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Page 1: The Fathers House Kingdom Ministry The Mysteries : Seven Spirits of God INSTRUCTOR : Apostle Sophia Fenton

The Father’s House Kingdom Ministry

The Mysteries: Seven Spirits of God INSTRUCTOR: Apostle Sophia Fenton

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Seven Spirits of God

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Seven Spirits of God The prophet’s dictionary defined

the word seven as: the number of

divine revolutions and cycles. The

number of Creator dominance that

symbolises world impact and control.

The number of sovereignty and

absoluteness.

It also defined the word Spirit as: an

immaterial being. A member of the

invisible worlds of God’s creation

{Genesis 1:2; Psalm 143:10;

Zechariah 7:12; Mark 1:10;

Hebrew 1:7}.

The online Lexicon Greek

dictionary defined the word

Spirit as: 4151. pneuma,

which means a current of

air, i.e. breath (blast) or a

breeze; by analogy or

figuratively, a spirit, i.e.

(human) the rational soul,

(by implication) vital

principle, mental

disposition, etc., or

(superhuman) an angel,

demon, or (divine) God,

Christ's spirit, the Holy

Spirit: ghost, life, spirit(-ual,

-ually), mind.

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Seven Spirits Before the

Throne of God: Figurative of the

seven churches eventually birthed by

Jesus Christ; the global powers that

cover and rule God’s world. The

Bible’s reference to the seven

spirits addresses the seven

spirits before the throne of the

Lord God Almighty. Their other

names are the eyes of the Lord, the

lamps (light), and the sent ones of

the Lord, Revelation 5:6 states they

were sent forth after the triumph of

the Lamb into all the earth.

Note as seven is completion and

perfection, the seven spirits of

God all pertain to the facilities

and agencies of the Creator

prepared and dispatched for His

government of all creation.

Thus the seven churches that

eventually came out of Christ’s

passion.

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Seven Spirits of GodThe Mysteries of the Bible

Old Testament & New Testament Symbolic of both the Jews & Gentiles

Jesus the Lamb - who is

wrapped up in the Father

The Dove – the Holy Spirit

The dragon/ Satan himself

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Seven Spirits of GodThe Seven Spirits of God are embedded in the pureness of God. In that the Godhead in completeness is the Father, Son and Holy Spirit {Col. 2:9} The Father is Pure Light and Light is the Father. So therefore, the Son is Light and the Holy Spirit is Light.

The Divine Nature of the God is the fullness of the Ruwach all wrapped up in All three in ONE of the Godhead! So, then the seven spirits wrapped up in the Holy Spirit is the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit all in ONE!

Light

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Seven Spirits of GodContinuation: The all Complete, Self-Existent

GOD, who is God Before Time and God

After Time and Needs nothing or no one to

make HIM Fully God of the entire Universe

and all of Creation has the seven spirits

embebbed in Him.

Genesis 1:2 so rightly declares: “And the

earth was without form, and void; and

darkness was upon the face of the deep.

And the Spirit of God moved upon the face

of the waters”.

John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word,

and the Word was with God, and the Word

was God”.

Seven Spirits of Adonai

Spirit of Light combine Truth

Spirit of Love

Spirit of Faith

Spirit of Mercy

Spirit of Judgment

Spirit of Holiness

Spirit of WisdomNote without the spirit of Light all the other divine nature are left incomplete for GOD is PURE LIGHT.

Seven Spirits of Adonai

Spirit of Light combine Truth

Spirit of Love

Spirit of Faith

Spirit of Mercy

Spirit of Judgment

Spirit of Holiness

Spirit of WisdomNote without the spirit of Light all the other divine nature are left incomplete for GOD is PURE LIGHT.

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Seven Spirits of GodContinuation:

A Revelation to the biblical mystery of John 1:1:-

The Supreme God {the Commander in Chief} was the Word and the Word was with

HIM because HE is the WORD. Revelation: So, if The Word is GOD and God existed

before the beginning of Creation then the Word was in a Self-existing mode of being as

the Self-existing God, who is the WORD. Therefore, Yahweh’s Words cannot and will

not fail or fall short. There is no boundary or no limits to HIS Words. HIS Words

must accomplish all that HE has commanded it to do both in the Heavens and on the

Earth. Amen! Albeit, if the Word of God is in a self-existing state as like the

Self-existing God. Then the Seven Spirits of God which is embedded in the

Godhead must have also being in a self-existing mode of being in GOD before

the foundation of the Creation. This is the reason why the seven spirits of

God is PURE LIGHT in completeness of the GODHEAD

Hebrew: Hashilush Hakadosh – The Holy Trinity; The Father is God -

Isaiah 64:8; Malachi 2:10; John 8:54; Yeshua is God -

1 Tim. 3:16; John 1:1-14; 9:38; Titus 2:13; Heb. 1:8,9, 5:6; The Holy Spirit is God -

Acts 5:3-4; John 4:24; Luke 12:10; 2 Cor. 3:17.

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The Holy MenorahThe Menorah was formed from one piece of pure beaten gold weighing 3,000 shekels of silver {nearly 1000 pounds}. It was a highly decorative work that had seven branches (seven lamps), nine flowers blooms, eleven fruits and twenty two cups. According to the Talmud the Menorah measured eighteen tefachim (i.e., “palms”) in height {from the base to the start of the lamp), or roughly 5.2 feet.

It is called the “LAMP OF GOD” in the Scriptures 1 Samuel 3:3.

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Seven Spirits of GodContinuation:

The "lamp of God" was to be made by hammering a single

piece of solid gold into shape (Exod. 25:36). Note that the word

translated "hammered" or "beaten" (ה ש+ ק- comes from the word for )מ/

"difficult - in Hebrew "ה ש1 ) ק+

According tomidrash, the method for constructing the menorah was

difficult for Moses to comprehend, so the LORD first showed him one in

" :the fire and told himThis is how you will make it Moses was ".

unable to do so, however, so theLORD told him to take a block of gold

and haveBetzalel the carpenter from Judah( .throw it into the fire (

After aflash of dazzling light a , glorious menorah came out formed

byGod Himself  . The sages link the design of the menorah with the

Torah which is regarded as the ,source of Divine light in the world .

The "lamp of God" was to be made by hammering a single

piece of solid gold into shape (Exod. 25:36). Note that the word

translated "hammered" or "beaten" (ה ש+ ק- comes from the word for (מ/

"difficult" in Hebrew - ה ש1 (ק+

According to midrash, the method for constructing the menorah was

difficult for Moses to comprehend, so the LORD first showed him one in

the fire and told him: "This is how you will make it." Moses was

unable to do so, however, so the LORD told him to take a block of gold

and have Betzalel (the carpenter from Judah) throw it into the fire.

After a flash of dazzling light, a glorious menorah came out formed

by God Himself.  The sages link the design of the menorah with the

Torah, which is regarded as the source of Divine light in the world.

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.

The light of the menorah, the symbol of Divine Light, was only visible before the holy place of sacrificial atonement.  The light itself came from the burning of pure olive oil - a symbol of anointing and the Holy Spirit.

It was kindled by the hand of a man of peace and humility. Likewise, when we are given light to behold the sacrifice of Yeshua for our atonement ה) ר) פ) we are filled with the divine light (John ,(כ+8:12; 1 John 1:7, Eph. 5:8).

When we come to the cross, we can behold the truth of God's unfailing love

that draws us to be united with Him. 

אור יהוה ה ב1 כ) ל1 נ5 כו ו1 קב ל1 ע: ית י+ ב5bet  Ya·a·kov  le·khu  ve·nal·chah  be·or  Adonai 

"O House of Jacob! Come, let us walk in the light of the LORD" (Isaiah 2:5)

Connecting the Seven Spirits of God to the Menorah.

The Menorah is symbolic of the Seven Spirits of God in that the servant stem (which is the middle oil holder) is the entire source from which the other six olive oil holder receive its light from.

Connecting the Seven Spirits of God to the Menorah.

The Menorah is symbolic of the Seven Spirits of God in that the servant stem (which is the middle oil holder) is the entire source from which the other six olive oil holder receive its light from.

Continuation:

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Continuation: Connecting the Seven Spirits of God to the Menorah and the Tree of Life in the Garden of

Eden!

Connecting the Seven Spirits of God to the Menorah and the Tree of Life in the Garden of

Eden!

The menorah symbolises light, growth, unity, and the Tree of Life (i.e.,

unity of Torah).  All its parts were formed from a single piece of pure gold (הור ב ט) ה) ז)

that was "beaten" or "hammered" into shape (Exod. 25:36). This is a symbol of

the divine substance (gold has a hint of the colour of blood combined with the

pure white). Note further that the menorah sat upon a three-legged base - a hint

of hashilush ha-kadosh (the triune nature of the Godhead that is the Root of all

reality). This is another image of the concept of echdut - unity in plurality found in

the Torah.  Just as the many parts of the Mishkan were put together to form "one

Tabernacle“ ד ח) Dא ן כ) ש1 Gמ and the prophet Ezekiel was told to join together two (ה+

sticks to form "one tree" (ד ח) Dא ץ see Ezek. 37:17), so the many parts of the ,ע5

menorah were likewise fashioned to form "one menorah" (Exod. 25:36, 26:6).

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Seven Spirits of GodContinuation:

The Torah itself is made up of five

separate Books, but it is nevertheless one Torah,

just as the children of Israel were divided into

Kohanim (priests), Levites, and Israelites, though

together they form one nation... Yeshua likewise

taught us there would be ONE flock culled from

both Jews and Gentiles, having one Shepherd (

John 10:16). Seven branches (i.e., kanim: ים נ/ ,ק+

from ה נ1 a "reed" or "stalk").  Unlike modern ,ק+

depictions of the menorah, it is thought that the

branches were all straight (yashar), not curved. In

that sense, the menorah itself resembled a tree,

just as the Torah is referred to as a Tree of Life.

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Seven Spirits of GodConnecting the Seven Spirits of God to the Menorah and

the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden!Connecting the Seven Spirits of God to the Menorah and

the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden!Continuation:

How and Why?

How: Seven Spirits of God is the unique divine nature of the Godhead. The Seven

Lampstand Menorah is the symbolic LIGHT of the Seven Spirits of God which is Eternal

and for Eternity. In that the servant lamp {Shamash} of the Menorah is the Light

bearing source of the six other lamps that burns in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle

and even now in Jewish Synagogues. The Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden is a

source of Eternal life. In that the Father YAH of Eternity, created and given this Tree of

Life the stem of Life for Eternal and Eternity, whereby had not Mankind Sin they would

have live as a Tripartite Spirit, Soul and Body in a state of Life for Eternity – Mankind

would not have known the Spirit of Death nor would the other elements of the

Universe would have come to the process of decay and destruction. For The

Godhead is Eternal and is for Eternity, so therefore The Menorah Burning

Light would symbolise an Eternal Light Burning of God’s LIGHT for He is

LIGHT. The Tree of Life in PARADISE is an Eternity source of life which was purpose

for Mankind by Elohim.

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Seven Spirits of God The word PARADISE unlock would give one

the FOUR LEVEL of Understanding the Scriptures

in Hebrew. Pshah {“Simple”}, Remez {“Hint”},

Drash {“Search”} and the final level is Sod

{“Hidden”}. In the Hebrew Language there is no

vowels: So removes the two A, I, E from the English

Word Paradise and one will have P R D S in

Hebrew which is the 4 levels of Discerning and

Comprehending the Words of GOD.

Why: The ultimate reason why the Seven Spirits

of God is connected to the Menorah and Tree of

Life in the Garden of Eden is because the Father’s

divine Love and ever-loving grace wants Mankind

His Creation to come to a more deeper and

grounded understanding of who the complete

Godhead is!

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The Menorah

'Thou shalt make a candlestick of pure

gold....‘ Exodus 25:31.

If we could have followed the Jewish priest as

he passed in his daily ministrations into the

Inner Court, we should have seen that he first

piled the incense on the altar which stood in

its centre, and then turned to trim the lamps

of the golden candlestick which flanked it on

one side. Of course it was not a candlestick,

as our versions misleadingly render the word.

That was an article of furniture unknown in

those days.

The Menorah

'Thou shalt make a candlestick of pure

gold....‘ Exodus 25:31.

If we could have followed the Jewish priest as

he passed in his daily ministrations into the

Inner Court, we should have seen that he first

piled the incense on the altar which stood in

its centre, and then turned to trim the lamps

of the golden candlestick which flanked it on

one side. Of course it was not a candlestick,

as our versions misleadingly render the word.

That was an article of furniture unknown in

those days.

Continuation:

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It was a lampstand; from a central upright stem branched off on

either side three arms decorated with what the Book calls 'beaten work,' and

what we in modern jewellers' technicality call repousse work, each of which

bore on its top, like a flower on its stalk, a shallow cup filled with oil, in which

a wick floated. There were thus seven lamps in all, including that on the

central stem.

The material was costly, the work adorning it was artistic, the oil with

which it was fed was carefully prepared, the number of its lamps expressed

perfection, it was daily trimmed by the priest, and there, all through the

night, it burned, the one spot of light in a dark desert.

It was a lampstand; from a central upright stem branched off on

either side three arms decorated with what the Book calls 'beaten work,' and

what we in modern jewellers' technicality call repousse work, each of which

bore on its top, like a flower on its stalk, a shallow cup filled with oil, in which

a wick floated. There were thus seven lamps in all, including that on the

central stem.

The material was costly, the work adorning it was artistic, the oil with

which it was fed was carefully prepared, the number of its lamps expressed

perfection, it was daily trimmed by the priest, and there, all through the

night, it burned, the one spot of light in a dark desert.

Continuation:

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Seven Spirits of GodContinuation:

The Menorah Linked to Tree of Life

THE supreme benefit, and the

highest good bestowed by the

Creator on human beings (after the gift of existence and the perfected faculties of perception and intelligence), is

Wisdom.

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An introduction to the uncovering of the in the mysteries of Revelation. The title came into usage from the first word of the book in Koine Greek: apokalupsis, meaning "unveiling" or "revelation”.

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Seven Spirits of GodThe Revelation of Jesus Christ - This is evidently a title or caption of the

whole book, and is designed to comprise the substance of the whole; for all that the

book contains would be embraced in the general declaration that it is a revelation of

Jesus Christ. The word rendered "Revelation" - Αποκαλυψις Apokalupsis, whence

we have derived our word "Apocalypse" - means properly an that is, nakedness;

from αποκαλυπτω apokalupto, to uncover. It would apply to anything which had

been covered up so as to be bidden from the view, as by a veil, a

darkness, in an ark or chest, and then made manifest by removing the

covering. It comes then to be used in the sense of disclosing or revealing, by

removing the veil of darkness or ignorance. "There is nothing covered that shall

not be revealed.“ This may be done: (a) by instruction in regard to what was

before obscure; that is, by statements of what was unknown before the statements

were made; as in Luke 2:32, where it is said that Christ would be "a light to lighten

the Gentiles" or when it is applied to the divine mysteries, purposes, or

doctrines, before obscure or unknown, but made clear by light revealed in the

gospel, Romans 16:25; 1 Corinthians 2:10; 1 Corinthians 14:6; Ephesians 3:5.

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Seven Spirits of GodContinuation:

(b) by the event itself; as the manifestation of the wrath of God at the day of

judgment will disclose the true nature of his wrath. "After thy hardness and impenitent

heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and "revelation" of the

righteous judgment of God," Revelation 2:5. "For the earnest expectation of the

creature waiteth for the manifestation (Greek revelation) of the sons of God,"

Romans 8:19; that is until it shall be manifest by the event what they who are the

children of God are to be. In this sense the word is frequently applied to the second

advent or appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ, as disclosing him in his glory, or

showing what he truly is; "When the Lord Jesus shall be revealed,"

2 Thessalonians 1:7 - εν τη αποκαλυψει en ten apokalupsei - in the revelation of

Jesus Christ; "Waiting for the coming (the revelation - την αποκαλυψιν ten

apokalupsin of our Lord Jesus Christ," 1 Corinthians 1:7; "At the appearing (Greek

revelation) of Jesus Christ," 1 Peter 1:7; "When his glory shall be revealed,"

1 Peter 4:13.

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Thus, the word גלה gaalaah is used in Amos 3:7, "Surely the Lord God will do

nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants." So Job 33:16, "Then he

openeth (revealeth or uncovereth; Heb. יגלה yigleh) the ears of men"; that is, in a

dream, he discloses to their ears his truth before concealed or unknown. Compare

Daniel 2:22, Daniel 2:28-29; Daniel 10:1; Deuteronomy 29:29. The idea is that of a

disclosure of an extraordinary character, beyond the mere ability of man, by a special

communication from heaven. This is manifest, not only from the usual meaning of

this word, but by the word "prophecy," in Revelation 1:3, and by all the

arrangements by which these things were made known. The ideas which would be

naturally conveyed by the use of this word in this connection are two:-

(1) that there was something which was before hidden, obscure, or unknown; and,(2) that this was so disclosed by these communications as to be seen or known.The things hidden or unknown were those which pertained to the future; the method

of disclosing them was mainly by symbols.

Continuation:

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Seven Spirits of GodRevelation 1:1-3

This book is the Revelation of Jesus Christ; the whole Bible

is so; for all revelation comes through Christ, and all relates to

him. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of God

concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as

connected therewith, to the end of the world. These events

would surely come to pass; and they would begin to come

to pass very shortly. Though Christ is himself God, and has

light and life in himself, yet, as Mediator between God and man,

he receives instructions from the Father. To him we owe the

knowledge of what we are to expect from God, and what he

expects from us. The subject of this revelation was, the things

that must shortly come to pass. On all who read or hear the words of the

prophecy, a blessing is pronounced.

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Seven Spirits of GodThe seven Spirits of God are mentioned four times in the Book of Revelation:

Revelation 1:4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and

peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

Revelation 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy

works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

Revelation 4:5 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices:

and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

Revelation 5:6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent

forth into all the earth.

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Seven Spirits of GodZechariah 4:2

And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his

seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof:

Zechariah 4:10 For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole

earth.

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Ezekiel 1:28 As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that

spake.

Genesis 9:13 I {Elohim} do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token

of a covenant between me and the earth.

1 John 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and

declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

2 Peter 1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious

promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world

through lust.

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Grace: Greek 5485. charis, khar'-ece;

Further breakdown: chairo,

graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(s, worthy). To be "cheerful”, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well: farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, joy(fully), rejoice.

Peace: Greek 1515. eirene, i-ray'-nay

by implication, prosperity: one, peace, quietness, rest, set at one again.

Revelation 1:4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto

you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his

throne;

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Continuation: Seven Spirit of GodHim which is, which was, is to come:

A phrase combining with the present participle and imperfect of and the present participle of by means of; the one being and the one that was and the one coming, that is, the Eternal, as a divine epithet of Christ.

Seven – Greek: hepta, hep-tah'

Spirits – Greek: 4151. pneuma,

A primary number; seven: seven. The number of divine revolutions and cycles. The number of Creator dominance that symbolises world impact and control. The number of sovereignty and absoluteness.

(divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit: ghost, life, spiritual, ually), mind.

Throne - Greek: G2362, thronos, thron'-os

From θραω thrao (to sit(; a stately seat (“throne”(; by implication power or (concretely( a potentate: seat, throne.

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Seven Spirits of GodRevelation 3:1

And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven

stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

He that hath: Greek; 2192. echo, ekh'-o

Seven Spirits of God; and the

to hold (literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, continuity, relation, or condition): be (able, possessed with), accompany, begin to amend, can(not), conceive, count, diseased, do eat, enjoy, fear, following, have, keep, lack, go to law, lie, of necessity, need, next, recover, reign, rest, return, sick, take for, tremble, uncircumcised, use.

Seven stars: 792. asterh aster, as-tare'

a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively: star. Seven Stars of God cover, spread over the abode of God!

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The Meaning of Samekh

The root of the word Samekh means “to lean

upon,” “to uphold,” or “to support.” The root

is also found in the Jewish concept of semikhah,

the laying on of hands upon the head of a

sacrificial victim in a blood ritual of the Jewish

Temple, which was also a means of consecrating

the priesthood (Lev. 8; Exodus 29, etc.).

Biblical references to the root occur in Lev

16:21, Deut 34:9, Ezekiel 24:2, and

elsewhere. In ancient times, Samekh may have

represented a shield. Today, the Jewish

Rabbinical ordination ceremony is called a

semikhah.

The unlocking of Seven STARS in HebrewThe unlocking of Seven STARS in Hebrew

The seven stars are seven spirits as well: Hebrew: S = Samekh T = Tav A = Alef R = Resh S = SamekhInsight: Note the Seven Stars supports and lean upon the seven spirits of God within the Godhead. “Just as heaven is lined with rows of stars so the Garden of Eden is lined with rows of the righteous who shine like the stars" (Aggadah {Talmud}.Song 13:55).

The Mystery of Samekh

According to the Chaz’l

(sages), Samekh is said to

represent the endless and

ever-ascending spiral of God’s

glory in the universe. This cycle

is hinted at in the divine (seder)

of creation, and is revealed in

both the seasons and in the

rhythm of the Jewish mo’deim

(festivals).

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Continuation: The unlocking of Seven STARS in HebrewContinuation: The unlocking of Seven STARS in HebrewThe seven stars are seven spirits as well: Hebrew: S = Samekh T = Tav A = Alef R = Reish S = SamekhInsight: Note the Seven Stars supports and lean upon the seven spirits of God within the Godhead.

The Gematria of SamekhThe letter Samekh is represented as Yod - Hey in the Hebrew numbering

system, which is also one of the Sacred Names of God.

The Miracle of SamekhThe letter Nun, which immediately precedes the letter Samekh in the

alphabet, suggests someone who is “bent,” or someone who humbles himself in brokenness and submission to the LORD God.  Putting these two

letters together, we have the Hebrew word nes, miracle.

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The seven stars are connected to the seven spirits: Rev. 1:20.

Hebrew: S = Samekh T = Tav A = Alef R = Resh S = SamekhInsight: Note the Seven Stars supports and lean upon the seven spirits of God within the Godhead.

STARS: ALEF (SILENT STRENGHT) & TAV – Sign of true Covenant and RESH:

Beginning, First and Head. SAMEKH: to Uphold and Support!

So the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit with the Seven Spirits of God all

embedded within the Godhead together with the seven Stars. Demonstrated the

mysteries of the GODHEAD in that the Word STARS defined in the Hebrew context

identifies a theological meaning: R= Resh; Beginning, First and Head connect to A=

Alef which is the Silent Strength and T = TAV which is the true Covenant which then

connects to S x 2 = Samekh which means to uphold and support. So the complete

Godhead of the Self-Existing GOD has Uphold and Support and Sustain the Entire

Creation and Universe without defeat & deficiency at all TIMES. To the King of

Ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory forever and ever {1 Tim

1:17.} Amen!

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Seven Spirits of GodContinuation:

Further breakdown of the word Star: 4731. stereos, ster-eh-os‘;

2476.histemi, his'-tay-mee;

5087. tithemi, tith'-ay-mee

stiff, i.e. solid, stable (literally or figuratively): steadfast, strong, sure. abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up).

an upright and active position, utterly prostrate): advise, appoint, bow, commit, conceive, give, kneel down, lay (aside, up), make, ordain, purpose, put, set (forth), settle, sink down.

The Message of Revelation 3:1 is that Omniscience and Omnipresence God, who abide and covenant with those who lay aside sin and kneel down before HIM and stays in His Holy presence will be establish and have purpose in their life to demonstrate the Father’s Will whilst living on Earth until He returns.

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Seven Spirits of GodRevelation 4:5

And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the

throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

Throne - Greek: 2362. thronos, thron'-os

a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or a potentate: seat, throne.

Lightnings – Greek: 796. astraph astrape, as-trap-ay

lightning; by analogy, glare: flash as lightning, to shine, bright shining.

Thunderings – Greek: 1027. bronte, bron-tay‘

(to roar); thunder: thunder(-ing).

Seven Lamps – Greek: 2985. lampas, lam-pas‘

Further breakdown: lampo

a "lamp": is a vessel of light, light, torch. Prophetically, it symbolises enlightment, instruction, and guidance. Such qualities lead to prosperity. Thus another symbolic application is the Word of the Elohim {Prov. 6:23}.

to beam, i.e. radiate brilliancy (literally or figuratively): give light, shine.

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Seven Spirits of GodContinuation:

Fire - Greek: 4442. pur pur, poor

"fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning): fiery, fire.

Burnings – Greek: 2545. kaiw kaio, kah'-yo

to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume: burn, light.

The Message in this Scripture is: Just as how the seven lamps of fire of God burns constantly which are the seven spirits of God shines and radiates before the Throne of Adonai, so too must the Bride of Christ radiates and shines in the Will of the Father and in His Words.

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Seven Spirits of GodRevelation 5:6

And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

Lamb – Greek: 721. arnion, ar-nee'-on

a lambkin: lamb. An innocent, pure, and sinless sacrifice designated as acceptable for the appeasement of a deity. Lambs were a common ancient animal sacrifice chosen because of their abject obedience to, and reliance upon, their shepherds. This was displayed in their characteristically mute submission to slaughter.

Horn – Greek: 2768. kerav keras, ker'-as;

a horn (literally or figuratively): horn. An object that symbolises force, strength, virility, and combat. A warrior’s and ruler’s insignia. It was used as an instrument to call to arms and as a battle sound (Joshua 6:5)

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Continuation: Seven Spirits of GodEyes – Greek: 3788. ophthalmos,

the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; envy (from the jealous side-glance): eyes, sight. Fountains, faces, surfaces. A spiritual or natural presence. Spiritual perception. The presence of eyes in prophetic contexts indicates protection and the supervisory powers of the invisible world.

The eyes are referred to as the source of passion, judgment and emotions. The eyes are seen as the revelator of the soul’s contents {Matthew 6:22 & 20:15}.

Spirits of– Greek: 4151. pneuma

God – Greek: 2316. theos; a deity, the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate: God, god(-ly, -ward).

(superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind.

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Continuation: Seven Spirits of GodCommentary: Revelation 5:6

As John the Revelator gazes at the throne having just heard of the Lion of Judah, suddenly he beholds the slain Lamb which now lives. Jesus is thus seen to be both the Lion and the Lamb. At His first advent Christ came meekly as the “Lamb of God” to die a sacrificial death so that all who trust Him might be saved from the just penalty of their sin {Isaiah 53:7; John 1:29, 36}. However, at Yahweh’s second Advent, He will come as a strong lion to judge the ungodly {Rev.19:11}.

Christ comes as deity with seven horns

(complete omnipotent power) and seven

eyes (complete omniscient knowledge) to

receive this book which some have called ,

“The Title Deed to the Universe”. Note only

the Father could give it; only the Son could

receive it!

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SEVEN EYES – Revelation 5:6

We do not have to guess at the

identity of the seven eyes. The

passage tells us their meaning. They

represent the seven Spirits of God,

sent out into all the earth. They are

pictured as seven eyes. I think that

there is a reason for this. It is because

God wants us to know that He is

watching.

Do you remember the story of Jonah? He

thought that he could run to the Tarshish,

but God was there. He told the sailors to

cast him into the sea, but God was there.

And even in the belly of the whale,

God was still there. Go where he might,

Jonah could not escape the presence of

God. And neither can you.

Seven Spirits of God

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Seven Spirits of GodZechariah 4:2

And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top

thereof:The visionary candlestick, all of gold, with its seven lamps, is a

figurative representation of the seven-branched golden candlestick in

the tabernacle, and differs from this only in the three following additions

which are peculiar to itself: (1) That is has its gullah {bowls}: ה נmר+ מ- .cf ;

Hosea 13:2 ,.and Ewald, 257, d), i.e , a can or round vessel for the oil, which

was omitted altogether from the candlestick of the holy place when the ,

" ,lamps were filled with oil by the priestsat the top of it) "2(); על־ראשה ( That

) it had seven mutsaqothpipes ,each for the lamps, that is to say ( tubes

through which the oil poured from the gullah into the lamps, or was

,conducted to them whereas the candlestick of the tabernacle had no

pipes, but only seven arms (qanı Um ,( for the purpose of holding the

lamps, which of course could not be required in the case of the visionary

.candlestick

The visionary candlestick, all of gold, with its seven lamps, is a

figurative representation of the seven-branched golden candlestick in

the tabernacle, and differs from this only in the three following additions

which are peculiar to itself: (1) That is has its gullah {bowls}: ה נmר+ .cf ; מ-

Hosea 13:2, and Ewald, 257, d), i.e., a can or round vessel for the oil, which

was omitted altogether from the candlestick of the holy place, when the

lamps were filled with oil by the priests, "at the top of it" (על־ראשה); (2) That

it had seven mutsaqoth (pipes) each for the lamps, that is to say, tubes

through which the oil poured from the gullah into the lamps, or was

conducted to them, whereas the candlestick of the tabernacle had no

pipes, but only seven arms (qanı Um), for the purpose of holding the

lamps, which of course could not be required in the case of the visionary

candlestick.

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Seven Spirits of GodThe Golden Bowl - The RevealerAnd said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick (menorah) all of gold, with a bowl (gullah) upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof: And two olive trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof. Zechariah 4:2-10.

Zechariah's vision of the golden menorah is similar to the one God

revealed to Moses. The difference is in the surrounding images of

the two olive trees and the golden bowl with the seven pipes that

fed oil to each of the seven lamps. Here the word translated as

bowl is gullah, from the root galal. It primarily means "a round

thing." It is spelt with exactly the same Letters as galah (to reveal),

only the vowel points differ.

The Menorah therefore has a total of Twenty-Two Bowls since each side branch has three and the central branch four, yielding 6 x 3 + 4 = 22. The text distinguishes these bowls from the gullah standing above Zechariah's Menorah by using a different word, gavia. Rabbinic tradition teaches that these correspond to the Twenty-Two Letters of the Hebrew Alphabet, the containers (delimiters) of God's creative impulse.

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Seven Spirits of GodThe things hidden or unknown were those which pertained to the future; the

method of disclosing them was mainly by symbols.

Here in this scripture verse the Prophet Zechariah is declaring and

identifying and describing what he has saw in the heavenly vision.

Behold the candlestick of all gold: CANDLESTICK: People who carry the

light of God. The lamp stand, Spirit of God. (Church) GOLD: Of God.

Seal of divinity. Honourable. God’s Glory, Faithful, Endurance, Holiness

that endures. Symbol of Honour; of high valour. Something valuable

that endures.

BOWL: A measure of something. An object of spiritual and divine outpouring,

eating, and personal ablution by authority and judicial figures. By Called a

vial in the New King James Version. The vessel for the soul, as the spirit

is contained in lamp stands as Ecclesiastes 12:6 says. 1 Samuel 10:1;

Revelation 16.

PIPES: to summon or lead by a pipe, to utter (something) shrilly, high, to

signal the arrival or departure of.

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The message: Elohim the Creator God of all

the Universe had summon the Prophet to

download a declaration and a warning to the

people of God. In that the LIGHT of the

candlestick of gold which is then assist with

bowls and the seven lamps with the seven

pipes to the seven lamps illustrated a

complete message to God’s Creation

{Mankind} that His fullness of the Light of the

Seven Spirits of Yahweh will automatically

radiates in the life of His people if they choose

to worship Him in Spirit and Truth operating

from within their hearts and Minds. This will

then resulted in a lifestyle of pure holiness in

Adonai for the Bride of Christ!

Zechariah the Prophet of Old!

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Genesis 9:13 I {Elohim} do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a

covenant between me and the earth.

1 John 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto

you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Genesis 9:13 I {Elohim} do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a

covenant between me and the earth.

1 John 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto

you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

According to Genesis 9:13 I, the self-existing God have chosen to make a covenant between Himself and the occupants of the earth!Covenant: Greek: ber-eeth, a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh): confederacy,(con-)feder(-ate), covenant, league.

Further breakdown: baw-rar, to clarify (i.e. brighten), examine, select: make bright, choice, chosen, cleanse (be clean), clearly, polished, (shewself) pure(-ify), purge (out).

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Seven Spirits of God Note with Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection mankind no longer have to serve ADONAI from the outer court; they now have access to the Holiest of Holiest where the complete Godhead dwells. Albeit, the fullness of the Ruwach of the Seven Spirits of God which is embedded in the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. The Bride of Christ having this type of access to the Godhead will have total illumination of pure Light in Spirit, Soul and Body. In the Holiest of Holiest that is where the Bride of Christ can begin to look through the eyes of the LORD. Heb. Ayin: the word “Ayin” means – eye; to see, and by extension, to understand and obey. It also means “Divine Providence”.

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The Eye of the Disciple...

The way we choose to see is ultimately a spiritual decision. The sages

say, "Whoever has the following three traits is among the disciples

of our father Abraham; and whoever has three different traits is

among the disciples of the wicked Balaam. Those who have a good

eye (ה טוב) ין ע+ ,( ahumble spirit ה( מוכ) נ1 רוח+ and a ,(lowly soul ש ( Dפ Dנ

ה ל) פ) ]are the (disciples of our forefatherAbraham ; those who ]but ש1

have an evil eye)ה ע) ר) ין ע+ an ,( arrogant spirit)ה בוה) ג1 and an רוח+ ,(

greedy soul)ה ב) ח) ר1 ש Dפ Dנ are the (disciples of Balaam thewicked "

.Numbers 22 & (Mishnah: Pirke Avot 5:22)

The Eye of the Disciple...

The way we choose to see is ultimately a spiritual decision. The sages

say, "Whoever has the following three traits is among the disciples

of our father Abraham; and whoever has three different traits is

among the disciples of the wicked Balaam. Those who have a good

eye (ה טוב) ין ה) a humble spirit ,(ע+ מוכ) נ1 ש ) and a lowly soul ,(רוח+ Dפ Dנ

ה ל) פ) are the disciples of our forefather Abraham; ]but[ those who (ש1

have an evil eye (ה ע) ר) ין ה) an arrogant spirit ,(ע+ בוה) ג1 and an ,(רוח+

greedy soul (ה ב) ח) ר1 ש Dפ Dנ) are the disciples of Balaam the wicked"

Numbers 22 & (Mishnah: Pirke Avot 5:22).

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Seven Spirits of GodThe attributes of DEITY: "Him who is, and who was, and who is to be," can be no other than the great Pre-existent, who said to Moses, "I AM THAT I AM," Ex.13:14.

The all seeing, all knowing, all hearing , all powerful God.

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Seven Spirits of GodSynopsis: The seven Spirits might also

correspond to the seven Virtues

(Dunamis), or the seven Potencies of

God: Courage, Fortitude, Temperance,

Justice, Hope, Faith, Charity. Meaning

of Greek word Dunamis: to describe

dynamic power of the sort that

generates and manifests the miracle

of God. Matthew 11:20; Luke 1:17;

Acts 2:22; Romans 1:16; 1

Corinthians 12:28; 2 Timothy 1:7.

Rev. 1:4-8 There can be no

true peace, where there is

not true grace; and where

grace goeth before, peace will

follow.

This blessing is in the name of God, of the

Holy Trinity, it is an act of adoration. The Father is

first named; he is described as the Jehovah who is,

and who was, and who is to come, eternal,

unchangeable. The Holy Spirit is called the seven

spirits, the perfect Spirit of God, in whom there is

a diversity of gifts and operations. The Lord Jesus

Christ was from eternity, a Witness to all the

counsels of God. He is the First-born from the

dead, who will by his own power raise up his

people. He is the Prince of the kings of the earth;

by him their counsels are overruled, and to him

they are accountable. Sin leaves a stain of guilt

and pollution upon the soul. Nothing can fetch out

this stain but the blood of Christ; and Christ

shed his own blood to satisfy Divine justice, and

purchase pardon and purity for his people.

This blessing is in the name of God, of the

Holy Trinity, it is an act of adoration. The Father is

first named; he is described as the Jehovah who is,

and who was, and who is to come, eternal,

unchangeable. The Holy Spirit is called the seven

spirits, the perfect Spirit of God, in whom there is

a diversity of gifts and operations. The Lord Jesus

Christ was from eternity, a Witness to all the

counsels of God. He is the First-born from the

dead, who will by his own power raise up his

people. He is the Prince of the kings of the earth;

by him their counsels are overruled, and to him

they are accountable. Sin leaves a stain of guilt

and pollution upon the soul. Nothing can fetch out

this stain but the blood of Christ; and Christ

shed his own blood to satisfy Divine justice, and

purchase pardon and purity for his people.

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Synopsis: Seven Spirits of God

The attributes of DEITY: "Him who is, and who was, and who is to be," can be no other than the great Pre-existent, who said to Moses, "I AM THAT I AM," Ex.13:14.

The scripture declares Seven Spirits of God. However, there is only the One

Spirit {which is the Holy Spirit} and all seven spirits are embedded in the One Holy

Spirit. The seven spirits portray the omnipresent, omniscience, and omnipotent Spirit of

ADONAI. God IS PURE LIGHT – and His divine heavenly nature is absolute PURE

LIGHT in His fullness, eternity and eternal covenant in HIM. God SPIRIT OF

PURE LIGHT in His fullness. So the seven spirits of God embedded and merged into

the Spirit of Light which then is the Pure Light of God, because GOD is first a SPIRIT

and He is Light!

When the Corporate Bride of Christ is dressed in PURE LIGHT then the divine

nature of the seven Spirits of the Godhead will be in full and complete operation in

his/her life. This is why the scripture {Eph. 5:27} declares no spot, blemish or wrinkle

can be on the Bride of Christ and no spot, blemish or wrinkle can enter the Kingdom

of Heaven. Note: With the Seven Spirits of God; Light & Truth goes together, Love with

Wisdom, Faith with Holiness, Mercy with Judgment.

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Synopsis: Seven Spirits of God

The Onus is on you to have the full and complete operation of the Seven Spirits of

the Godhead in your Life!

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When non-observant people talk about how difficult it is to observe Jewish law, they usually

mention the difficulty of observing Shabbat or keeping kosher or other similarly detailed rituals. Yet

the laws that are most difficult to keep, that are most commonly violated even by observant Jews,

are the laws regarding improper speech. This is a very important area of Jewish law; entire books

have been written on the subject. The Power of Speech

Judaism is intensely aware of the power of speech and of the harm that can be done through

speech. The rabbis note that the universe itself was created through speech. Of the 43 sins

enumerated in the Al Cheit confession recited on Yom Kippur, 11 are sins committed through

speech. The Talmud tells that the tongue is an instrument so dangerous that it must be kept hidden

from view, behind two protective walls (the mouth and teeth) to prevent its misuse.

Level: Intermediate • Gossip and slander are serious sins in Judaism• Judaism forbids causing any deception or embarrassment through speech • It is forbidden even if the statement is true• There are some exceptions that allow tale-bearing

Speech and Lashon Ha-Ra

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The harm done by speech is even worse than the harm done by stealing or by

cheating someone financially: money lost can be repaid, but the harm done by

speech can never be repaired. For this reason, some sources indicate that there

is no forgiveness for lashon ha-ra (disparaging speech). This is probably

hyperbole, but it illustrates the seriousness of improper speech. A Chasidic tale

vividly illustrates the danger of improper speech: A man went about the

community telling malicious lies about the rabbi. Later, he realized the wrong he

had done, and began to feel remorse. He went to the rabbi and begged his

forgiveness, saying he would do anything he could to make amends. The rabbi

told the man, "Take a feather pillow, cut it open, and scatter the feathers to

the winds." The man thought this was a strange request, but it was a simple

enough task, and he did it gladly. When he returned to tell the rabbi that he had

done it, the rabbi said, "Now, go and gather the feathers. Because you can no

more make amends for the damage your words have done than you can

recollect the feathers."