Aleph-Bet “Zayin” z o Seven is the word “sheba“ ibs which means: o SEVEN o A WEEK - CYCLES o “sheba“ comes from the root word “shaba“ ibs which means: o OATH, SWEAR - POS - Covenant o TO CURSE – Neg – Non-Covenant ➢ Those inside the Covenant (oath) will be protected and saved but those outside the Covenant, will receive the Judgement of YHVH (to curse) Aleph-Bet “Zayin” z o “Zayin” z represents the letter “Z” o The meaning of the letter Zayin is "sword" or "sharp weapon", associated with the word "lezayen," meaning "to be armed“. o The root meaning of “Zayin” is connected to food. “Mazon" מזוןmeaning "food" and “hazana" הזנהmeaning "nourishment", share the same root as Zayin. o The root word for bread “lechem” is “lachham,” which means weapon. Aleph-Bet “Zayin” z o “Zayin” z consists of a “vav” v with a “crown”, also known as a “crowned vav”. o Last time we saw Y’shua as the “Anointed Vav” representing the Branch. Here He is “crowned” as a King with a “Sword.” Rev 19 depicts Y’shua with a Sword preceding from His mouth. Rev 19:15 Coming out of His mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter." He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of YHVH Tsevaot. ➢ The Sword is the Word and Judgement of YHVH in His mouth when He will come as Judge. Number 7 & “Zayin” z Zayin - 7th letter of Aleph-Bet 7 – Number of Completion and Spiritual Perfection • All music that is created is based on 7 basic notes • If light is passed through a prism then it splits into 7 colors • There are 7 basic crystal systems in minerals. • There are 7 levels in the periodic table. Number 7 & “Zayin” z Zayin - 7th letter of Aleph-Bet 7 – Number of Completion and Spiritual Perfection • Life operates in a cycle of 7. • Every 7 years changes occur in our body. • There are 7 bones in our face, neck and ankle. • There are 7 holes in our head. Number 7 & “Zayin” z Zayin - 7th letter of Aleph-Bet 7 – Number of Completion and Spiritual Perfection • Creation was completed on the 7th Day, the day of rest • Number seven is most sacred to the Hebrews. • 7 represents a perfect world which is crowned by heaven. • There are 7 major Festivals Number 7 & “Zayin” z Zayin - 7th letter of Aleph-Bet 7 – Number of Completion and Spiritual Perfection • YHVH’s Spirit consists of 7 attributes – Isa 11:2 • 7 = 3 + 4: Covenant (3) + Work of Messiah (4) • The Work of Messiah will be Complete at the fulfilment of the 7th Festival. • The High Priest sprinkled blood on the mercy seat 7 times on Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) Number 7 & “Zayin” z Zayin - 7th letter of Aleph-Bet 7 – Number of Completion and Spiritual Perfection • There are 7 churches, 7 stars, 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 vials. • Everything will be completed at the 7th Vial of the 7th Trumpet and the 7th Seal. • The world was perfect on the 7th day at Creation. • The world will be perfect after the 7th bowl (sheba), after Judgment (shaba) Gematria of “Zayin” 7 Negative Meanings WARNINGS
“ – אבדabad“ - to perish, vanish, destruction (Result of curse)
“ – אדבaw-dab“ - to grieve, cause grief “ – גדgad” - god of fortune – (false image of YHVH) “ – דאבda-ab“ - to become faint - (no inner strength) ➢ All the above as a consquince of a Curse “shaba“ Gematria of “Zayin” 7 Positive Meanings Blessings
“ – אגגAgag“ - I will overtop, roof, upper floor
“ – גדGad” - fortune, good fortune, Troop (soldier) “ – דבאdobeh“ – strength, rest דג- “dag“ – fish, movement of the tail (“Nun” – fruitful) ➢ All of above as result of “Oath” or Covenant “shaba“ Gematria “Zayin” ]yz 50 +10 + 7 = 67 ]yz “ – בינהbeenah“ - understanding, discernment Deut 4:6 Keep therefore and do them (Commandments); for this is your wisdom (chokmah)and your understanding (beenah) in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. ➢ YHVH’s Commandments gives Wisdom and Understanding and make you wise and great in relation to other nations who are not following YHVH’s Commands / Instructions / Direction. Gematria “Zayin” ]yz 50 +10 + 7 ]yz “ – בניהBenaiah” - “YHVH has built“, structure, building Eze 41:13 So he measured THE HOUSE, an hundred cubits long; and the separate place, and the building, with the walls thereof, an hundred cubits long;
➢ The measuring the House of YHVH is associated with “beenah”, and His “measure” is based on His Commandments (Wisdom and Understanding). Gematria “Zayin” ]yz 50 +10 + 7 ]yz
The House of YHVH is the Tabernacle, The Temple and
the People (Israel), later on revealed as the Body of Messiah. Gematria “Zayin” ]yz 50 +10 + 7 ]yz Rev 11:1-2 Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the Temple of Elohim, the altar, and those who worship there. 2 But leave out the court which is outside the Temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the Gentiles. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for forty-two months.
➢ The “Temple of Elohim” (Jews and Christians) will be “measured” at the
time of the 3,5 year Great Tribulation. ➢ Judgement will come to the “Synagogues and Churches” first, and then the Nations as depicted by the number 7. Gematria “Zayin” ]yz 50 +10 + 7 ]yz Negative Meanings Warnings “ – אבידןAbidan” - “My father is judge" “ – אלולelul“ - worthless, ineffective, nothingness “ – גחוןgachone“ - belly (of reptiles – Enemy / Serpent) “ – זדוןzadone“ - pride, insolence, arrogance Aleph-Bet “Zayin” ]yz “Zayin” on the Menorah Pattern ] y z • “Yod” y is in the MIDDLE and most important letter in the word “zayin” • It represents the “Invisible hand of YHVH” as well as “hand on head” or Anointing Aleph-Bet “Zayin” ]yz “Zayin” on the Menorah Pattern ] y z • “Nun” ] on LEFT (Physical) – Fruitful – Fruit of Spirit – Fish (Disciples (fishers of men) • “Nun” also an “Anointed Vav” - “Yod” y on top of the “Vav” v
h]h YHVH “hanah” BEHOLD! ➢When we receive the Anointing (yod), we can then BEHOLD YHVH! Aleph-Bet “Zayin” ]yz “Zayin” on the Menorah Pattern ] y z • “Zayin” on RIGHT (Spiritual – Goal). • “Zayin” is known as a “Crowned Vav” and consists of “shin” s on top of the “Vav” v
v z s =
• This is similar to the “Anointed Vav”, only a change
in the Anointing (from “Hand on head” to “Fire on head”. Fire – purging and purification – more sanctified, tried and tested/trained From “Vav” v to “Zayin” z “Vav” means “Man” and is the starting point.
“Vav” v looks like “Nun” ] as well as “Zayin” z
Similarly, “Hey” h looks like “Tav” t as well as “Chet” x,
representing three Doors.
(As discussed previously in the Teaching on the Letter “Dalet” – “Three Doors”) From “Vav” v to “Zayin” z
x t h z ] v
Mature Learning / Growing up Infant
From “Vav” v to “Zayin” z
These represented the 3 “Doors” entering the 3 Areas of the
Tabernacle (3 levels of maturity). Similarly, “Vav” v , “Nun” ] and “Zayin” z represents the three levels of maturity of “man”. From “Vav” v to “Zayin” z h]h YHVH “hanah” BEHOLD! ➢ “Vav” v is the Starting Point ADAM in his fallen state. ➢ “Nun” ] means Fruitful and represents the “Anointed Vav” ➢ “Zayin” z represents the Goal, the “Crowned Vav” who learned to use the Flaming Sword that allows access into the Garden, accessing the Tree of Life. ➢ “Zayin” z also represents the Anointed Warrior – defeating the Enemy u (Serpent) Aleph-Bet “Zayin” z The Sword represents the Word of YHVH
Eph 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the
Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of YHVH. The Sword & “Zayin” z SWORD is the word “Chereb” brx * CUTTING INSTRUMENT * SWORD
First used in Scripture:
Gen 3:23-24 Therefore YHVH Elohim sent him out of the garden of Eden to till the ground from which he was taken. 24 So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the Way to the Tree of Life. The Sword & “Zayin” z “Zayin” means Sword “Chereb” We will now look at the following Words or Concepts:
Gen 3:23-24 Therefore YHVH Elohim sent him out of the
garden of Eden to till the ground from which he was taken. 24 So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the Way to the Tree of Life. The Sword & “Zayin” z FLAMING is the word “lahat” uhl * A BLAZE * FLAMING * ENCHANTMENT * IDEA TO ENWRAPING (COVERING) l – “lamed” – Learning & Shepherd’s Staff h – “hey” – Truth and Revelation (Through the Spirit of Truth) u – “tet” – Serpent / Enchanter or Opposer – Through him comes Trials and Tribulations - Overcome him with the “Hey” (Truth / Word) and “Lamed” (learning and following “derek” the Shepherd) The Sword & “Zayin” z FLAMING is the word “lahat” uhl * A BLAZE * FLAMING * ENCHANTMENT * IDEA TO ENWRAPING (COVERING)
FLAMING or “lahat” represents an “active Sword” – one
that is used effectively by an Anointed Skilled Warrior or Soldier in the Army of YHVH, under the Command of the Messiah (Commander). The Sword & “Zayin” z The SWORD is to GUARD the WAY to the Tree of Life Gen 3:23-24 Therefore YHVH Elohim sent him out of the garden of Eden to till the ground from which he was taken. 24 So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the Way to the Tree of Life. The Sword & “Zayin” z GUARD is the word “shamar” rmsw * GUARD * WATCHMAN * WATCH * THORNY HEDGE * WAIT FOR * KEEP * OBSERVE (Commands) * CELEBRATE (Sabbath / Feasts) Shamar Represents the GARDEN: r “resh” - Cherubim ms “mem-shin” Flaming Sword rms s – “shin” Fire - Flaming m – “mem” Word (Sword - Word) The Sword & “Zayin” z THE WAY is the word “Derek” ;rdw * JEOURNEY * MANNER * HABIT * DIRECTION (Similar to the meaning of the word “Torah”) * COURSE OF LIFE (Halechah – your walk)
➢ The Flaming Sword Guard THE WAY we should conduct ourselves.
➢ To guard is to Observe, to Observe is to do the Torah and the Festivals. ➢ The Torah will give you directions that leads to the GARDEN and the TREE OF LIFE (Salvation). ➢ All of this is made possible through the Work of the ONE with the FLAMING SWORD (Messiah) The Sword & “Zayin” z The SWORD is TURNED EVERY WAY to guard the Tree of Life Gen 3:23-24 Therefore YHVH Elohim sent him out of the garden of Eden to till the ground from which he was taken. 24 So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the Way to the Tree of Life. The Sword & “Zayin” z TURNED EVERY WAY is the word “Haphak” ;phw * TO RETURN * TO TURN BACK (REPENT) * TO CHANGE * TO TURN ASIDE (AWAY) * TO OVERTHROUW First used in Scripture: Gen 19:21-23 And he said to him, “See, I have favored you concerning this thing also, in that I will not overthrow this city for which you have spoken. 22 Hurry, escape there. For I cannot do anything until you arrive there.” Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar. 23 The sun had risen upon the earth when Lot entered Zoar. 24 Then YHVH rained brimstone and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah... The Sword & “Zayin” z TURNED EVERY WAY is the word “Haphak” ;phw * TO RETURN * TO TURN BACK (REPENT) * TO CHANGE * TO TURN ASIDE (AWAY) * TO OVERTHROUW
➢ The Tree of Life is “Protected / Guarded” by Judgement.
➢ No one can enter to access the Tree of Life unless they passed Judgement (saved from Judgement) ➢ Access is granted to the Tree of Life (Salvation) to those who Return / Repent, those who Turn Aside from their old sinful ways and follow THE WAY (derek), following the Shepherd, learning from His Flaming Sword. The Sword - “Charab” o The root word for Sword “chereb” is “charab” brx o which means: o To DRY UP o DRIED o 1st used in Scripture:
Gen 8:13 And it came to pass in the six hundred and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, that the waters were dried up from the earth; and Noah removed the covering of the ark and looked, and indeed the surface of the ground was dry. The Sword - “Charab” brx o 600 years – 1st year (new year for this cycle) o 1st Month (new year for that 1st year o 1st Day of the 1st Month (Nissan 1 – start of Biblical New Year Cycle) Gen 8:14 And in the second month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, the earth was dried. o 2nd Month of that 1st year o 27th Day of the 2nd Month (In “Counting the Omer” period. o Passover was on 14th day of 1st Month – this is just prior to Shavuot (3rd Month) WHAT DAY IS IT COUNTING THE OMER? The Sword - “Charab” brx Gen 8:14 And in the second month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, the earth was dried. o WHAT DAY IS IT COUNTING THE OMER? o DAY 40 – The same Day of Y’shua’s Ascension to His Father o Now the Earth was Dry and the Raven ”orabe” no longer fly to and for (Gen 8:7) o RAVEN “orabe” brvi “owr” – SKIN + “bet” b HOUSE o SKIN “owr” rvi is associated with nakedness and sin – FALLEN STATE o LIGHT“Ore” rva - Associated with the GLORY that covered ADAM in the Garden – PERFECT STATE / RESTORED STATE o Man was made perfect after “DAY 40” after Y’shua Ascended to the Father to enable HIS SPIRIT “yod” and “Shin” to RESTORE His GLORY back to ADAM
