tetragrammaton
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The Zohar (selections)
Adam, truly, is the interior conformation, wherein consisteth the RVCh, Ruach, Spirit; like as it is said, 1 Sam. xvi. 6: “Because Adam seeth according to the eyes, but Tetragrammaton seeth according to the heart,” which is within the interior parts.
Like as it is written, Hosea xiv. 9: “For the paths of Tetragrammaton are right, and the just shall walk in them, but transgressors shall fall therein.”
“Like as it is written, Exod. xxxiv. 28: ‘And he was there with Tetragrammaton forty days and forty nights.’ Why then do I tarry here, if therefor I am to be punished?”
And a second time that Voice pealed forth and said, Deut. iv. 4: “But ye that did cleave unto Tetragrammaton, your God, are alive every one of you this day.”
And Rabbi Schimeon called them the seven eyes of Tetragrammaton, like as it is written, Zach. iii. 9: “These are the seven eyes of Tetragrammaton.” And this was said concerning us.
And Rabbi Schimeon called them the seven eyes of Tetragrammaton, like as it is written, Zach. iii. 9: “These are the seven eyes of Tetragrammaton.” And this was said concerning us.
Like as it is written: “The Sabbath for Tetragrammaton, holy unto Tetragrammaton.”
Like as it is written: “The Sabbath for Tetragrammaton, holy unto Tetragrammaton.”
What is the Sabbath? Holy unto Tetragrammaton; so also Rabbi Schimeon is, like the Sabbath, holy unto Tetragrammaton.
What is the Sabbath? Holy unto Tetragrammaton; so also Rabbi Schimeon is, like the Sabbath, holy unto Tetragrammaton.
He answered unto him: “Most certainly; also all those who are without. Like as it is written, Isa. lxvi. 23: ‘And it shall come to pass that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath unto another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith Tetragrammaton.’
“Also it is written, Isa. lviii. 13: ‘Thou shalt call the sabbath a delight, the holy of Tetragrammaton, honourable.’
“Who is He, the Holy One of Tetragrammaton? This is Rabbi Schimeon Ben Yochai, who is called very glorious (both) in this world and in (the world) to come.” Hereunto is the Greater Holy Assembly.
And concerning this it is written, Isa. lviii. 14: “Then shalt thou delight thyself in Tetragrammaton.”
For thus it is written, Hos. xiv. 9: “The paths of Tetragrammaton are true, and the just shall walk in them,” &c.
As it is written, Isa. xxxiii. 6: “And Chokmah and Däath shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation; the fear of Tetragrammaton is His treasure,” &c., and they shall seek out Wisdom, Chokmah.
It is written, 1 Sam. ii. 3: “Since AL DOVTh, El Daoth, is Tetragrammaton.” Daoth, or of Knowledges (plural), properly speaking, for He acquireth Daoth by inheritance.
And is comprehended in that brain and in the whole body, since “El Daoth is Tetragrammaton.”
In the “Book of the Treatise” it is said concerning these words, “Since El Daoth is Tetragrammaton,” read not DOVTh, Daoth, of knowledges, but ODVTh, Edoth, of testimony.
David the king said at first, Ps. xxvi. 2: “Try me, O Tetragrammaton, and prove me!” For I shall not be destroyed by all the severities, not even by Tzedeq, Justice Herself, seeing that I am joined thereunto.
As it is written, Ps. xxxiii. 5: “Delighting in TzDQH, Liberality, and MShPT, Judgment; the earth is full of the ChSD, Mercy, of Tetragrammaton.
But if any man entereth not therein and departeth therefrom, better were it for that (man) that he had never been born. For thus it is written, Hos. xiv. 10: “True are Thy ways, O Tetragrammaton!”
Rabbi Schimeon spake and said: Through the whole day have I meditated on that saying where it is said, Ps. xxxiv. 2: “My Nephesch shall rejoice in Tetragrammaton, the humble shall hear thereof and rejoice;” and now that whole text is confirmed (in my mind).
“My Nephesch shall rejoice in Tetragrammaton.” This is true, for my Neschamah is connected therewith, radiateth therein, adhereth thereto, and is occupied thereabout, and in this same occupation is exalted in its place.
Ah! now is the Holy One confessed; and therefore “magnify Tetragrammaton with me, and let us exalt His Name together!”
As it is written, 1 Sam. ii. 3: “Since El Däoth (plural) is Tetragrammaton,” because in Him there are two colours.
And since all the Brains have a secret connection with the ears of Tetragrammaton, in the same way as they shine in the crown of the Head, and enter into the hollow places of the Skull.
And therefore is it written, 2 Kings xix. 16: “Incline, O Tetragrammaton, Thine ear, and hear!”
In the softer (locks) adhere the Lords of Equilibrium, as it is written, Ps. xxv. 10: “All the paths of Tetragrammaton are ChSD, Chesed, and AMTh, Emeth, Mercy and Truth.”
From the one Brain the Lords of Equilibrium proceed through those softer locks, as it is written: Ps. xxv. 10: “All the paths of Tetragrammaton are Chesed and Emeth.”
And these be called the covering of the eyes. And all those which are called (under the classification of) the eyes of IHVH, Tetragrammaton, are not unclosed, nor awake, save in that time when these coverings of the eyelashes be separated from each other—namely, the lower from the upper (eyelashes).
And when they are thus whitened, the Lords of the Judgments are turned aside from the Israelites. And therefore it is written, Ps. xliv. 24: “Awake: wherefore sleepest thou, O Tetragrammaton? Make haste,” &c.
Seven, which are called the eyes of Tetragrammaton, and the inspection, proceed from the black colour of the eye; as we have said.
And these are called: “The eyes of Tetragrammaton going forth throughout the whole earth.”
As it is written, Job xxxiv. 21: “Since His eyes are upon the ways of man.” And these, Zach. iv. 10, are called “The eyes of Tetragrammaton, MShVTTIM, Meshotetim, going forth around, but in the masculine gender, because these extend in two directions—towards the good and towards the evil.
Also it is written, Deut. ii. 12: “The eyes of Tetragrammaton thy God are ever thereon in the beginning of the year,” &c.
Now it is said: “The eyes of Tetragrammaton thy God are thereon;” in good, that is to say, and in evil; according as either the red colour or the yellow is required.
The eyes of Tetragrammaton thy God are ever thereon from the beginning of the year.” Here the word “MRShITh, Merashith, from the beginning,” is written defectively without A, for it is not written RAShITh with the A.
“From the beginning of the year.” What, then, is that place whence those eyes of Tetragrammaton behold Jerusalem?
As it is written, Ps. cvi. 2: “Who shall recount GBVRVTh IHVH, the Geburoth of Tetragrammaton?”
When therefore it is said, “And Tetragrammaton smelled the odour of peace,” the word HNIChCh, Ha-Nichach, of peace, can be understood in a double sense.
As it is written, 2 Kings xix. 18: “Incline, O Tetragrammaton, Thine ear, and hear.”
From those ears depend all the Lords of Wings who receive the Voice of the Universe; and all those are called thus, the Ears of Tetragrammaton.
This is that which standeth written, Deut. v. 28: “And Tetragrammaton hath heard the voice of your words.” Again, Num. xi. 1: “And Tetragrammaton heard, and His wrath was kindled.”
This is that which standeth written, Deut. v. 28: “And Tetragrammaton hath heard the voice of your words.” Again, Num. xi. 1: “And Tetragrammaton heard, and His wrath was kindled.”
This is that which is written, Num. xi. 1: “And Tetragrammaton heard, and His wrath was kindled, and the fire of Tetragrammaton turned against them.”
This is that which is written, Num. xi. 1: “And Tetragrammaton heard, and His wrath was kindled, and the fire of Tetragrammaton turned against them.”
This is the same which standeth written, 2 Kings xix. 16: “Incline, O Tetragrammaton, Thine ear, and hear; open Thine eyes, and see.” Thus all things depend hencefrom.
Hence is it written, Ps. xxv. 14: “The SVD IHVH, Sod Tetragrammaton, Secret of Tetragrammaton, is with them that fear Him, and He will show them His covenant;” namely, unto such as keep their path and thus receive His words.
Hence is it written, Ps. xxv. 14: “The SVD IHVH, Sod Tetragrammaton, Secret of Tetragrammaton, is with them that fear Him, and He will show them His covenant;” namely, unto such as keep their path and thus receive His words.
And all these things are contained in one saying, where it is written, Lev. xix. 16: “Thou shalt not go up and down as a tale-bearer among thy people, neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: ANI IHVH, I am Tetragrammaton.”
When it is written thus, Ps. cxviii. 5: “I invoked IH, Yah, in my trouble: IH, Yah, heard me at large: Tetragrammaton is with me, therefore I will not fear.”
Concerning which it is written, “LK IHVH HGDVLH VHGBVRH VHThPARTh, Leka, Tetragrammaton, Ha-Gedulah, Ve-Ha-Geburah, Ve-Ha-Tiphereth, Thine, O Tetragrammaton, Gedulah (another name for Chesed), Geburah, and Tiphereth (the names of the fourth, fifth, and sixth Sephiroth, which Protestants usually add to the end of the Lord’s Prayer, substituting, however, Malkuth for Gedulah), Thine, O Tetragrammaton, are the Mercy, the Power, and the Glory (or Beauty).” And all these are so, and thus it (the beard) commenceth.
Concerning which it is written, “LK IHVH HGDVLH VHGBVRH VHThPARTh, Leka, Tetragrammaton, Ha-Gedulah, Ve-Ha-Geburah, Ve-Ha-Tiphereth, Thine, O Tetragrammaton, Gedulah (another name for Chesed), Geburah, and Tiphereth (the names of the fourth, fifth, and sixth Sephiroth, which Protestants usually add to the end of the Lord’s Prayer, substituting, however, Malkuth for Gedulah), Thine, O Tetragrammaton, are the Mercy, the Power, and the Glory (or Beauty).” And all these are so, and thus it (the beard) commenceth.
Concerning which it is written, “LK IHVH HGDVLH VHGBVRH VHThPARTh, Leka, Tetragrammaton, Ha-Gedulah, Ve-Ha-Geburah, Ve-Ha-Tiphereth, Thine, O Tetragrammaton, Gedulah (another name for Chesed), Geburah, and Tiphereth (the names of the fourth, fifth, and sixth Sephiroth, which Protestants usually add to the end of the Lord’s Prayer, substituting, however, Malkuth for Gedulah), Thine, O Tetragrammaton, are the Mercy, the Power, and the Glory (or Beauty).” And all these are so, and thus it (the beard) commenceth.
But unto the Influence directed he his meditation, and made mention thereof. As it is written, Num. xiv. 17: “And now, I beseech thee, let KCh, Kach, the Power of Tetragrammaton, be great!”
What is to be understood by KCh IHVH, Kach Tetragrammaton, the Power of Tetragrammaton? Thus is MZLA QDIShA, Mezla Qadisha, the Holy Influence, called, even the Concealed with all Concealments. And from the Influence that Strength and that Light depend.
What is to be understood by KCh IHVH, Kach Tetragrammaton, the Power of Tetragrammaton? Thus is MZLA QDIShA, Mezla Qadisha, the Holy Influence, called, even the Concealed with all Concealments. And from the Influence that Strength and that Light depend.
By that RVCh, Ruach, breath, which goeth forth from His mouth, many thousands and myriads are enshrouded; and when it is extended by the same are the true prophets enfolded, and all are called the mouth of Tetragrammaton.
Therefore is it written, Ps. xxxiv. 9: “Taste and see that Tetragrammaton is good,” &c.
And therefore it is said, Gen. ii. 3: “Tetragrammaton blessed the seventh day and hallowed it.” For then all things are found (to exist) in the one perfect Body, for MTRVNIThA, Matronitha, the Mother (i.e., the Inferior Mother) is joined unto the King, and is found to form the one Body with Him.
And therefore are they called Tzabaoth, the Armies; and they are Netzach (Victory, the seventh Sephira) and Hod (Glory, the eighth). For Tiphereth is Tetragrammaton, but Netzach and Hod are the armies; hence cometh that name, Tetragrammaton Tzabaoth.
And therefore are they called Tzabaoth, the Armies; and they are Netzach (Victory, the seventh Sephira) and Hod (Glory, the eighth). For Tiphereth is Tetragrammaton, but Netzach and Hod are the armies; hence cometh that name, Tetragrammaton Tzabaoth.
And hence is Tetragrammaton Tzabaoth called Yesod, the Foundation (the ninth Sephira). Also it is written, Ps. cxxxii. 13: “Since Tetragrammaton hath chosen Tzion to be a habitation for Himself, He hath desired Her.”
And hence is Tetragrammaton Tzabaoth called Yesod, the Foundation (the ninth Sephira). Also it is written, Ps. cxxxii. 13: “Since Tetragrammaton hath chosen Tzion to be a habitation for Himself, He hath desired Her.”
As it is written, Ps. cxxxii. 3: “Since there Tetragrammaton giveth His blessing.” For there are two paths; that which is above, and that which is below.
Thence Chesed entereth into the Holy of Holies; as it is written, Ps. cxxxiii. 3: “For there Tetragrammaton commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.”