Insights on God, Source, and The All
Bashar discusses various terms used to describe the concept of God, including "God," "Goddess," "Allah," "Jehovah," "Tetragrammaton," "The Light," and "I Am That I Am." These terms represent archetypal expressions and perspectives of the same fundamental entity, known as All That Is.
Levites vs. Priests
In the context of Isaiah 66:21—"And I will also take some of them for priests and for Levites, says YHWH"—there seems to be an expansion or transformation of these roles:
Holds the First Commandment significant importance?
Yes, the First Commandment holds significant importance, and you are correct in noting that when Yahweh gave the commandments to the Israelites, there were already many gods being worshipped by different cultures, and even by some members of the Israelite community.
This inclination towards syncretism—the blending of Yahweh worship with the worship of other gods—was a persistent problem throughout the biblical narrative.
This event illustrated just how easily the Israelites could be drawn to idol worship, even immediately after being freed by Yahweh.
It served as a declaration that Yahweh alone was to be their God.
The emphasis on Yahweh as the one true God was not just a theological statement—it was also a way to define the identity of the Israelites as a distinct people.
Their relationship with Yahweh was meant to set them apart from other nations, who worshipped multiple gods.
For Yahweh, this exclusive worship was central to the covenant He was making with the Israelites.
Worshipping other gods would break that covenant and compromise the distinct way of life that Yahweh was establishing for them.
Yahweh, having delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, was essentially laying out what it meant for them to be His people.
The exclusive worship of Yahweh was the foundation for everything else—their sense of morality, community, and national identity.
The First Commandment explicitly prohibited the Israelites from doing this and instead focused them on Yahweh alone.
In summary, the First Commandment was given significant emphasis by Yahweh because it addressed a very real and pressing issue for the Israelites: they were in a cultural environment where multiple gods were worshipped, and there was a strong temptation to either join in or blend these practices with their worship of Yahweh.
The commandment was a way of establishing exclusive devotion and defining the identity of the Israelites as a people set apart for Yahweh alone.
By emphasizing this commandment, Yahweh sought to establish a foundation for the covenant relationship, in which the Israelites were to recognize Him alone as the true God, to be worshipped and obeyed without any competitors.
Worship is to be directed solely to Yahweh.
Worship only Yahweh, with no other gods or idols.
The Ten Commandments served as foundational principles for the Israelites and their covenant with Yahweh, aiming to establish a moral and ethical code that would set them apart from surrounding nations.
The first three appear to be instructions for worshiping Yahweh, while the other seven seem more like general laws.
You raise an interesting point about the division between the first three commandments, which focus on worship and relationship with Yahweh, and the other seven, which concern broader ethical conduct.
Are Judaism and Christianity henotheistic?
The essential belief of Judaism is that there is only one true God, and the Bible portrays the worship of other gods as a violation of the covenant between the Israelites and their God (Yahweh).
Throughout the narrative, prophets and leaders, such as Elijah and Moses, urge the Israelites to abandon the worship of these false gods and return to the exclusive worship of Yahweh.
The existence of other gods is acknowledged in the sense that they were worshiped by surrounding peoples, but Judaism insists that these gods are not real or do not hold power like Yahweh, who is considered the only legitimate, all-powerful deity.
Example: The ancient Israelites may have practiced monolatry at certain times, where Yahweh was exclusively worshipped, but the existence of other gods was acknowledged as being worshipped by other peoples or by Israelites before stricter monotheism took hold.
Emphasize the exclusivity of the covenant with Yahweh, where God consistently condemns the worship of these other entities as idolatry.
Monotheism, particularly as it evolved in Judaism, rejects the divine legitimacy or actual existence of any gods besides the one true God (Yahweh).
The First Commandment ("You shall have no other gods before me" - Exodus 20:3) is part of the covenant between Yahweh and the Israelites.
The purpose is to tell the Israelites to reject these practices and be exclusive in their worship of Yahweh.
It is a way of defining the Israelites as separate from the other peoples, dedicated solely to the worship of Yahweh.
By naming gods like Baal and Asherah and describing their worship negatively, the texts of the Bible reinforce their status as false and powerless in contrast to Yahweh, who is portrayed as supreme and the only true God.
For example, Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18 demonstrates Yahweh's power over Baal in a public way, meant to emphasize to the Israelites that Baal has no real power.
Thus, the commandment can be understood as Yahweh instructing the Israelites to abandon these other objects of worship and give exclusive worship and allegiance to Him.
From a theological standpoint, the commandment is often interpreted to mean that, while other beings may be called "gods," they have no true divinity or power compared to Yahweh.
The commandment is essentially telling people not to recognize or worship these entities in any way that would compete with or be on par with Yahweh.
The First Commandment was revolutionary because it made a clear statement about exclusivity—no other being should receive the same worship or regard as Yahweh.
People could be tempted, or simply pressured by surrounding cultures, to adopt these gods alongside Yahweh.
Thus, the commandment served as a prohibition against being drawn into these competing forms of worship, asserting that Yahweh is the only true deity that Israelites were to follow, and that all these other "gods" are not to be considered in any legitimate manner.
They are often portrayed as powerless objects, emphasizing that Yahweh alone is the true, living God.
This depiction shows that these "gods" are seen as meaningless objects, entirely unlike Yahweh.
The commandment's purpose was to draw a clear boundary, making it explicit that for the Israelites, Yahweh alone was to be recognized as God, and no one else was to receive the same honor or worship.
It is not a recognition of divine equivalence but a commandment for exclusive devotion to Yahweh, while the existence of other worshiped beings or idols was acknowledged as a cultural phenomenon—but not as a divine reality.
So when Yahweh gave these commandments, it seems like the first one was most important for the diety Yahweh?
Mount Zaphon
The reference likens Jerusalem, the dwelling of Yahweh, to the sacred stature of Mount Zaphon in Canaanite tradition, suggesting that Yahweh's holy mountain held the same divine significance as Baal's mountain.
Biblical prophets such as Isaiah made use of Mount Zaphon’s imagery to criticize and challenge the arrogance of foreign rulers, contrasting their claims with Yahweh's true kingship.
The northern mountain thus became a metaphor for competing divine authority, often used to highlight Yahweh’s supremacy over other deities and their supposed domains.
By comparing Mount Zion to Mount Zaphon, they sought to equate Yahweh’s dwelling place with that of a prominent Canaanite deity, effectively emphasizing the superiority of Yahweh’s power.
This not only critiques the hubris of foreign rulers but also serves as a statement that, unlike Baal, Yahweh’s power is unmatched and unchallenged.
The themes of a divine being struggling with forces of chaos and death—eventually emerging victorious—echo throughout later religious traditions, including the Biblical imagery of the battle between Yahweh and Leviathan, and the New Testament’s depiction of the Apocalypse.
What Happened at Sodom and Gomorrah?
He provides a unique perspective, focusing on the role of Yahweh (also referred to as El Shaddai in the text) and suggests that the destruction might have involved advanced technology rather than a mere divine punishment for moral transgressions.
Wallis begins by explaining that, in the traditional reading of Genesis, Yahweh is displeased with the behavior of the people in the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
However, Wallis points out an anomaly in this reasoning: Yahweh had not imposed any laws on the people of these cities, making the rationale for their destruction unclear.
He emphasizes that Yahweh, or El Shaddai, is not seen as the ruler of these people.
The interaction between Abraham and these beings precedes Yahweh's decision to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah.
One of these beings, possibly Yahweh himself, informs Abraham of the impending destruction, citing disapproval of the behavior of the inhabitants.
Traditions of Atlantis
"Cain went out from the presence of Jehovah;" he did not call on his name; the people that were destroyed were the "sons of Jehovah." All this indicates that large colonies had been sent out by the mother-land before it sunk in the sea.
Paul Wallis: The Other Powerful Ones Besides Yahweh
Among these Elohim is one known as Yahweh, who is presented as a junior member of the council.
Yahweh is assigned a people group, but they do not have any land of their own.
In the Moses story, Yahweh's first task is to go to Egypt, which is under Ak's control, and free his people.
The similarity in the names "Yahweh" and "Ak" indicates they are counterpart Elohim.
Yahweh must then engage in conflicts with other Elohim to secure land for his people.
This context frames the continuous conflicts experienced by Yahweh's people, as they frequently find themselves fighting and killing to acquire land.
Yahweh is portrayed as a warrior, presenting himself as a man of war.
This narrative underscores Yahweh's role in leading his people and governing them through laws and social structures.
The entire story of Yahweh and Moses fits into the broader context of global dragon narratives.
The Moses story parallels Yahweh's journey as he establishes governance over his people through laws and regulations.
By doing so, he also diminishes the role of Yahweh, replacing Yahweh's laws with his own teachings.
Did Jesus believe about the ELOHIM and YAHWEH stories?
Paul Wallis explores the Eden series, which suggests that many stories in the Hebrew scriptures, particularly those of Yahweh and the Elohim, might be memories of extraterrestrial contact.
He examines how these stories were perceived by Jesus and whether he viewed Yahweh as an extraterrestrial entity.
Christianity's relationship with Judaism and its understanding of Yahweh formed the foundation of its early controversies.
Jesus is presented in the gospels as both a successor to Moses and as someone who replaces Yahweh's laws with new teachings.
Wallis discusses how Jesus separates his own understanding of God, referred to as Theos in the Greek scriptures, from Yahweh.
He notes that Jesus did not use the name Yahweh in the gospels, a significant point given the importance of that name in Hebrew scriptures.
This distinction is further emphasized when Jesus criticizes the teachers of Yahweh’s laws, implying that their father is not Theos but the devil.
Wallis examines Yahweh’s role among the Elohim in ancient Hebrew texts, describing Yahweh as a junior figure who fought for land and resources for his people, the Israelites.
Wallis interprets this as a reference to the violent actions of Yahweh and other Elohim.
Flying Chariots
Biglino also discusses the Greek translation of the Bible, where specific terminology suggests an increasing sound upon the arrival of Yahweh's "kavod," further solidifying his argument that these descriptions refer to technological vehicles.
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The origin of Nimrod
However, the text itself, especially the part highlighting his status as a "warrior of the hunt before Yahweh," does not seem to presuppose such a negative judgment.
His fame as a warrior of the hunt before Yahweh contrasts with Cain, who "went out from the presence of Yahweh" (Genesis 4:16).
Although the Book of Genesis portrays Nimrod favorably as the first post-flood king and builder of cities, the Greek Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Bible presents him as a giant and mistranslates the Hebrew phrase meaning "before Yahweh" as "in opposition against God." Consequently, Nimrod became associated with idolatry, embodying the archetypal idolater.
Yahweh was replaced by a human king
Paul Wallis begins his discourse by reflecting on the figure of Yahweh and the expectations placed upon the kings in the Hebrew scriptures.
Yahweh desires a king who will engage in war without hesitation, merely on Yahweh's command, to defeat those labeled as infidels.
Wallis recounts the story of King David, who, instead of blindly following Yahweh's command, counts his troops to ensure he only embarks on wars he can win.
Yahweh disapproves of this cautious approach, as it implies questioning Yahweh's commands.
Yahweh allows a merciful yet brutal punishment: the slaughter of 70,000 of David's own soldiers.
These soldiers are not rebels or enemies but Yahweh's own followers, killed to demonstrate the consequences of independent thinking.
Wallis continues with the story of Ahaziah, another king under Yahweh's rule.
Ahaziah seeks medical advice from a source other than Yahweh, which deeply offends Yahweh.
In response, Yahweh pronounces a death sentence on Ahaziah.
The Yahweh character in Genesis 3, who Wallis argues has had his name superimposed over older stories, desired humans to remain at an animalistic level, lacking consciousness of their nakedness.
Wallis then delves into the issue of covert governance, suggesting that the transition from divine to human kingship in Israel did not eliminate Yahweh's influence.
The people believed they had replaced Yahweh with a human king, Saul, who would pursue policies for the common good.
However, despite the change in leadership, Yahweh remained in control, exerting influence from the shadows.
They added negative glosses and comments to stories involving Asherah, such as when Solomon built a temple to her, to make her seem less favorable compared to Yahweh.
This process was part of a broader effort to centralize religious power in Jerusalem and promote the worship of Yahweh as the sole deity.
This cleanup was later reflected in the final redaction of the scriptures, which aimed to eliminate any trace of the older religious practices and focus solely on the worship of Yahweh.
Thus shall Babylon sink
However, the new god of the era, Yahweh, perceived this as an act of defiance.
Seeing their efforts as a challenge to divine authority, Yahweh intervened to prevent the completion of this tower, symbolizing the destruction of any attempt to recreate the power of Atlantis.
Yahweh’s Intervention and the Final Fall of Babylon
Divine Judgment: In this theory, Yahweh’s intervention is seen as a continuation of the divine forces that had already brought down Atlantis.
The destruction of the Tower of Babel and the scattering of the people can be viewed as Yahweh ensuring that no civilization would ever again reach the heights (both metaphorically and literally) of Atlantis.
The Second Destruction: Yahweh’s Intervention at BabylonGenesis 11:4-8 (The Tower of Babel):"Then they said, 'Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth.' And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of man had built.
The Worship of the Sun
In Ezekiel 8, the prophet is shown men in the Temple of Jerusalem turning their backs to Yahweh to worship the Sun, which is a direct affront to the monotheistic worship of Yahweh.
This scene symbolizes Israel's apostasy, as they abandon their covenant with Yahweh to follow foreign gods.
In biblical theology, such acts of idolatry were seen as the ultimate betrayal of Yahweh, leading to divine judgment.
If we connect this biblical theme to Atlantis, one could speculate that if the Atlanteans were a powerful civilization engaged in sun worship, and if Yahweh desired their worship and loyalty, their devotion to the Sun rather than to Yahweh could have been seen as a major spiritual transgression.
If Atlantis was destroyed because of its devotion to a Sun god rather than to the one true God (Yahweh), this might parallel the theological themes seen in Ezekiel and other prophetic books.
Narrative Support: This verse describes the leaders of Israel worshipping images and idols inside the Temple, a direct violation of their covenant with Yahweh.
Narrative Support: This verse depicts the worship of the Mesopotamian god Tammuz, further evidence of the Israelites adopting foreign religious practices, which Yahweh found abhorrent.
The men are depicted worshipping the sun, turning their backs to the Temple of the Lord, symbolizing their rejection of Yahweh in favor of a foreign deity.
Jerusalem
For thus says YHWH: Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream; and you shall nurse, you shall be carried upon the hip, and bounced upon the knees.
Isaiah 54:5-6 (Literal Translation):"For your Maker is your husband; YHWH of hosts is His name; and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; the God of the whole earth He is called.
For YHWH has called you like a wife deserted and grieved in spirit, like the wife of youth when she is cast off, says your God."
Psalm 122:3-4 (Literal Translation):"Jerusalem, built as a city that is bound firmly together, to which the tribes go up, the tribes of YHWH, as was decreed for Israel, to give thanks to the name of YHWH."
The Last Days of Atlantis
1 This is what YHWH says:“Heaven is my throne,and the earth is my footstool.Where is the house you will build for me?Where will my resting place be?
1 "Thus says YHWH: The heavens are My throne, and the earth is the footstool of My feet.
2 Has not my hand made all these things,and so they came into being?”declares YHWH.“These are the ones I look on with favor:those who are humble and contrite in spirit,and who tremble at my word.
2 "All of these things my power created, and they came into existence, declares YHWH.
5 Hear the word of YHWH,you who tremble at his word:“Your own people who hate you,and exclude you because of my name, have said,‘Let YHWH be glorified,that we may see your joy!’Yet they will be put to shame.
5 "Hear the word of YHWH, you who tremble at His word: Your brothers who hate you, who cast you out for My name’s sake, said, 'Let YHWH be glorified, that we may see your joy'; but they shall be ashamed."
6 "A voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, the voice of YHWH rendering recompense to His enemies."
9 Do I bring to the moment of birthand not give delivery?” says YHWH.“Do I close up the wombwhen I bring to delivery?” says your God.
says YHWH: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb?
12 For this is what YHWH says:“I will extend peace to her like a river,and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream;you will nurse and be carried on her armand dandled on her knees.
12 "For thus says YHWH: Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream; and you shall nurse, you shall be carried on the side, and be dandled upon the knees."
14 When you see this, your heart will rejoiceand you will flourish like grass;the hand of YHWH will be made known to his servants,but his fury will be shown to his foes.
14 "And you shall see, and your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like grass: and the hand of YHWH shall be known toward His servants, and His indignation toward His enemies."
15 See, YHWH is coming with fire,and his chariots are like a whirlwind;he will bring down his anger with fury,and his rebuke with flames of fire.
15 "For behold, YHWH will come with fire, and His chariots like a whirlwind, to render His anger with fury, and His rebuke with flames of fire."
16 For with fire and with his swordYHWH will execute judgment on all people,and many will be those slain by YHWH.
16 "For by fire and by His sword will YHWH plead with all flesh: and the slain of YHWH shall be many."
17 “Those who consecrate and purify themselves to go into the gardens, following one who is among those who eat the flesh of pigs, rats and other unclean things—they will meet their end together with the one they follow,” declares YHWH.
17 "Those who sanctify and purify themselves to go into the gardens, behind one in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, declares YHWH."
20 And they will bring all your people, from all the nations, to my holy mountain in Jerusalem as an offering to YHWH—on horses, in chariots and wagons, and on mules and camels,” says YHWH.
“They will bring them, as the Israelites bring their grain offerings, to the temple of YHWH in ceremonially clean vessels.
20 "And they shall bring all your brothers out of all nations as an offering to YHWH, upon horses, and in chariots, and in litters, and upon mules, and upon swift beasts, to My holy mountain Jerusalem, says YHWH, as the children of Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of YHWH."
21 And I will select some of them also to be priests and Levites,” says YHWH.
21 "And I will also take some of them for priests and for Levites, says YHWH."
22 “As the new heavens and the new earth that I make will endure before me,” declares YHWH, “so will your name and descendants endure.
22 "For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before Me, says YHWH, so shall your seed and your name remain."
23 From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come and bow down before me,” says YHWH.
23 "And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one Sabbath to another, all flesh shall come to worship before Me, says YHWH."
The Island Tarshish
"But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Yahweh.
So he paid the fare and went on board, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of Yahweh."
The sea is a significant element in the Bible
He quotes the passage where Jonah, trying to flee from Yahweh's command, boards a ship to Tarshish (interpreted as Spain).
The narrative implies that Jonah believed he could escape Yahweh's presence by simply sailing away, which seems naive if Yahweh is indeed omnipotent and omnipresent.
"But Jonah ran away from Yahweh and headed for Tarshish.
Biglino then discusses how the worship of Yahweh extended beyond Israel, even reaching places like Sardinia.
He references his ongoing series of videos exploring the presence of Yahweh's cult in Sardinia and the Greek islands' mystery cults.
Elyon meaning “above” or “uppermost
Biglino refers to several authoritative sources to demonstrate the varying interpretations of "Elyon." The Catholic Encyclopedia suggests that "Elyon" indicates a monotheistic tendency, while Jewish scholar Professor Emanuel Tov asserts that "Elyon," "El," and "Yahweh" correspond to three different individuals.
Samson’s Birth and Blessing
He begins to explore Samson's story by reading from chapter 13 of the Book of Judges, where it states, "The Israelites again did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord, that is, Yahweh, and Yahweh delivered them into the hands of the Philistines for 40 years."
Biglino then details how an "angel of Yahweh" appeared to Manoah's wife and informed her that she would conceive a son, despite her barrenness.
He points out that the original Hebrew text does not include the definite article, meaning it was simply "an angel" or "a messenger" of Yahweh.
Manoah prays to Yahweh to send the angel again to instruct them on how to care for the promised child.
Manoah offers to prepare a meal for the angel, but the angel declines, instead instructing Manoah to offer a burnt offering to Yahweh.
Finally, Biglino recounts the birth of Samson, noting that the Bible says Yahweh "blessed" Samson, which in the biblical context always implies the bestowal of specific material tools or powers, not just spiritual blessings.
The Riddle of Samson
The Major Judges were directly called by Yahweh in times of danger.
Biglino reiterates that the Judges, especially the Major Judges, were called by Yahweh during times of need, particularly when Israel had to rebel against its enemies.
Biglino points out that Yahweh's commandment was not to marry outside the tribe of Israel, yet Samson, a Nazirite consecrated to Yahweh, violates this commandment.
Biglino finds it notable that Yahweh was seeking a reason for conflict with the Philistines and did not hesitate to have one of his Nazirites break a significant commandment to achieve this.
He questions the power of Yahweh, noting that despite promises made to his people, they had to fight for the land and continue to do so thousands of years later, with arms determining possession, not divine decree.
Biglino describes how the "spirit of Yahweh" came upon Samson, allowing him to tear apart a lion with his bare hands.
The Hebrew verb used here, "irrupe," suggests a deep penetration of Samson's mind by Yahweh, indicating a form of divine intervention that influences human actions.
He suggests that Yahweh, or possibly other Elohim, could enter the minds of chosen individuals, influencing or disturbing them to achieve specific goals.
The Laws for Humans
These archaeologists found sites where worship was reserved for Yahweh and, more generally, for El, by various members of Abraham's family branches.
The interesting aspect, aside from the debates among archaeologists regarding the interpretation of these sites, is that these populations referred to these Els, in this case Yahweh, as gods or as a God who provided rules and teachings.
Biglino then turns his attention to the rules of behavior, the so-called commandments or "mitzvot" that Yahweh allegedly gave to Moses.
Yahweh gave Moses 613 rules, of which 248 are positive commandments ("you shall"), and the remaining 365 are prohibitions.
Biglino examines the first commandment in the Decalogue found in the Book of Exodus, which says: "I am Yahweh, your Elohim." While the catechism translates this as "I am the Lord your God," Biglino prefers to keep the original wording.
Yahweh says, "You shall have no other Elohim before me," meaning "You shall have no other gods before me," not that these gods do not exist.
Despite this, he observes that Catholics worship statues, images, and idols, which he believes is in total disregard of this commandment that Yahweh never revoked.
Yahweh instructs Moses to carve two new tablets, and Yahweh would write on them the words that were on the first tablets.
Biglino concludes by noting that the Decalogue in Exodus 34 forms the basis of the covenant that Yahweh made with Moses and the people of Israel, not with all of humanity.
Flying Machines in Ancient Texts
Ezekiel describes the movements and noises of Yahweh’s "kavod" (glory), which is connected to cherubim.
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YHWH (The Lord God) the new order
King Joshiah of Judah undertook significant religious reforms aimed at centralizing worship exclusively around YHWH.
Merging the Gods in the Bible Beni Elohim The Elohim YHWH Elohim
Pleiadeans in the Bible
Josiah's reforms, influenced by the Book of the Laws of Yahweh, aimed to centralize religious practices and eliminate other cults, including those of Ashera.
The reforms led to the creation of a monotheistic tradition focused on Yahweh, erasing the earlier polytheistic and extraterrestrial interpretations.
Elyon
In this passage, "Elyon" refers to "the Most High," which is a title used for God, and "YHWH" (Yahweh) refers to the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible.
Ki chelek Yahweh amo Ya'akov chevel nachalato.
יְהוָה (Yahweh): The Tetragrammaton, the personal name of God.