A
Gem found in Amos
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Deuteronomy 4:2.
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“He who forms Mountains and
Creates the Winds”.
With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben
Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
“Be strong and courageous. Be careful to obey the entire Torah My servant Moshe has given you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Torah depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”
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The truth is that
our wonderful Tanakh contains many more treasures and precious Gems than many
of us actually realise, for it is within the very Words that Our Heavenly
Father uses, and more so what is actually meant by them? For there are so many
might say;
“But rabbi, I have
read and studied the Torah and so much of the Tanakh very carefully for so
long, thus how come that our rabbis have simply missed what you are sharing in this
study?”
Indeed that is an
excellent question, but the main reason is this, there are always blessed
treasures that can be lost, for the truth is this, so often these passages are
read and sadly so much of its depth is missed, for parts of it may well contain
many of the smallest details, and often the full beauty and understanding
somehow does get lost. However, treasures are to be found that will bless us
all!
Believe me The
Tanakh is filled with so many precious gems, which were revealed right from the
heart of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהִים - the
LORD Elohim’s, with beautiful teachings, and that is what I am delighted
to share with you, in order that you will be
blessed by the wondrous gems of Elohim, blessed be He, has given us in His Word
through His prophets!
Let us read from Amnos - Amos chapter 4, verse 13;.
I will commence with, 1. The Ivtit - Hebrew version, followed by 2. The Transliteration, then 3. in English.
כִּי
הִנֵּה
יוֹצֵר
הָרִים
וּבֹרֵא
רוּחַ, וּמַגִּיד
לְאָדָם
מַה-שֵּׂחוֹ,
עֹשֵׂה שַׁחַר
עֵיפָה, וְדֹרֵךְ
עַל-בָּמֳתֵי
אָרֶץ-יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵי-צְבָאוֹת,
שְׁמוֹ
“Ki hi’neh yot’zer ha’rim u’vo’rei ru’acḥ, u’mag’gid le’adam mah sei’cho; o’seh sha’char ei’fah, ve’do’reikh al ba’mo’tei aretz YaHVaH Elo’heitzeva’ot, She’mo”.
“For, lo, He that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thoughts that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth; צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה- the LORD of hosts, is His Name” (JPS).
Below is an
alternative somewhat more modern translation from the Ivrit (Hebrew) and
it is as follows;
“For behold, He
who forms mountains and creates winds; and reveals to man His deeds; He turns
the dawn into darkness and tramples upon the heights of the earth; צְבָאוֹת-
יְהוָה- the LORD of hosts,
is His Name” (Rabbi RBA-G).
For most reading
this, it may seem quite unremarkable, however, believe me it is a remarkable
verse, for within it we are able to discover an understanding with a much deeper
meaning, for when we look at the depth and its hidden nuances of what is
actually written within this verse.
Let us begin with
the very first part of Amnos - Amos chapter 4 vv 13, and let us dig a littler
deeper into what was actually written.
“He that formeth the
mountains, and createth the wind” (JPS).
Below is the
Ivrit, followed by a transliteration of the verse seen in bold above;
הַמְּיַצֵּר
הָרִים
וּבוֹרֵא
רוּחַ
“Ha’me’ya’tzer Ha’rim
U’vore Ru’ach”
When you study His
Word you have to ask yourself, why were these words joined in this particular
pattern, considering after the first part of the verse, אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be
He, links them to the following;
“and declareth unto man what is
his thoughts”.
Elohim does not
communicate His words randomly; everything has a meaning on many different
layers and I do mean levels of understanding.
Now let us look
closer at some of the words used, Amnos said “He who forms the mountains”.
The Hebrew root word for “forms” is - - “Yot’zer” being the same word/root we find where Elohim formed man
from the dust from the dust of the earth;
“Then יָהוָה Elohim formed a man from the
dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the
man became a soul. And יָהוָה Elohim planted
a garden eastward, in Eden; and there He put the man whom He had ‘Yo’tzer’ formed” Bereshit - Genesis 2:7-8 (JPS).
Thus, as we can יוֹצֵר - “Yo’tzer” - “forms” or “formed” has a special significance in Divine
and human attributes, depending on what the mind and thoughts of man are based
on. When it is used in a secular way, man is seen as the clay, and the potter
is אֱלֹהִים, blessed be He. The
ultimate goal is to transform the clay to form a beautiful vessel to be filled
with the Glory of all of אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s wonderful
attributes that a man can possibly hold and contain. However if the clay does
not conform to hold all of His Glory and chooses another form using its free
will to rebel against Elohim, the “form” is attached to “Harim” - הָרִים - or “Har” - הָרִ - “the mountains”.
The “Harim” - “mountains” refers to man’s pride rising above the earth in
domination of everything, except he is not able to dominate his rebellious
self-will. Instead of man being capable of humbling himself and is able to bend
to the will of a loving Elohim, blessed be He, he tends to choose a high
“Mountain” which is the exact opposite of a valley. You could say that
symbolically a Mountain is much like an inverted vessel that is unable to hold
anything, such as water, however when it is reversed just like a valley, or a
dam that are built into a depression, and it becomes a huge vessel that can
hold much water. In this came the latter being an analogy of the Glory of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהִים - the LORD Elohim,
blessed be His Sanctified Name!
Thus what is the
lesson here, are we able to bend to His will; and are we able to be humbled and
be like a valley, and not like a stubborn mountain before our Heavenly Father.
When one conforms to His will, believe me, you will become a vessel that is
capable to communicate with יָהוָה Elohim, blessed be
His Sanctified Name, and do the work that we are all intended for, and that is to
share His love to mankind, through the way we live our lives!
“He who forms
the mountains and creates the winds”.
The Hebrew root
word for “create” and “creates” is “Bara”
- ברא - is the same word we
find Elohim creating the universe in Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning Elohim”, “Bara”
- ברא - “created” the
heavens and the earth.” We can only make from the given matter that Elohim has
created in the beginning. The root “Bara”
has the basic meaning "to create." It differs from “Yo’tzer” to “fashion” for that the latter primarily emphasizes the shaping
of an object, whilst “Bara” means “to create”, emphasizes
the initiation of an object.
So the beginning
of mankind brings the emphasis that without He who created us, we no longer
need to be sustained by His creation. Therefore our initiation becomes the
opposite, instead of life; we choose an ending, deconstructing, and death. The
word here is “wind” being the Ivrit - Hebrew root word “Ruach” that refers to the “life” יְהוָה Elohim, blessed be
His Sanctified Name, has given to us, by having breathed into us. As we do not
take notice about our breath as we breathe which is every second of our life,
thus we give absolutely no thought at all who actually gave it to us when we
were born, and who takes it when we die?, Our breath sustains us for life as
well as every single thing on the entire Earth. Nevertheless, if we should skip
just one single breath, we are jolted, as all of our senses are switched on,
and panic seizes us to find our breath again. The wind “Ruach” is invisible yet it can be felt. Elohim is also (invisible), but you can
feel His presence encompassing all of that surrounds us.
All this comes to
a head when we read the next section of the verse;
“and reveals to man His deeds (thoughts)”
The word “reveals”
Hebrew root word מַגִּיד - “magid”, which
means to declare, to tell, or make known. Thus by revealing something that was
previously unknown or unknowable to the person by אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be He, offers the solution to be right with Him.
The next word in
this verse is “thoughts” and its Hebrew root word is “Se’ach”, the basic meaning of this verb seems to be “in one’s mind.” So
Elohim brings to attention for man to “go over matter or one’s mind.”
This meditation or contemplation may be done either inwardly or outwardly and
if done correctly we can all repent and change our attitude towards אֱלֹהִים which must always be
our goal and live in His will. To change one’s self, is the most difficult
thing to do because we hold on to our thoughts and our ways of doing things,
instead of taking on and living according to His way!
What Elohim is
also saying here in the next part of verse 13, through His prophet Amnos -
Amos?
“He turns the
dawn into darkness” - It is the light that brings the dawn, even before the
sun rises that mankind will reject the light before
the brightness of His Glory has appeared.
Why is אֱלֹהִים using this analogy
here? It is when His light comes upon a person, before it has time to shine,
sadly all too often man rejects the coming light being אֱלֹהִים, blessed be He, rising
upon Him, thus אֱלֹהִים, brings the darkness
upon man, because of the rejection by man of His loving light!
The very last part
of this verse tells us of the outcome of rejection of אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s ways when it
states;
“and tramples upon the heights of the earth; צְבָאוֹת-
יְהוָה- YaHVaH Elohim of Hosts, is His Name”
“Tramples” or “treads”
comes from the Hebrew root word “Do’rek”
which means to ‘tread’, ‘bend’, ‘lead’, ‘way’, ‘road’. Here we see אֱלֹהִים showing the road to
life and for man also, to walk upon His road. Rejection of His road leads man
or woman to walk on another road which will leads to destruction of oneself.
The word “high places” comes from the Hebrew root word “Ba’ma” that has a basic meaning of “height” or an “elevation”
and it also refers to a place of worship. Also referring to the idiom of “treading
on the heights” conveys the notion of possessing key terrain and thus
signifies “being in firm control.” To tread is a promise given
to Israel over its enemies. The reverse of this is to be ‘trampled’,
‘destroyed’ by over His enemies.
Therefore we are
to choose the way of our beloved Torah, and follow His
road, and never alter His Word in any shape or form just as it is stated in the
Torah and throughout the Tanakh and Keep His Torah just as it is written.
Yet sadly the worst has in reality happened, for rabbis in the past have added
works by them and not of our beloved Elohim, and they are even considered to be
holy. The Torah very clearly states the following!
“Ye shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may keep the commandments of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם (the LORD your Eloleichem) which I command you”. Davarim -
Deuteronomy 4:2.
As I have said so
many time before sadly ancient priestly and rabbinic traditions of days long
gone have tragically rewritten our laws and some may possibly have done so,
thinking they had done this in all righteousness, but sadly the truth
is they were disobeying the will of our אֱלֹהִים! As well as the One and
only Torah we were ever given and yet they
continue to pretend that there was another text from the Almighty, which is an
utter lie. Find a single scriptural qualification for that so-called Oral law,
and there is none, who in the world can mentally remember thousands of laws
from thousands of years ago, especially far more than a thousand new ones.
Our all-knowing
Elohim gave us a very powerful instruction for He knew men’s controlling ways
and He was not wrong for our own history proves it, just read Yirmyahu – Jeremiah as well as other prophets and what
we read there is simply shocking, what our evil leaders, and I do mean priests
and rabbis did, etc. And as it were both priest and
rabbis who did the very opposite to what Elohim Commanded in the Torah!
But we can change
our ways and as faithful Hebrews we MUST uphold His true Torah as it
was written and we have it in the Five Books of Moshe! This is what
Elohim so clearly said to us in Devarim - Deuteronomy chapters 4 and 5.
“Ye shall not
add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that
ye may keep the commandments of יָהוָה your Elohim which
I command you” Devarim
- Deuteronomy 4:2 (JPS).
Ye shall observe
to do therefore as אֱלֹהֵיכֶם- יְהוָה- the LORD Eloheichem hath commanded you; ye shall not
turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Ye shall walk in all the way which
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם- יְהוָהhath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and
that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess” Devarim - Deuteronomy 5:28-29
(JPS).
However as we
should all know well, we obviously lost our land because our leaders led us so
far astray, for they tragically changed our laws to man-made ones and the
precious 613 Mitzvoth of Elohim somehow took a kind of a back seat But worse
still, since when were we permitted to pray to the dead, which is
common these days, and ask the dead to seek אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s help for
relatives, etc, which is done daily. Yes this all came from the ‘Chabad-Lubavitch’
cult who even claimed that their dead rabbi Menachem Schneerson,
as is clearly stated on one of their promotional cards “This is
the God Mashiach”. Figure that out if
you can, and tragically those rabbi’s who have
worshipped Schneerson who badly taught so much erroneous teachings, yet they are
tragically now running most of our Synagogues worldwide?! I have heard some of
their teachings and it is just horrid, and completely full of error. The rabbi
in our city taught that “the Egyptian princess was a believer in the יְהוָה
אֱלֹהִים of Israel, and that is
why Jochebed had to wait to place Moshe’s
basket in the Nile, for she wanted the princess to purify the Nile first
for the basket to be placed in the river. Once she saw her do that she stood in
the water, the basket was placed into the water and let it go”.
Now find a single
scrap of truth in that. Remember, she was a pagan Egyptian princess, and yes
she did take good care of whom she named Moshe. But she worshipped as all her
family did, Pharaoh’s god and he worshipped ‘Aten’
which is depicted as a ‘sun disk’ with rays extending downward, often ending in
hands that gave life, light, and energy, as well as other gods.
But the Chabad
rabbi of the largest Synagogue where I live teaches this rubbish and he is of
course from the Chabad-Lubavicher movement.
It is time for us
to get back to reality and the faith of our beloved Torah and all that is
written in our beloved Torah of אֱלֹהִים.
Sadly man is trying to be too clever and אֱלֹהִים knew what they were
capable of. Just read between the lines of this study, and you will be able to
see the righteous in the valley, and those who are empty living in their own
ways, well they are all up on the top of the mountain, and are full of pride,
what I call the ‘I, Me and My-Self’. The sad truth is, where
will they end up?
I am aware that
this study contains a great deal, but remember that if we do use the Sanctified
Name of our אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be
He, as you have seen it stated on this study, remember that Our Heavenly Father
did clearly say that His Name is a “Memorial to all Generations”
and that it should be mentioned. But obviously, it is not for regular speech,
as it can only be used under the right circumstances, such as during our sacred
prayers, when reading the Torah/Tanakh and in our private quiet prayers. However,
we must never ever use it in vain, or in regular conversations,
etc! In the correct circumstances using the blessed Name is 100% in
compliance with the Torah! For as the book of Malachi Chapter
2, will clearly prove to you the truth, “For they did not respect His (אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s) Name.” Read Malachim
chapter 2, vv 1 to 3 and vv 8.
For those who have
a yearning to learn more about our beloved Torah/Tanakh and grow in being a
good and faithful Hebrews (which is our real name), there are many valuable
studies on Hebraic Studies.
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In Conclusion, a
Question to Deepen the Conversation:
Which part of the Tanakh study, or possibly a particular line or
statement within it has touched you the most? And how do you feel about
spending more time studying our beloved Tanakh? I pray that you are doing well
as a faithful Hebrew, and אֱלֹהִים - Elohim willing you are upholding as many of our
blessed Mitzvoth’s?
I am well aware that the modern world sadly contains far too many deviations
as well as problems that seem to get in the way of our Hebrew
lifestyle. Yet worse than that, these days there are far too many enticements,
which can so easily throw many off track,
and I know that has happened far too much. Thus, if there are struggles
that are taking place in your life, be it at this or at any time, I am well
aware that sadly it can often have a terrible and a cruel effect upon your
life?
Dear reader, please remember this, pray for peace and solitude in
your life, and then work on keeping as calm as possible and learn to improve
your life, for אֱלֹהִים - Bless Elohim, He is always there and ready to help and
guide you!
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This site was originally set up for those who needed to return to our
blessed and wonderful faith, thus be wise and work on your faith and pray at
least two or of possible three times a day and always seek אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s guidance!
Remember what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be He, said the following, via a
number of our prophets...
“Return unto Me,
and I will return unto you, saith צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה- the LORD of hosts”. Mal’a’chi - Malachi 3:7. MEC).
And Remember ...
Enjoy your Sabbath Rest, Shabbat
Shalom!
אֲנִי יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם, בְּחֻקּוֹתַי
לֵכוּ; וְאֶת-מִשְׁפָּטַי
שִׁמְרוּ, וַעֲשׂוּ
אוֹתָם
וְאֶת-שַׁבְּתוֹתַי, קַדֵּשׁוּ; וְהָיוּ
לְאוֹת, בֵּינִי
וּבֵינֵיכֶם-לָדַעַת, כִּי
אֲנִי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם
“I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה
(the LORD your Eloheichem);
walk in My statutes, and keep Mine
ordinances, and do them; and hallow My Sabbaths, and they shall be a sign
between Me and you, that ye may know that I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה - YaHVaH your Eloheichem”. Yechezkel - Ezekiel 20:19-20. (JPS).
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שָׁלוֹם
עֲלֵיכֶם - Shalom Aleichem - Peace be with you!
Rabbi,
Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
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