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It's written that YHWH will magnify Torah and make it honorable. Torah comes alive with wonder when its Names are translated according to context; and it explodes in majesty when the number values of its Names are also studied. It's a spiritual masterpiece, an eternal reference work. Translations are inadequate by definition, but they are useful for those not yet weaned. Its language is liturgical Hebrew, not Aramaic Hebrew; and in a thousand years or so, its fullness will be appreciated. Until then, HaShem continues to write his Word upon our hearts; and we struggle on with stammering lips and the English tongue to communicate to others the showbread of the Spirit.
The path of Y'Shua brings us to the Door-- to Yahushua, the Salvation of YH. Entering therein, we embark upon the path of Deliverance, that we may be presented to YH in the fullness of days without spot or blemish. Beyond that narrow gateway is a long road leading to the throne of YH. The path of deliverance requires understanding of the weighty aspects of what is written, however that understanding comes. Biblical literacy is not essential (the Shepherd has other flocks), but it is very useful.
I was baptized by the Breath of the Holy 44 years ago, and it's been nearly 25 years since I seriously studied what is written. In my 71st year, now, I am compelled by the Spirit to return to a magnified word. Whether useful to others or not, I must do such things as this, with honesty and clarity: trusting that the Spirit of YH will compensate for my inadequacies. For the moment, I intend to interpret the story of Lot, using the tools of liturgical Hebrew.
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