely fulfill and totally honor it, providing recompense for reconciliation and to restore fellowship (shalem) with a heightened sense of urgency, due intensity, and commitment (na’) as a conspicuous counterpart, openly in full view in the presence (neged) of all of His people (la kol ‘am huw’). (Mizmowr 116:14)
Exceedingly rare and valuable, beloved and deemed honorable, treasured and precious, noble, tremendously significant, influential and perceived as magnificent, both glorious and uncommon (yaqar) in the sight and perception (ba ‘ayn) of Yahowah (Yahowah) are the deaths of the physical bodies (ha maweth) of His most loyal and devoted individuals (la chasyd huw’). (Mizmowr 116:15)
I want to emphasize and accentuate this point (‘ana’), Yahowah (Yahowah), I am indeed (ky ‘any), one who serves with You as Your coworker and associate (‘ebed ‘atah). I am Your associate and coworker (‘any ‘ebed ‘atah), the Son (ben) of Your Caregiver and 438Provider as Mother (‘emah). You provided this way out and released (patach) my bonds, ending my incarceration and punishing ordeal (la mowser ‘any). (Mizmowr 116:16)
For You, because of You, and to approach You (la ‘atah), I will offer to be butchered, sacrificing myself, offering my consent to be slaughtered as a reconciling offering (zabach zebach) while confessing my appreciation (towdah). In the name (wa ba shem) of Yahowah (Yahowah), I will call out a summons while proclaiming the Invitation to Meet and be welcomed (qara’). (Mizmowr 116:17)
I will completely fulfill and honor, paying the price to provide reconciliation through (shalem) my offer and vow, my binding promise (neder ‘any) to Yahowah (la Yahowah), with all possible intensity, urgency, and devotion (na’), as a conspicuous counterpart, in full view in the presence (neged) of all of His people (la kol ‘am huw’), (Mizmowr 116:18) in the outer courtyard (ba chatser) of the House (beyth) of Yahowah (Yahowah), in your midst in the center of (ba tawek) Yaruwshalaim | the Source of Guidance on Reconciliation (Yaruwshalaim – Jerusalem).
HalaluwYah | Radiate Yahowah’s Light and shine brilliantly for Yah, commending Yahowah’s renown (HalaluwYah)!” (Mizmowr / Song / Psalm 116:19)
It is breathtaking in its implications and exceedingly bold in its prophetic intent. Dowd served as the Passover Lamb and then fulfilled UnYeasted Bread and Firstborn Children. There is no doubt about it. All claims otherwise, especially in Christianity and Judaism, would be false.
