Logical Hierarchy

A. Introduction

This blog post addresses some key questions: Who are the creator beings (“we”) referenced in Genesis Chapter 1 (various transcriptions: Alhym, Elohim, Alheim, Elhym)? Is the father named in the bible (various transcriptions: YHVH, Yehweh, IEUE, Yah Veh, Yahweh) the same being as the one referred to as the most high (sometimes transcribed El Elyon)? Does ‘Alhym’ refer to a specific kingdom? A group of beings? Or is it just a word that can be used to refer specifically or generally to a ‘god’, ‘gods’, or a deified kingdom or authority? If it does refer to a specific kingdom (as I assume here in this post, for better or worse), is any one Alhym the almighty and omnipotent creator of the universe? These questions lead to more questions about the relationships and identities among Alhym, perhaps beginning with the origin, spelling, pronunciation, and meaning of names.

Just as I would feel like a dog by calling my dad “dog,” so too may it be futile to pray toward a name that means dog, or worse. Alternatively, because there are so many languages, perhaps word meaning is imbued by the individual perspective of your mind and heart, so that if you sincerely feel love and respect when praying to “god,” maybe that’s good enough and your father in heaven will not be too disappointed.

I don’t know, but important historical research suggests that pronunciation is a way to imbue specific meaning, because each sound may have a specific meaning. On the historical and pictographical side, see the detailed research at http://yehspace.ning.com (www.ieue.org), referring to English sounds: IEUE (pronounced roughly ee-aye-oo-aye) as ‘he secures breathing’; IEUESHUO (pronounced roughly ee-aye-oo-aye-sh-oh) as ‘IEUE saves.’

And on the physical side, see e.g. www.meru.org showing each Hebrew letter has an objective geometrical value, and therefore its own meaning that can be physically measured. See also, Matthew 15:18-19. Additional reading: The Hebraic Tongue Restored, Fabre d'Olivet; The Cipher Of Genesis, Carlo Suares; Alphabet of the Heart, Dan Winter; The God Code, by Gregg Braden.

I really like the example set by the Messiah. See e.g., Matthew 6:9-15. Assuming he spoke Aramaic / Hebrew, my research shows he may have used words like ab / aba (father) and Alheim / Alaha (authority) - interested readers should research alternative and complimentary translations as well. So that’s the language background for why I use the following English words: father, creator, authority, and messiah.

I am only slowly learning now to read and write Hebrew and Aramaic script, as well as pronunciations. It’s a challenge, so I just learn as I go; hopefully with humility. Perhaps fortunately for me, I don’t recall the Messiah instructing the apostles to teach people how to speak Aramaic, Greek, or Hebrew. I think these can be useful skills indeed, but the greater message it seems is to share the good news of salvation, and service. Also, Matthew 24:14 says:

And this evangelism of the sovereigndom is preached

in all the world in a witness to all peoples:

and then comes the shalam.

Naturally, the research here can be intimidating, but remember Proverbs 25:2,

“The honor of Elohim is to hide a word; and the honor of sovereigns to probe a word.”

By one view, the literal bible reads most consistently by envisioning the alhym (elohim) as an enlightened race of practically supernatural beings in the universe, enjoying a mighty kingdom that includes authority over at least some planets and stars and heavens. By another view, the Father’s power is more fundamental to physical creation (perhaps even universal creation) by way of an ability to control physical and conceptual phenomena like time and math. See e.g., There's Nothing Random About the Universe, by Jeffery Meiliken.

My research shows there are complex hierarchies among Alhym, including beings typically referred to as angels. You might say that from our perspective, the name Alhym means authority. The Alhym whose name is YHVH (click here to see the hebrew letters), who also has many names, is the creator and authority over at least the earth and all the heavens above the earth. A key point: we were instructed by the biblical Messiah (transliterated: Yesu, Jesus, Ieueshuo, Yahshua, Yahuwshua) that a great many facts about this kingdom are beyond our reach to a certain measure, so we should try to abide in the word and listen to the spirit of truth to discern what we can. See e.g., John 3:1-8 (discussed in detail below) and John 8:31. Perhaps being born again means being adopted into an Alhym kingdom through the Messiah.

B. Sons of Someone

Especially in the last 100-years, these naming questions have led to interesting theological debates between two unique camps of Christians, generally referred to as ‘elohists’ and ‘yahwists.’ Both groups have contributed a lot to the area of study, but only a handful of researchers on either side appear openly willing to admit the textual evidence is inconclusive from today’s perspective.

For our first example of the theological debate, we read Deuteronomy 32:8, which elohists generally assert for the proposition that “Yahweh” is one of many sons of “Elyon.” But that interpretation first hinges on which translation is more accurate - ‘sons of El’ or ‘sons of Israel’? Scholars have disagreed, and the context of Deuteronomy Chapter 38 (excerpt below) appears inconclusive as well. So without that answer, both elohists and yahwists appear to just be guessing, and perhaps doubly so to the extent that bible writers and editors were unduly susceptible to bias either in favor or against (the name) YHVH, which is a running theme throughout the bible. Or if you like, we don’t even know what we don’t know.

Here is one literal-based Hebrew translation of Deuteronomy 32:8-9, 36-39:

"8 When Elyon had the goyim to inherit, when he separated the sons of humanity, he stationed the borders of the people according to the number of the sons of Yisra El.

9 For the allotment of Yah Veh is his people; Yaaqov is the boundary of his inheritance.

...

36 For Yah Veh judges his people and sighs for his servants, when he sees their hand disappear and no one restrains.

37 And he says, Where are their elohim? — their rock in whom they sought refuge

38 who ate the fat of their sacrifices and drank the wine of their libation? Raise them to help you and be your covert.

39 See now that I — I am he and there is no Elohim with me: I deathify and I enliven; I strike and I heal: no one escapes my hand."

So, I think this passage alone, when read literally, appears inconclusive on the status of YHVH Alhym among Alhym. We see routinely in the bible that YHVH is described as “YHVH your Elohim,” and that those on the earth chosen to love YHVH are blessed. See e.g., Deuteronomy 33:12; Psalm 83:17-18, “Shame and terrify them eternally [hebrew = “ad”]; yes, that they blush and destruct; so that they know that you, whose name alone is Yah Veh, are Elyon over all the earth.”

If our experience on earth is any guide, each living thing has only one father and one mother. I think that’s correct, but perhaps there is an exception somewhere. In any case, we can and do have lots of other family, friends, caretakers, and levels of authority beyond our direct parents.

C. Many Names

The bible invites us to consider that the authority over earth comes to men with different names at different times (in different contexts), as in this example from Exodus 6:2-8:

"2 And Elohim words to Mosheh and says to him, I — Yah Veh:

3 and I was seen by Abraham, by Yischaq and by Yaaqov as El Shadday; but I was not known to them by my name Yah Veh:

4 and I also raised my covenant with them to give them the land of Kenaan — the land of their sojournings wherein they sojourn:

5 and I also heard the groaning of the sons of Yisra El whom the Misrayim serve:

and I remember my covenant.

6 Say thus to the sons of Yisra El, I — Yah Veh and I bring you out from under the burdens of the Misrayim: and I rescue you from their service and I redeem you with spread arm and with great judgments:

7 and I take you to me — a people and I — to you — Elohim: and you know — I — Yah Veh your Elohim,

who brings you out from under the burdens of the Misrayim:

8 and I bring you to the land, concerning which I lifted my hand to give it to Abraham, to Yischaq and to Yaaqov; and I give it you for a possession:

I — Yah Veh."

Again, I think this passage alone, when read literally, appears inconclusive on the status of YHVH Alhym among Alhym.

If our experience on earth is any example, then it is natural that we learn new things about our family over time. Not only do we learn that our dad has a first name, middle name, last name, and all sorts of names that our mom calls him, but we also learn about different family relationships and experiences. And the more we mature, the more we learn to discern the meaning of these matters, which then results in our receiving even more information. And some things are just private/hidden, at least for now.

You might say virtually the entire bible is reading on the many names and descriptions of YHVH and Elohim. Here is just a tiny sample for illustrative purposes:

-Psalm 31:5, “Yah Veh El of truth”
-Deuteronomy 7:9, “Yah Veh your Elohim is Elohim - the trustworthy El who guards covenant and mercy with them who love him and guards his misvoth”
-Deuteronomy 10:17, “for Yah Veh your Elohim - Elohim of elohim and Adonay of adonim, the great El, the mighty and awesome, who neither lifts faces, nor takes bribes: who works the judgment of the orphan and widow and loves the sojourner in giving him bread and clothes.”
-Psalm 148:13, “Halal the name of Yah Veh; for his name alone is lofted; his majesty is above the earth and the heavens”
-Psalm 8:1, “O Yah Veh, our Adonay, how mighty your name in all the earth”
-Psalm 83:17-18, “Shame and terrify them eternally; yes, that they blush and destruct; so that they know that you, whose name alone is Yah Veh, are Elyon over all the earth.”
-Isaiah 42:5-8, “Thus says El Yah Veh, who created the heavens and spread them; who expanded the earth and its offspring; who gave breath to the people thereon, and spirit to them who walk therein: I Yah Veh call you in justness and hold your hand and guard you; and give you for a covenant of the people and a light of the goyim: to open the eyes of the blind; to bring the bound from the lock up; those sitting in darkness from the prison house. I — Yah Veh: that is my name: and I neither give my honor to another, nor my halal to sculptiles.”
-Isaiah 44:6, “Thus says Yah Veh the Sovereign of Yisra El, and his redeemer Yah Veh Sabaoth; I — the first, and I — the final; and except me, there is no Elohim.”
-Isaiah 45:2-7, “I go at your face and straighten the esteemed: I break in pieces the gates of copper and cut apart the bars of iron: and I give you the treasures of darkness and hidden treasures of coverts so that you know, I — Yah Veh, who calls you by your name, Elohim of Yisra El. For sake of my servant Yaaqov and Yisra El my chosen, I even call you by your name: I give you an honorary degree, though you know me not. I — Yah Veh, and there is no one else, there is no Elohim except me: I girded you, though you know me not: so that they know from the rising of the sun and from the dusk that there is no one final except me: I — Yah Veh, and there is no one else: I form the light and create darkness: I work shalom and create evil: I Yah Veh work all these.”

-Joel 2:30-32 “And I give omens in the heavens and in the earth — blood and fire and columns of smoke: the sun turns into darkness and the moon into blood at the face of the coming the great and awesome day of Yah Veh. And so be it, whoever calls on the name of Yah Veh is rescued: for in mount Siyon and in Yeru Shalem is an escape, as Yah Veh says, and in the survivors whom Yah Veh calls.”
-Matthew 5:16 - “father” (‘aba)

In just about every chapter of the gospel we can find the Messiah referring to "alaha" (Aramaic); or if you mistakenly cling to the Greek translation as a primary source (I don’t, because for example see http://aramaicnt.com/research.htm), then "qeon." According to my research, the Aramaic translation ‘alaha’ comes from "Alhym" (Elohim). While conquering and plundering societies throughout history, organized religion (especially the Vatican) repackaged our father's names and identities into one word that proved convenient for converting diverse cultures, "God." Is it a doctrine a men? A form of idolatry? A form of self-exultation (to presume we are so important to the creator of the universe)? I think a key message of the biblical gospel is that because we are like children we need to trust our heavenly father (whether or not he is the omnipotent master of the universe) will show us a path home, and the Messiah is saying follow me on the narrow path to our father.

Here are four Aramaic examples for emphasis:

John 1:1 (possibly referring to earth, heaven and earth, solar system, the universe, other?)

In the beginning

1671c risita nn beginning

the Word having been

71a it vv had, has, have, having

486 hewa vv be, become, been, being

1008a melta nn word

and the Word having been unto God

481 hu pro he, it, she

1008a melta nn word

71a it vv had, has, have, having

486 hewa vv be, become, been, being

940 lewat prp to, toward, unto

85a alaha tt God, Yah Veh

and God having been the Word

85a alaha tt God, Yah Veh

71a it vv had, has, have, having

486 hewa vv be, become, been, being

481 hu pro he, it, she

1008a melta nn word

he having been, in the beginning, unto God

500 hana pro this, these

71a it vv had, has, have, having

486 hewa vv be, become, been, being

1671c risita nn beginning

940 lewat prp to, toward, unto

85a alaha tt God, Yah Veh

all through his hand became:

853a kul nn all, every, everywhere

52a ida prp through, nn hand

486 hewa vv be, become, been, being

and without him

260 belad prp without

not even one being whatever became.

165a ap cn also, not even

579a had nn adj one, someone

486 hewa vv be, become, been, being

977 medem nn that, what, whatever

486 hewa vv be, become, been, being

John 20:17

I ascend to my Father and your Father:

1201a seleq vv ascend

116b ena pro I, we

940 lewat prp to, toward, unto

2a aba nn father

and to my God and your God.

85a alaha tt God, Yah Veh

Matthew 22:28-30

So in the resurrection,

1547f qeyamta nn resurrection

491 hakil cn so

of these seven, whose woman becomes she?

1014d men prp by, from, of, than

500 hana pro this, these

1722a seba nn seven

486 hewa vv be, become, been, being

131 antta nn woman

for they all had taken her.

853a kul nn all, every, everywhere

354 geir cn for

1111a nesab vv take, hypocrize

Yah Shua answers them, wording,

1326 ena vv answer

811 yesu pn Yah Shua

111 emar vv word

905 personal pronoun

You err, not knowing the scriptures

722a tea vv deceive, forget, err, wander,

130 ant pro you

906 la prp lest, not

754a yida vv know, notify, acknowledge

130 ant pro you

899b ketaba nn scripture

and not the power of God:

906 la prp lest, not

605a haila nn power, empowered

85a alaha tt God, Yah Veh

30 for in the resurrection of the dead

1547f qeyamta nn resurrection

354 geir cn for

988b mita nn dead

they take not a woman, and a woman be not to a man

906 la prp lest, not

1111a nesab vv take, hypocrize

131 antta nn woman

165a ap cn also, even, not even

131 antta nn woman

486 hewa vv be, become, been, being

326a gabra nn man

but have as the angels of God in the heavens.

83 ela cn but, except, unless

56a aik adv as

909 malaka nn angel

85a alaha tt God, Yah Veh

1795a semaya nn the heavens

71a it vv had, has, have, having

John 20:31

but these are scribed so that you trust

165a ap cn also, not even

500 hana pro this, these

425 dein cn and

899a ketab vv scribe

110d eteman vv trust

that Yah Shua is the Meshiah the Son of God:

811 yesu pn Yah Shua

481 hu pro he, it, she

1044b mesiha tt Meshiah

289 bar nn son

85a alaha tt God, Yah Veh

and when trusting in his name, you have life eternal.

963a ma pro what, when, whatever

110d eteman vv trust

486 hewa vv be, become, been, being

905 personal pronoun

1792a sema nn name

604c haye nn life, salvation

1309a alma nn eon, age, eternity, world

Here is an article discussing the meaning of ‘alaha. http://www.adeadlymisunderstanding.com/2010/05/is-allah-the-god-of-the-bible-pt-2/. And here is an interesting site about Hebrew transliteration of biblical names into English: http://yehspace.ning.com/. See also, http://www.ancient-hebrew.org/docs/1_faqs_michaelmchugh.pdf

Some evidence suggests the name Alhym was adapted by Muslim priests to enforce the worship of one called “Allah.” Apparently most Muslims agree that the Bible and the Koran point to the same Alhym who guided Abraham. In my opinion, the Muslim religion shares similarities with Christianity, Judaism, and other modern religions – corrupted by shocking violence, elitism, and deception. Sure, it’s hard for folks to find the narrow way to salvation, but shouldn’t it be fairly obvious that “the prophet Mohammed,” whom records show to be an illiterate warmonger commanding armies of plundering rapists, was not a good role model? www.faithfreedom.org. Similarly, how many wars and genocides does the Vatican need to propagate before we recognize the hand of evil? www.oneevil.org. And I trust that Yeshua exposed the Pharisees well enough, according tot he gospel record, to shine the light on much of Judaism.

Religious extremism, whether from jihadists, supremacists, or occultists has always been murderous on certain levels. A follower of war says, “You will die for my beliefs.” A follower of peace says, “I am willing to die for my beliefs.”

According to the Messiah, we can learn from the example of wheat. Matthew 13. Some of the healthiest and largest wheat grows in the midst of weeds. So perhaps we should not reject wheat based solely on its location among weeds. Rather, we will know it comes from a good stalk by its seed. Matthew 7:15-20. So even if the stalk is found in an Islamic country, worshipping “father” (‘aba’ in Aramaic), or honoring `Īsā al-Masīḥ, which is the title given to the biblical Messiah in the Qur'an (as the Messiah or anointed one), I think we should discern its fruits before we make a deduction as to its roots.

The exact name of the Messiah remains uncertain to me. Perhaps just as with the Messiah’s teachings, no human sinner can realistically claim to have definitive understanding. We can share our experiences though. Research shows the Messiah’s name has been transcribed:

*Yesu (pronounced Yeh-soo), which is an Arabic to English transcription.

*Yeshua, a well known Hebrew to English transcription

- According to Professors David Flusser and Shmuel Safrai, Orthodox Jews, "Yeshu" was how the name "Yeshua" was pronounced by Galilean Jews in the first century. We know from 26:73 below that Jews of Galil had a different dialect than those of Judea. According to Flusser (Jewish Sources in Early Christianity, p. 15) Galileans did not pronounce the Hebrew letter ‘ayin at the end of a word. That is, instead of saying "Ye-shoo-ah" they said "Yeh-shoo." Some people began spelling the name according to this pronunciation. (David H. Stern, Jewish New Testament Commentary [Clarksville, Maryland; Jewish New Testament Publications, 1996], pp. 4-5)"

*Yahshua, meaning Yah saves, a well-known Hebrew to English transcription (http://www.danielsseventyweeks.com/Daniels_70_Weeks_P1S2_html/Chapter9.html)

*Yehoshua, which is a fuller Hebrew to English transcription of Yeshua, and which means YHVH is salvation (http://www.seekgod.ca/htwhatsinaname.htm)

*Yĕhowshuwa`, yet another Hebrew to English transcription of Yeshua

*Yahuwshua, which is a Hebrew to English transcription that places the Tetragrammaton (YHWH) inside the Messiah’s name

*Yhshwh, which is a Kabbalistic spelling

*Ieueshuo (pronounced Yeh-Way-Sho), which is based on a phonetic transcription of the Tetragrammaton in ancient Hebrew, meaning Yehweh (IEUE) saves (http://yehspace.ning.com/)

*Emmanuel, meaning El is with us.

*Jesus, which is a modern transcription rooted in Greek (Iesous) and then translated to Latin (Iesus) and English (Jesus)

D. What did the Ugarites know?

Here is the Ugaritic text cited by elohists for the claim that “Yahweh” is a son of El:

“sm . bny . yw . ilt”

(Citations: CTA 1 iv:14; Herdner 1963, 4; Gibson 1977, 39; http://www.theology.edu/ugarbib.htm; http://www.scribd.com/doc/7384599/Exodus)

In my opinion, it strains credibility that “yw” and “YHVH” (the modern hebrew spelling is now Yahweh) are the same name/being. Without more evidence, it may even be intellectually dishonest to make that claim. Some scholars attribute the ‘yw’ to Yam, a so-called god of the sea, but I find that to be debatable as well. We just don’t know.

So let’s ask something a bit more fundamental and down to earth - why are we relying on the Ugarites? The Ugaritic translations have been found routinely inconclusive as to identity, as another example will show. Who is “y’l” at UT 311:7, KTU 4.96:7? http://www.bibleandscience.com/languages/ugaritic.htm

Are Ugaritic stone tablets from 1300 BC a reliable record of the identities of Alyhm (Elohim)? Many Ugaritic people appeared to be very fond of worshipping their dead ancestors, and they built temples for beings they claimed visited them and brought resources (such as Baal and Dagon). (Cf. KTU 6.13-14; KTU 1.3 II 40). Realistically, who knows why they wrote what they wrote? My research shows many Ugarites were slave holders and conquerors, and did not appear to be very discerning or temperate. According to one scholar, “The rituals performed in Ugaritic worship involved a great deal of alcohol and sexual promiscuity. Worship at Ugarit was essentially a drunken orgy in which priests and worshippers indulged in excessive drinking and excessive sexuality….the worshippers were attempting to convince Baal to send rain on their crops. Since rain and semen were seen in the ancient world as the same thing (as both produced fruit), it simply makes sense that participants in fertility religion behaved this way.” http://www.theology.edu/ugarbib.htm

Remember Matthew 7:15-20 instructing us that will know a prophet by his fruits:

“But beware of false prophets who come to you in clothing of lambs: and within have extortion of wolves: and by their fruits you know them. Why? Gather they grapes from thorns? Or figs from thistles? Thus every graced tree produces beautiful fruit: and an evil tree works evil fruit. A graced tree is not able work evil fruit: and an evil tree works not graced fruit: every tree not working graced fruit is cut and falls in the fire. And then by their fruits you know them.”

As David Steinberg points out succinctly, “Ugarit was a cosmopolitan state with many ethnic groups. We cannot know to what extent the religious texts reflect the indigenous culture uninfluenced by foreign cultures.…The Ugaritic religious literature might be a poor, or idealized, guide to actual belief and practice. This is particularly true because much of the most interesting material is elevated mythological poetry which may well conflate and harmonize oral traditions coming from different periods and regions which may reflect varying social, political and religious realities.” http://www.adath-shalom.ca/ugarit.htm

E. Gaining Citizenship Into The Alhym Kingdom

In this section we’ll consider some key passages of the bible that refer to the grafting of foreign branches onto Israel to share in the blessings.

Israel (or Ysrael) is a name that seems to carry several meanings. In the original sense it refers to the man Jacob (whose name later became Ysrael) and his descendants (see Genesis 32:28), and it means those who are saved by El (also, ‘prevail with El’, apparently depending on how one interprets the Hebrew ‘sry’). A similar translation is ‘followers of El,’ in reference to those who comply with the law. (As a side note on the applicable law, see Isaiah 42:4 re the Messiah’s torah and Jeremiah 31:31-32 re the new covenant). Then of course in modern times it has come to be associated with the Jewish people and the nation of Israel.

Isaiah 56:1-8

1 Thus says Yah Veh,

You, guard judgment and work justness;

for my salvation comes near

and to expose my justness.

2 Blithesome — the man who works this

and the son of humanity who lays hold thereon;

who guards from profaning the shabbath

and guards his hand from working any evil.

3 Neither let the son of the stranger,

who joins himself to Yah Veh, say, saying,

In separating, Yah Veh separated me from his people:

nor let the eunuch say, Behold, I am a dry tree.

4 For thus says Yah Veh to the eunuchs

who guard my shabbaths

and choose what delights me and hold my covenant;

5 I give them in my house and within my walls

a hand and a name

better than of sons and of daughters:

I give them an eternal name that is not cut off.

6 And sons of the stranger

who join themselves to Yah Veh

to minister to him and to love the name of Yah Veh

— to be his servants,

every one who guards from profaning the shabbath

and holds my covenant;

7 I bring them to my holy mountain,

and cheer them in my house of prayer:

their holocausts and their sacrifices

are a pleasure on my sacrifice altar;

for my house is called

a house of my prayer for all people

8 — an oracle of Adonay Yah Veh

who gather the overthrown of Yisra El:

again I gather to him — to his gathered ones.

…

Matthew 13:24-47

24 He parabalizes another parable, wording to them:

The sovereigndom of the heavens is like a man

that seeds graced seed in his field:

25 and when humanity sleeps

his ba’al enemy comes

and seeds darnel among the wheat

and goes:

26 and when the herbage sprouts and works fruit,

then the darnel also manifests:

27 and the servants of the lord of the house approach

and word to him, Lord,

Behold, seeded you not graced seed in your field?

From whence has it darnel?

28 And he words to them,

a man — a ba’al enemy works this.

And his servants word to him,

Will you that we go and gather them?

29 And he words to them,

Lest when you gather the darnel

you also uproot with the wheat:

30 allow the two to greaten in union until the harvest:

and in the time of harvest I word to the harvesters,

Gather first the darnel

and bind in bundles to burn:

and congegrate the wheat into my granary.

31 He parabalizes another parable, wording to them,

Like the sovereigndom of the heavens

is a grain of mustard seed

which a man takes and seeds in his field

32 — and this is the least of all seeds:

and when it greatens

it is the greatest of all greens

and becomes a tree:

as the flyers of the heavens come

and nest in the branches.

33 Another parable he words to them:

Like the sovereigndom of the heavens

is leaven:

that a woman takes and hides in three measures of flour

until all leavens.

34 Yah Shua words all these

in parables to the congregation:

and with no parable he is not wording with them:

35 so as to fulfill

that worded through the prophet,

wording, I open my mouth in parables:

I speak that which was concealed

from ere the world.

36 Then Yah Shua releases the congregation

and comes to the house:

and his disciples approach him, wording to him,

Clarify to us the parable of the darnel of the field.

37 And he answers, wording to them,

He having seeded the graced seed

is the Son of humanity

38 and the field is the world

and the graced seeds are the sons of the sovereigndom

and the darnel are the sons of the evil

39 and the ba’al enemy having seeded them is Satan

and the harvest is the shalam of the world

and the harvesters are the angels

40 so as to gather the darnel

and burn in the fire:

thus is the shalam of this world.

41 the Son of humanity apostolizes his angels,

and they select from his sovereigndom

all offenders

and all who work unjustness

42 and casts them into a furnace of fire:

and there becomes weeping and gnashing of teeth.

43 Then the just enlighten as the sun

in the sovereigndom of their Father.

He having ears to hear, hear.

44 Again, the sovereigndom of the heavens is like

a treasure secreted in a field

— which, when a man finds, he secretes:

and from cheer

goes and merchandises all he has,

and merchandises that field.

45 Again, the sovereigndom of the heavens is like

a merchant man

seeking graced pearls:

46 and when he finds one pearl, precious in price,

he goes and merchandises all — whatever he has

and merchandises it.

47 Again,

the sovereigndom of the heavens is like

a net falling into the sea:

and of all kinds congregate

48 — which, when it fills, they ascend to the sea shore:

and sit and select

and place the graced in vessels,

and cast out the vilified.

49 Thus be it in the shalam of the world:

the angels go

and separate the evil from among the just

50 and cast them into the furnace of fire:

there becomes weeping and gnashing of teeth.

51 Yah Shua words to them,

Understand you all these?

They word to him, Yes, our Lord.

52 And he words to them,

because of this,

every scribe

discipled to the sovereigndom of the heavens

is like a man — a lord of the house

who ejects from his treasure new and antiquated.

F. Learning From The Paraclete

John 14:16-17 provides an amazing insight into the source of knowledge in the present day:

16 I ask the Father:

116b ’ena pro I, we

273a be‘a vv seek, search

1014d men prp by, from, of, than

2a ’aba nn father

and he gives you another Paraclete

51c ’herina adj another, other

1473 paraqlita nn Paraclete

755a yab vv give

905 personal pronoun

to abide with you to the eons:

486 hewa vv be, become, been, being

1310a am prp with

1309a ‘alma nn eon, eternity, world

17 even the Spirit of truth:

1652b ruhana adj spiritual

1823b serara nn true, trueness, truth

whom the world cannot take

482 hau pro he, they of whom, they who

1309a ‘alma nn eon, eternity, world

906 la prp lest, not

1773a ’eskah adj able, capable, possible, vv enable, find

1530a qebal vv accuse, take

because it neither sees him, nor knows him:

994 metul cn because

906 la prp lest, not

595a heza vv see, manifest

906 la prp lest, not

754a yida vv know, notify, acknowledge

but you know him:

130 ’ant pro you

425 dein cn and

754a yida vv know, notify, acknowledge

130 ’ant pro you

905 personal pronoun

for he abides with you, being in you.

940 lewat prp to, toward, unto

1322a ‘emar vv inhabit

223d ’atra prp (there) (where) at, by, in, within

482 hau pro he, they of whom, they who

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The Paraclete is the spirit of truth that comes from the father. See John 15:26:

26 And when the Paraclete comes

963a ma pro what, when, whatever

425 dein cn and

219a ’eta vv bring, come

1473 paraqlita nn Paraclete

— whom I apostolize you from my Father

482 hau pro he, they of whom, they who

116b ’ena pro I, we

1733 sadar vv apostolize

116b ’ena pro I, we

905 personal pronoun

1014d men prp by, from, of, than

940 lewat prp to, toward, unto

2a ’aba nn father

— the Spirit of truth who goes from my Father,

1652a ruha nn Spirit, wind

1823b serara nn true, trueness, truth

482 hau pro he, they of whom, they who

1014d men prp by, from, of, than

940 lewat prp to, toward, unto

2a ’aba nn father

1119c nepaq vv go, defend, eject, exit, reject, spend

he witnesses concerning me:

747 hu he it she

1163a sehed vv witness

1306a ‘al prp about, above, concerning, over, upon

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Here is John 16:7-15 with more helpful information about power and service:

7 But I word you the truth:

83 ’ela cn but, except, unless

116b ’ena pro I, we

1823b serara nn true, trueness, truth

111 ’emar vv word

116b ’ena pro I, we

905 personal pronoun

It is beneficial for you that I go:

1442b paqah adj beneficial, expedient

905 personal pronoun

116b ’ena pro I, we

47a ’ezal vv go

for if I go not, the Paraclete comes not to you:

115a ’en cn if

354 geir cn for

116b ’ena pro I, we

906 la prp lest, not

47a ’ezal vv go

116b ’ena pro I, we

1473 paraqlita nn Paraclete

906 la prp lest, not

219a ’eta vv bring, come

940 lewat prp to, toward, unto

and if I go, I apostolize him to you:

115a ’en cn if

425 dein cn and

47a ’ezal vv go

1733 sadar vv apostolize

940 lewat prp to, toward, unto

8 and when he comes

963a ma pro what, when, whatever

219a ’eta vv bring, come

he admonishes the world

481 hu pro he, it, she

875a ’etkeses vv admonish

1309a ‘alma nn eon, eternity, world

concerning sin

1306a ‘al prp about, above, concerning, over, upon

601d hetita nn sin

and concerning justness

1306a ‘al prp about, above, concerning, over, upon

529i zadiquta nn justness

and concerning judgment.

1306a ‘al prp about, above, concerning, over, upon

413a dina nn judgment

9 Concerning sin

1306a ‘al prp about, above, concerning, over, upon

601d hetita nn sin

because they trust not in me:

906 la prp lest, not

110d eteman vv trust

223d ’atra prp (there) (where) at, by, in, within

10 and concerning justness

1306a ‘al prp about, above, concerning, over, upon

529i zadiquta nn justness

because I go to my Father and you see me not again:

940 lewat prp to, toward, unto

2a ’aba nn father

47a ’ezal vv go

116b ’ena pro I, we

906 la prp lest, not

1854d tub adv again, repeat

595a heza vv see, manifest

130 ’ant pro you

905 personal pronoun

11 and concerning judgment

1306a ‘al prp about, above, concerning, over, upon

413a dina nn judgment

425 dein cn and

because the hierarch of this world is judged.

199b ’arkona nn arch, hierarch, monarch

1309a ‘alma nn eon, eternity, world

500 hana pro this, these

413b dan vv judge

481 hu pro he, it, she

12 Again, I have much to word to you

1854d tub adv again, repeat

1155c sagiya adj abounding, much, many, more, very

71a ’it vv had, has, have, having

905 personal pronoun

111 ’emar vv word

905 personal pronoun

but you are not able take them now.

83 ’ela cn but, except, unless

906 la prp lest, not

1773a ’eskah adj able, capable, possible, vv enable, find

130 ’ant pro you

49a ’ehad vv take, hold, lease, overtake, withhold

517 hasa adv now

13 And when the Spirit of truth comes,

963a ma pro what, when, whatever

219a ’eta vv bring, come

425 dein cn and

1652a ruha nn Spirit, wind

1823b serara nn true, trueness, truth

he guides you into all truth:

481 hu pro he, it, she

404a debar vv guide, lead, rule

853a kul nn all, every, everywhere

1823b serara nn true, trueness, truth

for he words not of the mind of his own soul,

906 la prp lest, not

354 geir cn for

111 ’emar vv word

1014d men prp by, from, of, than

1689a reyana nn thought, mind

1120a napsa nn soul

but all he hears, he words

83 ’ela cn but, except, unless

853a kul nn all, every, everywhere

1798a sema vv hear, hearken

482 hau pro he, they of whom, they who

111 ’emar vv word

and of those prepared he notifies you.

1366b ‘etida vv prepared, ready, already

754a yida vv know, notify, acknowledge

14 And he glorifies me:

481 hu pro he, it, she

1718c sebah vv glorify

because he takes of my own and shows you.

994 metul cn because

1014d men prp by, from, of, than

424 dil nn own

1111a nesab vv take, hypocrize

584a hawi vv show, exemplify

15 All that the Father has is my own.

853f kul‘medem nn all, all that

71a ’it vv had, has, have, having

2a ’aba nn father

424 dil nn own

481 hu pro he, it, she

Because of this I word to you,

994 metul cn because

500 hana pro this, these

111 ’emar vv word

905 personal pronoun

He takes of my own, and shows you.

1014d men prp by, from, of, than

424 dil nn own

1111a nesab vv take, hypocrize

584a hawi vv show, exemplify

To learn more from the bible about diverse works of different spirits, including YHVH’s unique spirit, see Genesis 1:2; Genesis 6:17; Genesis 7:15; Job 26:13; Job 32:8; Job 33:4; Judges 14:6; 1 Samuel 11:6; 1 Samuel 16:14-16 (probably referring to bringing of plagues as punishment); Isaiah 11:2-5; Isaiah 40:7; Isaiah 61:1; Isaiah 63:10-14; Joel 2:28-29; Ezekiel 2:2; Ezekiel 11:5; Ezekiel 13:3; Psalm 33:6; Psalm 51:9-12; Psalm 104:24-30; Michah 3:8; Matthew 3:16; Matthew 12:28-32.

G. What Is the Heavenly Father’s Real Name?

The heavenly father appears to have many names, as does the Messiah.

A useful line of research suggests that some very important names of the father have been translated in English as “I am,” “I will be,” and “I am who I am.” See e.g., Exodus 3:14. Some scholars have transcribed the first two as “HYH,” and all three are traced back to different root letters in ancient and modern hebrew: connected in scriptural context to “ehyeh” or “aleim” or “alhym.” For examples, see http://www.quodlibet.net/foutz-name.shtml and www.api.ning.com/files/...EJd0.../Meaning_IEUE_pdf.pdf. Incidentally, here is a useful critique of the “sacred name movement” for research purposes: www.sacrednamemovement.com. And here is a commentary in a similar vain: http://www.letusreason.org/sacna5.htm

Oftentimes modern mystics are the ones leading the charge in researching these questions. Mystics typically rely on ancient texts, and their detailed research can be fascinating regardless of whether the information is correct, and even its likelihood of being incorrect! A common theme I’ve found in the research of modern mystics is the desire to chronicle angelic hierarchies. Here are a couple thorough examples for illustrative purposes:

www.fatumoperandi.org/ebooks/Kabbalah/Colin_Low_Site.pdf

www.urantia.org (note: source appears to be from within the wealthy Kellogg family in Chicago)

As I highlighted above, my experience is that the literal bible reads most consistently when I envision the alhym (elohim) as an enlightened race of practically supernatural living beings who enjoy a mighty kingdom(s), and who exercise authority over earth. You don’t need to study mystical texts to discern this message; the literal gospel (John, Matthew) and the Book of Revelation alone are sufficient.

Is it unreasonable to assert a likelihood that YHVH Alyhm created the entire earth and then apportioned certain areas to other Alhym, but kept Ysrael for himself? Perhaps, as for example when we cite the biblical words for “inheritance” and “allotment” and apply them over YHVH (i.e., in Deuteronomy 32:8-9). But even if we don’t make that interpretation, who is to say that YHVH didn’t inherit the domain of earth from another Alyhm, or another race entirely? How far and high do we have to search out this answer? Is our experience on earth, with our ten fingers and ten toes, perhaps suggesting that we may be limited in searching out this information? Here’s a fine place to start your search though: John 20:17 (see above). I also highly recommend There's Nothing Random About the Universe, by Jeffery Meiliken.

Or, at what point might we be willing to admit we don’t know these answers, and yet still find a way to trust that we do have a father (or parents) above who will guide us into knowledge? I think the bible is trying to tell us that our father’s name sounds like YHVH, and that because we are like children we should call him father (AB, aba) and authority (alaha, elohim), or master (mare, adonai) because we are also like servants.

I also read in the gospel that our heavenly father will use our words and actions to judge us, so we should try to humbly follow the Messiah’s narrow path in seeking knowledge and experience. Much of the bible points to the Messiah as our only channel to the father - this is the covenant for the present age. See John 14:6-7

6 Yah Shua words to him,

111 ’emar vv word

905 personal pronoun

811 yesu‘ pn Yah Shua

I — I AM the way, the truth, and the life:

116a I ’ena ’ena pro I — I AM

47b ’urha nn way

1823b serara nn true, trueness, truth

604c haye nn life, salvation

no one comes to the Father, except by me.

906 la prp lest, not

129a ’nasa nn human, humanity

219a ’eta vv bring, come

940 lewat prp to, toward, unto

2a ’aba nn father

83 ’ela cn but, except, unless

115a ’en cn if

223d ’atra prp (there) (where) at, by, in, within

7 If you had known me,

86 ’elu cn if

905 personal pronoun

754a yida vv know, notify, acknowledge

486 hewa vv be, become, been, being

you had also known my Father:

165a ’ap cn also, not even

2a ’aba nn father

754a yida vv know, notify, acknowledge

486 hewa vv be, become, been, being

and from henceforth you know him and see him.

1014d men prp by, from, of, than

517 hasa adv now

754a yida vv know, notify, acknowledge

130 ’ant pro you

905 personal pronoun

595a heza vv see, manifest