Torah on Location: The Language of Numbers in Hebrew Scripture

Introduction

• Presenter: Avi Ben Mordechai
• Topic: Study into the language of numbers in Hebrew Scripture, focusing on the one to four ratio.
• Scriptural References: Genesis creation story, Deuteronomy 30, Matthew 7, John 17, Romans 1, Jeremiah 23, John 1, Luke 24, Leviticus 6, 1 Kings 18, Colossians 1.

Key Concepts from Previous Episode

• Genesis Creation Story: Comparison between Genesis 2:8-9 and Genesis 1:26-27.
• Tree of Life vs. Tree of Knowledge: Numeric values (Tree of Life = 233; Tree of Knowledge = 233 x 4 = 932).
• Choice between Life and Death: Deuteronomy 30:19-20; choosing life (Tree of Life) or death (Tree of Knowledge).
• Matthew 7:14: The narrow road and gate versus the broad road and gate.

One to Four Ratio

• Concept: Unity (One) vs. Multiplicity (Four).
• Divine Name: The tetragrammaton (Y-H-V-H) = four letters.
• Numerical Juxtaposition: Life (Tree of Life, 233) vs. Death (Tree of Knowledge, 932).
• Messiah vs. Serpent: Both have a value of 358 (Messiah = life; Serpent = death).
• Genesis 1:26: Reference to the Godhead in creation (unity and plurality).
• Elements in Creation: Fire, air, earth, water.

Unity and Oneness in the Divine Name

• Shema Prayer: Unity in the Divine Name (Y-H-V-H) and its manifestation.
• Exodus 3:14-15: Name of God (Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh).
• John 17:11, 22-23: Yeshua's prayer for unity among believers, reflecting divine oneness.
• Romans 1:20: Invisible attributes of God seen in creation.

Fire, Word, and Matter

• Jeremiah 23:29: Word of God likened to fire.
• John 1:14: Word became flesh (fire became flesh).
• Luke 24:30-32: Disciples' hearts burning within them, symbolizing the fire of the Word.
• Leviticus 6:13: Command to keep the fire burning on the altar, symbolizing the word in our minds.
• Four States of Matter: Solid, liquid, gas, plasma.

Conclusion

• Genesis Creation Story: Spiritual matter (unseen but real) vs. physical matter.
• Future Topics: Further exploration of spiritual principles and the one to four ratio.
• Final Thoughts: Understanding the language of numbers and their spiritual significance in Hebrew Scripture.

Next Episode Preview

• Continuation of the study on the one to four ratio and its spiritual principles.
• Understanding the master of heaven and earth through these ratios.

Closing

• Sign Off: Shalom, be well.
• Contact: Torah on Location.