162Yada Yahowah

‘Azab

…Separation

 

4

Na’aph | Unfaithful

 

Cheating on the Relationship…

Before we commence with the conclusion of the 2^nd chapter of Howsha’ / He Delivers, to maintain the proper perspective, it will be helpful to reassess where we have been. God’s portrait of Yisra’el began…

“‘Say to your brothers (‘amar la ‘ach ‘atem), “My people (‘am ‘any),” and to your sisters (wa la ‘achowth ‘atem), “She could have loved and been kind (racham).” (Howsha’ 2:1)

Rebuke, quarreling and contending with (ryb ba), your mother (‘em ‘atem). Prosecute, filing a complaint (ryb), for she is not My woman or wife (ky hy’ lo’ ‘ishah), neither am I her man or husband (wa lo’ ‘iysh hy’). Let her, therefore, turn away from (wa suwr) her illicit and illegitimate relationships, her idolatry and whoring (zenunym hy’) – such that they are away from (min) her presence (paneh hy’), with her unfaithfulness (na’aphuwphym hy’), from the way she perceives her breasts (min bayn shad hy’). (Howsha’ 2:2)

Otherwise (pen), I will strip her naked, exposing her (phashat hy’ ‘arowm). I will present her (wa yatsag hy’) as the day she was born (ka yowm yalad hy’), causing her to be akin to a lifeless and barren place of questionable words (wa sym hy’ ka ha midbar). I will make her (wa shyth hy’) similar to parched earth (ka ‘erets tsyah), such that she dies of thirst (wa muwth hy’ ba ha tsama’). (Howsha’ 2:3)

163And so, with regard to (wa ‘eth) her children (beny hy’), I will be neither loving nor compassionate, neither merciful nor kind (lo’ racham) because (ky) they are the children (beny) of their religious infidelity, their feigned love, and of seeking to profit by being disingenuous (zanuwnym hem). (Howsha’ 2:4)

It should be obvious that (ky) their mother (‘em hem) is unfaithful and acts like a religious prostitute (zanah). She who conceived them (harah hem) should be ashamed and humiliated for having acted inappropriately (bowsh).

This is because she conveyed her intent, saying to herself (ky ‘amar), “I have chosen to continually go after (halak ‘achar) what I desire from my closest and most intimate relationships (‘ahab ‘any) which provide (nathan) my bread (lechem ‘any), my water (wa maym ‘any), my wool (wa tsemer ‘any), my linen (wa phesheth ‘any), my olive oil (wa shemen ‘any), and my drink (wa shiquwy ‘any).” (Howsha’ 2:5)

Likewise, in response (la ken), behold (hineh), I will guard to restrain and block, hedging up (‘any suwk) that which is associated with your path (‘eth derek ‘atah) with thorns (ba ha syrah).

I will erect a stone wall to block her progress (wa gader ‘eth gader hy’) so that her way of life (wa nathybah hy’) will be incapable of discovering it (lo’ matsa). (Howsha’ 2:6)

So, she will pursue and annoy (wa radaph) her most intimate lovers and passionate desires (‘eth ‘ahab hy’), but she will not achieve what she is chasing after (wa lo’ nasag ‘eth hem). She shall seek them and will conspire with them (wa baqash hem), but she will not prevail or find what she craves (wa lo’ matsa).

164Then she will say (wa ‘amar), “I will go and reverse course, returning to (halak wa shuwb ‘el) my initial husband and former man (‘iysh ‘any ha ri’shown) because it was better, more productive, and beneficial (ky towb) for me then than now (la ‘any ‘az min ‘atah).” (Howsha’ 2:7)

But she did not acknowledge or even care (wa hy’ lo’ yada’) that I gave to her, providing for her (ky ‘anoky nathan la hy’) the grain (ha dagan), new wine (wa ha thyrowsh), and olive oil (wa ha yitshar), in addition to having greatly increased her silver (wa keseph rabah la hy’) and gold (wa zahab), which they assigned to (‘asah) Ba’al | the Lord (la ha Ba’al). (Howsha’ 2:8)

Therefore, when (la ken), I return (shuwb), I will grasp hold of (wa laqach) My grain which will be increasing and growing for having observed his banner at its proper time (dagan ‘any ba ‘eth huw’), along with My new wine as an inheritance (wa thyrowsh ‘any) as part of his continuing witness to the appointed meetings (ba Mow’ed huw’).

Then I will rescue and defend, indeed, save by delivering (wa natsal) My wool (tsemer ‘any) and My linen (wa pishet ‘any) to cover and conceal (la kasah) her nakedness (‘eth ‘erwah hy’). (Howsha’ 2:9)

However, at this time, right now (wa ‘atah), I am revealing (galah) that which is associated with her stupidity and her foolish lewdness and shame (‘eth nabluwth hy’) in the sight of her most intimate lovers and passionate desires (la ‘ayn ‘ahab hy’).

And no individual shall save her (wa ‘iysh lo’ natsal hy’) out of My hand (min yad ‘any). (Howsha’ 2:10)

Then I will observe the Shabat by causing a cessation of all (wa shabat kol) of her merry celebrations (masows hy’), her festival feasts (chag hy’), her new 165moon observances (chodesh hy’), her approach to the Shabat (wa shabat hy’), and all of her designated celebrations (wa kol mow’ed hy’). (Howsha’ 2:11)

I will abandon (wa shamem) her vines (gephen hy’) and her fig trees (wa ta’enah hy’), whereof she has said (‘asher ‘amar), ‘These gratuities are for me (‘ethnah hem la ‘any) because my sexual partners and lovers (‘asher ‘ahab ‘any) have given them to me (nathan la ‘any).’ However (wa), I will cause them to be (sym hem) a thicket of tangled undergrowth (la ya’ar), and the animals (wa chayah) of the land (ha sadeh) shall devour them (‘akal hem). (Howsha’ 2:12)

I will take an inventory and record (wa peqad) against her (‘al hy’) for the time in association with (‘eth yowm) ha Ba’alym | the Lords who seek to be perceived as masters, to possess and to control (ha Ba’alym) because (‘asher) she blew smoke, burned incense, and made offerings to them (qatar la hem).

Then she was adorned, playing religious dress-up (wa ‘adah) with her ornamental rings and circular objects (nezem hy’). Bejeweled (wa chelyah), she went after (hy’ wa halak ‘achar) her lovers, pursuing her desires and illicit relationships (‘ahab hy’).

And she ignored and then forgot Me (wa ‘eth ‘any shakach),’ prophetically announces (na’um) Yahowah (Yahowah). (Howsha’ 2:13)

‘Therefore, by contrast, long thereafter (la ken), behold (hineh), knowing that she has been deceived, I will leave the way wide open to persuade her should she become open-minded (‘anoky pathah hy’).

At that moment, I will walk with her (wa halak hy’) to ponder the word, even in the place where these statements are questioned (ha midbar), such that I speak words (wa dabar) to her heart, making an impression 166upon her judgment and thinking (‘al leb hy’). (Howsha’ 2:14)

Beginning then and there (min sham), I am prepared to give her, so that she can approach (wa nathan la hy), her vineyards and vinedresser, her garden and resulting fruit (‘eth kerem hy’).

The Valley of ‘Akowr | Troubles (wa ‘eth ‘emeq ‘Akowr) will become the open doorway (la petach) of hope, of confidently expecting a good and beneficial future – a means to be optimistic and move forward (tiqwah).

Then and there, along with the name (wa sham), she will respond with the answer (‘anah) as in the days of her youth (ka yowm na’uwrym hy’), and as in the day (wa ka yowm) when lifted up, she ascended (‘alah hy’) out of the land (min ‘erets) of Mitsraym | the Crucibles of Political and Religious Oppression (Mitsraym). (Howsha’ 2:15)

During (wa ba) this specific day (ba ha yowm ha huw’), it shall be (hayah),’ prophetically declares (na’um) Yahowah (YaHoWaH), ‘you will invite, welcome, and meet with Me as an individual (qara’ ‘iysh ‘any). And then you will never again call Me (wa lo’ qara’ la ‘any) Ba’aly | My Lord (ba’al ‘any) ever again (‘owd). (Howsha’ 2:16)

For I will renounce, reject, and remove (wa suwr), accordingly (‘eth), the names and reputations (shem) of ha Ba’alym | the Lords (ha Ba’alym) from (min) her mouth (peh hy’), and (wa) they shall not be remembered, recalled, or mentioned (lo’ zakar) by (ba) their name (ba shem hem) ever again (‘owd).’” (Howsha’ / He Saves / Hosea 2:17)

God does not mince words. He tells it like He sees it. And clearly, at least from Heaven’s perspective, it is not a 167pretty sight. Jews have been their own worst enemy and have made a mess of things for the past 1,093,193 days, give or take a new moon or two.

Fortunately, for a remnant of Yisra’el and devoted Gowym, Yahowah will forgive and forget, reconciling His relationship with a precious few. The renewal of the Covenant is on the horizon – less than 4,000 days away.

Therefore, addressing the millennial celebration of Shelters in the afterglow of the Day of Reconciliations in year 6000 Yah, God tells us…

“‘Then (wa) I will cut (karat – I will establish through separation at that moment (qal perfect)) for them (la hem – so that they can approach) a family-oriented Covenant (beryth – a familial relationship) in that day (ba ha yowm ha huw’ – at that time) in conjunction with other living things (‘im chayah – to approach other lifeforms) of the garden environs (ha sadeh – of the sparsely populated areas cultivated for growth), and in harmony with the winged creatures (wa ‘im ‘owph – with birds in flight) of the spiritual realm (ha shamaym – of the heavens), even the creatures that move about (wa remes) of the earth (ha ‘adamah – material realm).

And so (wa), I will abolish then destroy (shabar – I will pulverize such that they cease to exist (qal imperfect)) the bow, including weapons which make life difficult (qesheth – weapons launching projectiles designed to kill; from qashah – that which is fierce, harsh, and severe, injurious and burdensome), and the sword, including that which severs and separates, lacerates and devastates (wa chereb), along with war, hostility, and infighting (wa milchamah) from the Earth (min ha ‘erets), so that I can make it possible for them to relax (wa shakab hem) confidently and securely (la betach – safely with complete trust and reliance).’” (Howsha’ / He Delivers / Hosea 2:18)

168Shortly after being called as a Witness on Taruw’ah | Trumpets in 2001, year 5968 Yah, I came to realize and share a number of profoundly important and seldom-considered insights into the big picture Yahowah was painting with His words. One of the first was that from the perspective of the Architect and Creator present at the time He initiated the Big Bang, the six days of our genesis are equivalent to fourteen billion years when viewed in reverse by humans from the Earth. This fact is proven by the residual cosmic microwave background radiation from the Big Bang. It demonstrates that time flowed 10¹² times slower from God’s perspective, making 6 twenty-four-hour days and 14 billion years equivalent.

Not only are we still living within the sixth day, the seventh, a Shabat, represents the time alluded to here in Howsha’. Commencing on the Shabat of October 7^th, 2033, there will be a 1,000-year celebration of Sukah | Camping Out on ‘Erets | Earth. During that time, we will live in harmony with our Creator and His creation.

Second, God’s plan for His people plays to this same cadence. For example, in the period before quark confinement and the transition from energy to matter following the Big Bang, there was no way to measure time. Similarly, the duration of ‘Adam’s and Chawah’s stay in Gan ‘Eden cannot be quantified from their perspective. Yahowah’s timeline commences with our epic 6,000-year sojourn out of Eden and back to the Garden upon our expulsion for not listening. This occurred in year 0 Yah.

Third, the story of man’s antagonistic relationship with God spans 6,000 years, with the three most important events transpiring every forty Yowbel, or 2,000 years. In year 2000 Yah, 1968 BCE, Yahowah confirmed the Covenant with ‘Abraham – providing the means to return to the Garden and camp out with God. Forty Yowbel thereafter, in year 4000 Yah, on Pesach, Matsah, Bikuwrym, and Shabuw’ah in 33 CE, the Messiah and 169Firstborn, Dowd, began fulfilling the Mow’ed Miqra’ey, thereby enabling the benefits of the Beryth through Pesach, Matsah, Bikuwrym, and Shabuw’ah.

Fourth, we can correlate the first two dates, years 0 and 2000 Yah, with the Roman Catholic adaptation of the Imperial Roman calendar in use today, using the genealogies presented within the Towrah. They are marked on our Towrah Timeline as yeas 3968 and 1968 BCE pursuant to ‘Adam and ‘Abraham.

We are then led to the date Passover was fulfilled by Gabry’el | God’s Most Capable and Courageous Man – Dowd. Using the starting date he delineated to Dany’el, which correlates to 444 BCE, and the formula he provided, we know that the Messiah, as the Zarowa’ entered Yaruwshalaim on March 30, 33 CE (Julian calendar) to serve as the Passover Lamb, initiating the fulfillment of the first four Miqra’ey. This was four days prior to Pesach in accordance with the Towrah’s instructions regarding the Lamb. Therefore, on Passover, April 3^rd, 33 CE on the Julian calendar (the Gregorian calendar was imposed in 1582 CE to keep Easter from migrating away from Passover), Dowd’s basar | corporeal body fulfilled the promise to make the Children of the Covenant immortal, opening the door for us to reenter ‘Eden and Shamaym.

The explanation of what occurred as he was tortured by the Romans is painstakingly detailed in his 22^nd Mizmowr. It, along with his 88^th Psalm and the 53^rd chapter of Yasha’yah, reveals that as the sun set beginning the Shabat of Matsah on the 15^th of ‘Abyb, Dowd’s nepesh | incorporeal soul was laden with the guilt of his people. He would carry it with him into She’owl on April 4^th, 33 CE. Now without any evidence to convict us, we became perfect in God’s sight, which made it possible for Yahowah to adopt us into His Beryth Family. He did so as the sun rose the following morning, April 5^th, 33 CE announcing Bikuwrym | Firstborn Children.

170With these dates having been provided by Dowd in the guise of Gabry’el | God’s Most Capable and Courageous Man in the 6^th century BCE, all that is required of us is to add 40 Yowbel, or 2000 years, to transition from year 4000 Yah in 33 CE to year 6000 Yah in 2033. With Taruw’ah fulfilled both in this writing and with a gleaning of the Covenant on the 1^st of the 7^th month between 2027 and 2029, the next Miqra’ey to be so honored are the most important – the two Yahowah has addressed through Howsha’ – Kipurym and Sukah in year 6000 Yah. So, we now know that Father and Son will return on Yowm Kipurym | the Day of Reconciliations at sunset, 6:22 PM in Yaruwshalaim, October 2, 2033.

Fifth, God’s historical portrait of His relationship with humankind concludes where it began – in Gan ‘Eden. We are returning to the Garden of Great Joy. We will converse with the animals, fly with the birds, and live in peace. This is all part of the final adaptation of the Covenant – a time in which the participants will have all chosen to be part of Yah’s eternal Family.

With this known, Yahowah confirms that He is to become engaged to Yisra’el. And His betrothal is replete with vows…

“‘And I will betroth you unto Me (wa ‘aras ‘atah la ‘any) forever (la ‘owlam – for eternity). I will become engaged for you to approach Me (wa ‘aras ‘atah la ‘any) in an honest, correct, rightful, and upright manner (ba tsedeq – in a way that is truthful, valid, vindicating, and right, both fair and just), through the exercise of good judgment, by making the most informed and rational decision regarding the means to resolve disputes (ba mishpat – by being judgmental; from my – to consider the implications of shaphat – deciding and judging), and with unfailing kindness, genuine mercy, unrelenting favor, and loyal love (wa ba chesed – with enduring fondness for 171the relationship), in addition to compassion (wa ba rachamym – heartfelt affection). (Howsha’ 2:19)

Then, I will betroth you unto Me, engaging with you so that you can approach Me (wa ‘aras ‘atah la ‘any – I will show My desire for you to draw near) in a steadfast and trustworthy manner (ba ‘emuwnah – reliably in truth, dependably in a way that is supportive, confirming, upholding and verifiable; from ‘aman – to be supported and upheld by the truth, established and verified through that which is certain).

And you shall Yada’ Yahowah | Know and Acknowledge Yahowah (wa yada’ Yahowah – then you will become familiar with, respect, and understand YaHoWaH as instructed in His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah – existence).’” (Howsha’ / He Liberates / Hosea 2:20)

Within the Beryth | Covenant, Yahowah is our Heavenly Father and the Ruwach Qodesh is our Spiritual Mother. Symbolically, however, Yisra’el is also presented as God’s beloved, His bride. The nation that was divorced for religious infidelity will be reconciled on Kipurym and ‘aras | betrothed under the Chuppah of Sukah. After a long intermission, Yahowah’s Family will be united again.

Recognizing that this exchange of vows is occurring on Sukah | Shelters, it’s hard to miss the wedding Chuppah | Canopy Covering shimmering at sunrise and fluttering in the dawn’s breeze. A sukah is a covering in the form of a shelter, tent, or booth, and thus a canopy. I rather expect Dowd to serve as the best man. Sarah would make a lovely maid of honor.

Yahowah has written His vows for His bride. His devotion is forever. He has promised to engage such that Yisra’el is drawn to Him. His approach will be honorable and the result will be vindicating. And during this engagement, both God and His bride will be upright and 172truthful. And while that’s nothing new for Yah, it’s a different approach for Yisra’el.

As always, Yahowah wants His beloved to use their best judgment, to make an informed and rational decision regarding their relationship. But this is a marriage of mind and heart, sound thinking and unfailing love.

Compassionate, Yahowah promises to be kind, indeed, generous, affectionate, and merciful toward His returning bride. She has been through hell and is now ready for heaven.

It is among the most alluring messages in the prophets. The long intermission is over. God is engaging with His people again, acknowledging that they can approach Him in a steadfast and trustworthy manner and remain together forevermore. Of these receptive souls, Yahowah says: “And you will know Yahowah.”

Having invested the past twenty-two years translating God’s words to compose Yada Yahowah, it is reassuring to see the title chosen for these books long ago scribed within this prophecy foretelling the reconciliation of Yisra’el and Yahowah. This has been our mission.

And if you will indulge this witness for a moment, the wa between this introductory thought and its conclusion serves to bring them together, with one leading to the other. From this perspective, Yahowah may also have intended… “Then, I will betroth you to Me, engaging so that you can approach Me in a trustworthy and reliable manner, one verified, confirmed, and upheld by Yada Yahowah.” And even if that is one stride too far, for many Yisra’elites, the bride will have been brought back to the wedding chuppah in time for Sukah by this presentation of Yahowah’s vows.

Because of Taruw’ah, a joyous remnant of Yisra’el will find Kipurym in time to celebrate Sukah. With our return to the Garden, it will be Heaven on Earth…

173“‘It will be (wa hayah) at this time, during this specific day (ba ha yowm ha huw’), I will respond (‘anah – I will answer with a declarative and informative reply),’ prophetically declares (na’um) Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s name transliterated as guided by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence).

‘I will provide the answer (‘anah – I will reply, offering informative testimony, responding with something to think about) in association with (‘eth) the spiritual realm of the heavens (ha shamaym) and they (wa hem) will reply (‘anah ‘eth – will respond to answer) on the Earth (‘eth ha ‘erets – in the material realm). (Howsha’ 2:21)

The Earth (wa ha ‘erets) will answer (‘anah ‘eth – singing to) that which is associated with (‘eth) growing exponentially as symbolized by grain (ha dagan – the barley harvest), becoming an heir by the new wine (wa ‘eth ha thyrowsh), and the olive oil representing the Spirit of enlightenment (wa ‘eth ha ytsahar).

And they (wa hem) shall provide answers regarding (‘anah ‘eth – respond to) Yzra’‘el | What God Has Sown (Yzra’‘el – the seed and offspring of God; from zara’ – to sow, conceive, produce, and yield and ‘el – God; commonly transliterated Jezreel). (Howsha’ 2:22)

So (wa) I will sow, planting her seed (zara’ hy’ – the seeds I have sown with her will germinate and I will have children through her), for Myself (la ‘any – approaching and drawing near Me) within the Land and upon the Earth (ba ha ‘erets – in the material realm).

I will have compassion for, demonstrate mercy toward, even come to love and forgive (wa racham – I will show affection, treat favorably, and absolve) Lo’ Ruchamah | No Mercy (Lo’ Ruchamah – no favors and no compassion for having been unlovable, no forgiveness or benefits to the one who was beyond pity).

174I will say to (wa ‘amar la) Lo’ ‘Am ‘Any | Not My People (Lo’ ‘Am ‘Any – Not My Family), “You are My family (‘am ‘any ‘atah– you are My people).”

Then he shall say (wa ‘huw’ ‘amar), “You are my God (‘elohym ‘any).”’” (Howsha’ / He Delivers / Hosea 2:23)

The timing is neither random nor open-ended. There is only one day distinct from all others – Yowm Kipurym | the Day of Reconciliations in year 6000 Yah – when the remnant of the Children of Yisra’el will respond to God in this way. This is the time each year that the Towrah has invited us all to ‘anah | reply to Yahowah’s Miqra’ | Invitation to Meet during Kipurym | Reconciliations. Those who respond with the answer God is seeking will hear and speak these words.

For the first time since we strolled together in the Garden, it will be Heaven on Earth. What is conveyed in the Spiritual Realm will be heard on Earth. We will all rejoice over growing exponentially, inheriting the kingdom, and being anointed by the Spirit. What God Has Sown will finally take root and produce as He intended. The only memory of Yzra’‘el will be of the seeds God has sown to make this day possible.

This is the beauty of Howsha’ because the worst of times leads to the best of days. Those who have long been unlovable will be loved and forgiven. The children who were disinherited will be reunited. Yisra’elites will come to know God again.

It would be impossible to write a more favorable conclusion to the second chapter of Howsha’ than God has done.

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175Based upon what we have learned by studying God’s words, if something is important, Yahowah will repeat Himself to ensure we understand. And since observing His Towrah, knowing His name, answering His Invitations, and participating in His Covenant are of foremost importance, God’s overt animosity is continually directed toward the religious who misrepresent and misappropriate these essential aspects of our relationship with Him.

Yahowah’s universal disdain for mankind’s most prevalent institution – religion – is not only the single most repeated theme throughout His testimony but, also, the least understood. With few exceptions, and for relatively short periods of time, God and His people have been estranged for the past 4,000 years.

Yahowah’s frustration over this perversion of His intent permeates the Towrah and Prophets. And this isn’t just because mankind’s preference for religion makes a mockery of God and what Yahowah has done for us, nothing is more destructive or deadly.

The viral nature of religion is so invasive and debilitating, that even in the most uplifting moments, it is part of the conversation. Its existence outside of the Garden is why Eden was protected. God’s desire to curtail its spread is why Yahowah intervened early on in Babel. Religion’s prevalence precipitated the flood.

Addressing the empire synonymous with institutionalizing religion and integrating it into their culture and government, it was not until after ‘Abraham had walked away from Babylon that Yahowah introduced Himself to him. Consistent with this realization, the first condition of the Covenant, the lone prerequisite for those wanting to be part of Yahowah’s Family, is to walk away from babel | being confused and confounded by the commingling of the cultural, religious, and political precepts of Babylon. And yes, this is why Gabry’el / Dowd 176revealed to Dany’el that the malfeasance of Babylon would evolve into history’s most hideous beasts.

Mitsraym is the Crucible of Religious and Political Oppression from which Yahowah liberated His people. Being free of its controlling influence is the message of the First Statement Yahowah etched in stone. The Second Statement is entirely anti-religious, with God encouraging us to avoid every permutation of it because our lives and those of our children depend upon it.

Moving from the Covenant and Tablets to the Invitations, Pesach and Matsah were conceived and fulfilled to resolve the life-threatening and infectious nature of religion and politics. And Kipurym celebrates reestablishing the relationship these foes destroyed.

The story of Jezreel is that of religion becoming so intertwined and pervasive in government, the community, and culture that it would have to be removed for the nation to have any hope of surviving. But even with the death of the Lord’s priests, the lure of religion would captivate the people, necessitating the divorce so vividly portrayed throughout Howsha’.

Continuing to use the infidelity of adultery as the metaphor most apt to describe the disloyalty of His people, the prophet was inspired to expose and condemn what Yisra’el had become…

“Yahowah (wa YaHoWaH – and our ‘elowah | God as directed in His ToWRaH | teaching regarding His HaYaH | existence and our ShaLoWM | restoration) said to me (‘amar ‘el ‘any), ‘Go out again (‘owd halak – repetitiously and without ceasing move about (qal imperative)) and choose to love (‘ahab – show your desire for, being passionate about (qal imperative)) a woman (‘ishah) who is amorous with, devoted to, and passionate about (‘ahab – who loves and desires) an evil neighbor, an immoral fellow countryman, a loudmouthed friend, 177and an undesirable companion (ra’ – a wicked, no good, improper, and immoral, unethical, and irrational association) who is an unfaithful adulteress involved in religious worship (wa na’aph – an idolatrous whore), similar to the way (ka – to show what it is like for) Yahowah (YaHoWaH – an accurate presentation of the name of ‘elowah – God as guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence) loves and desires to be with (‘ahab – is passionate about) the Children of Yisra’el (‘eth beny Yisra’el – the offspring of those who struggle and contend with the Almighty), when they turn to the presence of other, different and additional, gods (wa hem panah ‘el ‘elohym ‘acher – when they turn away and look to the appearance of subsequent deities), and who became lovers of compressed raisin cakes (wa ‘ahab ‘ashyshah ‘enab – and who adore forming cakes by pressing down on grapes).’” (Howsha’ / He Protects / Hosea 3:1)

Loving someone who adores us in return is among life’s greatest rewards. However, few things are as frustrating, indeed, depressing and debilitating, as unrequited love. And this is what Yisra’elites have caused Yahowah to endure for most of the past 4,000 years.

Let’s be clear: God has no interest in sexual relations. Therefore, He does not feel cheated when we are affectionate and amorous with another person. He has no stated preference for monogamy over polygamy. While disgusting, this is not about ‘Abraham offering to share Sarah with kings to increase his status among men. More to the point, since Dowd is Yahowah’s beloved, his preference for 18 women, rather than one, has no bearing on God’s perception of na’aph | adultery.

God is not addressing sex but, instead, is using adultery to explain His overriding issue with His people. Yes, they were unfaithful, but it was because they had long been enamored with worshiping religious gods.

178While it has been obvious up to this point that Yahowah is using na’aph | adultery as a metaphor to describe religious infidelity, there is no mistaking that conclusion in this statement: “Yahowah (YaHoWaH) said to me (‘amar ‘el ‘any), ‘Go out again and repeatedly (‘owd halak) choose to be passionate about, consistently showing your desire and love (‘ahab) for a woman (‘ishah) who desires and is enthralled over (‘ahab) an evil neighbor, an immoral fellow countryman, a loudmouthed friend, and an undesirable companion (rea’) who is an unfaithful adulteress involved in religious worship (wa na’aph), to reveal what it is like for (ka) Yahowah (YaHoWaH) to love and desire to be devoted to (‘ahab) the Children of Yisra’el (‘eth beny Yisra’el) when they turn to the presence of other, different, and additional, gods (wa hem panah ‘el ‘elohym ‘acher).’”

Turning to other gods is the result of religion. Period.

With gods, you can have one or many, but with God, there can only be one. This known, if G-d was insistent that His title be obfuscated by robbing the word of its vowel and replacing it with a -, why didn’t He have H-sh-m’ write ‘-l-h-m? Why replace YaHoWaH with Adonai, excuse me, ‘-d-n--, when ---- would have been more consistent?

Since Howsha’ is a prophetic book, when we apply Yahowah’s eternal truth to this day so close to His promised return to resolve this problem, it is impossible not to recognize Judaism as the current impediment to reconciliation. Rather than rabbis being the arbitrators of God’s intent, they are frustrating it – and Him.

Up to this point, Howsha’ has said very little and Yahowah has conveyed a great deal about Yisra’el’s religious addiction. But now, we hear from the prophet, himself…

179“So, I bartered and bought her (karah hy’ – I negotiated, traded, and exchanged money to acquire her) for myself (la ‘any) with fifteen silver coins and as much barley as a pair of donkeys could carry (chamesh ‘asar keseph wa chomer sa’orah letek sa’orah). (Howsha’ 3:2)

So, I said unto her (wa ‘amar ‘el hy’), ‘You can continue to live (yashab – you can stay (qal imperfect)) with me for a long time (la ‘any rabym yowmym). (Howsha’ 3:2)

You will no longer have to be a prostitute and be demeaned (lo’ zanah), and you will not have to be with a man (lo’ hayah la ‘iysh). So then, this is how I will be with you (wa gam ‘any ‘el ‘atah).’” (Howsha’ / He Delivers / Hosea 3:3)

Religious prostitutes were clearly in high demand and highly valued. Howsha’ paid dearly to liberate this woman from being a sex slave – someone owned, controlled, and used by the religious. I hope she was more appreciative than the Yisra’elites had been when liberated from Mitsraym.

I wonder how many before me have missed it, even though it is obvious – although I did not notice it until this edit of the original writing twenty years ago. This is not Gomer but a second temple prostitute. Therefore, if we are to see the initial religious accoutrement as his first wife, then this is the second. Since two wrongs do not make a right, marital adultery was not Yisra’el’s problem but, instead, religious infidelity. At a time when having many wives was common and condoned, as was having many gods, even one was one too many because it was not Yah.

So, to draw our attention to this comparison between religious prostitution and Yisra’el’s religious whoring, the prophet reveals…

180“For by comparison (ky – indeed), the Children of Yisra’el (beny Yisra’el) shall abide (yashab) for a long time (rabym yowmym) without a counselor or king (‘ayn melek), without a patron or leader (wa ‘ayn sar – without a leader who is empowered), without the ability to prepare a sacrifice (wa ‘ayn zebach), without an upright stone pillar or memorial (wa ‘ayn matsebah – without even the stump of the original tree), and without the linen vestment to adorn the priest (‘ephowd – the white coat worn by Lowy ministers to aid their service), or someone to heal them of their familial god and religious idolatry (wa taraphym – someone to restore the ailing family to health). (Howsha’ 3:4)

Eventually, during the last days (‘achar – in the end, finally), the Children of Yisra’el (beny Yisra’el) will return (shuwb – will change their attitude and they will come back and be restored (qal imperfect)).

Then, they will seek and find (wa baqash ‘eth – at that moment in time they will be sufficiently responsible to procure the information and learn what is required to recognize (piel perfect)) Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of YaHoWaH, our ‘elowah – God as directed in His ToWRaH – teaching regarding His HaYaH – existence and our ShaLoWM – restoration), their God (‘elohym hem), along with Dowd (wa ‘eth Dowd – through love), their king and counselor (melek hem).

And they will come to show respect for, even revere (wa pachad ‘el – they will appreciate the awesome nature of) Yahowah (Yahowah – written as directed by His towrah – teaching) for His beneficial qualities, His generosity and goodness (wa ‘el towb huw’ – for His attractive nature, fair and moral approach, and joyous disposition) among the remnant in the last days (ba ‘acharyth ha yowmym).” (Howsha’ / He Liberates / Hosea 3:5)

181I find Howsha’ to be the most mentally stimulating and emotionally draining of the prophets. His message is unrelenting, like a firehose gushing forth at full blast. From the religious prostitutes to the infamous children, from Jezreel to the Promised Land, from divorce to reconciliation, from the Lord and a cadre of false gods to Yahowah, it is all here for us to consider.

In this statement, Yisra’el is being compared to a high-priced religious whore kicked out of the bordello and bereft of her clients. She would be leaderless and adrift, without so much as a memorial stone for her to remember who she had once been. Her priests and kings were gone. The rabbis would replace the priests while the dictators of other nations would rule over them instead of their kings. There would be no way to reach them or heal them from their religiosity. Such is the fate of those who believe in false gods.

But this story does not end that way. God’s people, at least a remnant of them, will return in the end. Yisra’el’s relationship with Yahowah will be restored. They will change their approach to God and, in so doing, find Him. They will learn what is needed to recognize Yahowah as their God at long last.

Recognizing that this was written centuries after Dowd’s passing, the realization that the surviving Yisra’elites will acknowledge Dowd as their king upon Yahowah’s return is exhilarating. It is yet another affirmation of his Third Coming, of the reestablishment of his kingdom, and of the return of the Messiah. This leaves Maimonides looking like a nincompoop for not recognizing either and Paul looking like a liar for claiming otherwise.

It is Yahowah and Dowd, not HaShem nor Jesus, who are returning, and they will have finally garnered their people’s respect. As hard as it is to believe now, in the 182summer of 2023, even just 10 years from this majestic day, a time is fast approaching when Jews will value Yahowah and His Firstborn above their rabbis and find them to be of greater benefit than Judaism. And for finally doing so, a remnant of Yisra’el will be spared in the last days.

In this regard, it is interesting to note that the ‘ephowd outer garment worn by the priests was corrupted according to what we read in Shaphat / Judges 8:27: “All Yisra’el played the harlot.” They were in love with Ba’al | the Lord. Taraphym then suggests that, without the Lowy priests serving the people during Passover, UnYeasted Bread, Firstborn Children, Seven Shabats, Trumpets, Reconciliations, and Shelters, there has been no healing the household of Yisra’el.

While this tragic story has a happy ending, there is no reason to wait for the last page to be turned. Yahowah is here now, ready and willing to accept His wayward children with open arms. It is well past time for God’s children to come back home.

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The means to know Yahowah and engage in His Covenant has always been straightforward. Listen to Him and then respond accordingly. But this has proven too difficult for Yisra’el…

“‘Listen to (shama’ – hear) the word (dabar – message, communication, and account, the spoken testimony and written witness) of Yahowah ( – a transliteration of YaHoWaH as instructed in His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah – existence), Children of Yisra’el (beny Yisra’el – offspring of those who struggle and contend with God), for it is certain that (ky) Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s name transliterated as guided 183by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence) has a dispute and grievance (ryb – has an indictment, quarrel, accusation, and contentious argument) against the inhabitants (‘im yashab) of the Land and Earth (ha ‘erets).

This is because (ky) there is no honesty or integrity (‘ayn ‘emeth – no truth or validity, no veracity or certainty, no dependability or consistency), no devotion or sense of loyalty (wa ‘ayn chesed – no love, kindness, goodness, or affection), or understanding or thoughtful insights pertaining to (wa ‘ayn da’at – or the knowledge, judgment or discernment needed to comprehend) God (‘elohym) in the Land and on Earth (ba ha ‘erets).’” (Howsha’ / He Saves / Hosea 4:1)

As impactful as Yahowah’s revelation through Howsha’ has been up to this point, there may be no more influential revelation within the prophets than what lies before us in the fourth chapter of Howsha’. God is giving His people yet another opportunity to avoid the plague of Judaism by listening to Him. It is the cure for religion and what ails the human condition.

Yahowah’s grievance with Yisra’el goes well beyond them neither knowing nor understanding Him. He is perturbed because in the midst of their chronic ignorance they claim otherwise. If they had simply ignored Him, while tragic, it would not have been nearly as injurious as pretending otherwise.

For having written voluminous religious tomes claiming to have been inspired by God, Yahowah is telling us that the rabbis lack integrity. They are dishonest, and devoid of veracity and validity. They aren’t even consistent. There are nearly as many strains of Judaism as there are Jews.

Over the many years that I have been studying Yahowah’s testimony, I have yet to find a single rabbinical 184insight worth sharing. They may know many things, but when it comes to understanding, they are sorely lacking.

One of the many reasons that the overwhelming preponderance of insights derived from these translations is unheralded is that those who focus on the Hebrew text are blinded by their religion. Yahowah’s message is so hostile to their beliefs that they are incapable of seeing His words for what they represent.

To comprehend God’s testimony, we must first come to know Him. He and His word are one – inseparable and dependable, consistent and enduring, liberating and enlightening. Rather than weave religion into the testimony, we do ourselves a service to weed it out. Rather than looking for commandments to obey, we should seek instructions that emancipate.

Since Yahowah stated that this deplorable condition negatively influencing His people would endure until it is rectified, with some changing their attitude during the last days, Rabbinic Judaism is the problem…

“‘They will have sanctioned the curse of Allah (‘alah – they will have invoked Divine restrictions, bans, and punishments for not having told the truth and for having sworn a lamentable oath resulting in unrelenting burials (qal infinitive)).

They will cringe in fear, bow in submission, and be disowned for cringe-worthy deceptions (wa kachash – for promoting lies while annulling the relationship by being delusional they will be oppressed, even malnourished and starved as they are estranged (piel infinitive)).

They will be murdered and be murderous (ratsach – they will kill and be killed, they will be slaughtered, dashed by the sword and cut into pieces (qal infinitive)).

185They will steal, surreptitiously purloining what belongs to another (ganab – they will be deceptively misleading, fraudulent thieves (qal infinitive)).

Then by continuously and demonstrably committing religious infidelity (wa na’aph – by being unfaithful and unreliable, especially disloyal (qal infinitive)), they will break all bounds in diaspora (parats – they will be broken and scattered by their widespread and pervasive rebellion (qal perfect)).

And they will be plagued (wa naga’ – they will be stricken (qal perfect)) by the shedding of copious amounts of blood (dam ba dam – with blood libel, killing, and death).’” (Howsha’ / He Liberates / Hosea 4:2)

This is a scathing indictment of the consequence of Rabbinic Judaism. And it is all actionable and demonstrable, with one demeaning verb following another: ‘alah, kachash, ratsach, ganab, na’aph, parats and naga’. It is hard to imagine anything worse.

In Hebrew, which is the basis of Arabic, ‘Alah | Allah is a pejorative. It means “to curse and invoke Divine harm.” Those who ‘alah “bind themselves to a lamentable oath resulting in untold grief and endless burials.” ‘Alah is “unfit and incapable, harmful and cursed.” He is “untruthful.” Such is the nature of false gods.

Do not be fooled, Allah is not the Arabic word for “god.” God is similar in Arabic to its origin in Hebrew, albeit with an intriguing twist: ‘ilah vs. ‘el – indicating that “god” is feminine in Islam.

Allah is one of the four names ascribed in the Quran to the Islamic god. They are in the order of their chronological appearance: Lord, Ar-Rahman, Ar-Rahim, and then Allah. And like Allah | Curse, the other names are also derived from Hebrew. Lord is from raba’ | greatly esteemed. Rahman is based upon racham | loving and 186merciful, a womb of compassion. (Howsha’ 2:23) Rahim is the plural of rah, which is from ra’ and ra’ah in Hebrew (see Howsha’ 3:1). It means “evil companion, immoral associate, unethical neighbor, undesirable friend, loudmouthed fellow, and irrational shepherd.”

With this in mind, consider the Islamic Basamalah: “Bismillah arRahman arRahim – in (ba) the name (shem) of the god (‘elah) who loves (racham) evil associates (ra’ahym).” Ever the condescending one, Satan revealed his true nature in Islam and nary a fool is wiser for it. And speaking of fooling fools, “Quran” is from the Hebrew qara’ | to read and recite – neither of which Muhammad was capable of doing.

Howsha’ 4:2 is prophetic, with Yahowah blaming rabbis for their role in creating the Curse of Allah 1,500 years in advance of their complicity. For those who have studied the Quran and Hadith, or just read Prophet of Doom, you are aware that Muhammad paid rabbis in Yathrib for Talmud recitals which he then bastardized to create the Quran. The ink was not yet dry on the Babylonian Talmud and the rabbis were hawking it for cash. As a result, Jews would “kachash – cringe in fear and bow in submission while being disowned for the cringe-worthy deceptions” incorporated into the Curse of Allah.

In this prophetic statement, ‘alah was conveyed as a verb in the qal infinitive. This means that the curse would be genuine and self-defining, palpable and ongoing. And in this regard, here is another uncomfortable truth: Islam was conceived in the ancient rock-hewn city of Petra, in the Bekka Valley, in what is known as the Wadi Musa – just 101 miles (162 KM) south of Jerusalem – not in Mecca. Petra, which was located between the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba and the southern shores of the Dead Sea, was within the Judean sphere of influence. By contrast, Yathrib, today’s Medina, where the Quran began to sound like a twisted rendition of the Babylonian Talmud, was 187inundated with Yisra’elites. Their presence was a legacy of the Northern Kingdom being hauled into captivity by the Assyrians and not returning until they were booted out by Muslims following the reestablishment of Israel.

Kachash is especially revealing in a religious discussion. It means: “to deceive by telling lies and acting deceptively.” It is “to deny the truth.” To kachash is to: “distort reality, to create a delusion, to promote an errant opinion.” To kachash is “to bow down in submission.” It is “to cower in fear rather than out of respect.” To kachash is “to be beguiled into being part of a worthless relationship as a direct result of having been conned and betrayed.” The kachash are ”disowned because they have been unfaithful.” Further, since ratsach was written using the piel stem, we know that, by lying, the rabbis would cause Jews to bow in submission and cower in fear. In the infinitive mood, they would persist in their delusions and be defined by them.

Ratsach is “to kill and be killed, to murder and be murdered.” It is “to be dashed by the sword and cut into pieces.” The ratsach are “struck down and slain.” With ratsach scribed in the qal infinitive, it serves as a genuine indictment that is self-defining, highly descriptive, actionable, demonstrable, actual, and continual.

Ganab is to be a “thief, surreptitiously stealing what belongs to another.” Those who ganab | are deceptively misleading and fraudulent. Since this was intended as an actual and ongoing depiction of rabbis, it was also conveyed in the qal infinitive.

Now that Yahowah has affirmed that by using na’aph He is addressing “religious infidelity” and not marital carousing, we know that God is accusing rabbis of “being unfaithful, unreliable, and disloyal.” These rabbinical characteristics become indelible, continual, and self-defining when cast under the qal infinitive.

188Parats is actually much more sinister than simply “break or broken.” It conveys “to violently break down and to destroy.” A parats is a terrorist “being hostile, operating in opposition, harming and killing others while destroying property.” These terrorists “spread out and invade other regions.” They “speak in a way that encourages destructive and harmful behavior from others.” To parats is to “rebel against authority” as in to rebel against Yahowah.

And while Rabbinic Judaism is guilty of breaking the Covenant with Yahowah, in this context, God is saying that their disloyalty and infidelity break all bonds. The betrayal is beyond comprehension. As a result, Yahowah is also predicting the diaspora, revealing that the Jewish propensity to rebel against Him will lead to the people being scattered.

In this regard, it is interesting to note that Dowd was known on a few occasions to turn on his people but never on his God. Things got so bad that he briefly sought shelter among the Philistines. He would side with his rogue son, ‘Absalom, rather than defend Yisra’el. And when given a choice to spare his people or himself late in life, he chose poorly. The lesson is that Yah recognizes that Yahuwdym are irascible, and tough to love, and that we will all be challenged at times to support the Chosen People – Himself included. And, therefore, so long as we remain loyal to Yah and do our best with Yisra’el, our God will remain loyal to us.

This is also true with Moseh. His relationship with Yahowah was steadfast and unshakable. His battles were consistently fought against those he was saving. It began in Mitsraym when the Hebrews turned on Moseh after he rescued a slave from being beaten by a taskmaster. They turned on him again prior to crossing the Sea. The great dispute around the Waters of Marybah and the beatdown Moseh received upon first surveying the Promised Land are troubling examples of consistently unlovable and 189unredeemable behavior on behalf of Yisra’el. And yet, through it all, Moseh remained loyal to Yahowah.

To be naga’ is “to be stricken with a plague.” So, from Yahowah’s perspective, religion is a naga’ dam | plague of death – a pandemic that results in the loss of life and shedding of blood.

The problem is, and always has been, religion. Religions are manmade constructs designed to elevate and enrich clerics and kings at the expense of the many whom they seek to fleece and control. Yahowah hates them as much as he despises those who preach and promote such deceptions.

And while this is the most pervasive theme throughout the prophets, it is also prevalent within the Towrah. For example, in Qara’ / Leviticus 19, we read:

“Yahowah (YaHoWaH) spoke to, sharing words with (dabar ‘el) Moseh (Mosheh) to convey (la ‘amar), (Qara’ 19:1) ‘Share this message (dabar) with the entire community of eternal witnesses to the restoring testimony (‘el kol ‘edah) among beny Yisra’el | the children who engage and endure with God (‘el kol Yisra’el), saying to them (wa ‘amar ‘al hem): “You should genuinely and continually be set apart, special and uncommon (qodesh hayah), for I (ky ‘any), Yahowah (YaHoWaH), your God (‘elohym ‘atem), am set apart, special, and uncommon (qodesh).”’” (Qara’ / Called Out / Leviticus 19:2)

To be set apart is to be removed from the prevalence of mankind’s most common toxin – religion. Do not forfeit your life to this disease.

The fact that Yisra’el did, establishing countless variations of Judaism, the people forfeited not only their birthright but, also, the opportunity to serve as Yahowah’s prophets and witnesses, conveying His eternal and 190restoring testimony. Among millions of Jews, there would only be forty of them.

And it is because they preferred listening to their religious leaders rather than the God of the relationship…

“‘Do not approach, turn to, or appear in the presence of (‘al panah ‘el) false gods, objects of worship, or religious imagery (ha ‘elyl).

Do not engage on behalf of, perform in association with, or attempt to fashion for yourself (lo’ ‘asah) gods (‘elohym) which are cast or considered anointed (maskah).

I am Yahowah (‘any Yahowah), your God.’” (Qara’ / Called Out / Leviticus 19:4)

God begged His people not to be religious. And yet, they defied Him, becoming the only ethnicity indistinguishable from their faith. When a person says that they are Jewish, it is typically an admission that their religion is Judaism. This condition is so pervasive that most people cannot distinguish between the two. And this is not by accident because the rabbis in charge of immigration into Israel use proof of adherence to Ultra-Orthodox Judaism as their litmus test for eligibility.

“‘You should not make a habit of stealing (lo’ ganab) nor should you consistently feign obedience, act deceptively, convey that which is not true, nor bear false witness (wa lo’ kachash). Do not lie to, mislead, or betray (wa lo’ shaqar) an individual within the community (‘iysh ba ‘amyth huw’). (Qara’ 19:11)

Do not swear an oath or make a promise (wa lo’ shaba’) in My name (ba shem ‘any) which is deceptive, misleading, or false (shaqar) and in so doing, profane, defile, and dishonor (wa chalal) the name of your God (‘eth shem ‘elohym ‘atah).

191I am Yahowah (‘any Yahowah).’” (Qara’ / Called Out / Leviticus 19:12)

The religious all feign obedience, which means that they are trying to fool themselves and others that they are devout. The realization that they do not practice what they preach is manifest in the realization that rabbis are in it for the money and that they are more abusive toward women and children than Catholic priests. It is all a lie, their onerous and regimented lives, their restrictive and ignorant faith, their duplicitous and argumentative words, and their dour religious apparel.

In their words and deeds, religious Jews have dishonored the name of God, going so far as to not only misrepresent Him in their Talmud but erase His name from His Towrah. And if that was not sufficiently deceptive, they call their Talmud the Torah.

In the next chapter of His Towrah | Guidance, and within Qara’ 20:1-7, Yahowah stays on theme…

“Then Yahowah spoke to Moseh, communicating (wa dabar Yahowah ‘el Mosheh la ‘amar), (Qara’ 20:1) ‘To the Children of Yisra’el (wa ‘el beny Yisra’el) say (‘amar): Any individual person among the people who engage and endure with God (‘iysh ‘iysh min beny Yisra’el), including anyone of a different ethnicity (wa min ha ger) who is living as a guest within Yisra’el (ha guwr ba Yisra’el), who offers any of his offspring or who sows something (‘asher nathan min zera’ huw’) to Molek | a false god or king claiming the authority to rule (la ha Molek), they will surely die (muwth muwth). The people of the land (‘am ha ‘erets) should cover him with stones (ragam huw’ ba ha ‘eben). (Qara’ 20:2)

I will also set My presence (wa ‘any nathan ‘eth paneh ‘any) against that individual (ba ha ‘iysh ha huw’). I will cut him off and out from the midst of his family (wa karath ‘eth huw’ min qereb ‘am huw’) because he has 192given some of his offspring and what he has sown (ky min zera’ huw’ nathan) to Molek | a false god or king claiming the authority to rule (la ha Molek).

In so doing (la ma’an), that which is associated with My sanctuary as a special, separated, and set-apart place (‘eth miqdash ‘any) becomes sullied and defiled (tame’) in addition to dishonoring (wa la chalal) My set-apart, unique, and special name (‘eth shem qodesh ‘any).’” (Qara’ 20:3)

When the religious claim to speak for God, and yet contradict Him, as is the case with Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, they tarnish Yahowah’s name and reputation. And since the Towrah and Prophets were presented through Yahuwdym | Jews, when they sacrifice their children by encouraging them to demonstrate their allegiance to false gods and wannabe kings, everything God revealed through Yisra’el is sullied.

Molek is more than the Lord of the Ammonites. This name is based upon melek, which denotes a man or woman who claims the authority to rule as a king or queen. As such, this statement defines what the world is doing every day by turning children over to the false rhetoric of disingenuous leaders chasing after false gods. For example, the Haredim’s support for the Netanyahu coalition on the condition that they receive grants and exemptions is as Molek as it gets.

In this regard, Yahowah is warning us against tolerance and appeasement. It only takes one to ruin the lives of many. Religion is a particularly infectious disease.

“‘If (wa ‘im) the people of the Earth (‘am ha ‘erets) act like hypocrites and ignore or conceal this, shutting their eyes (‘alam ‘alam ‘ayn hem) regarding a person like this (min ha ‘iysh ha huw’) when he causes his child or something he has sown (ba nathan huw’ min zera’ huw’) to honor Molek | a false god or king claiming the 193authority to rule (la ha Molek), such that he is not dispatched and continues to live with them (la bilthy muwth ‘eth huw’), (Qara’ 20:4) then I will place My presence (wa sym ‘any ‘eth paneh ‘any) against that individual (ba ha ‘iysh ha huw’) as well as against (wa ba) his political, religious, or social group (mishphachah huw’).

I will banish them, severing them (wa karath ‘eth huw’) from among their family and people (min qereb ‘am hem), along with anyone who follows him into prostitution by feigning love for money (wa ‘eth kol ha zanah ‘achar huw’), soliciting an unfaithful and inappropriate relationship (la zanah) by pursuing, even at some later time (‘achar), Molek | as a false god or a king claiming the authority to rule (ha Molek).’” (Qara’ 20:5)

It is better that the one carrying the infectious disease is quarantined than have the entire community get sick and die. When we uproot the first weed in the garden, we do not risk losing the entire crop to the invasive threat. And in this regard, it is the Haredim who are prostituting themselves and sacrificing their children to the Molek of political Israel.

Continuing to denounce religion in the Towrah and preach intolerance, Yahowah says…

“‘Furthermore (wa), the soul (ha nepesh) who turns to and approaches (‘asher paneh ‘el) a medium or psychic with the idea of communicating with the dead (ha ‘owb), or toward the one familiar with spirituality (wa ‘el ha yida’ony) to whore (la zanah) after them (‘achar hem), I will place Myself against that soul (wa nathan ‘eth ‘any ba ha nepesh ha huw’) and will cut him off and separate him (wa karath ‘eth huw’) from among his people (min qereb ‘am huw’). (Qara’ 20:6)

194Avoid outside influences so that you can be set apart and special (wa qadash) and then be (wa hayah) separate and uncommon, unlike others (qadowsh), for indeed (ky), I (‘any), Yahowah (YaHoWaH), am your God (‘elohym ‘atem).’” (Qara’ / Called Out / Leviticus 20:7)

Clearly, there is a direct correlation between prostitution and religion according to God. And that was the reason we turned to the Towrah, wanting the assurance that we were correct. The institution that would claim that it is a moral bastion against prostitution and whores is leading the parade of harlots.

Yahowah wanted the opposite for His people. His intent for Yisra’el was to be separate and distinct from the Gentile nations surrounding them. God was appalled that human civilizations were defined by their religiosity, politics, and militarism. And He wanted better for His people.

While even the religious will denounce mediums, psychics, and attempting to communicate with the dead, most venerate their perceived saints, sages, and prophets, reveling in their ancient pronouncements. And since these rituals are clearly religious, by specifically denouncing practices, which even the religious see as tending toward the occult, God is able to convey His concern.

Incidentally, since Yahowah distinguished His witness with His name, one of the easiest ways to determine if someone is speaking for God, or for himself, is to look for the Divine stamp of approval and authenticity. If you do not see Yahowah’s name presented throughout the text, it was not inspired by God. This test is sufficient in itself to scrap the Christian New Testament, Talmud, and Quran.

Every significant civilization in human history was overtly religious. The rulers always supported the priests and the priests universally endorsed the political leaders. 195Even their militaries marched to the edicts of clerics and kings. And they all imposed caste systems, limiting everyone’s freedom, and affording the people no choice in what to believe, where to live or work. And it is these limitations that Yahowah detests.

“‘Moreover (wa), you should not follow (lo’ halak) the customs and traditions (ba chuqah) of the gentile nation (ha gowy) which, for the benefit of the relationship (‘asher), I will send away before your appearance (‘any shalach min paneh ‘atem).

This is because (ky) they have engaged in and done (‘asah) all of these things (‘eth kol ‘eleh). And this is why I am disgusted by them (wa quwts ba hem). (Qara’ 20:23)

Therefore, I have promised you that (wa ‘amar la ‘atem) you will inherit (‘atem yarash) their soil (‘eth ‘adamah hem). I am giving it to you (wa ‘any nathan hy’ la ‘atem) as an inheritance (la yarash). It is a land (‘eth hy’ ‘erets) flowing with milk and honey (zuwb chalab wa dabash).

I am Yahowah (‘any Yahowah), your God (‘elohym ‘atem) who, to show the way to the benefits of the relationship (‘asher), separated you, distinguished and differentiated you (badal ‘eth ‘atem), from these people and their nations (min ha ‘amym).’” (Qara’ 20:24)

God’s instructions, and His intent, are clear. Since He abhors the culture of man – which is universally religious, political, and militaristic – He wanted His people to be different. Yisra’el was to be a shining example of how much better life would be without the controlling and oppressive influence of clerics and kings.

“‘Therefore (wa), you should be set apart and separated, special and distinct (hayah qadowsh), to approach Me (la ‘any) because (ky) I, Yahowah (‘any 196Yahowah), am set apart and special, unlike what is commonly perceived (qadowsh).

And so (wa), I have separated you, differentiating you (badal ‘eth ‘atem) from these nations (min ha ‘amym), to be Mine, to draw near and exist with Me (la hayah la ‘any).’” (Qara’ / Called Out / Leviticus 20:26)

Yahowah concludes His call for His people to be set apart and uncommon and thus not religious, by reminding them that religion is deadly. As a result, when Yisra’elites ignored this admonition and rejected their inheritance, God scolded His wayward children throughout the prophets. He would hold them accountable for the fate they had chosen.

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Since we commenced our review of the 4^th chapter of Howsha’ a dozen pages ago, a quick review is in order. God began by requesting…

“‘Listen to (shama’) the word (dabar) of Yahowah (YaHoWaH), Children of Yisra’el (beny Yisra’el), for it is certain that (ky) Yahowah (Yahowah) has a dispute and grievance (ryb) against the inhabitants (‘im yashab) of the Land and Earth (ha ‘erets).

This is because (ky) there is no honesty or integrity (‘ayn ‘emeth), no devotion or sense of loyalty (wa ‘ayn chesed), nor understanding, not even any thoughtful insights pertaining to (wa ‘ayn da’at) God (‘elohym) in the Land and on Earth (ba ha ‘erets).” (Howsha’ 4:1)

They have sanctioned the curse of Allah, bringing restrictions, bans, and punishments upon themselves based on their oaths (‘alah).

So, they will cringe in fear, bow in submission, and be disowned for these cringe-worthy deceptions, 197because they have promoted lies while annulling the relationship by being delusional, resulting in them being oppressed, malnourished, and sometimes starved as they are estranged (wa kachash).

They will be murdered and be murderous, dashed by the sword and cut into pieces (ratsach). They will steal, surreptitiously purloining what belongs to another (ganab).

Then, by continuously and demonstrably committing religious infidelity (wa na’aph), they will break all bounds in diaspora (parats). And they will be plagued (wa naga’) by the shedding of copious amounts of blood (dam ba dam). (Howsha’ 4:2)

This is the reason that (‘al ken) the land will dry up (‘abal ha ‘erets – the region will become a parched desert over a long period (qal imperfect)).

All who live within it (kol yashab ba hy’), including the animals (ba chayah – with the lifeforms) of the expansive region (ha sadeh), along with the birds (wa ba ‘owph – including the flying creatures) of the sky (ha shamaym), and even the fish of the lakes, rivers, and seas (wa gam dag ha yam – also the aquatic life in natural bodies of water), will fight for survival (‘asaph – diminishing and ceasing to exist over a protracted period (nifal imperfect)).’” (Howsha’ / He Saves / Hosea 4:3)

And it has happened just this way, throughout the entire region, and for this very reason.

“‘Yet (‘ak – but thereafter as a result), no one should blame, plead or quarrel with (‘al ryb – no individual should accuse or contend with) a lone individual (‘iysh – one person).

He should not make a practice of arguing with or judging (‘al yakach – he should not continually rebuke, accuse, or chastise, vindicate or punish (hifil imperfect 198jussive – of his own freewill, he should not continually engage with another in such a way that they are alike in complaining)) a single person (‘iysh – one individual).

And this is because (wa) your people (‘am ‘atah) are just like (ka – resemble) the argumentative and contentious nature (ryb – the insulting and conflicting approach of the quarrelsome and accusatory (hifil participle)) of the priest (kohen – the one who is supposed to be teaching and ministering by helping to explain and perform the Miqra’ey).’” (Howsha’ / He Saves / Hosea 4:4)

I agree with Yahowah. And as it is with me, it is also a pet peeve for Him. It is inappropriate to blame Nazi Germany solely on Hitler, the Soviet Union on Marx, Lenin, or Stalin, or Communist China on Mao Zedong. Likewise, it is wrong to blame Judaism solely on Akiba, Christianity on Paul, or Islam on Muhammad. The invasions of Yahuwdah | Judea by Rome were not exclusively the fault of Vespasian or Hadrian. Many are required to start a religion, revolution, or invasion. So, from a modern perspective, Putin isn’t even the lead culprit with regard to the war in Ukraine – although he is blamed 99.999% of the time.

Yes, there are lots of bad people in positions of power and influence. But they would be like a lone flea-bitten and whiney dog without a pack of misguided souls with their nose up the con man’s rear. Had Timothy, Luke, and Mark, and later Matthew, Constantine, and Eusebius not picked up the torch Peter and Paul ignited, Christianity would have fizzled out long ago. Had Muhammad not enticed mercenaries in Yathrib to rob and enslave civilians for profit, the world would never have known the Islamic prophet. Hitler fired but one shot and it was to his own head. It takes a nation to ruin humankind.

“‘Therefore (wa), you will stumble and fall (kashal – you will stagger, be brought down and overthrown, fail) 199by day (ha yowm), and the prophet, also (wa naby’ gam – the one who claims to speak for God likewise), will waver and falter, becoming injurious (kashal – will be overthrown) along with you (‘im ‘atah) at night (laylah – during the darkness). Then (wa) I will make this comparable to (damah – I will cause this to silence and resemble) your mother (‘em ‘atah).’” (Howsha’ / He Saves / Hosea 4:5)

God’s problem with His people is their religion! It is the issue that continues to separate man from God.

Since the people were as corrupt as their clerics, God told the Yisra’elites, and us through them, that no one was in a position to point fingers. The destiny of the deceived would be the same as that of those who deceived them, at least in the sense that they would both stumble and fall.

In this context – especially in the midst of Yahowah’s overt condemnation of Judaism, His next statement is among the most revealing ever written.

“‘My people (‘am ‘any) are destroyed and they will perish (damah – they are ruined and will cease to exist, having become the brunt of a sad story (nifal perfect – the people have destroyed themselves and will suffer the consequence for a protracted, but limited, period of time for what they have done which is destructive and ruinous)) because of (min – from) a lack of understanding as a result of corrupted information (bely ha da’at – being without adequate knowledge, having insufficient awareness, and deficient discernment, lacking the will to recall what is important and the capacity to rationally analyze the data to comprehend it (infinitive substantive – being ignorant and irrational regarding these prophetic revelations has come to demonstrably define Yisra’elites over the long chasm of time)).

This is because (ky – for the express reason that) you (‘atah) have avoided and rejected (ma’as – you have 200spurned and despised, refused and disdained, showing an aversion to (qal perfect – revealing that the avoidance was complete and the rejection was literal)) the process which leads to understanding (ha da’at – the knowledge required to comprehend, the information which enables discernment).

Therefore (wa – so then), I will consistently reject you and avoid you (ma’as ‘atah – I will actually disassociate from you and will rebuff you, coming to despise and loathe you as vile, showing an aversion to you, spurning you (qal imperfect)) from serving as priests and ministers (min kahan – from acting as counselors and clerics, working as teachers or facilitators (piel infinitive – this decision to curtail the priestly service is being imposed upon Yisra’el by Yahowah, emphatically, demonstrably, and continually)) on My behalf (la ‘any – for Me or to approach Me).

And since (wa) you have consistently ignored and forgotten, failing to remember or respond to (shakach – you have overlooked and lost sight of the significance of, ceasing to care about, and failing to mention (qal imperfect – actually and continually become oblivious to)) the Towrah | Teaching and Guidance of your God (Towrah ‘elohym ‘atah – Your God’s Towrah Instructions and Directions, Your God’s Source of Leadership and Path to Follow, the Almighty’s Education; derived from: tow – God’s signed, written, and enduring, towrah – way of treating people, tuwr – giving us the means to explore, find, and choose, yarah – the source of instruction, training, supervision, and direction which flows from God, tuwb – providing answers that facilitate our restoration and return, even our reply to that which is towb – good, pleasing, beneficial, and right, and that which causes us to be loved, to become acceptable, and to endure, tahowr – purifying and cleansing us, thereby towr – providing us with the opportunity to change our attitude and thinking toward 201God), I also (‘any gam) will ignore and forget your children (shakah ben ‘atah – I will overlook your sons, lose sight of your children, and consider your offspring as worthless (qal imperfect)).’” (Howsha’ / He Saves / Hosea 4:6)

For religions based upon the Talmud, New Testament, or Quran to emerge and grow in the shadow of this declaration, the men responsible for promoting them had to be willfully dishonest. In fact, since the prophecies revealed by Howsha’ prove Divine inspiration, it is a miracle that anyone believes any religion – when we can and should know and understand.

There are few passages as important to God’s people as this one. ‘Am ‘any refers to Yisra’el – to the descendants of ‘Abraham, Yitschaq, and Ya’aqob. From the opening statement, Yisra’elites have been the cause of Yahowah’s angst and the focus of His condemnation.

This is so for a number of reasons. First, Yahowah established His Covenant with Yisra’el, essentially adopting them into His Family. They were destined to inherit everything God had to offer. But because they were so readily misled, they were disinherited.

Second, Yahowah liberated the Children of Yisra’el from being oppressed by religion and politics in Mitsraym. He revealed His Towrah | Guidance to them, speaking directly to these Hebrews in their language. And even though He led them into the Promised Land in spite of their hideous behavior, they showed no appreciation and quickly abandoned God.

Third, Yisra’elites were groomed and raised to be the shining example of what life would be like for those who listen to and trust Yahowah. Instead, they became infamous for being belligerent. The realization that they did not listen, that they pursued the ways of the Gentiles, worshiping false gods and giving homage to arrogant 202kings, broke Yahowah’s heart. Our Creator and Father would watch as those He sought to love were humiliated and abused by those He asked them to avoid.

Fourth, Yisra’elites as a whole, not just Yahuwdym, were called to serve as Yahowah’s witnesses, His prophets. And yet, because they forsook His instruction and forewent rational contemplation, Howsha’ would be the last Yisra’elite prophet. The greatest opportunity ever afforded men and women by God was squandered and tossed away.

Lastly, Yahowah honors His promises, even when His people are undeserving. So, to save a remnant of Yisra’el, to reconcile their relationship with Yahuwdym and Himself, He would have to get their attention at a different time and in a different way. And as the ultimate insult to Israel’s arrogance, a gowy was asked to reintroduce them to the Towrah and call them home.

Apart from Yahowah, human souls damah | perish. An estranged nepesh | conscious damah | ceases to exist. This is one of the most vital lessons we can learn from God and it is at the forefront of this declarative statement.

For the thoughtless and faithful, there is no eternal life in Heaven nor everlasting punishment in Hell but, instead, nothing. And while this may not register with some readers, it is essential to our understanding of Yahowah. If, instead, God had created a paradigm wherein those who were unaware of Him, who were misled about Him, or even who chose to reject Him were eternally tormented in Hell, He would be rendered unlovable and sadistic. But this religious perception is not reality.

She’owl | Hell is reserved for those who deliberately mislead others and abuse them via religion, politics, patriotism, militarism, education, culture, or conspiracy. Their punishment is not only deserved, recompense is the only way to be fair to those they harmed. The founders and principal catalysts for religion will all be there, along with 203a long list of emperors, kings, popes, pastors, imams, and rabbis.

We have all been invited to enjoy eternal life in Shamaym | Heaven with Yahowah, even though as few as one in a million will accept God’s offer. We avail ourselves of this opportunity by listening to Yahowah by reciting His Towrah, Naby’, wa Mizmowr, and then responding appropriately to the conditions of His Beryth and invitations to the Miqra’ey.

Yisra’el has become so hideously misled that they have come to embody the worst of damah, having become the brunt of a sad story. They have become a nightmarish parable unto themselves – the most universally maligned people in human history. We are reading the reason Jews have become the object of so many conspiracy theories.

Bely ha da’at is a bad thing. Ignorance is destructive, not bliss. God’s people have fallen, just as has humanity at large, because far too many lack understanding. This is due to many factors, including being inundated by the religious, political, and conspiratorial with corrupted information. Those bely ha da’at are without adequate knowledge. They have insufficient awareness to be discerning and thoughtful – which is why most believe and the world is awash in unfounded opinions.

In the case of Yisra’elites, they lack the will to recall the lessons of the Towrah. And without God’s Guidance, they have become incapable of rationally analyzing the prescriptions for living Yahowah has provided.

Contrary to what the religious believe, we must think our way to God. He is not found at the end of faith’s multicultural rainbow.

Yahowah’s Towrah is comprised of teaching and guidance, instructions and directions so that we are suitably educated. But when God’s dissertation on life is ma’as | 204neglected or, worse, rejected, there is no da’at | basis for understanding. Knowledge is required before we can make the connections and associations needed to comprehend Yahowah’s approach to life. We cannot distinguish between right and wrong, differentiate between good and bad, or discriminate between the teachings of God and the edicts of man without access to verifiable information and the will to exercise good judgment regarding it.

Every rabbi who has claimed to serve God is lying. The same is true for every pastor and priest, every minister and theologian. Not one knows Yahowah. In fact, they have all avoided Him as He has rejected them.

Yahowah designated specific individuals in well-defined roles to serve Him and His people. These included the kohen | priests. All of Lowy descent were asked to educate God’s people and help them understand His instructions and attend His Miqra’ey. But when the teachers forsook their education, they became useless and were discarded.

And while this prophecy clearly states that this was the reason behind the demise of the kohen | priests, there is more to the story. Yisra’elites had rejected Yahowah to the extent they had replaced Him. They had no interest in listening to their God, preferring to heed the myths associated with the gods they had purloined from the gowym.

With Yisra’elites unwilling to listen, there would be a long intermission. There would no longer be a reason for the kohen | priests under these conditions.

However, you will notice that Yahowah did not replace kohen with rabbis. He simply ma’as | rejected the priests – avoiding all contact with them. Therefore, Judaism’s twisted variation of Replacement Theology, whereby rabbis have replaced the priests, is as irrational and inappropriate as Christianity’s version, whereby 205Gentiles replace Jews. Moreover, when Roman Catholics usurped the priestly title, they unwittingly demonstrated that they were not kahan la’ ‘any | ministering on God’s behalf.

In Judaism, the myth that rabbis draw their authority from God is as errant and deadly as the myth that their Talmud is an oral Torah with a legacy dating back to Moseh. Yahowah disowned His people, disinheriting and divorcing Yisra’el, because they consistently ignored His Towrah. And considering their fascination with the Talmud, had it been a second Torah, this statement would cease to be true.

This is the one-two punch that destroys Judaism. Yahowah has said that Yisra’el has ceased to be rational regarding His Towrah. Rather than observe and study it as rabbis protest, they are ignoring it and, thus, not responding to the Towrah. God’s prophetic proclamation is both consistent with our observable reality regarding the rabbis and in diametric opposition to Judaism.

Further, Towrah does not mean “Law” as the religious profess. It is comprised of Teaching and Guidance, things we can learn from and follow, but not obey.

The Towrah is Yahowah’s. The Talmud is rabbinical. The fate of our souls and those of our children hinges upon which we rely or believe.

Both are not an acceptable option. Yisra’el was destroyed and Yisra’elites perished, ceasing to exist, because they did not understand the difference between Yahowah’s Teaching and man’s edicts.

There is only one way to participate in the Beryth | Covenant and one path to Shamaym | Heaven. We accept it and teach it to our children, or they will be forgotten by God as surely as their parents ignored Yahowah.

206The fate of every soul is determined by this formula. We come to know and understand by studying the Towrah | Teaching of our God. Yahowah accepts or rejects us on this basis.

So, here’s something to ponder: Since God’s people are destroyed for lack of understanding His Towrah, how is faith the alternative? After all, faith is a substitute for knowledge.

The larger human institutions grow, the worse they become. It is gang mentality played out on the scale of nations and civilizations. It is the same with principalities as it is with religions. They not only feed upon the people’s willingness to acquiesce and be controlled, but the leaders of such institutions are also emboldened by the increased access to sex, power, and money. And so it is with the cleric, so it is with those he has conned. That is why Yahowah said...

“‘So as (ka) they grew in number and as the rabbis became more influential (rabab hem – they increased in population and became more numerous and self-exalting), so much the more (ken) they missed the way (chata’ – they were misled and went in the wrong direction, retreating from what is right and becoming too culpable, blameworthy, and offensive (qal perfect)) to approach Me (la ‘any – concerning Me).

I exchanged (muwr – I substituted (hifil imperfect)) their reputation and reward (kabowd hem – their honor and respect, their status and forthcoming abundance) for (ba) shame (qalown – dishonor and disgrace, ignominy and infamy, an exceedingly low status, engendering slander and public humiliation).’” (Howsha’ / He Liberates / Hosea 4:7)

With the previous statement excommunicating the kohen, it is by recognizing that rabab serves as the basis of rabbi that this becomes a rather biting indictment. As the 207rabab | number of rabbis increased and they grew, ken chata la’ ‘any | so much the more they were misled and missed the way to approach God. The rabbis were culpable and offensive to Yahowah – just as His name and approach were repulsive to them.

To be fair, such is the case with every religion. People go along to get along. They assume that their religion is right because so many people believe it. But the truth has never been popular. And for all of human history, deceptions have held sway.

This passage presents an ironic twist. As people grow in stature, they recede from God. The more people move in one direction, the more likely it is that they are headed the wrong way. The more people strive to be influential, the more insignificant they become. Humankind has substituted transitory wealth for an eternal reward and has exchanged the illusion of power for its genuine manifestation.

Our appreciation for Yahowah’s prophetic testimony grows when we set what He has revealed beside the long history of human malfeasance. A recounting of the exploits of civilizations leaves the observant and moral with the realization of just how awful men and women have been.

While individuals can be good or bad, and are typically both, in a group, we humans are resolutely awful. We engage in human sacrifice to appease the gods. We enslave our neighbors so that we prosper by their toil. We impose our politics and economic schemes and claim to be righteous and democratic. We rape the planet, rob it of its resources, and are murderous while pretending to be moral and peaceful. Lies are preferred over truth, control to freedom, religion to a responsible relationship with God.

We establish enormous militaries and equip the killers with weapons of mass destruction. Then we are indoctrinated to praise the soldiers wielding the 208implements of death and believe that the least free and most destructive institutions on Earth are responsible for our liberty and prosperity. We tax the productive and reward the unproductive and think that we are being progressive and compassionate. We divide people into groups based on the color of their skin and then blame others for being racist.

And should someone raise their head above the crowd to demonstrate the degrading duplicity of it all, we slander and crucify the lone voice of reason. We will even accept a god or reject God based not on the testimony of God but of men.

When engaged in pursuing their political or religious ambitions, people are rotten…

“‘They feed upon (‘akal – they are fed and nourished by, even prey upon) the wrongdoing and sin offerings (chata’th – the iniquity and propitiations, the errant ways and misguided beliefs) of My people (‘am ‘any – My family).

These souls (nepesh huw’) lift up and accept, promote and honor (nasa’ – they elevate and advance, forgive and even respect), their perversity and wrongdoing, even their depravity (wa ‘el ‘awon hem – their wicked ways and resulting liability, their iniquity and injustice). (Howsha’ 4:8)

And so (wa) likewise, it will be the same (hayah ka – it is identical) for the people (ha ‘am) as it will be (ka) for the priest (ha kohen).

I will hold both of them accountable (wa paqad ‘al huw’ – I will take stock of them, judging and punishing them) for their ways (derek huw’ – for their conduct).

I will repay them, bringing back upon them (wa shuwb la huw’ – I will require restitution, seeking retribution for) the foolish, beguiling, and cruel things 209they have done (ma’alal huw’ – for their oppressive practices, malevolent deeds, and malicious characterizations; from ‘alah – to act foolishly and wantonly).’” (Howsha’ / He Delivers / Hosea 4:9)

This is true both literally and symbolically. If not for people’s individual and collective sense of guilt and implied hellish consequences, religions wouldn’t exist. Rabbis and priests prey on people’s fear of the unknown and on their fear of punishment. As a result, they devour the funds of the unsuspecting by promising their victims that their donations will somehow exonerate them and elicit favor from God.

Religions prosper using this strategy. If a Hasidic Jew pays the inflated price of kosher food and pays the rabbi to bless their home, they are pronounced righteous. Christians were beguiled to acquire indulgences, which did nothing except enrich the Church. In Islam, a jihadist is promised sexual indulgence in Allah’s brothel.

From God’s perspective, the “blame the rabbi for misleading me” alibi will not work. Every religious individual will be held accountable for what they have done. And that is because, at the very least, believers have given priests the pretense of credibility by participating in their religion. Most have corrupted their children by encouraging them to follow their example. Rather than endearing a soul to God, their faith will convict them of infidelity. And while that isn’t a crime in courtrooms established by men, it is a capital offense with God.

The quid pro quo of this message is a killer. Because Jews and Gentiles have disassociated themselves from Yahowah, either by ignoring Him or by replacing Him with a god conceived by men, they have been spurned by Yahowah and are crippled spiritually. Oblivious, they have been forgotten. Despicable, they have been rejected.

210It is Divine justice, but it is also deadly. And believers have no one to blame but themselves. The truth is available, but most choose to ignore it. Yahowah stood at the door and called us Home, but too few paid attention. Most have not even bothered to ask our benefactor His name. Very few even know the name of the door (Pesach).

Rabbis have come to promote countless rites and rituals God views as perverse. They advance their arguments over Yahowah’s instructions. And if that was all there was to it, by doing away with the rabbis, Yahowah would be able to resolve Yisra’el’s problems. However, as it is for the priest, so it is with the people. By accepting the rabbinical lies, and by defending and financing this attack on the word of God, everyone is culpable.

Therefore, to be fair, Yahowah must hold all of Yisra’el accountable. He will judge them individually and collectively and will be hard-pressed to find an acceptable soul.

Without recompense, there can be no justice. Without retribution, life is not fair. Even if the majority would like God to forgive and forget, it is not in His character to be immoral.

The victims of the Inquisition and the Holocaust must be assured that their tormentors will be held accountable. Vespasian and Hadrian must suffer for the suffering they inflicted. And they are but two among many.

Accountability isn’t mean but, instead, fair. It is compassionate and moral to seek justice for those who have suffered needlessly. And even if it is counter to your sensibilities, those who tortured others will be tortured, rapists will be raped, and murderers will endure a slow and painful death. This is as it must be.

And while that is in death, for the rabbis, in life, it isn’t much better…

211“‘They will eat (wa ‘akal – they will consume food (qal perfect)) but never be satisfied (wa lo’ saba’ – not be full or have their needs met (qal imperfect)).

They will act like prostitutes (zanah – they will be as unfaithful as whores (hifil perfect)) without ever being productive (wa lo’ parats – without satisfying urges) because (ky ‘eth) they have neglected to observe (‘azab la shamar – they are derelict in their consideration of (qal perfect)) Yahowah (YaHoWaH – our ‘elowah | God as directed in His ToWRaH | teaching regarding His HaYaH | existence and our ShaLoWM | restoration). (Howsha’ 4:10)

Engaging in religious infidelity, immorality, and unfaithfulness (zanuwth – through harlotry and whoredom), coupled with intoxication (yayn – drunkenness and inebriation) of even barely fermented wine (thyrowsh – being dispossessed and impoverished by being disinherited), seizes and takes away (laqach –grasps hold of) good judgment (leb – rational thinking and a proper attitude).’” (Howsha’ / He Liberates / Hosea 4:11)

Faith without knowing, sex without love, and observing without purpose are unfulfilling. Prostitutes are continually engaged in intercourse, and yet, there is nothing to show for it.

Over the past twenty-two years, I have found an axiom that has rung true without exception. The overtly religious and political are incapable of exercising good judgment. No amount of evidence is sufficient, and no rational argument is ever compelling – even if both come from God Almighty. While intoxication slows judgment, religion debilitates it.

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212That was a lot to process. But such is the essence of Yahowah’s revelation through Howsha’. The subject material is not appealing to God and He is pressed for time, opening the floodgates of instruction. He wants to elicit a different response, but He knows that it isn’t going to happen – not for a very long time.

Perhaps now God is turning to the Progressives, to the Jewish environmentalists of our day. He may be chiding them for worshiping nature to the exclusion of its Creator. Or, maybe this is nothing more than a swipe at the Christian Christmas tree or His people’s affinity for worshiping ‘Asherah within groves of trees…

“‘My people (‘am ‘any) question (sha’al – ask inquisitively and intently, pondering the possibilities of) the trees (ba ‘ets huw’) and their branches, staffs, and walking sticks (wa maqel huw’) as if they are going to impart information and speak to them (nagad la huw’ – are going to convey a message to them).

Indeed (ky), the spirit (ruwach) of religious infidelity (zanuwnym – of prostitution, of feigning affection, of pretending to be devoted, and of whoredom) has led them astray and caused them to wander away (ta’ah – has misled them).

And they act like whores and religious prostitutes (wa zanah – performing like unfaithful harlots) in relation to a succession of their gods (tachath ‘elohym hem).’” (Howsha’ / He Saves / Hosea 4:12)

Three Divine attributes are displayed in this statement. God understands human nature. Nothing we do surprises Him. Unimpaired by time, He knows our past and sees how it relates to our present and future. And He is bold and blunt when it comes to exposing deceptions.

213Religious cults have long worshiped nature the same way Progressives do today. The Earth reveals its concerns to them as opposed to revealing God’s nature.

Liberals would have you believe that opinions are entitlements, that truth is relative, that perceptions are reality, that tolerance is a virtue, and even that morality is situational. Having elevated themselves and their elitist ideals above the very idea of God, having become zealous in their political fanaticism, they are pimps soliciting on behalf of their worthless agenda. They want to set moral standards where only the abnormal is acceptable and establish control over life and death with unquestioned abortions even when paid for and funded by those who oppose them. Mostly, they want to make life meaningless by negating the freedom to choose, individual accountability, and even the chance to succeed or fail.

Mortally afraid that they cannot defend their positions, Progressives seek to control what people can say, write, and read. The left has unleashed a mighty horde of Thought Police on social media and the internet. Read this while you can – while they will allow it.

The religious are moved by a different spirit. Ignorant of what Yahowah has revealed, they are readily misled. Believing that they are pleasing God, He views them as a loving wife would perceive a prostitute chasing after her husband. If he succumbs to one, there will be more. And indeed, this was true with Yisra’el, where one misguided adaptation of Judaism would lead to countless more.

What God describes next must be seen in context. The subject of His ire is still singular – religion – at this point they were more copycats than inventive. Yisra’elites were emulating the ways of the gowy…

“‘On hilltops and summits (‘al ro’sh ha harym – on the tops of mountains), they offer sacrifices (zabach). And so upon the hills (wa ‘al ha giba’ah – upon the knolls and 214hilltops), they join in and are bound together to blow smoke (qatar – they fumigate the area to shut out others, burn incense and aromatic wood, and make a smoke offering to appease their concerns) under (tachath – beneath) prominent trees like red oaks (‘alown) and white poplars (libneh), with any large tree serving as an inappropriate goddess (‘elah – a massive tree, cursed, unfit, improper, feminine of ‘el – god), because her shadow, the object blocking the light in lesser dimensions (tsel hy’ – the imposition of her presence diminishes illumination as a two-dimensional representation of the three-dimensional object), is perceived as pleasant, desirable, and beneficial (towb – is deemed good, useful, and pleasing).

Therefore (‘al ken), your daughters (bath ‘atem) are acting like religious prostitutes and disingenuous whores (zanah – are behaving like harlots selling a feigned impression of love for security and money), and your brides (wa kalah ‘atem – your spouses) are unfaithful and adulterous (na’aph – are cheating on the relationship by being religious). (Howsha’ 4:13)

I will not take this into account and record it (lo’ paqad – I will not count this) against your daughters (‘al bath ‘atem) when (ky) they are acting like religious prostitutes and disingenuous whores who are pretending to be adoring for money (zanah) nor against your brides (wa ‘al kalah ‘atem) when (ky) they are unfaithful lovers cheating on the relationship (na’aph – dishonoring the marriage by being religious).

This is because (ky) they, themselves, are cavorting with (hem ‘im parad – they are selfishly and continually open to, causing divisiveness, disassociation, and isolation with (piel imperfect)) religious prostitutes (ha zanah).

They are with the cult and temple prostitutes (wa ‘im ha qadeshah – with the holy whores, the women who 215have sex with believers in religious shrines as part of the worship service) and they offer sacrifices, slaughtering animals (zebach), as people (wa ‘am) devoid of understanding (lo’ byn – incapable of comprehending by evaluating the evidence and testimony in a rational manner, being discerning by making all of the proper connections and associations) which is ruinous and debilitating – thrusting them away (labat – which is catastrophic and degrading, also depressing).’” (Howsha’ / He Delivers / Hosea 4:14)

This affirms one of the many insights we can also derive from the Garden. While Chawah was misled by Satan’s misappropriation of Yahowah’s testimony, the reason she was susceptible is that ‘Adam was derelict. He neglected their relationship, and he did not teach his wife what he had learned from Yahowah – at least to the extent needed to rebuff Satan’s miscasting of God’s message.

To be sure, Chawah went rogue. She wanted to be a goddess. And she carried her animosity toward Yahowah and ‘Adam outside of the Garden, harboring it for a long time. But none of this would have happened had ‘Adam contributed more to the relationship and spent more time talking with his wife.

In this case, the women were as religious and unfaithful as were the men. And their marriages were as broken as the Covenant. But they were in it together, with the men setting the poor example the women followed.

This may seem as if this is déjà vu all over again. But clearly, God does not want us to miss the message. Religion is whorish according to Yahowah – a form of prostitution where devotion is feigned for a false sense of security and money. Further, as has been the case from the beginning, na’aph | adultery is being used as a metaphor to denounce being unfaithful and disingenuous to God.

216Satan puts on a show. As a token of their appreciation, religion had sex appeal. Truth be known, almost every religion exists to give men power over women – who are little more than chattel. Women cannot even get a divorce in Judaism without their husband’s written approval. In Pauline Christianity, men lord over women. And in Islam, women are possessions and prizes to be won.

And that is not good. An unequal relationship is typically a bad one. Consider Yahowah’s with Yisra’el.

In addition to cavorting with religious whores, the men of Yisra’el were doing something far worse – something the Haredi do even to this day. They offer their sacrifices, even slaughtering animals, without purpose. Nothing is achieved, even by those who attend the Miqra’ey, unless we understand the reasons we are responding to Yahowah in this way and on these days.

There are few things as degrading as religious rituals. They imply that God wants us to check our brains at the door and grovel on the floor – to waste our time performing repetitive and mindless tasks. If that were the case, why establish the Covenant and reveal the Towrah?

Up to this point, Howsha’s message has been directed toward Yisra’el, the ten extended families comprising the Northern Kingdom. There was still hope for Yahuwdah. Another dozen prophets would be sent their way.

“‘Even though (‘im) you act like a religious whore (zanah ‘atah – you are a fraud and prostitute, unfaithful and unreliable, feigning devotion (qal participle)), Yisra’el | those who Contend and Struggle against God (Yisra’el), let not Yahuwdah | the Beloved of Yah be guilty and suffer the same fate (‘al ‘asham Yahuwdah – let not those Related to Yah fail, become offensive, and be similarly wrong (qal imperfect)).

217Do not come to (wa ‘al bow’ – do not enter) Gilgal | Circular Thinking (ha Gilgal – a whirlwind, tumbleweed, chariot wheel, swirling storm, or circular reasoning, first Yisra’elite encampment west of the Yarden).

Neither ascend (wa ‘al ‘alah – do not rise) to Beyth ‘Awen | the Home of Affliction (Beyth ‘Awen – the House of Vanity, Religious Idolatry, and Trouble, a town of Benyamyn | Benjamin).

Do not consistently curse, swear, or continually take an oath (wa ‘al shaba’ – adjure, make a promise, or take a vow (nifal imperfect)).

Yahowah lives! (Yahowah chay – Yah exists to vigorously animate and restore lives; Yah is vital to life and the living).’” (Howsha’ / He Delivers / Hosea 4:15)

While Yisra’el had become a lost cause, Yahuwdah wasn’t – at least not yet. There would be righteous people, honorable kings, and glorious prophets in Dowd’s shadow.

And while Yahuwdah would fall, and suffer under the Babylonians, Greeks, Imperial Romans, Roman Catholics, the first Muslims, the Ottomans, British, Nazis, Conspiratorialists, and Progressives, their intermission from Yahowah was another three centuries down the road. They would succumb to the circular reasoning of religion and take vanity to an entirely new level.

Unlike man’s religious schemes where conversion is the means to submission and control, there is no oath of allegiance for the Covenant. It is enough that Yahowah lives.

By referencing the towns of Gilgal and Beyth ‘Awen, Yahowah underscored His anti-religious message. Gilgal is where the people made Sha’uwl king and where the ill-conceived leader ran afoul of Yahowah. Gilgal speaks of circular things – such as circular reasoning, tumbleweeds blown by the wind, and swirling storms. This is telling 218because the Christian term, “church,” is most closely related to Circe, the daughter of the sun god, Helios. It is from her name that the English words, circle and circus, are derived. You will find them in the halos, representing the circular disc of the sun and sun worship throughout Christianity. Even religious Jews have their circles, wearing the kippah – which is of Greek influence.

The Yisra’elites confirmed kingship on Sha’uwl | Saul here. And it was at Gilgal that his authority was taken away as a result of his failure to listen to Yahowah.

Sha’uwl is also a harbinger for Sha’uwl | Paul, the founder and principal author of Christianity. Among the vainest of men, he, like King Saul, was from the tribe of Benyamyn | Benjamin, which is where the House of Affliction and Vanity was located.

“‘Indeed (ky – surely and truly), Yisra’el (Yisra’el) is as stubborn (ka sarar – as defiant, obstinate, rebellious, and unwilling to change) as a cow (parah).

Now as a result, can (atah – at a point in time, so then, in the sequence of the narrative and as the logical consequence) Yahowah (YaHoWaH – an accurate presentation of the name of ‘elowah – God as guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence) shepherd them (ra’ah hem – care for their needs, lead, nurture, and protect them) as a lamb (ka kebes – as sheep) in the limitless, spacious place with vast freedom (ba ha merchab – in the midst of the broad and open way)? (Howsha’ 4:16)

‘Ephraym (‘Ephraym – Useless Ash, Waste of Carbon, and plural of Fruitful Cow [the Northern Kingdom]) is in accord with and allied to (chabar – joined to, in union with, and is casting the spells of) harmful idolatrous religious images and vexing false gods (‘atsab – objects of worship).

219You should choose to leave him alone (yanah huw’ yanah – let him be, satisfied with his intermission, and undisturbed during his time out (hifil imperative)). (Howsha’ 4:17)

As their alcoholic beverages (sobe’ hem – their beer and wine) are consumed and removed (suwr – are finished and dragged away), they go out whoring, acting like disingenuous prostitutes (zanah zanah – they feign adoration for shekels, being religious and unfaithful, cheating on the relationship (hifil infinitive perfect)).

The religious are sexually and financially exploitive, as blind and senseless stooges (megen huw’ – their cultic sex partners who have traded debauchery for money, surrendering to their pretense and gaudy ornamentation and phony embellishments as a result of having their vision impaired) love (‘ahab – seem to adore and desire, even prefer) ignominy and shame (qalown – insults, scorn, dishonor, scandals, infamy, and humiliation). (Howsha’ 4:18)

A Spirit (ruwach) has laid siege to and enveloped (tsarar – has bound itself to and oppressed, weakening and troubling, harassing and vexing (qal perfect)) them (‘eth hy’) in her wings (ba kanaph hy’ – within the extremity of her garment).

They will be ashamed and humiliated, even confounded and disappointed (wa bowsh – have a feeling of emotional distress over the loss of hope, despair as a result of having committed a serious sin), as a result of their sacrifices (min zebach hem).’” (Howsha’ / He Saves / Hosea 4:19)

I’ve been called a lot of things, including stubborn, defiant, rebellious, and unwilling to change. My stance regarding Yahowah is formidable and unwavering. And even with all of the titles afforded this mission, from choq | sucker to Nakry | My Observant Foreigner, from Mal’ak | 220Messenger to Basar | Herald, from Yada’ | knows some things to Zarowa’ | one who sows some seeds, I’ve not heard Yahowah reference a parah | cow. It does not sound flattering.

If God were to equate any of us to an animal, the preferred choice is a kebes | lamb. Yahowah views Himself as a ra’ah | shepherd and clearly loves those who tend to His beloved sheep.

But sadly, there was no longer any hope of guiding Yisra’el. They were feeding upon themselves, herbivores-gone-rogue. There was no sweet disposition, desire to be led, or willingness to follow as part of Yah’s flock. Left out on their own, as would be the case, they were a danger to themselves. Clearly, they could not be trusted.

It wasn’t that ‘Ephraym was flirting with some gods and goddesses along the way. They were bound to them, in league and agreement with them, speaking for these harmful religious images and vexing false gods. With the real One at their beck and call, it was an inexcusable and ignominious fall from the lap of the Almighty to the feet of the Adversary.

What follows is unexpected but wise. God is encouraging us to leave Yisra’el alone. The people are beyond repair, completely unwilling to listen. Addressing them would have been a waste of breath. And if it were not for the promise to reconcile the relationship, even today, God’s message would fall on deaf ears.

Just leave them alone. The religious are allergic to the truth and there is no reason to be downwind of their sleaze.

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