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Ki Tisa, 2013.

Ex. 30:11 34:35.

I. This is the 21st Torah portion of this cycle. The significance of that number cannotbe overstated in its relation to this Parsha. 21 is the value of the Name used by

YHVH to introduce Himself to Moshe in Ex. 3: 14 Ehyeh, , translated, I

Am. This phrase forms a sandwich around a simple Hebrew pronoun, asher;

Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh. As we examine the definitions of asher it provides a look into

this Name and why it is connected here:

I will be thatI will be

I will be who I will be

I will be which I will beI will be where I will be

This is more than just a philosophical phrasing. The emphasis of the first-person,

singular, imperfect tense of this verbEhyeh, indicates an active physical

manifestation of the Creator! The description of YHVH in a physical form as the

Savior and Redeemer of Israel takes on new meaning in this Parsha as the price of

their redemption is depicted in the Half-Shekel of Ex. 30: 13.

Shekel, #8255, sheqel, translated a unit of measure, it can infer to weighout, as on a balance or as some translate, to suspend, as on a stake. *Note thegematria: Shin-300, Qof-100, Lamed-30 = 430. This number is instantly

recognized as: the length of Israels bondage, the gematria of the word

Nephesh (Soul, spirit) which is what the half-shekel ransomed and the value of

the phrase tohu vabohu waste & desolate. Each of these reveals a sense of

expectancy upon Creation who like Israel here, is awaiting the Word of

YHVH to redeem, release and make fertile again!

There is a connection to the number 20 here as well, since the shekel is worth

20 gerahs. The number 20 is written with the Hebrew letter Kaf. In Jewish

mysticism the Kaf, spelled Kaf-Peh, represents both potential and actual,suggesting that the hidden power of the Kaf enables the Potential Spiritual,

to become the Actual Physical. It conveys a since of expectancy, that of the

spiritual being made manifest in the physical. It is also worth noting that one

must be 20 (Kaf) years old to bring this shekel to the Tabernacle.

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Weve learned the value of the shekel equals twenty gerahs, #1626,gerah, a unit of weight. This same word also means cud, which is the

regurgitated food of a ruminate. Ironically, after the Temple was constructed

the half-shekel offering was used to purchase korbonot animal sacrifices for

the Whole Community.

It becomes no surprise then to see the connectivity between the number 21 and the

number 20. Kaf-Alef & Kaf. In fact, the 21st

chapter of Torah is found at Genesis 21

where we see this mystical demonstration as the Seed or Promise of YHVH is given

to Abraham and Sarah who has been barren. This Promise or Potential is actualized

or manifest in the birth of Isaac! It would also seem to picture the contrast between

Spiritual and Carnal. Thus, it should come as no surprise that gerah can also be

rearranged to spell Hagar, #1904, Hagar, translated flight, it is better rendered

as ha-the, ger-stranger, The Stranger or Sojourner. The gematria equals 208 thesame as the word Isaac, the Son born of the Free-woman/spirit! 208 is also the value

of a peculiar form of the word for create, #1254, , with the added Hey. It is

seen only in Is. 45:18 where were told YHVH created barah the earth (not in

vain) but, to be inhabited. Again, note the expectancy associated with this verb! We

see this pattern in Gen. 1 where YHVH creates and then there is Tohu vbohu,

waste and desolation followed by the Creation of LIGHT in order to begin the

redemption. The Sages teach that when this Parsha is written that Abba shows

Moshe a FIERY SHEKEL coin: The word for half, #4276, , machatsiyth,means half, but also, noon, mid-day, the brightest part of the day, when the sun

light is at its peak! When one can see themselves the best, and the physical pattern

of redemption by this light can fully be embraced! Half shekel could thus be

rendered: Fire/light hung upon the Stake/balance! The two-letter root stem is Chet-

Tzade,

The Tabernacle design.

II. As weve discussed previously, the Tabernacle is designed in the form of a man.Please note the diagram below: [http://messianic-torah-truth-

seeker.org/Torah/Midbar-Mishkan/mishkan.html] In Ex. 30: 18 we see two of the

specific articles connected to this tabernacle, the Brazen Altar and the Brazen

Laver.

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Is it possible these articles correspond to the physical Body of Messiah that is

revealed in the Spirit? Most people can see the ascending, transverse, descending

and sigmoid colon forming a rectangle pattern in our abdomen like the form of

the Brazen Altar (rectangle base square top) where the sacrifice (food) is

burned up for the Temple/Body. Ex. 27:1 tells us this altar is made from Shittim,

#7488, shittah, (Acacia) wood. Interestingly, this particular tree had rough

bark with large thorns. Shittah is from Shotet, to scourge or pierce! Does this

ring a bell? The gematria of shittah equals 314, which is the same as Shuvu,

translated, Return ye as in Jer. 3:14. Return ye, O backsliding childrenThis

scourging altar and its sacrifice, like Messiah paves the way for our return. The

Altars top was 5 cubits by 5 cubits = 25, the value of the phrase Yehi, let there

belight. This Light illuminates the Way, the entrance to the courtyard, the

beginning of our Return-Shuvu. Yahshua said, I am the Way, the Truth & the

LifeJn. 14:6. Next, lets examine the word for altar, #4196, mizbeach,translated altar; it is from zabach, to sacrifice. However, the two-letter root stem,

Zayin-Bet forms #2101, zob, zub, to flow, a discharge, and issue. The Mem

prefixed indicates chaos, waters, or womb. Thus, the sacrifice upon this altar

restores the Womb whose waters became unclean. Niddah! It is interesting to

note the connection to scourging, one of the penalties for an adulterous bride.

This again follows the pattern of Gen. 1: where we see the womb of creation tohu

vbohu waste and desolate/Niddah and the Voice of YHVH declares let there

be Light YEHI Ohr, The Voice or Word of YHVH takes on a physical form,

light, that is offered on behalf of Creation, who returns to Him!

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The Brazen Laver is the vessel next mentioned. (Ex. 30:18) Most believe it is

represented in the kidneys, who when joined together form this same bowl shape

their primary function being to remove impurities from the blood. Is this blood

congealed light from the original Light of Gen. 1? Remember, Adam & Eve lost this

light when they engage in Adultery with the Serpent. Were told this brazen vessel

is created from the mirrors of the women: Ex. 38:8 which assembled [at] the door ofthe tabernacle of the congregation. This custom originated back in Egypt where the

women wore the mirrors on their chest facing outward. These were not Levites and

a clue seems to be given in 1Sam. 2:22Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his

sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled [at] the door

of the tabernacle of the congregation. It seems these mirrors are taken from these

women in order to end the practice of temple prostitution. By the way, only one

vowel point separates Kodesh Holy, from Kedesh a temple prostitute. The word

for mirror is also interesting: #4759, mar'ah, which means vision, a mode of

revelation. It is used only once to describe a mirror. The other times, it infersVision(s) of YHVH. (Incidentally, the Sun created from the Light was reflected by

the Moon-Mirror which had no light of its own)The two-letter root of marah, Mem-

Resh, mar, means bitterness and again connects us to the bitter waters of jealousy

(Numbers 5) where the adulterous bride is judged. Now, the Priests were to wash

the blood/word from off their skin and the dust of the Tabernacle floor from off

their feet into this great vessel, this would allow them to look into the mirror and see

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either their impurities from the stain of blood, light tainted by sin or after washing

enable them to see a Vision of YHVH!

The Remedy before the Sin

III. It is rather ironic to see YHVH mention these specific articles: The Shekel, the Altarand the Laver at this time. Yet, as we continue we see how Israel engages in Pagan

Idolatry Sexual perversions during the Golden Calf incident after having these

instructions given them. In each illustration weve seen how the Pattern of Eden is

revisited: Adam & Eve are clothed with the Light-Fire of YHVH upon creation. A

body is formed for both thus making each a half-shekel - An offering of Fire upon

the Altar to YHVH! After the fall there is no offering that will satisfy only put off

the debt until Messiah comes, yet the rehearsal is in place! He is our Half-Shekel

and when joined we become whole.

This is why the Census is implemented in order to number [by the half-shekel] all

those who have been inspected and found clean and fit for an offering unto Him.

Rom. 12:1-3. From this time forward, any sin or uncleanness will result in a plague,

death, etc. This is why David is judged severely when he numbers the people.

Someone must pay the penalty. *Note who comes to him: 1Chron. 21:9

And the LORD spake unto Gad, David's seer, saying Lets examine this.

Gad, #1410, Gad, troop, to press, urge, to overcome, to invade, topenetrate, break in upon.

Seer, #2374, chozeh, a prophet, a vision. *Note how similar is the rootword for shekel, chatzah. In this instance, Satan pressed, urged David and

compromised his vision the Half-Shekel of redemption. Where there is no

vision chazown half shekel, the people Perish!

At the beginning we found the shekel worth 20 gerahs making the half-shekel worth

10. Ten is the number of divine order. How apropos that the Hebrew letters from 1

10 which connect us to the Ten Commandments as well, are Alef, Bet, Gimmel,

Dalet, Hey, Vav, Zayin, Chet, Tet & Yod. Their numeric equivalent is 55, the

number associated with #3618, challah, to complete, to finish, and a Bride. Howrevealing that Yahshua would make this statement in John 19: 30 It is Finished.

The Shekel is now made whole! The offering of Fire/Yahshua shines in the mirror

the Laver of our hearts, there is no more death, no plague to fear, the blood has

cleansed us, and we are Redeemed! It would also seem fitting that the House of

Joseph, #3254, yacaph, more than any other, needs the benefit of this half-

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shekel of redemption. It is therefore fitting that YHVH would require it to be silver,

#3701, keceph. Both words have the Samech-Pey root meaning a basin or bowl

like this bitter cup or brazen laver. It can also infer a threshold or doorway in order

to return. The cup in fact is the way of return. The Kaf is 20 a full shekel value,

remove 10 and you have the Yod in Yoseph Joseph, the Son sold for His brothers,and who like Yahshua, ransomed their lives instead!