Revelation 21:19-20c
Re-evaluation Translation:
(Repeating) 21:19 And the foundations of the instruction which protects us were organized with all manner of solidified truths. The first foundation was singularity to Yehuveh; the second, no idols; the third, no idol worship; the fourth, no vanity;
21:20 The fifth, Sabbath-keeping; the sixth, six days of work; the seventh, family honor; the eighth, no killing; the ninth, no adultery; the tenth, no stealing; the eleventh, honorable communication; the twelfth, balanced use of passion.
Bible, KJV Translation:
(Repeating) 21:19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
21:20 The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.
Significant Words and Comments:
Commentary on Revelation 21:19-20 continued (1 January 2008):
This is just the beginning! Qabbalah offers us the qualities which go with these stones, and Isaiah 11:6-7 provide the animal signs which will tie the tribes to the twelve signs of Zadok:
Stone Tribe Qabbalah Symbol Zadok Signs
1st jasper Judah unity c Yehuveh Lion Leo
2nd sapphire Issachar wisdom Bear Cancer
3rd chalcedony Zebulun understanding Lamb Gemini
4th emerald Ephraim knowledge Bull Taurus
5th sardonyx Manassah lovingkindness Cow Aries
6th sardius Benjamin sound judgment Wolf Pisces
7th chrysolyte Reuben balance, harmony Man Aquarius
8th beryl Simeon ambition, drive Ox Capricorn
9th topaz Gad respect, obedience Kid Sagittarius
10th chrysoprasus Dan perseverance Eagle Scorpio
11th jacinth Asher communication Old Lion Libra
12th amethyst Naphtali self-direction Leopard Virgo
With these pieces in place, all kinds of quiet Scriptural mysteries open. Consider just these two:
Isaiah 11:6-7 states: “[Mutable signs] The wolf [Benjamin] also shall dwell with the lamb
[Zebulun], and the leopard [Naphtali] shall lie down with the kid [Gad]; [Fixed signs] and the calf
[Ephraim] and the young lion [Judah] and the fatling [Dan] together; and a little child [Reuben]
shall lead them. And [Cardinal signs] the cow [Manasseh] and the bear [Issachar] shall feed; their
young ones shall lie down together: and the lion [Asher] shall eat straw like the ox [Simeon].”
Looking at just the Qaballic qualities, that is: “Sound judgment also shall dwell with understanding,
and self-direction shall lie down with respect and obedience; and knowledge and unity with Yehuveh
and perseverance together; and balance and harmony shall lead them. And lovingkindness and
wisdom shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and communication shall be sustained on
basics like ambition and purpose.”
Looking at the corresponding twelve commandments or structures, that is: “Six days of labor also
shall dwell with right worship, and rightly-directed passion shall lie down without adulteration; and
no vanity and putting Yehuveh foremost and never stealing dwell together; and family honor shall
lead them. And Sabbath-keeping and not making idols shall nourish the people; their offspring shall lie
down together: and upright communication shall be sustained on the total purpose of preserving life.”
Ponder that awhile. There are profound truths here.
Gael Bataman
Originally Written: 1 January 2008
Latest Update: 7 November 2008
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