Chapter 7

Kippurym

Reconciliations

Answering the Summons...

Religious minions have leagued together for centuries to conceal, corrupt, and counterfeit the message inherent in Yahweh’s sixth Called-Out Assembly known in religious circles as Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement. Most Christians don’t have a clue as to what this day represents, as the closest Catholic holiday is All Saints Day, celebrated as Halloween. Equally misleading, Rabbis, based upon an errant rendering of the Hebrew in Leviticus 23:27, claim that God said “you shall afflict your souls” at this time. They then define “affliction” as “self-denial” and have instituted a religious fast.

The entirety of this chapter, the longest in any of the seven volumes of Yada Yahweh, is dedicated to revealing what our Heavenly Father actually had to say about what He calls: “Yowm Kippurym—The Day of Reconciliations.” As the middle of three Fall Miqra’ey, it works in concert between the other two to achieve an important objective, as do the three Spring Assemblies. The Fall Miqra’ey represent the Message, the Way, and the Result while the Spring Miqra’ey depict the Sacrifice, Gift, and Renewal.

Yowm Taruw’ah, as you may recall from the pervious chapter, embodies the meaning of miqra’—“to call out.”  It is a day set apart to convey the plan of salvation presented in the first four Miqra’ey—joyously shouting the good news that Yahweh has provided a way for us to Tabernacle with Him. It is also a time that we are asked to signal a warning: failure to answer the summons encapsulated in the Day of Reconciliations will preclude souls from camping out with God, and will lead to death, even to the ultimate cessation of one’s consciousness.

Yowm Kippurym is therefore the pivotal day each year, the one which determines the fate of our souls. It is, in effect, a gathering of those who respond to “the call,” setting them apart from those who do not answer. On it, Yahweh invites us to come into the presence of our Spiritual Mother, the Set-Apart Spirit, and to be reborn from above, so that we can be adopted into Yah’s family. Those who answer the summons, and accept God’s gracious gift, get to enjoy the seventh Miqra’—Tabernacles—a time where we get to camp out with our Creator. The gift of life was provided freely by our Heavenly Father when He sacrificed Himself in our place, so now all that He asks is for us to accept what He has done.

Bringing it all together, God wants us to shout out God’s Message to all who will listen. He has Sacrificed Himself in our place on Passover. He paid the penalty for our sin, ransoming us on Unleavened Bread. Those who accept this Gift are Renewed. They are Adopted into Yahweh’s family regardless of ethnicity, age, wealth, gender, social status, intellect, or deeds on Seven Sevens. And that brings us to Trumpets, where in addition to sharing the good news, we are asked to share a warning so that everyone will be without excuse. Yowm Kippurym is the day we are invited to come into the presence of Yahweh. It represents the singular Way to God. And the Result of the seven-part plan of redemption is that we get to camp out with God as depicted in Sukah, meaning Shelters or Tents.  

Please allow me a moment of digression. Before you are exposed to what Yahweh has established for our edification, I want you to appreciate how theologians have robbed so many of His truth by promoting pagan religious schemes. All Saints Day, also known as All Hallows’ Eve, shortened to Halloween, is a direct counterfeit of the actual intended purpose of the Day of Reconciliations. It was originally celebrated as a Celtic festival which focused on the dead. It was thought that the deceased tormented the living, plaguing them with diseases and damaging their crops. These spirits needed to be appeased, so costumes were worn to mimic the dead spirits they were trying to placate. They even carved gourds, similar to today’s Jack-o’-lanterns, and placed a candle inside to symbolize the head of the deceased. (The story goes that Jack was a drunken Irishman who made a deal with the devil and tricked him by carving a cross into a tree. The devil is said to have cursed Jack, forcing him to wander aimlessly all night carrying a candle inside a hollowed turnip.)

The tradition of All Hallows’ Eve grew in popularity to the extent that it became part of most pagan European religions. To counter its appeal, Pope Gregory III moved All Saints Day, the Catholic’s necromantic holiday celebrating the dead, from May 9, 11, and 13, to coincide with the pagan festival of All Hallows’ Eve observed on October 31^st. This was particularly incriminating because the timing and history of Lemures, the basis of All Saints Day, is itself a reenactment of the Roman religious observance of Lemuria—where rites were designed to exorcise malevolent and fearsome ghosts from one’s home. The lemurs, or “restless dead” were given treats to keep them from playing tricks on Roman families.

By way of background, in a reenactment of Romulus appeasing the spirit of Remus, pagan Romans tossed black beans over their shoulders at night, reciting “with these beans I redeem me and mine” nine times. Their household would then bang pots repeating, “Ghosts of my fathers and ancestors, be gone!” So the Roman Pagan... I mean Catholic... Church on the culminating day of the Lemuralia in 610 had Pope Boniface IV consecrate the Roman Pantheon, or “home of all gods,” to “the Blessed Virgin and all the saints,” a festival still celebrated to this day.

The worship of dead spirits, or saints, is necromancy, and it is called an abomination by God. “There shall not be found among you one causing his son or daughter to...participate in magic, fortunetelling, witchcraft, ...consulting with dead spirits (sha’al’owb - one who evokes the deceased, the act of calling upon dead spirits for approval and support, praying to saints), or one who beguiles by summoning spirits, one who causes the premature death of others by way of the destructive worship of heathen deities. All who do these things are an abomination, hated and detested by Yahuweh.” (Deuteronomy 18:10-12)

The purpose of Christianizing the Roman religious festival was to make all things pagan, Catholic, making it easier to rule over the masses. In this light, as the adherents of Roman sun-god worship diminished over time, and there were new pagans to assimilate, All Saints’ Day was moved to October 31^st to coincide with the northern European observance of All Hallows’ Eve. Pope Gregory III (731-741) consecrated it (set it apart as holy) in the Basilica of St. Peter, saying that it was a day for all saints and should be observed as a day of fasting (rabbis and popes have a great deal in common). The religious holiday came to America with the arrival of the Catholic Irish during the potato famine and has grown into one of the nation’s most celebrated evenings.

In this regard, Halloween has become a wildly popular counterfeit of Yahweh’s Miqra’, identical to another Roman celebration—Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, “the Birthday of the Unconquerable Sun.” It was a day that the Roman Legions honored Mithras, the Babylonian sun god, and god of Constantine—the founder of Roman Catholicism. During the reign of Aurelian (third century CE), the December 25^th observance of the Birthday of the Unconquerable Sun was promoted as an Empire-wide holiday.

Back in the time of Julius Caesar, the Saturnalia (named after the Roman god Saturn), was observed on the Winter Solstice which also fell on December 25^th. It marked the birth of the son of the sun. This date was chosen because nine months earlier, the Mother of God and Queen of Heaven, the Madonna and Mother Earth, was impregnated by the sun on Easter, marked by the Sunday nearest the Spring Equinox. This pagan religious holiday featured a bunny who laid colorful eggs, the consumption of ham, and by hot cross buns, not unlike our celebration of Easter today. Also similar to our observance of Christmas, the Saturnalia, turned Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, was celebrated by exchanging gifts, placing lights on trees cut from the woods, hanging circular wreaths, and burning Yule logs.

These customs, still practiced today, aren’t popular with God: “Hear the Word (ha dabar) which Yahuweh proclaims to you O household of Yisra’el (meaning: those who strive with God). Yahuweh says: Do not walk (derek - travel or conduct your life) in the ways of the Gowym nations (gowym - pagans and heathens), and do not teach (lamad - or be trained in, becoming accustomed to) the signs or symbols (‘owt) from the sky, for the people (gowym - heathens) are destroyed (hatat - confused and discouraged) by them. For the customs and traditions (huqqah - statutes and decrees) of the people (‘amym - nations and cultural communities) are delusional (hebel - meaningless idolatry, futile and useless). They cut down (karat) trees (‘es) from (min) the forest (ya’ar - woods), the work (ma’aseh - labor) of their hands with an axe. They decorate it (yapah - beautify it and adorn it) with silver and gold. They fasten it down so that it will not totter. Their trees (tomer) are like (ka) finely decorated cultic objects (miqshah). They can’t speak. They cannot walk (sa’ad) and must be carried (nasa’ - lifted up and be exalted). Don’t revere (yare’ - respect or venerate) them. Indeed (kiy), from (min) them, there is no (lo’) harm (ra’a) and nothing (‘ayin) beneficial (yatab - right, proper, good or useful). There is none like you, Yahuweh. You are powerful and your great (gadowl - powerful) personal and proper name (shem) is mighty (gabuwrah - victorious). Who would not revere You? Indeed it is your due. For in all of the wise men (hakam - learned sages) and nations (gowym), and in all of their empires (malkut - governments), there is none like You. They are altogether stupid (ba’ar - dull-hearted, unreceptive, brutish, barbarians, senseless and brutally violent, destructive) and foolish (kasal - completely lacking understanding) in their doctrines and teachings (musar - disciplines and axioms) of delusion idols (hebel - meaningless and empty vanity and futile objects) made of decorated trees (‘es).” (Jeremiah 10:1-8)

Saint Cyprian, who was once a wealthy pagan, and is now venerated as a Catholic saint, wrote: “O, how wonderfully acted Providence that on that day on which the Sun was born...Christ should be born.” It’s from this kind of irrational and ignorant reasoning that religions are born. I suppose it is why the Catholic Encyclopedia asserts that the Sol Invictus festival has a “strong claim on the responsibility for the date of Christmas.”

Mario Righetti, a renowned Catholic liturgist wrote: “the Church of Rome, to facilitate the acceptance of the faith by the pagan masses, found it convenient to institute the 25^th of December as the feast for the temporal birth of Christ, to divert them from the pagan feast, celebrated on the same day in honor of the Invincible Sun, Mithras.” And through this corruption, turned counterfeit, the meaning and purpose of Tabernacles was lost. More important still, the masses were taught to celebrate the “birth of Jesus,” an irrational impossibility if He were God.

While I cannot predict your reaction to this horrible news, I can tell you that the more I learn, the more I come to dislike the Church for what this Whore has done. It isn’t an accident that Yahweh’s seven essential days, His Called-Out Assemblies which embody the Way to Him, were concealed, corrupted, and counterfeited by man’s religious traditions. It isn’t an accident that the Church’s replacements were all pagan, all based upon the worship of the sun, all derived from Babylon. One such error would be a bad coincidence. Scores of them is something entirely different.

Moving away from man and to God, when one contemplates the words of the prophets, it becomes abundantly clear that Yahweh will return to protect His family and His city from human schemes on the Day of Reconciliations. The Miqra’ foretells of a time in which the souls of the Gentiles who have come to pillage Jerusalem, those without Yahweh’s Spirit, will be annihilated. As a result of having been beguiled by the Adversary’s deceptive religious and political dogmas, this army will be cut off and then destroyed. But for awakened and restored Yahuwdym, it will be an emotional reunion as they look upon the very God their forefathers pierced. The second half of this chapter will focus on these prophetic implications.

This sixth Miqra’, designated by Yahweh as Yowm Kippurym, meaning “Day of Reconciliations,” is best known as the “Day of Atonement.” With help from the religious establishment, God’s testimony has been altered to suggest that “atonement,” which is nothing more than a religious term for “reconciliation,” could be achieved by “afflicting oneself”—and thus Yahweh’s reunion has become a fast in religious circles. Yahweh, however, asked for no such thing.

Afflicting ourselves is an inversion of Yahweh’s plan. It is the exact opposite of what He would have us do. Yahweh afflicted Himself so that we might stand with Him. God suffered on Passover so we wouldn’t have to. Then Yahushua ransomed us, paying the price Himself, which is the separation of His soul from God that He endured on Unleavened Bread in 33 CE. This release from the bondage of sin, this free gift from God, is celebrated on FirstFruits, as our souls are harvested by our Redeemer. So to tell God that we’ll pay part of the price ourselves when He has already paid it in full, is an insult. It is like thanking a person who had everything to life for, and who made the ultimate sacrifice to save you and your children from certain death, even though neither you nor they were worthy, by slapping yourself on the wrist. It demonstrates a complete lack of respect for Yah’s plan and His fulfillment of it.

As pointless as the exercise may be, it is interesting to consider whether Yahweh is more upset with Jews for spending the day fasting, as if to work off their sins, or with Christians who ignore the summons entirely and gleefully celebrate Halloween in its stead.

Merriam Webster tells us that “afflict” is from the Latin afflictus, meaning “to be struck and cast down.” That’s the antithesis of the desired result, that of reconciling our relationship with God, so it is fair to say that clerics and translators are wrong in their renderings of Leviticus 23:27’s presentation of the sixth Miqra’.

According to Webster’s Dictionary, the preferred synonym for afflict is “profligate,” which describes: “someone who is completely given up to dissipation (self-indulgent wastefulness leading to disintegration and dissolution), licentiousness (someone lacking moral and sexual restraint), and one who is “wildly extravagant.” For those advocating “affliction” as the path to atonement, or even reconciliation, these connotations are troubling.

Various dictionaries use “humbled, overthrown, troubled, injured, tormented, and tortured,” to define afflict. Of those, “humbled and troubled” are the only possibilities which are not sadistic. Yet humbled is described as “not assertive,” which is the antithesis of Yahweh’s instruction with regard to this Miqra’, as He is calling us to answer a summons. Further, humbled means “low” which is the opposite result. “Insignificant,” is the byproduct of not heeding His call, and “submission,” is a term Yahweh routinely denounces.

Moving from afflict to affliction doesn’t help. It’s defined as “the cause of persistent pain and distress,” and as “great suffering.” That may be the Devil’s means to reconciliation, but not Yahweh’s.

To understand the actual purpose of this day, and to better determine the means to the intended result, let’s turn to Leviticus. Immediately after concluding His thoughts on Taruw’ah, we find... “Then Yahuweh declared the Word (dabar - talked with and spoke) to Moseh, saying (‘amar - declaring), ‘On the tenth (‘asor - from ‘asar, to enrich and become rich) of the seventh (shabiy’iy - from shaba’, to vow in a solemn oath) month (hodes - new moon or time of renewal) is the Day (yowm) of Reconciliations (kippurym - atonements, pardons, and forgiveness).” (Leviticus 23:26-27)

As reported earlier, kippurym is usually translated “atonement.” To atone is “to repair the damage done by an offense by way of expiation.” To expiate is to “extinguish any guilt incurred so as to make amends.” Atonement is thus a very specific form of forgiveness which includes a pardon leading to reconciliation. As such, the purpose of this day is completely consistent with the message of Passover and Unleavened Bread—of the Lamb of God taking away the sin of the world. These are related and sequential events, one flowing from the other.

However, since “atonement” is now a religious term, stripped of its original meaning, kippurym is most accurately translated as the day of: “reconciliations, of pardons, or of forgiveness.” While every lexicon I consulted correctly reveals that “atonement” is synonymous with “reconciliation,” I see it as a better choice because reconciliation is understood in a relational, rather than religious, context. To reconcile is “to resolve a dispute and restore the relationship.” Interesting too, is that kippurym, with the “ym” ending, is plural. So this is the Day of Reconciliations. God already has a son; He’s adding onto His family.

There is more to the Hebrew word kippurym. Based upon kaphar, it means “to purge by covering.” It is used to describe the “cover of the Ark of the Covenant which comprises the Mercy Seat.” This is where Yahweh instructed the Levites to sprinkle the blood of a sacrificial lamb to atone for man’s sins. As a merciful cover, kaphar and kapporeth are symbolic of the Garment of Light Yahweh’s Set Apart Spirit adorns us in when we are reborn from above and forgiven. This Garment of Light precludes God from seeing any of the offenses we commit so that we appear perfect in His eyes. Keep this connection to the Spirit in mind as we work through Yah’s instructions regarding the Miqra’ey. These related words provide essential insights.

Yahweh introduced this concept very early, telling Noah to kapar, or “coat and cover” the Ark inside and out. Then to make sure we wouldn’t miss the metaphor, in the Genesis 6:14 passage, He called the entity being covered and coated a bayit, meaning “house, home, and tabernacle.” You’ll want to keep this in mind because you will soon discover that Yowm Kippurym is about us becoming covered and coated in Yahweh’s Set-Apart Spirit, making us Yahweh’s home and tabernacle on earth.

 “This (hu) exists as (hayah - was, is, and will be) a set-apart and cleansing (qodesh) out-calling (miqra’ - called-out assembly meeting for reading and reciting, based upon qara’, to call out, summon, and proclaim, and to be called out, to be summoned, and to be chosen) for (la - concerning) you (‘atem).” (Leviticus 23:27)

This means that the Day of Reconciliations “hayah—exists yesterday, today, and tomorrow.” It is for all time. And like Yahweh’s Spirit, the Day of Reconciliations is “qodesh-set apart” from other insignificant days to set us apart from other insignificant souls, allowing us to become a part unto God. It is a “miqra’—an out-calling, an assembly meeting in which we are summoned to answer God’s invitation.” The purpose of the day is inherent in the word miqra’: we are “to read and recite” Yahweh’s Word, especially as it relates to this rendezvous with our Spiritual Mother.

Because today’s bible translations are so erroneous, Christians miss the connection between the Hebrew miqra’ and the Greek word ekklesia. Miqra’ is usually translated “convocation” and ekklesia is errantly rendered “church.” But, yet, properly translated, miqra’ and ekklesia convey the identical concept. Both mean “out-calling,” or a derivative of that, a “called-out assembly.” In this light, the Miqra’, rather than being “Jewish religious holidays,” and Ekklesia, rather than being a Christian organization or building, are the same thing. They describe people being called-out from the world, out of Babylon, and into a covenant relationship with Yahweh. There is one covenant, one family, one God, and no religion.

The best thing that can be said for “church” is that it is a just a manufactured term without any Scriptural foundation. It isn’t a translation or a transliteration of ekklesia. As such, the meaning of the word God chose, and its relationship to the Old Covenant, is lost. At worst, “church” is based upon the name of a pagan sun goddess named Circe and is derived from the words for circle and circus.

As a quick aside, whenever you see a circle in a religious environment, you can be assured that its origins are from satanic sun- and moon-god worship. Examples are: Eucharist wafers, the Vatican’s courtyard, church domes, halos, yarmulkes, Christmas wreaths, the Egyptian ankh, Stonehenge, the United Nations and Olympic flags, as well as circles around any religious cross.  

Before we press on, please notice that in the Leviticus 23:27 passage, we find confirmation that the Day of Reconciliations isn’t for God. It is la ‘atem—for you and me. God has called a meeting, and He has defined its purpose.

Now, to accurately delineate that purpose, I have searched the Word. I have probed all of the scholastic tools in my possession, and I have considered every lexicon in the process of rendering what follows. But before you consider what I discovered, I’d like you to read this verse as it appears in the King James: “And ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.” Knowing that “afflict” was wrong, the NASB substituted “humble,” but otherwise only changed ye to you. The NIV replaced “soul” with “yourselves” and “afflict” with “deny.” The JPS (Jewish Publication Society) Tanakh (an acronym for Torah, Prophets, and Pslams), says: “you shall practice self-denial, and you shall bring an offering by fire to the LORD.”

Here is my translation: “And your soul (nepesh) shall respond and answer (‘awnah/’ownah - reply to the summons, making a declaration after engaging in thought, vocally communicating), appearing before and approaching (qarab - coming close and drawing near, being present with) the adoptive mother who enlightens and elevates (‘iseh /‘isah) unto (la - toward, into, on behalf of, according to, or namely that which bears a relation to) Yahuweh.” (Leviticus 23:27)

There is no question that nepesh was used to identify our mortal souls. But with ‘awnah we have a choice. Our souls can “answer a call” and “respond to a summons” by “replying and making a declaration,” or they can “be afflicted, disturbed, and oppressed in a state of anxiety and distress, bending down and being miserable and wretched, being raped and violated in humility.” A third option is akin to the first: our souls can be “concerned, engaged in deep thought.” A fourth consideration which can be derived from the Hebrew lexicons is: our souls can “sing, vocally communicating with” God. Rendered the same way in the text, ‘ownah conveys the idea of “living together in a marriage.”

Therefore, based upon the vowel pointing, there are five potential ways to translate ‘awnah—four of which are similar and consistent with the theme of reconciliation, and one which is diametrically opposed to it. The choice seems so obvious. It’s appalling that every English bible translation elected to go with the option which conflicted with God’s purpose and nature. Knowing Yah, I’m confident He said: “your soul shall respond and answer (‘awnah/’ownah - reply to the summons, making a declaration after engaging in thought, vocally communicating)...”

Moving on to the third word, qareb means “to draw near, coming into the presence of a judge in response to a summons.” This serves to confirm that our rendering of ‘awnah is accurate. But some Hebrew dictionaries suggest that a secondary meaning of qareb could include “presenting an offering.” Yet since there is no suggestion of “making an offering” in the word’s etymology, this definition is probably the result of clerics trying to justify existing translations and prior religious interpretations—ones that have people looking to them and their religious rituals for salvation rather than Yahweh.

Up to this point, translating the passage has been relatively straightforward. All I’ve had to do was present the primary meaning of each word. It is immediately obvious what Yahweh intended to convey with “nepesh/soul,” “‘awnah/respond and answer,” and “qarab/appear before and approach.” The most literal rendering of each word is sufficient to understand the meaning.

Thus far, we can be sure that Yahweh said: “your soul shall respond and answer (reply to the summons, making a declaration after engaging in thought, vocally communicating), appearing before and approaching (qarab - coming and drawing near, being present with) the...” But that is where simple ends and simple investigation begins. The next word is ‘iseh.

As we discovered in the “Taruw’ah” chapter, ‘iseh is almost always translated “burnt offering” or “an offering made by fire,” because it is indistinguishable in the text from the feminine noun for fire, ‘eseh. However, be aware, there is no reference to “offering” in the term’s etymological history.

In Scripture, fire is used as a metaphor for judgment, for the separation of good from bad, for light and enlightenment, for warmth and comfort, and most often as something which elevates and uplifts, a reference to the primary direction a fire’s smoke and energy travel. But there is more to it than this. The word Yahweh selected could just as easily have been ‘isah, meaning “female individual, wife, woman, and non-biological adoptive mother.” There is no way to distinguish between ‘eseh and ‘iseh in the text because their consonant compositions are identical.

These things known, it makes no sense to “appear before and approach” a “feminine fire” or a “wife or woman” in the context of a Miqra’ on reconciliation. So, rather than investigate what ‘iseh/‘isah might actually mean, most translators changed qarab to “present,” and they rendered ‘iseh as “an offering made by fire” even though there is no support for “offering” or “made” in the Hebrew.

But when one conveys the full meanings of both ‘iseh and ‘isah in a manner consistent with forgiveness, and in the context of “your soul shall respond and answer, appearing before and approaching (coming and drawing near, being present with) the...,” it becomes clear that ‘iseh/‘isah was used to convey the purpose of the Spirit vis-à-vis our soul.

Let me explain. Yahweh’s Set-Apart Spirit is our Adoptive Mother. Those of us who are born anew from above have Her to thank. According to the Word, She covers us in a Garment of Light which makes us appear perfect in Yahweh’s eyes. She nurtures us, comforts us, enlightens us, protects us, empowers us, and acts as our advocate before God. The Set-Apart Spirit embodies every metaphor associated with fire in Scripture, and Her primary function is to provide access to Yahweh, raising us up to heaven. Those who do not respond to Her call are disqualified from existing in Yahweh’s presence, because His standard is perfection. Please understand that perfection ceases to be perfect when associated with and polluted by imperfection. It is something God simply cannot tolerate.

In the fire metaphor, all of our impurities are burned away, and the light of the fire obliterates the shadows of sin in our lives, making us appear pure and perfect in the presence of God. The Set-Apart Spirit accomplishes this by adorning us in a Garment of Light. In this Heavenly garb, we are properly attired to camp out with our Heavenly Father. But those souls of those without this protection will be, and indeed must be, evaporated in God’s mighty presence.

Keep in mind that the Hebrew word used for Yahweh’s Spirit, Ruach, is feminine. Her responsibilities are all maternal. And by way of further confirmation, ‘ishah also means “to make relations friendly”—the principle function of the Spirit and a central ingredient to reconciliation.

For those who are uncomfortable with Yahweh having a paternal and a maternal nature, contemplate why He said: “So God created ‘Adam in His image (tselem - resemblance, pattern, and model), in the image of God He created him. Male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27)

Before we search the Word to define the word ‘iseh/‘isah, let’s consider another translation of this verse, this time from the English Standard Interlinear. By doing so, you’ll appreciate the range of variations which exist. These differences, especially when they alter Yah’s salvation message, are critical to note, because they are indicators of religious agendas. They also demonstrate that all too often, translators may know the words, but they don’t really understand the message they are rendering. They don’t consider the context, the nature of God, or the consistency of His plan.

They wrote: “It shall be for you a time of holy convocation, and you shall afflict yourselves and present a food offering to the LORD.” The translation of “it shall be” from hu hayah was reasonable. The translators included “you” twice in the verse, even though the pronoun only appeared once. They acknowledged that no word for “time” existed in the actual text, but they included it anyway. “Holy” is a religious and misleading rendering of qodesh, which literally means “set apart.” “Convocation” is a grossly inadequate translation of miqra’, meaning: “called out assembly meeting for reading and reciting—a summons.” There were five options for translating ‘awnah, four of which were similar and consistent with the purpose of the “Day of Reconciliations,” and yet, like so many others, they chose the only one which was in conflict with God’s nature and the Miqra’s purpose. ‘Awnah became “afflict” rather than “respond and answer.” The ESV put “yourselves” in italics, indicating that they recognized that nepesh actually meant “soul.” These religious scholars then translated qarab, meaning “to appear before and approach,” as “present.” Then they added the words “a food offering” without referencing any Hebrew words in the text for support. The ESV Interlinear says that ‘ishah, meaning either “female individual, adoptive mother, wife, woman, or feminine fire,” was untranslatable. Then to add insult to injury, they rendered YHWH as “the LORD.”

While I do not claim to be inerrant, I can say for certain that the ESV is errant. But they are not alone. Every popular English Bible made many of the same mistakes. And this is no small point. Yahweh will go on to say that He will annihilate souls who fail to appear before His Spirit. It is why Yahshua said that blaspheme against (belittling and speaking ill of) the Spirit is the only unforgivable sin. (“But whoever blasphemes against the Set-Apart Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin.” Mark 3:29)

Let’s examine ‘ishah /’isheh (אִשֶּׁה), or Alef-Shin-He, more closely to make sure we are on solid ground. As we have learned, ‘isheh is most commonly translated “an offering made by fire,” or “burnt offering.” This is because it is based upon ‘esheh, the feminine word for “fire,” which is also rendered in the text Alef-Shin-He. That said, the transition from fire to burnt offering is without merit.

‘Ishah is most always translated “wife, female, or woman.” It can also mean “adoptive, non-biological mother and bride.” It is the feminine version of ‘ish, which designates “a male individual.” Yahweh referred to Himself and His associates as ‘ish in His meeting with Abraham. Yahshua calls Himself an ‘ish during Ya’aqob’s transition to ‘Yisra’el—meaning, “Individual-Who-Strives-With-God.”

When we search the Word we discover that every iteration of ‘ishah is found in the Torah, and nowhere else. ‘Isheh’s first use is in Exodus 29:18. While it appears again in Exodus 29:25, 29:41, and 30:20, Yahweh usually defines His terms in their first application. For those interested in searching every instance of ‘isheh, most are found in Leviticus, beginning in 2:11, 2:16, 3:3, 3:9, 3:11, 3:14 and 3:16. You’ll find ‘isheh again in Leviticus 22:22 and 22:27, and then throughout the Miqra’ discussion in 23:8, 23:13, 23:25, 23:27, twice in 23:26, and in 23:37. Variations of ‘isheh, ‘ishe, and ‘isha are found beginning in Leviticus 1:9, in 23:18 and 24:9.

Turning to Exodus 29:18, the first use of the word, we find qatar being used to convey the “burning” of an ‘ayil, or “male sacrificial lamb,” which ‘olah, “rises up to” Yahweh. ‘Olah is the most common Hebrew word to convey “a burnt offering.” The fact that it is used 286 times in this specific context is why I was unwilling to render ‘isheh the same way as ‘olah. God has a perfectly good word to describe the nature of an offering which is burnt and thus rises.

To best understand the meaning of ‘iseh in Exodus 29:18, let’s consider its use in the context of the whole verse: “Burn (qatar) the entire (kol) lamb (‘ayil - perfect atoning sacrificial ram) on the altar. This rises up (‘olah) to Yahuweh as the spirit of soothing acceptance (reyach - scent, from ruach - meaning spirit), the adoptive mother who enlightens and elevates (‘iseh /‘isah - female individual and fire) reconciling (nihoah - bringing peace to the relationship) unto (la - toward, concerning, on behalf of, or namely that which bears a relation to) Yahuweh.” (Exodus 29:18) In the context of the atoning sacrificial lamb, of rising up, and of the spirit of acceptance, “the adoptive mother who enlightens and elevates” is a perfect fit. Once again, it defines the specific role played by the Set-Apart Spirit.

The only way into Yahweh’s family is through rebirth, courtesy of our Spiritual Mother. This is the profound meaning behind the Fifth Commandment: “Consider your [Heavenly] Father and [Spiritual] Mother significant and worthy so that your days will be prolonged in the [Promised] Land Yahuweh, your God, gives to you as a gift.” (Exodus 20:12) Only Yah can prolong life. When we value, respect, revere, and rely upon Him, the Spirit carries us to the place Yahweh has provided. The gift is eternal life with our Heavenly Father and Spiritual Mother.

Therefore, while I encourage you to do your own investigation, I am comfortable with: “And your soul shall respond and answer (reply to the summons, making a declaration after engaging in thought, vocally communicating), appearing before and approaching (coming and drawing near, being present with) the adoptive mother who enlightens and elevates unto (toward, into, on behalf of, and according to) Yahuweh.” (Leviticus 23:27) And even if my rendering of ‘iseh /‘isah is not perfect, I am absolutely certain Yahweh wants us to heed His call and appear before Him on the Day of Reconciliations, and that He does not want us to “afflict ourselves.”

Scripture says that it is God’s desire for every soul to know Him so that none will perish, but it does not say that “all are summoned”—at least individually. I have observed that Yahweh plays favorites—that He reaches out to certain people and calls them because He enjoys their company and He has a job which they are suited to perform. Paul was a great example. So was Moses. It is how and why each of the twelve were chosen by Yahshua. There may be a hint of this idea in this introduction to Yowm Kippurym.

Moving on to Yahweh’s next instruction regarding the Day of Reconciliations, the source of life says: “Do not (lo’) perform (‘asah - do, or profit financially from) any (kol) of the service of the heavenly messenger (mala’kah - the task of God’s envoy and the work of His representative) on (ba) this life-sustaining and empowering (‘esem - very substantive, invigorating and healing, essential and corporeal) day (yowm). Indeed (kiy - because), this (zeh) is the Day of Reconciliations (yowm kippurym - day of atonements, pardons, and forgiveness), for (‘al) you (‘aem) to be pardoned and forgiven (kapar - reconciled, released from guilt, having all offences annulled) in (la) the presence (paneh) of Yahweh, your God (‘elohym).” (Leviticus 23:28) Only those who are born anew from above and immersed in Yahweh’s Set-Apart Spirit can come into the presence of God. This rebirth transforms us from flawed mortal souls to perfect immortal spirits.

Since we have covered the instruction not to perform any of the service of the heavenly representative repeatedly in our coverage of the Miqra’, I’ll not belabor the point here, other than to say, redemption is a free gift, one which cannot be earned or purchased—not at any price. Further, the notion of offering God a handful of useless change for a priceless sacrifice is demeaning and offensive.  It reminds me of a mistake I made on the first weekend of my first job. The owner of the company bought me a beer in the clubhouse after a round of golf. After having habitually inserted a quarter in my fraternity’s beer machine in days gone by, I promptly placed a quarter on the counter and said that I’d like to pay my own way. “Hey pal,” the boss said, “if you aren’t going to pay for the whole thing, don’t embarrass me and you with this token.”

More to the point, the message of Leviticus 23:28 serves to confirm that the rendering of the previous verse was accurate. God is speaking of us coming into His presence for the purpose of forgiveness and reconciliation. And Yahweh is making the sacrifice so that man can be the beneficiary.

More to the point, there is only one way to God: “Because (kiy - for indeed) any (kol) soul (nepesh) who by way of relationship (‘asher - connection and linkage) does not (lo’) respond to the summons and answer (‘anah - reply to the call and make a thoughtful declaration, verbally communicating) on (ba) this life-sustaining, corporeal, and empowering (‘esem - very substantive, invigorating and healing, essential, mighty, and abundantly powerful) day (yowm), these (zeh) shall be cut off and separated (karat - excommunicated and banished, uprooted and exterminated, vanquished and expelled) from (min) the family (‘am).” (Leviticus 23:29) To be cut off from Yahweh’s family is to die.

Speaking of those who do not answer His call being “cut off and separated,” Yahshua said the same thing in Matthew 24, this time in the context of His return: “Then (at that time) the sign of (the miracle which transcends the normal course of nature, making manifest and known) the Son of Man will become visible (appear radiating light) in the sky. And then all the nations and races (related peoples [the Greek equivalent of Gowym or Gentiles]) of the earth will mourn and be cut off (kopto - be severed, wail and lament, displaying the sign of being stricken), and they will see (horao - visually inspect, look at, and be aware of) the Son of Man coming (erchomai - making an appearance) in the clouds of the sky with great (polus) inherent power (dunamis) and brilliant splendor exercising judgment (doxa).” (Matthew 24:30) We will visit Yahshua’s Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24 again before this chapter is over because the Messiyah’s predictions in it parallel Zechariah’s portrayal of the Day of Reconciliations’ ultimate fulfillment. You will discover that it is as if Yahshua was quoting from ZakarYah.

Consistent with the Fifth Commandment, forgiveness and reconciliation are a gift granted by Yahweh. It isn’t just that we can’t earn our redemption and save ourselves, it is that by trying, we demonstrate that we are not willing to be reliant on God to provide our pardon. “And (wa) any (kol) soul (nepesh) who by association (‘asher) performs (‘asah - attempts to profit from) any (kol) of the business of the heavenly messenger (mala’kah) on this (zeh) life sustaining and empowering (‘esem - corporeal) day, that soul (nepesh) I will annihilate (‘abad - will cause to vanish and be exterminated, to be done away with and destroyed, perishing and ceasing to exist) from the midst of (min qereb - as part of) the family (‘am).” (Leviticus 23:30) There is a consequence of choosing not to answer Yahweh’s call. And while it is not good, this fate is vastly superior to that preached from most every pulpit. These souls will not be tormented eternally in hell, but instead, they will be separated and then exterminated; ceasing to exist.

We will devote entire chapters (“Thanatos-Separation” and “Ruach-Spirit”) to the realization that there are three unique and vastly different outcomes awaiting human souls. Some will live forever with Yahweh in His home. Some will endure forever with Satan in his prison. Most souls, however, will be annihilated, as is depicted here.

According to this passage, and hundreds more like it, the fate of a soul is determined based upon whether a person has responded to, and come into the presence of, a spirit—of which there are two (Yahweh’s and Satan’s), or not. If a person responds to Yahweh’s summons as it is articulated on the Day of Reconciliations, coming into the presence of their adoptive Mother who enlightens and elevates, they will be forgiven and live eternally in God’s home. Those who ignore the summons and try to save themselves will find death to be the end of life. But those who deceive, those who corrupt Yahweh’s message and tell people such things as God wants us to “be afflicted, disturbed, and oppressed, existing in a state of anxiety and distress, bending down and being miserable and wretched, being raped and violated in humility,” will be found to have been born of serpents. They will spend eternity in a lightless prison designed for demons.

Since this decision is literally life or death, acceptance or expulsion, Yahweh reemphasizes: “Do not (lo’) perform (‘asah) any part (kol) of the business of the heavenly messenger (mala’kah). This is an eternal and everlasting (‘owlam - perpetual and enduring) clearly communicated prescription (huqqah -  an ordinance and statute, a regulation, resolution, and decree) throughout all time and all generations (dowr - among all people and all periods) in all of your assemblies and dwelling places (mowshab - time intervals and households, settlements and locations, even situations).” (Leviticus 23:31) There isn’t an escape clause or an exception. Any religious order or church group which doesn’t promote the observance of Yowm Kippurym is leading their flock astray—to their annihilation. And that would be most all of them...

Yowm Kippurym is a special Sabbath, a time for us to pause and reflect on the fact that we cannot work for our salvation, recognizing that reconciliation is God’s job. It is a time to prioritize our relationship with Yahweh, communicating and walking with Him. That is why: “It is for you a time to rest and reflect (shabat - to cease from ordinary labor), a Sabbath observance (shabbathown - a celebration of the seventh day, set apart for reconciliation and relationship). And so your soul (nepesh) shall respond to the summons and answer the call (‘anah - reply and make a thoughtful declaration).” (Leviticus 23:32)

There are many essential truths encapsulated in the Sabbath that we miss when we corrupt Yahweh’s testimony, worshiping a nameless God on Sunday. The Sabbath reminds us that God’s plan is based upon six-plus-one—man-with-God equaling perfection. There are six eras of human strife, of man’s work, followed by a millennial Sabbath of perfect peace in Yahweh’s presence. If you want to get there, answer His call.

There is nothing more to Yowm Kippurym than responding to Yahweh’s summons and coming into His presence. We are to set this day apart as a time to revere Yah, remembering that we cannot redeem ourselves. There is no fast, and there is no afflicting one’s self. There are no other requirements. Yowm Kippurym is symbolic of our salvation in that all we are required to do is choose to be with God and rely on Him. He does all the rest.

Before we press on and consider the prophetic implications of Yowm Kippurym, I’d like to bring Yahweh’s Levitical testimony together in one place, without commentary. These are among the most important words ever written...

“Then Yahuweh declared the Word to Moseh, saying, ‘On the tenth of the seventh month is the Day of Reconciliations (kippurym - atonements, pardons, and forgiveness). This exists as (hayah - was, is, and will be) a set-apart and cleansing (qodesh) out-calling (miqra’ - called-out assembly meeting for reading and reciting, based upon qara’, to call out, summon, and proclaim, and to be called out, to be summoned, and to be chosen) for (concerning) you. And your soul (nepesh) shall respond and answer (‘awnah/’ownah - reply to the summons, making a declaration after engaging in thought, vocally communicating), appearing before and approaching (qarab - coming close and drawing near, being present with) the adoptive mother who enlightens and elevates (‘iseh /‘isah) unto (toward, into, on behalf of, according to, and that which bears a relation to) Yahuweh.”

“Do not perform (‘asah - do, or profit financially from) any of the service of the heavenly messenger (mala’kah - the task of God’s envoy and the work of His representative) on this life-sustaining and empowering (‘esem - very substantive, invigorating and healing, essential and corporeal) day. Indeed (because), this is the Day of Reconciliations (yowm kippurym - day of atonements, pardons, and forgiveness), for you to be pardoned and forgiven (kapar - reconciled, released from guilt, having all offences annulled) in the presence of Yahweh, your God.”

“Indeed (kiy - because) any (kol) soul (nepesh) who by way of relationship (‘asher - connection and linkage) does not (lo’) respond to the summons and answer (‘anah - reply to the call and make a thoughtful declaration, verbally communicating) on this life-sustaining, corporeal, and empowering (‘esem - very substantive, invigorating and healing, and essential) day, these shall be cut off and separated (karat - excommunicated and banished, uprooted and exterminated, vanquished and expelled) from the family. And any soul (nepesh) who by association (‘asher) performs (‘asah - attempts to profit from) any of the business of the heavenly messenger (mala’kah) on this life sustaining and empowering (‘esem - corporeal) day, that soul (nepesh) I will annihilate (‘abad - will cause to vanish and be exterminated, cause to be done away with and destroyed, perishing and ceasing to exist) from the midst of (min qereb - as part of) the family.”

“Do not perform any part of the business of the heavenly messenger (mala’kah). This is an eternal and everlasting (‘owlam - perpetual and enduring) clearly communicated prescription (huqqah -  an ordinance and statute, a regulation, resolution, and decree) throughout all time and all generations (dowr - among all people and all periods) in all of your assemblies and dwelling places (mowshab - time intervals and households, settlements and locations, even situations). It is for you a time to rest and reflect (shabat - to cease from ordinary labor), a Sabbath observance (shabbathown - a celebration of the seventh day, set apart for reconciliation and relationship). And so your soul (nepesh) shall respond to the summons and answer the call (‘anah - reply and make a thoughtful declaration).” (Leviticus 23:26-32)

Prophetically, Yowm Kippurym speaks of God’s return during a time of reconciliation with His family and of a day of judgment for His enemies. Unlike Yah’s previous six advents where He manifest Himself in the diminished form of a man, this time Yahweh is arriving as God, in the form of light. Those who have responded to His summons are protected by His Spirit, and will be spared. Those who come to fight against Him, His people and land, will be annihilated. What follows is a detailed review of that time, the people involved, and the consequence of choice.

The fulfillment of the Day of Reconciliations will bring a mixed reaction and result. Zechariah, whose name means “Remember Yah,” explains what is going to happen and when. The prophet’s revelation was recorded in 520 BCE. It was the “eighth month in the second year of Darius [the famed Persian king] when the Word (dabar) of Yahuweh came to exist (hayah) with (‘el) Zakaryah (zakar Yah - to remember, recall, and record Yah, poorly transliterated Zechariah), the prophet (nabi - the one who proclaims God’s message).” (ZakarYah 1:1) It should be noted that ZakarYah is often written ZakarYahuw in the Scriptural text, consistent with Yahuweh (I Exist), Yahushua (Yah-Saves), YahshaYahu (Isaiah), NechemYahu (Nehemiah), MattitYahu (Matthew), Yahuchanan (John), and Yahuwdym (meaning Related-to-Yah).

This message is for all people and for all time. While God is not pleased with the fact we have separated ourselves from Him, He is consistent about calling us home, always promising and willing to reconcile the relationship. “Yahuweh was displeased and separated Himself from (qasap ‘al - broke away from, was cut off and was indignant with) your fathers (‘abotekem) because of their discord and dissension (qesep - their breaking away, fragmenting and splintering [the relationship]). So say to them (wa ‘amar ‘el hem - therefore, promise them) that this is what (koh) Yahuweh intends (‘amar): ‘Yahuweh promises (‘amar - declares), “Return (suwb - turn around, change your attitude, direction and behavior, and come back) to God (‘el); and Yahuweh prophetically declares (na’um - reveals this message with all due authority) that I (‘ani - the one who is here) will restore and renew (suwb - return to) you,”’ says Yahuweh.” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 1:2-3) While all names are important to God, none is as meaningful as His own. In this timeless introduction proclaimed by a prophet named “Remember Yah” He has stated six times that His name is Yahweh. This is the message behind the Day of Reconciliations. It is the most important message in Scripture. Spiritually, God is giving us a summons to come home and be restored. But more than that, prophetically, Yahweh is speaking of His return for His people at the end of the age.

Addressing the religious and political climate which led to separation, Yahweh warned: “Do not be (‘al hayah - don’t exist) like (ka’ - the same way as) your fathers (‘ab) to whom (‘el ‘asher - concerning the relationship) the former (ri’son - first) prophets (nabi) spoke to (‘amar la) and summoned (qara’ - called).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 1:4) The passage could also read: “Do not be like your fathers against whom the former prophets spoke concerning and cried out.” Either way, they did not listen nor heed the warning.

I’d like you to consider the Commandment which says: “kabed - consider as meritorious, important, valuable, and massively weighty, distinguish, glorify, honor and highly esteem and revere your father and mother” in light of this admonition to not be like our fathers. It is one of many Scriptural indications that the parents who have the power to prolong our lives are our Heavenly Father and Spiritual Mother.

The central thread of Yah’s message, as always, is about heeding His call, returning to Him, and being reconciled and restored. These are the words of a loving Father: “This is what (koh) Yahuweh says (‘amar): ‘Please now, I beg you (na’ - urgently I exhort), return and be restored (suwb - turn around, reverse course, change your attitude, direction, and behavior) from (min) your immoral (ra’ - evil and harmful, undesirable, and malignant) ways (derek - path and conduct) and your disagreeable and displeasing (ra’ - unpleasant, unkind, and injurious) endeavors (ma’alal - actions and activities, practices and inventions).’ But they did not (wa lo’) hear (sama’ - receive the news) nor (lo’) listen to (qasab - accept or respond to) Me, declares (na’um) Yahuweh.” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 1:4) This breaks my heart; what do you suppose it does to our Heavenly Father?

While He is my Father, and hopefully yours, God isn’t everyone’s Father. For most, He is the Creator and Judge. So, in the context of His people’s restoration and His return on the Day of Reconciliations, Yahweh sets the future scene and establishes His credentials so that those who do not yet know Him might accept what He has to say. In this proclamation, you’ll notice that Yahweh confirms that the universe is expanding and that the fabric of space bends. While we know these things now, man circa 500 BCE didn’t. “The prophetic pronouncement (massa’) from Yahuweh’s Word (dabar) concerning (‘al) Yisra’el (yisra’el - individuals who strive with God): Yahuweh, who spread out (natah - expanded and stretched out, extending and causing to bend) the universe (samayim - the heavens and space), established (yasad - laid the foundation for and created) the earth (‘erets - world), and conceived and fashioned (yasar - devised and planned to place) the Spirit (ruwach) inside (ba qereb - in the inner part or midst of) ‘Adam / humankind (‘adam - the first human and mankind), predicts (na’um - issues a prophetic revelation based upon His authority):...” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 12:1)

Another piece of the puzzle just fell into place. While the Genesis account explains that Yahweh gave man, like all other animals, a nepesh, soul, or consciousness to make him a living creature, and that He gave ‘Adam a nesamah, conscience, to elevate him into the likeness of God, giving him the capacity to exercise freewill judgmentally, we are now told that ‘Adam was given Yah’s Spirit. He had what we must have to enjoy Yahweh’s company.

As you may recall, our conscience, or nesamah, is the seat of judgment. It enabled ‘Adam, and us, to differentiate between right and wrong, to discriminate between good and bad, and to judge between the ways of Yahweh and those of man. Neither of these remarkable devices however, made ‘Adam, or us, immortal—nor perfect. For that, we need “the Spirit inside.”

Using his nesamah poorly, ‘Adam chose evil one dark day in the garden and became flawed and mortal—separating himself from Yahweh. The cure was to immerse ‘Adam in the Set-Apart Spirit, which would make this man—and all mankind—appear perfect, reconciling the relationship, restoring and renewing us to our previously perfect state. In Genesis, however, God did not tell us if ‘Adam had been restored to fellowship after he was exiled from Eden. Now we know. He was by way of the Spirit. We will meet ‘Adam in heaven.

With this revelation, one of Christendom’s biggest myths is busted. There is no such thing as “original sin.” The Catholic Church’s position that a child must be baptized by them to be purged of Adam’s stain is erroneous. From Yahweh’s perspective, and that’s the only one which counts, ‘Adam was restored the moment the Spirit was placed inside him.

This known, let’s examine what God predicted would occur in our not-too-distant future. “...Behold (hineh - look here and see) I am preserving (sym) Yarusalayim by causing it to be a bowl (sap - or container) for all (kol) the family (‘am) around whose barriers (sabib - surrounding walls and perimeter) there is reeling and staggering (ra’al - stumbling and bumbling as if intoxicated). The swift (gama’) siege (masor - process of surrounding the city and blocking off access) against (‘al) Yarusalayim (the source of restoration) will also be (hayah) a siege (masor) against Yahuwdah (those who are related to Yah and who belong to Yah).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 12:2)

The use of “bowl” in this passage depicting the final siege of Judea and Jerusalem, being mountainous places, seemed a bit odd until I connected this verse with the sixth bowl judgment discussed in Revelation 16:12. “And the sixth messenger poured out his bowl upon the great River Euphrates, and its water dried up, so that the way might be prepared for the rulers from the rising sun [a metaphor for Satan and East (China and/or Japan, in league with one or more of: Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, the Caucasus and Caspian states, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and/or the Philippines)]. And I saw them coming out of the mouth of the serpent [Satan], the beast [Satan’s most demented demon who has possessed the anti-messiyah], and the false prophet [the world’s religious leader], three defiled and unclean spirits. For they are the spirits of demons, performing signs. They go out to the rulers of all the inhabited earth (holes oikoumene - the whole world, all mankind), gathering them together and leading them out (sunago) for the war of the great (megas - important and mighty) day of ΘΥ (placeholder for God) Almighty (pantokrator - the ultimate power, ruler, and authority).” (Revelation 16:12-14) The sixth bowl judgment is speaking of the same war being predicted by ZakarYah. It is being fought by the same people, at the same time, in the same place. Further, the “great, important, and mighty day of God Almighty” is the Day of Reconciliations, Yowm Kippurym, when Yahweh returns to earth in great power and glory to save His people, His land, and rid the world of evil.

Speaking of a time 2500 years in his future, and 25 years in ours, the prophet named “Remember-Yah” predicted: “It shall be (hayah) on this day (yowm) for all the family (kol ‘am), that I shall cause (sym - place and preserve, establish and constitute) Yarusalayim to be a heavy and burdensome, immovable (ma’amah) stone (‘eben - a rock). All (kol) who try to lift it and carry it’s people and property away (‘amas) will lacerate (sarat - cut) themselves, so all (kol) the Gentile nations (gowym - heathen animals, lifeless corpses, and uncivilized people) of the world (‘erets) will be divided and wounded (sarat).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 12:3) This is the final battle, the ultimate dividing line between life and death.

This “heavy, burdensome, and immovable stone” is described in Mark. There, speaking of the consequence of harming His family, Yahshua warns: “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea.” (Mark 9:42) Those who choose the Serpent over God and attack Israel will be without excuse. Yahweh has clearly delineated the consequence of doing so. And in this passage, like most others, there is a deeper message. It is an admonition to any who would cause potential members of Yahweh’s family to stumble in their journey to join Him. Those who mislead Yahuwdym, those who promote man’s religions over Yah’s Word, are knowingly living separated from God. And thus, they would be better off dead than being incarcerated forever, separated from Him.

“On this day, Yahuweh declared prophetically (na’um - predicting the future), I will strike (nakah - smite and destroy, attack and defeat) every (kol) fast-moving and flying weapon of war (suws - swift horse-powered chariot and swooping swallow) and confuse (timmahon - bewilder and stupefy) the drivers (rakab - those seated in military vehicles), causing them to be irrational (sigga’on - to panic and be erratic, out of their mind and furious).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 12:4) The terminology is as advanced as the message. Don’t fight God.

Suws is most often used in correlation with swiftly moving military machines, especially mounted cavalry and chariots. It also depicts something which is “ridden in flight.” All of which ties nicely into rakab/drivers, providing us with a glimpse into the weaponry which will be brought to bear against Yisra’el, Yarusalayim, and Yahuwdym. It is amazing how descriptive His Word is when you consider it was composed using a nomenclature thousands of years before the conception of fighters, helicopters, and tanks.

The theme continues with...“Near (‘al - concerned about) the family and household (bayit - the home) of Yahuwdah (those who are related to Yah), I will keep my eyes open, and judgmentally (paqah ‘ayin) I will strike (nakah - smite and destroy, attack and defeat) every (kol) army and fast moving and flying weapon of war (suws) with disorientation and blindness (‘wrwn - a confused inability to perceive what is around them).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 12:4) It wouldn’t take anything more than a burst of energy to render all of man’s global positioning satellites, radar systems, and avionics inoperative. This form of radiation is called EMP, or Electro-Magnetic Pulse. It destroys electronics, rendering man’s weaponry, including his “smart bombs,” disoriented and blind.  

While God will strike down those who hate Him, Yahweh supports those who love Him. “Those who love Yahuwdah and are related family and close friends (‘allup Yahuwdah - allies, associates, companions, and Yahuweh’s children) shall say (‘amar) in their hearts (ba leb), ‘Those who live and remain in (yasab - inhabit and dwell in) Yarusalayim (the source of salvation and city of peace) are supported and empowered (‘amsah - strengthened, equipped, and enabled) by (ba) Yahuweh, their God (‘elohym) and His conscripts who assist (saba’ - support team which is mustered and directed).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 12:5)

Here, God describes His relationship with those “who love Yahuwdah” as being familial and friendly. These people have read the Word, they know Yah, and so they understand what’s happening. This is a nice contrast to “war and disorientation.”

Usually translated “of hosts,” saba’ speaks of a regiment of conscripts, of spiritual individuals who are drafted and enrolled into service by compulsion, who serve in a command and control regimen. Yahweh’s mal’ak, messengers and envoys, whom we errantly call “angels,” have no freewill. They do what they are told. A comprehensive review of the implications of saba’ on the mal’ak is presented in the “Shabat-Seventh Day” chapter.

So, sides have been chosen. Now all that remains is completing the contest. “In that day, I will cause (sym) those who love Yahuwdah, who are related family and close friends (‘allup Yahuwdah - allies, associates, companions, and family members of those who belong to Yah) to be a container (sap - bowl or basin) of fire (‘es) surrounded by (ba - in and amongst) wood (‘es - timbers) a flaming torch (lappid - light) among stalks of fallen grain (‘amir), devouring (‘akal - consuming and destroying) to the right (yamin - south) and left (samo’l - north) all (kol) armies beneath (tahat) and surrounding Yarusalayim. And Yarusalayim shall continue (‘owd) to be inhabited (yasab - lived in as an established dwelling place).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 12:6) Yahweh will never again allow Jerusalem to be completely destroyed. And we know the reason why: life. Those who worry about its demise at the hands of Islamic terrorists can rest assured that they will not prevail. Said another way: Iran will never nuke Israel.

The “related family and close friends” who serve as “a container of fire” and “a flaming torch” are the energized and resurrected souls of Yahuwdym who have previously been harvested and have now returned with Yah. In eternity, we become like Yahushua on the Mount of Transfiguration, which is to say, we appear as light.

“Yahuweh will rescue and deliver (yasa’ - save) Yahuwdah’s households (‘ohel - tent-dwellers [speaking of Tabernacles] and dwelling places) first, (ri’sony) so that (ma’an - for the intent and purpose that) the splendor (tip’eret) of the house (bayit - home and family) of David (dawid - the beloved) and the splendor (tip’eret - beautiful shining appearance) of the inhabitants of (yasab - those who live in) Yarusalayim not be (lo’) greater than (gadal - honored or exalted above) Yahuwdah (the family of Yah).” (Zechariah 12:7) As the Promised Land, Israel is important to God. The city of Jerusalem is the apple of His eye—His favorite place on earth. But when it comes to value, Yahweh holds those who have been adopted into His family in the highest esteem.

“On that day, Yahuweh will protect (ganan - defend) Yarusalayim on behalf of (ba’ad) the inhabitants (yasab). The least capable (kashal - feeble, tottering, and weak) among them on that day shall be (hayah) like David, and the House of David shall be like God (‘elohym), like messengers, envoys, and representatives (mal’ak) in Yahuweh’s presence (paneh).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 12:8) Empowered by God, we become like God, His envoys and representatives. And the more we rely upon Yahweh rather than ourselves, the more effective we become. The least becomes the most. God delights in using those of us who are useless without Him.

It all comes down to choice, and good ones require being judgmental. Ultimately we are with God, against Him, or want nothing to do with Him. The decision is literally life or death. “And it will come about (hayah - come to exist) in that day (yowm - time) that I will investigate and be judgmental of (baqas - seek out and hold responsible, search for and make accountable, procure information and interrogate) all (kol - the totality of, every one of) the Gentiles (gowyim - animalistic people, uncultured and uncivilized heathens, godless nations, swarm of adversaries, and lifeless corpses), destroying (shamad - exterminating, decimating, annihilating, demolishing, and wiping out) those who come against (bow’ - those who arrive with contempt, those who pursue and attack, demonstrating hatred toward) the Most High’s (‘al) Yarusalayim (yarusalayim - from yarah, the source of, and shalam, restitution, redemption, and renewal).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 12:9)

Yahweh is referencing the battle of Armageddon depicted in Revelation. By this time, most of those who were alive at the dawn of the Tribulation in November 2026, are dead. But there will be sufficient souls associated with Satan to make one final assault on Israel in early October 2033. However, it will not go well. Rather than allowing the Adversary to put an end to freedom of choice and to life on earth, destroying His land, city, and people, Yahweh will intervene personally on the Day of Reconciliations.

After seeking out all of the available evidence and rendering judgment, Yahweh immerses the remaining Yahuwdym who have finally elected to trust Him in His Spirit, awakening them, enlightening them, renewing them, saving them, adopting them, and protecting them—forever. This verse speaks directly to the ultimate prophetic fulfillment of Yowm Kippurym. “And I will pour out (sapak - cause an outpouring, profusely expending) on the (‘al - upon the Most High’s) household (bayith - family, home, and tabernacle) of Love (dawid - adored and beloved, transliterated rather than translated David), and on the inhabitants of (yasab - those who dwell in and are established in) Yarusalayim, the Spirit (ruach) of acceptance (chen - favor and grace) who pleads for mercy (tachanun - provides a supplication for what is required to save, requests grace, provides comfort, prays for forgiveness)...” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 12:10)

Chen, or hen, is “favor, a display of compassion and kindness.” It is translated “grace” because the gift is unearned. The recipient becomes “favorably disposed, acceptable, and pleasing in the eyes of the provider.” Hen is also “a beautiful garment or ornamentation,” and thus is invocative of the Spirit’s Garment of Light. Yahweh’s promise to “pour out the Spirit of Acceptance upon the House of David and Yarusalayim, confirms the stated purpose of the Day of Reconciliations whereby we are to answer Yahweh’s summons so as to be embraced by the Set Apart Spirit.

The last word in the passage, tachanun, further confirms this interpretation. It is based upon chanan, meaning “to be gracious, to show favor, to plead for compassion, and to implore forgiveness.” These concepts are related because one of the Spirit’s functions is to plead for our forgiveness. She is our advocate. 

The next prophetic verse is among the most important in Scripture. In context, we now know that the Yahuwdym who have survived the Tribulation have come to yada’/know Yahweh. They have been adopted into God’s family. They have come to recognize that Yahshua was and is Yahweh in human form: “...so they will look (nabat - observe, consider, and regard; pay attention to, understand, and respond appropriately to, gazing) upon (‘el) Me (‘aniy - [Yahuweh is speaking]) whom by association (‘asher) they pierced (daqar - thrust nails through), mourning (caphad - lamenting) as one wails (misped - cries out) for (‘al) an only begotten son (yahid - unique child), grieving bitterly (marar) over Him as one suffers anguish (marar) over a firstborn (bakor).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 12:10) The thrice-repeated reference to “mourning” is one of many hints that Yahweh’s return will occur on Yowm Kippurym, known as the “Day of Mourning.”

In addition to being one of Scripture’s most important verses, this passage is among the least assimilated. It single-handedly destroys the Jewish religion and the Christian concept of the Trinity. And while doing so, it affirms the identity of the Messiyah while confirming the place the Miqra’ play in Yahweh’s prophetic timeline.

In Isaiah we learned that the “son who is given to us” is “God Almighty.” Then in this passage we just discovered that the last generation of racial Yahuwdym will come to recognize that the yahid, “only begotten son” is Yahweh in the flesh. This makes God corporeal. It means that the Messiyah has already been here. It means that Yahshua is part of Yahweh. It also confirms that man’s redemption was initiated when we nailed God onto Mowriyah’s upright pole. Each of these conclusions violate the foundational planks of rabbinical Judaism as established by Maimonides in his Thirteen Articles of the Jewish Faith. In other words, the Jewish religion is predicated upon a web of lies.

Speaking of lies, this verse attests to the fact that God does not exist in three persons. The Trinity is a myth. Yahweh is speaking in first person when He says “they will look upon Me whom they have pierced.” Yahshua is a diminished manifestation of Yah, set-apart from Him. He is nothing more, nor anything less. This understanding is the only interpretation of Scripture which conforms to every verse.

While we are on the subject, the bible’s primary justification for the Trinity, 1 John 5:8 (“in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one”), was added by the Catholic Church, and then inserted under fraudulent pretences during the 17^th-century development of the Textus Receptus. That manuscript forms the basis of most every English translation of the “New Testament,” and yet it is a fool’s folly from start to finish.

Since the concept of God being one, and yet manifesting Himself as the Set Apart Spirit and the Son is difficult for most to grasp, I like to share an analogy. It is one I’ve presented before and will share again. To understand the relationship between Yahweh, Yahshua, and the Spirit, picture yourself on a ship in the middle of the ocean. Dip two large buckets into the sea. Freeze one and carve it into the shape of a man. Place it in the light so that its form can be seen and felt during its brief physical existence. Then boil the seawater in the other barrel, allowing the steam to envelop those on your ship. Possessing more energy than the frozen form of salt water, steam not only moves up, it can be put to work empowering things, just like Yahweh’s Set-Apart Spirit. One radiates light and is easy to see. The other possesses more energy and thus enables great things to be accomplished. And yet, steam and ice are the same thing. Both are pure, albeit diminished, manifestations of the ocean, just set-apart from it.

The buckets of sea water in this analogy came from the same place and are thus identical in their composition. There is still only one ocean from which they emerged, a part of which now also exists set apart in the forms of ice and steam. And when they melt and condense, they both return to the place from which they were set apart. In this example, the frozen water and water vapor were set apart from the whole for the express purpose of demonstrating and revealing the ocean’s nature. One was corporeal, or tangible, touchable in the form of a man reflecting light. The other was vapor, representing the Spirit’s power to raise souls and empower people to do the work of God.

This metaphor, while not perfect, helps us understand that Yahuweh is one in nature, one in personality, one in power, and one in purpose. He is one entity and consciousness, not three. Consistent with Yahushua’s words, the Spirit and the Son return to the midst of the living waters from which they came. That is what this passage is telling us.

Moving deeper into ZakarYah 12:10, we discover that caphad, the Hebrew word translated “mourning” can also mean “to be snatched and caught up, to be removed and gathered together, even to become assigned and attached.” The word does not specify whether the collected and allied groups are saved or destroyed, and that’s important because the outcome of this day is very different for the foes and friends of God. But since Yahshua ties His return to a time in which “the whole earth mourns” in Matthew 24:30, we must not diminish the importance of wailing, anguish, and mourning in ZakarYah 12:10. On the occasion of Yah’s return to earth, there will be “mourning (caphad - lamenting) as one wails (misped - cries out) for an only begotten son, grieving bitterly (marar) over Him as one suffers anguish (marar) over a firstborn.” Those who have sided with Satan will cry out in anguish, recognizing their fate. Those who have sided with God will have lumps in their throats and tears in their eyes as they gaze upon their Creator and Savior, knowing what we have done to Him. No one will be laughing. No one will be indifferent. No one will be unaffected.

“In (ba - on and during) the day (yowm) that (ha) He (hu) is great (gadal - exalted, honored, glorified, magnified in praise) the shouts (misped - voices crying out) in Yarusalayim, will be like (ka) the wailing of Hadad Rimmown in the valley (baq’ah - depression or plain) of Megiddo (Magiddown - the basis of Armageddon).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 12:11) Yahuweh’s prediction regarding the time and circumstance of His return is depicted identically in Matthew and in Revelation.

Hadad Rimmown is the Anti-Messiyah. Hadad, as the name of a wind and storm god, was adopted as the name of several Edomite (Jordanian) kings, just as Ramses named himself after the sun-god Ra. It is a derivative of ‘adad, which in turn is associated with ‘adown, “lord,” and ‘adoni, Adonis. Hadad was also the name of Ishmael’s son, but more on that later. Keep in mind that Yahweh referred to Satan as “the ruler and prince of the air,” and thus as a “wind and storm spirit.” And it is in this vein that the Adversary first tormented Job.

Rimmown was both the name of a Babylonian wind and storm god and the title bequeathed to the idol Hadad. In the ancient world, wind was synonymous with spirit, and thus Hadad Rimmown was a spiritual entity—just like Satan.  

As an aid to understanding, the Hebrew word for spirit, ruach, also means “wind.” Wind is something outside of us which is powerful. It can be beneficial or harmful, and it can be felt and inhaled, and yet it cannot be seen. Similarly, the Hebrew word for soul, nepesh, also means “breath.” This is air warmed and changed by life. But unlike the wind which continues to blow, man’s breath is temporal, signifying mortality. All spirits, good and bad, are immortal. Souls are not.

Coveting Yahweh’s symbols and counterfeiting them, the Rimmown title was chosen by Satan because it means “pomegranate.” Yahweh used pomegranates to decorate the Tabernacle because of their blood red color and stain, which was symbolic of blood atonement. In Satan’s case, it was the symbol of death.

Yahweh listed the twelve tribes that would be derived from Ishmael, in Genesis 25:12-16. Hadad is not only one of them, this tribe came to inhabit Palmyra, the Arabian home of the moon-god cult which inspired the Ka’aba, Mecca’s shrine to the moon deities: Allah, Al Lat, Minat, and Al Uzza. It was this pantheon which gave rise to Islam. Each was represented by a sacred stone placed in the Ka’aba. Appropriately, Allah lived in the Black Stone. Moreover, Allah is the spirit of jihad, of fighting, war, conquest, submission, terrorism, and death.

Ishmael’s first born was Nabajoth. Josephus identified him with the Nabataeans, people who lived in the Arabian Desert east of the Red Sea. They spoke Arabic and occupied what is today, Mecca and Medina. After battling the Assyrians in 668 BCE and again in 703 BCE, these Hagarines (named after Ishmael’s mom) retreated into the Arabian Desert where they were safe from attack, but that in turn caused them to be isolated from the civilized world. Their only interaction with advanced cultures occurred as the result of camel caravans and trading. It was in this vacuum of knowledge and culture that Islam was born.

Moving on to the other important name in the passage, Magiddown was a Canaanite city associated with Jezreel, the Whore of Babylon, in I Kings 4:12. It is based upon gadad, meaning “to invade, penetrate, attack, and cut oneself.” There is an inference in the name suggesting the “gathering of troops or large crowds into a fortified position.” Gadad also means “to be cut down.” Gaduwd is “a marauding band of warriors out on a raid.” Other related terms are migbaoth, “turban headgear,” meged, “choice,” and migdol, “tower.” Magiddown, with the addition of har, meaning “mountain or power, forms the basis of Armageddon. And while that term is familiar to many due to its inclusion in Revelation, we’re reading Zechariah.

Since the strands of Scripture work together as a whole cloth, we find an additional level of detail provided regarding this attack on Jerusalem and Yahweh’s return in the 16^th and 17^th chapters of Revelation. That account includes the fall of Satan and the Whore of Babylon. These things are all related, and so we’ll cover the Renewed Covenant material in due time. But for now, let’s pause a moment to consider the Armageddon passage before we complete the Zechariah narrative.

Revelation 16’s accounting is complementary and consistent. Starting with the 12^th verse, we learn that Satan, and the demon-possessed Anti-Messiah, in league with their False Prophet who is the Whore of Babylon, “are spirits of demons, performing signs which go out to the rulers of the world to gather the nations together for the war of the great day [Yowm Kippurym] of Yahuweh, the Almighty. And they gathered them together to the place which in Hebrew is called Har-Megiddo.” (Revelation 16:13-16) As stated earlier, in Hebrew har means “hill.” Megiddo is from Magiddown meaning “the gathering of armies who plot together in a conspiracy and who upon banding together are assembled, then cut down in mourning.” The name “Har-Megiddo” is transliterated into English as “Armageddon.”

Yahuchannan’s/John’s prophetic account goes on to explain the nature of the beast who will come to wage war at Magiddown by chronicling Satan’s Babylonian ties. Then John tells us that the religious disease he fabricated will be destroyed along with the conspiring merchants who have supported the Whore’s activities. “There will be much weeping and mourning.” We are told that those who know Yahuweh, the renewed and reconciled Yahuwdym, will sing “HalaluYah—radiating Yahuweh’s brilliant light” as God Himself returns to annihilate those who have come to wage war against Him and His people.

Yahuweh has tied everything together for us. His return will be on the Day of Mourning, better known as the Day of Atonement—Yowm Kippurym. His arrival is timed to end the battle of Armageddon. The Yahuwdym will celebrate His return while the Gentiles who are against God will be destroyed—their souls annihilated. The Jews, now Yahuwdym (those who are related to Yahuweh), upon seeing the Messiyah they caused to be pierced (having previously motivated Romans to nail Him to a pole), will mourn like one might at the return of an only begotten son whom they lost but have now found. Their adversaries will suffer the fate of the Adversary with whom they have plotted and allied. It will be a day of division, of taking sides, of choice and consequence, of being forgiven or being cut off.

Returning to ZakarYah, we discover that at the terminus of the Tribulation, the world will be divided and torn apart. “The world’s (‘erets) people and nations (mispahah mispahah - races and kingdoms) shall mourn (sapad), families (mispahah) by themselves (bad - separated and isolated), the house of David by themselves, and the families (mispahah) of the house of Nathan by itself, and their wives by themselves.” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 12:12) Nathan was David’s son by Bathsheba. Nathan was also an eminent prophet in the time of David and Solomon. Another Nathan is said to have returned from Babylon with Ezra. While David’s name means “love,” Nathan’s means “gift.”

We are told that the House of Lewy (those who join), known as the Levites, will mourn among themselves, as do Shim’y (those who listen), known as the Shimeites. ZakarYah 12:14 reveals that every family, nation and people, all of those who are left, will mourn, each unto themselves. Similar to Yowm Kippurym, which is not a “chag-festival feast and party,” Yah’s return is not a celebration. The party will not begin for another five days, on Tabernacles.

The next line is very significant, but only after thoughtful scrutiny and reflection. By way of introduction, remember this is set into the context of the tenth verse which said: “And I will pour out (cause an outpouring, profusely expend) on the (upon the Most High’s) household (family, home, and tabernacle) of Dawid/Love, and on the inhabitants of (those who are established in) Yarusalayim, the Spirit of acceptance (and grace) who pleads for favor (provides a supplication for mercy, requests grace, provides comfort, prays for forgiveness, and provides what is needed to save)...” So, now...“On that day there shall be (hayah) a source (maqor - directed flow of fluid, a path of water, a fountain or spring) opened (patah - of unabated freedom) for the household (bayit - family, house, and temple) of David (dawid - love) and the inhabitants of (yasab - those who are established by) Yarusalayim (meaning, the source of restoration and renewal) concerning (la) the offer to purify and cleanse sin (hatta’t - atonement for iniquity which leads to reconciliation) and corruption (niddah - impurity and defilement, seduction and straying).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 13:1)

Cleansing and living waters represent one of seven tangible symbols Yahweh uses to convey His nature, and most especially, His Set-Apart Spirit. A spring of acceptance will pour out from Jerusalem, both literally and figuratively. This is the spiritual fulfillment of the reconciliation depicted in the Miqra’ of Yowm Kippurym—the “life sustaining” essence of “the pardon” leading to “forgiveness.”

The final word in the passage, niddah, speaks specifically of the “impurity of a woman, of her being seduced into infidelity.” It also conveys “a detestable pollution which causes those poisoned thereby to become banished outcasts who are led astray.” With that in mind, I think that there may more to the symbolism of this spring.

In Numbers 5:11-31, Yahweh delineated a procedure for determining the guilt or innocence of a person suspected of infidelity. The jealous husband was to bring the potentially wayward wife before a priest with an offering of barley meal (indicative of saved souls), but without pouring olive oil (metaphorical of the Set Apart Spirit) upon it or adding frankincense (a symbol of purity through atoning sacrifice). “The priest shall take set-apart and purifying water in an earthen vessel, and take some of the dust that is on the floor of the tabernacle and put it into the water.” Of this Yahweh said: “It is a grain offering for jealousy, an offering for remembering, for bringing iniquity to mind.” She would then drink the water. If she was guilty, she would get sick, but if she were innocent, she would be blessed with children. So what does this have to do with this purifying spring gushing forth upon Yahshua’s return on the Day of Reconciliations in 2033?

To answer that question, you need to know three things. First, the teaching in Numbers 5 was not conveyed because Yahweh wants you to get some temple dust and find a Levite if you suspect your wife of infidelity. It’s prophetic, which is why God refers to it twice as a remembrance. He’s saying, if the waters coming from under the temple become poisonous, I’m accusing Jews specifically, and mankind generally, of infidelity.

Second, infidelity is what caused Yahweh to divorce Himself from Jews as documented by Hosea around 700 BCE. When it comes to monogamy in the relationship and faithfulness, Yahweh isn’t into sharing. It is why the Numbers instruction was called an “offering for jealousy.” I devoted many chapters to this act of infidelity and resulting separation.

Third, in 1033, a great earthquake shook Jerusalem. The Spring of Gihon (the sole source of water for the old city, located a stone’s throw from the temple mount) turned septic and poisonous—a condition that persisted for forty years. This was taken as a sign of infidelity by the Rabbis at the Jerusalem Academy, so they left town and set up shop in Damascus. The Islamic overlords then raised taxes for all non-Muslims, in hopes of finding and funding a new source of water. And with the water supply being poisoned by the dust under the tabernacle, the last remaining Jewish farmers were exiled from Jerusalem. Moreover, with masses of Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians pouring into Jerusalem to celebrate the thousand-year anniversary of the Passion, thousands were poisoned. (This ties directly into Yahushua’s testimony in Revelation, where He inferred that the Catholic Church was “Jezebelian,” meaning “married to Bel”—the Babylonian name for god, meaning “Lord,” and thus the Whore of Babylon, Satan himself. Infidelity doesn’t get any worse, but more on this in a moment.)

We discovered in chapter one that God’s plan of restoration will unfold in exactly 7,000 years. Each millennial milestone, spaced at precise one thousand-year intervals, is based upon twenty Yowbel, or fifty-year periods. This timeline starts with Adam’s fall in 3968 BCE. The first 1,000-year interval closed with Noah’s flood in 2968 BCE—year 1,000 on Yahweh’s calendar. Abraham’s Passover rehearsal with Isaac on Mount Mowriyah which initiated the Covenant, or marriage relationship, took place in 1968 BCE—year 2,000. The building of the First Temple by Solomon commenced in 968 BCE. It was now year 3,000.

Genesis one predicted that the “greater light would become visible as a sign” in the fourth millennia. Yahshua fulfilled that prediction on the Miqra’ of Tabernacles in 2 BCE. But it was His atoning sacrifice in 33 CE that marked the end of Yahweh’s year 4,000. (Remember there is no year 0 in the Gregorian calendar so 968 BCE is exactly 1000 years distant from 33 CE.)

While we can easily surmise from Scripture, that Yahshua will return on the Day of Reconciliations in 2033, because it is Yahweh’s year 6,000, and that the Millennial Sabbath—years 6000-7000 will commence on the Miqra’ of Tabernacles of that year, what about 1033? I am convinced that the poisoning of Jerusalem’s spring, per the Numbers 5 test for infidelity, represents the seminal event marking that year from Yahweh’s perspective. In 1033, Yahweh, the jealous Husband of Israel, and Yahshua, the Bridegroom of the wayward ekklesia/called out assembly, put us to the Numbers 5 test, and we were found unfaithful. This condition will be cured by the pouring out of His Spirit on the Day of Reconciliations in 2033.

In Hosea, Yahweh divorced the Chosen People. In Revelation, He said that the Roman Catholic Church, circa 1033, would marry the Whore of Babylon—committing the ultimate act of infidelity. “To the messenger of the called out in Thyatira [daughter of the whirlwind] write, ‘...I hold some things against you, because you permitted and tolerated (pardoned as part of a divorce and yielded to) that woman (whom you betrothed and married), Jezebel (Iezabel, a transliteration of the Hebrew ‘Yzebel), who calls herself (affirms of herself, maintains and teaches that she is) a prophet (female fortuneteller who claims to be able to predict the future and reveal oracles by inspiration), whose teachings (dogma and traditions) seduce and deceive, leading many astray (coercing them into error) so that My servants practice idolatry leading to an indulgence in immorality and infidelity (committing prostitution with whores) and eating things sacrificed to idols [consumption of the circular Eucharist wafer in the presence of a sunburst icon, crucifix, and Madonna carvings].” (Revelation 2:20-21) The history of Jezebel is detailed in the God Damn Religion chapter named in her honor.

In the timeline of the seven prophetic letters depicting the future history of the “church,” the infidelity of Thyatira aligns perfectly with 1033. In that light we continue to read: “And I gave her time to think differently (reconsider, feel compunction, and change her mind) about her adultery and perversion (idolatry and infidelity), and she did not reconsider. Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed along with those who commit adultery with her, and into the great pressing together (squashing them under massive pressure that causes distress, affliction, and tribulation) unless they change their mind and amend their undertakings. I will separate them, ending their life, extinguishing her offspring in the separation of death. And all the ekklesia/called-out shall know (shall learn and understand) that I Am He who searches and examines hearts (man’s inner nature; thoughts and desires). And I will give to each and every one of you according to that which you produce.” (Revelation 2:21-23) This is the judgment discussed earlier in Zechariah.

Fortunately, not everyone in Thyatira failed the Numbers 5 infidelity test. “Now to you I say, and to the rest (who remain) in Thyatira, who do not hold (possess or regard) this doctrine or teaching (explanation often delivered by a religious establishment) who do not know (who are not acquainted with, known by, or have a relationship with) the depths and essence (the inscrutable ways and stratagem) of Satanas/the Adversary, his character, his circumstance, his way (which proceeds from him) and his words (sayings, affirmations, advice, doctrine, and directions), I will place upon you no other heavy and serious task.” (Revelation 2:24)

The waters which were used to determine infidelity, rendered their verdict in 1033 on Jews and Christians alike. Hosea said that this divorce decree would lead to reconciliation in two days, meaning two thousand years after the healing sacrifice: that being 2033.

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Returning to Zechariah: “And it shall come to exist (hayah) on that day (yowm), declares Yahweh of the assembled conscripts (saba’ - command and control regimen), the names (shem - designation, renown, fame, and reputation) of the idols (‘asab - manmade objects of worship, images of reverence) made of the substance of (min - from or resembling elements of) the earth (‘erets - land and world) will be cut off (karat - uprooted and banished, ceasing to exist), recalled, proclaimed, and remembered (zakar - invoked or mentioned) no (lo’) longer (‘owd - never again). Moreover, I will quickly distance and destroy (gama’) from the world (‘erets) prophets (nabi’ - men who profess to be spiritual spokespeople and who speak as authoritative messengers) and the intoxicating (‘abar - hateful, arrogant, possessing and repulsive) spirit (ruwach) of uncleanness and infidelity (tum’ah - ethical immorality and religious rebellion).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 13:2) With the mention of infidelity, we have yet another point of contact with the Number’s 5 test and the Yowm Kippurym solution serving as waypoints along Yah’s prophetic timeline.

Satan and his demons represent “the intoxicating, hateful, arrogant, and repulsive spirit of uncleanness and infidelity, ethical immorality and religious rebellion.” You will find him behind the unethical replacement morality of Political Correctness and lurking within every religious and most political schemes. His arrogance caused him to hate God, thinking that he was superior. For this, he was and will be cast out and cut down. But on the way to the abyss, he will use his prophets to seduce as many lost souls as possible. Misery loves company.

In the five days between His Day of Reconciliations return, and the beginning of the Millennial Sabbath on the Miqra’ of Shelters, Yahweh’s family and the earth on which they live, will be restored to perfection—to the standard in Eden before the fall. As such, all evil must be expunged. Bye bye and good riddance.

And since the whole earth will be returned to the perfect state of Eden, albeit without the Serpent, false teachers will not be tolerated. For the sake of others, compassionately, they will be eliminated. “Indeed (kiy) it shall come to pass (hayah) that anyone (‘ysh) who speaks as a prophet (naba’ - claims to communicate on behalf of a deity) again (‘owd - thereafter), his father (‘ab) and mother (‘em) will say (‘amar) to the child they bore (yalad), ‘You shall not (lo’) live (hayah - recover, remain alive, or be restored to life), for indeed (kiy) you speak (dabar - tell) lies (seqer -mislead and deceive, testify falsely, disappointing and betraying others) in the name (shem - proper designation, renown, and reputation) of Yahuweh. And his father and mother who bore him shall pierce (daqar) him when he prophesies.” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 13:3)

This will be the state of affairs throughout the Millennial Sabbath. Satan and his demons will be incarcerated before it begins. Everyone who has ever lived on earth up to this point in time who was not adopted by Yahweh will be put into a state of suspended animation awaiting the Great White Light Judgment, one-thousand years hence. The only survivors left on earth will be Yahuwdym, Therefore, the only source for deadly doctrines will be those born during mankind’s seventh millennia. To maintain Eden-like conditions, freewill will persist, but false teachers will not be tolerated. They will be eliminated swiftly, so that they don’t inspire a rebellion, causing another universal fall from grace.

Then at the very end of the thousand-year time of bliss, Satan will be released to make sure those who were born during the Millennial Sabbath are afforded the same kind of Satanic persuasion encountered by Adam and Chawah, making sure that they properly exercise freewill and judgment, choosing to live with God or be separated from Him. After these decisions are made, in what is referred to as Magog II, the eternal destiny of all souls will be determined. Then, after every decision is made and properly evaluated, Yahweh will destroy the universe, creating a new one, including a new Jerusalem. 

Deceit leads to separation and death. For the sake of the many, the most merciful thing to do is to eradicate evil’s host before others are infected. Had this been done with Muhammad, a false prophet who was born 1,100 years after Yahweh provided this instruction, and died around 633 CE, billions of souls would not have been damned by his lies. The same can be said for Rabbi Akiva, circa his 133 rebellion, and for Constantine in 333 (the final year of his 28-year reign as conqueror).

Without punctuation or capitalization, and without word order being significant, and with only the consonant skeleton, it’s not always easy to translate a passage from an ancient language into a modern one. In the following verse, the words seem to indicate that the phrase “will be too ashamed” applies to all four subjects. So to avoid a run-on sentence in this amplified format, I elected to repeat the verb clause. “On that day, everyone who claims to speak on behalf of god (nabi’ - prophet who proclaims a spiritual message) will be (hayah) too ashamed (bows - be too humiliated and disgraced) to provide their divine message (naba’ - prophecy) or their destructive spiritual visions (se’ar chizzayowm - circular reasoning, tempest-like predictions, or stormy revelations). They will be too ashamed to deceive (kachash - lie while feigning obedience and yet offering malignant delusions) while dressed (labas - clothing themselves) in their rich robes and fine cloaks (‘aderet - garments of magnificent splendor).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 13:4) Yahweh is focused on exposing and condemning false prophets, because millions are victimized by their words. They and their doctrines are the most deadly WMDs—weapons of mass destruction.

The most insightful word in this passage, chizzayowm, is based upon chaziz, meaning: “dark storm cloud.” It thereby associates these revelations with Satan, the prince and power of the air, and with Hadad Rimmown.  This idea is reinforced by se’ar, which is “a strong gale-force wind.” Oddly, it’s translated “hairy” in most English Bibles.

The continuation of this dialog is challenging to convey, but for a different reason. God uses three different terms for man. Still speaking of Satan’s nattily coiffed messengers, we read: “So (wa) he will say (‘amar), ‘I am not a divine messenger or prophet (nabi’). I am an individual (‘ysh - person) who serves (‘abad - works or is a slave to) the realm of mankind (‘adamah - the descendants of ‘Adam, the soil, the earth, or the world). For indeed (kiy), from (min) my youth (na’urim - childhood) I have made merchandise of (qanah - possessed and owned) humankind (‘Adam - mankind).’” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 13:5)

The most direct translation of the first part of the verse is “I am an individual who works the soil.” But, since Hebrew has a specific word for “cultivated land, field, or tilled soil,” I’m convinced that ‘adamah should properly be rendered with its secondary meaning which is the “realm of mankind.” This is further advanced by the subject context and the choice of ‘ysh and ‘Adam on either side of ‘adamah.

Qanah can mean “have bought, have acquired, have purchased, have made merchandise of, and have acquired possessions in exchange for” ‘adam/mankind. Its root strongly suggests “jealousy and envy leading to ill will and anger.” Further, qanah can mean “to create and produce offspring,”—symbolic of souls being “sons of serpents.”

Satan was envious that man was created in Yahweh’s image, given freewill, and then adopted into God’s family. As a result, he has endeavored to separate as many souls as possible from the Creator. Satan accomplishes his mission by encouraging religious men to make merchandise of others, selling humankind into slavery and submission. Therefore, the extravagantly attired religious and political leader could stay in costume and hypocritically say that he was a farmer and a slave to man, or he could be baring his true nature and confessing to his actual crime. Both renderings are acceptable.  

“If he is asked, ‘What about (mah) those (‘elleh) wounded (makkah - injured, afflicted or slaughtered) around you (bayn - beside you and in your midst) by your hand (yad - under your power and influence, under your control and authority)?’ And he will say (‘amar), ‘Their crippling afflictions (nakah - savage beatings, utter destruction, vicious defeat, conquest and subjugation, and ultimate death) came by way of (‘asher - was related and linked to, was associated with) my lover’s house (‘ohab bayit).’” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 13:6) Satanic duplicity and hypocrisy ooze out of his every word. This bad boy reminds me of American politicians, especially presidents. But he also sounds like the pope.

To understand who is represented by the “lover’s house,” it’s useful to know that bayit can convey three somewhat related concepts. Most often, the noun means: “house, home, household, clan, or related peoples.” But it is very often used to describe a “temple or a place of worship,” thus providing a religious bent. The third most common rendering for bayit is “possessions and property,” moving us closer to what Scripture calls “the merchants of Babylon.” These elitists are predicted to enslave the world, creating a master-serf system in league with Satan. Today this system is being promoted as “The Third Way,” (a compromise between capitalism and communism, a.k.a., fascism) and as “The New World Order” (as inscribed below the unfinished sun-god pyramid and its all-seeing Eye of the Egyptian god Horus on the Federal Reserve Note known as the Dollar Bill).

Since the proper designation for bayit is derived from the context of the passage, be aware that the Anti-Messiyah does not enjoy the company of women. Like his predecessor, Nero of Roman infamy, he will be a homosexual, making “lover’s house” invocative. The fact that this passage is speaking of the Anti-Messiyah’s top aid, his religious prophet, there may be more between them than just dogma and demons.

The noun ‘ohab, or the verb ‘ahab, depending upon vocalization, can be “love, affection, or desire.” It can just as easily be rendered “friend, associate, or lover.” ‘Ohab also conveys “to covet, to lust, and to engage in immoral sexual affairs.”

These things known, to obfuscate responsibility for “those who were slaughtered under [the false prophet’s] influence,” the religious and political scoundrel sounds as if he is blaming “the crippling afflictions, savage beatings, utter destruction, and death” on “his love for his place of worship,” or “his lust for possessions,” or even “his associate’s clan.” Each possibility is intriguing.

As we press on through ZakarYah’s prophetic portrait of the last days, we find very little correlation between the lexicon definitions of the terms found in the Hebrew text and the verses as they are rendered in English Bible translations. And what little exists, is rendered absurd by the context of this discussion. So, I’m going to err on the side of caution and provide you with every conceivable alternative. In that regard, and while considering the next verse, be aware that hereb can be translated “burned by the sun, sick with fever, desolate, or lifeless desolation,” in addition to “sword, knife, dagger, and implement of war.” Also, ‘awar means “to blind, to be blinded, to give false testimony,” and “to be unjust.” The same letters vocalized ‘uwr, mean “to arouse, to awaken, to incite, to stir up,” or “to raise up,” even “to be laid bare.”

Therefore, I think Yahweh said: “They are burned by the sun and blinded (hereb ‘awar - diseased and lifeless, offering false testimony, and raising weapons of war) against the Most High’s (‘al) Shepherd (ra’ah - best man, companion, and associate), against the Most High’s (‘al) Mighty Man (geber - powerful individual) who is closely related to and associated with (‘amit - united in proximity and companionship to) Me, Yahuweh of hosts (saba’ - one in command and control of the conscripted envoys) prophetically declares (na’um - predicts with authority).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 13:7) The Most High’s Shepherd and Mighty Man is the Messiyah.

Satan’s name is Halal ben Shachar, meaning the arrogant and beguiling son of the rising sun. Satan’s most common guise throughout human history, starting with Babylon, is the sun. Sun-god worship permeates most every important aspect of Roman Catholicism today. Constantine did not convert from sun-god worship to Christianity. He converted Christianity to sun-god worship. Freemasonry, the religious scheme which provided the foundation for America and France, and controls England, is also based upon worshiping Satan as the sun and true light—a blinding light. It is based upon the Secular Humanist religion of Adam Wieshaupt and his Enlightened Order, known as the Illuminati. But in the end, Satan’s lifeless counterfeit and false testimony has been good at one thing: “raising weapons of war.” From the very beginning, the Adversary’s revolt has led directly to the rendezvous at Har Megiddo—Armageddon.

Based upon the context of this satanic battle set against the backdrop of Yahweh’s return to earth, the quote which follows is a play on words, whereby God is saying that He is against the anti-messiah, the false “ra’ah/shepherd and ruler” because he is a false prophet leading sheep to their slaughter. “Muster the conscripts and engage in battle (saba’ - follow orders and wage war) against the one leading (ra’ah - the one ruling, shepherding, and teaching) so that the flock (so’n) scatters (pus). Then I will use My power (yad - hand and authority) to restore (suwb - return, recover, and renew) the Most High’s (‘al) little ones (sa’ar - those who have become insignificant and are of a low status).”  (Zechariah 13:7)

In the next verse, the “land” is a reference to Jews. Sadly, two-thirds of those who were alive at the beginning of the Tribulation are gone. Only five, of approximately fifteen-million Jews will have survived. “It shall come to exist (hayah) in the whole (kol - the entire) land (‘erets - world), prophetically predicts (na’um) Yahuweh, two thirds shall be cut off (karat - be uprooted, banished) and die (gawa’ - perish violently) one third shall be spared (yatar - shall remain preserved).” (ZakarYah / Zechariah 13:8) The good news is that those who have endured, are spared and preserved, and thus saved.

In this case, fire is used metaphorically of the crucible of the tribulation and of the role our Spiritual Mother plays on Yowm Kippurym, and in our renewal. “I will return to harvest (bow’ - come to pursue and include) this one-third. In the fire (‘esh) I will refine them (sarap - remove impurities making them flawless) as on refines (sarap - purifies) silver (kesep) and test them (bahan -verify their authenticity) as one does gold (zahab). They will summon (qara’ - call upon, invite, proclaim, read al