The Word, Creation, and Covenant Revealed in Hebraic Biblical Understanding.
The Scriptures declare that Y'shu'ah HaMashiach (Jesus Christ) is one with Yahu’ah (God), a profound truth embedded throughout both the Old and New Testaments. By examining the Hebraic understanding of Scripture, particularly the Paleo-Hebrew language, and exploring prophetic messages within the Hebrew alphabet, we see that Y'shu'ah embodies the Word, Creation, and the fulfillment of the Covenant. Through this lens, we analyze key Scriptures such as John 1:1, Philippians 2:6-11, Colossians 1:15-17, Hebrews 1:2, the first word of Scripture, Bereshit (בְּרֵאשִׁית), and other significant passages to reveal Y'shu'ah’s eternal role in Elohim’s redemptive plan. Y'shu'ah is the Word made flesh, the Living Covenant, and the Aleph and the Tav (את), the Beginning and the End.
Introduction
The Scriptures consistently affirm the oneness of Y'shu'ah HaMashiach (Jesus Christ) with Yahu’ah (God), a profound and eternal truth deeply woven throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Through the Hebraic and Paleo-Hebrew lenses, concepts such as the Aleph-Tav (the beginning and the end) and key passages like John 1:1-4, Philippians 2:6-11, and Colossians 1:15-17 reveal that Y'shu'ah fulfills Elohim’s eternal plan for creation and redemption. As the Word, Creator, and Covenant, Y'shu'ah declared the end from the beginning, revealing His role as the embodiment of the strong covenant through His sacrificial death and eternal kingship.
Understanding Y'shu'ah’s identity as both Elohim (God) and Man not only deepens our comprehension of His divinity but also highlights how He fulfills the Messianic prophecies and represents the very essence of Elohim’s plan for redemption—foretold from the beginning of Scripture.
John 1:1 The Word in the Beginning and Bereshit (בְּרֵאשִׁית)
John 1:1 opens with a bold declaration of Y'shu'ah’s divinity and His role in Creation:
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with Elohim, and the Word was Elohim. He was in the beginning with Elohim.”
The phrase “In the beginning” mirrors the opening of Genesis 1:1:
“In the beginning (בְּרֵאשִׁית), Elohim created the heavens and the earth.”
This parallel between John 1:1 and Genesis 1:1 emphasizes that Y'shu'ah is the eternal Word present from the beginning of creation. The Word in John 1:1 is more than a spoken command; it is the manifestation of Elohim’s divine will, the Torah itself. Y'shu'ah is the Living Word, who was with Elohim from the beginning and who is Elohim.
The Word (Dabar) and Y'shu'ah’s Role in Creation
The apostle John’s opening statement in John 1:1-4 provides one of the clearest and most profound declarations of Y'shu'ah’s divinity and His role in creation:
"In the beginning was the Word (Dabar), and the Word was with Elohim, and the Word was Elohim. He was in the beginning with Elohim. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him, nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men."
"Word" in Hebraic Thought: Dabar (דָּבָר)
The Greek word Logos here is commonly translated as “Word,” but its deeper meaning is found in the Hebraic concept of Dabar (דָּבָר), meaning speech, command, or revelation. In Hebrew thought, the Word of Elohim is not simply a spoken command but is synonymous with the living, active expression of Elohim’s will. The Word is creative, dynamic, and powerful, as seen in the creation account of Genesis 1, where Elohim speaks the world into existence. Every utterance brings forth life and order from chaos.
Psalm 33:6 affirms this:
"By the word of Yahu'ah were the heavens made, and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth."
Thus, Y'shu'ah is revealed as the living Word (Dabar), not merely a messenger but the embodiment of Elohim’s covenant and will. He is the Torah (Law) made flesh, as declared in John 1:14, where it is said, “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.”
Colossians 1:16-17 expands on this, stating:
"For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him, all things hold together."
In this light, Y'shu'ah is not only the agent of creation but also its sustainer, holding all things together by His power. He is Elohim’s active hand in the creative process, pre-existing creation and bringing it into being by His word.
The Significance of the Enlarged Beyt (ב) in "Bereshit"
The first word of Scripture, "Bereshit" (בְּרֵאשִׁית), meaning "In the beginning," contains layers of prophetic meaning. One of the striking features of this word is the enlarged letter Beyt (ב) in the Hebrew text, which signifies something of great importance. Y'shu'ah referenced these “jots and tittles” in Matthew 5:18, saying:
"For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished."
Beyt (ב) as the House or Dwelling of Elohim
In Paleo-Hebrew, each letter of the Hebrew alphabet is also a pictograph, revealing deeper symbolic meanings. Beyt (ב) is a picture of a house, tent, or dwelling place. It signifies the concept of family, home, body, or temple. The enlarged Beyt at the start of Genesis 1:1 prophetically points to Y'shu'ah as the dwelling place of Elohim on earth—the House of Elohim incarnate.
John 1:14:
"And the Word became flesh and made His dwelling (tabernacled) among us."
This Beyt signifies Y'shu'ah’s role as the physical temple or house of Elohim on earth, confirmed by Y'shu'ah’s own words in John 2:19:
"Destroy this temple, and in three days, I will raise it up."
Here, Y'shu'ah speaks of His body as the true temple of Elohim, the dwelling place where the fullness of Elohim’s presence resides.
The Prophetic Message Hidden in "Bereshit"
The Hebrew letters in Bereshit (בְּרֵאשִׁית) not only carry their literal meaning but also hold a prophetic message when understood through their Paleo-Hebrew pictographs:
Beyt (ב) – House, dwelling, body.
Resh (ר) – Head, leader, chief.
Aleph (א) – Strength, leader, Elohim.
Shin (ש) – Teeth, symbolizing destruction or consuming.
Yod (י) – Hand, symbolizing work or action.
Tav (ת) – A cross, covenant, mark, or sign.
When these letters are combined, they form a prophetic declaration:
"The house (ב) of the head (ר) of Elohim (א) will be destroyed (ש) by His own hand (י) on the cross (ת)."
This profound narrative points to Y'shu'ah as the house (Beyt) of Elohim, who would be destroyed on the cross (Tav) by His own hand (Yod), to redeem humanity and fulfill Elohim’s covenant. This message is embedded in the very first word of Scripture, showing that from the beginning, Y'shu'ah’s redemptive mission was part of Elohim’s eternal plan.
Expanded Meaning of "Bereshit"
A further examination of Bereshit reveals even greater prophetic significance:
The House (ב) of Elohim (Y'shu'ah) represents His body, the dwelling place of Elohim.
The Head (ר) signifies Y'shu'ah as the head of creation and the head of the body of believers (Colossians 1:18).
Aleph (א) stands for Elohim, the strength and leader of all creation.
Shin (ש) symbolizes the destruction that Y'shu'ah would endure through His death.
Yod (י) represents the work of Elohim, the hand of Y'shu'ah willingly stretched out in sacrifice.
Tav (ת), shaped like a cross, represents the covenant that would be fulfilled through Y'shu'ah’s death.
The very structure of the word Bereshit encapsulates the Gospel message: Y'shu'ah, as the head of creation, would be sacrificed on the cross to fulfill Elohim’s covenant, thereby redeeming His creation.
Declaring the End from the Beginning – Isaiah 46:9-11
In Isaiah 46:9-11, Yahu'ah declares:
"I am Elohim, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done."
This passage highlights that Elohim’s plan of redemption, which culminates in Y'shu'ah’s death and resurrection, was not an afterthought but was established from the very beginning of creation. The Aleph (א) and Tav (ת), which appear untranslated in Genesis 1:1, represent Y'shu'ah as the Beginning (Aleph) and End (Tav). The cross (Tav) was declared from the beginning (Aleph), showing that Y'shu'ah’s sacrifice was part of Elohim’s eternal plan.
This connection is further supported by Revelation 13:8, where Y'shu'ah is described as the "Lamb slain from the foundation of the world."
Oneness of Y'shu'ah and Yahu’ah – John 10:30 & John 14:9
Throughout His ministry, Y'shu'ah made bold claims about His divine unity with the Father:
John 10:30: "I and the Father are one."
John 14:9: "He who has seen Me has seen the Father."
These declarations reflect the Hebraic concept of Echad (אֶחָד), which means oneness or unity in complexity. Echad is used in the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4):
"Hear, O Israel: Yahu'ah our Elohim, Yahu'ah is one."
This oneness does not imply a simple singularity but a unity of essence, reflecting the Father, Son, and Spirit as different manifestations of the same divine being. Colossians 1:15 further clarifies:
"He is the image of the invisible Elohim, the firstborn over all creation."
In this, Y'shu'ah is not a separate being but the visible image of the invisible Elohim, dwelling among humanity in bodily form. His oneness with the Father is a revelation of Elohim’s complex nature—a unity that is revealed fully in Y'shu'ah.
Y'shu'ah as the Aleph and Tav: The Beginning and the End
In Revelation 22:13, Y'shu'ah declares:
"I am the Aleph and the Tav, the Beginning and the End."
The Aleph (א), the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, symbolizes strength and leadership, while the Tav (ת), the last letter, symbolizes a cross or covenant. Y'shu'ah embodies both the beginning and the end—He is the Creator, the Sustainer, and the Fulfillment of the covenant.
The Aleph-Tav in Genesis 1:1
In Genesis 1:1, the Aleph-Tav (את) appears untranslated:
"In the beginning, Elohim created the heavens and the earth" (בְּרֵאשִׁית בָּרָא אֱלֹהִים אֵת הַשָּׁמַיִם וְאֵת הָאָרֶץ).
The Aleph-Tav (את) is a direct reference to Y'shu'ah, marking His presence as the Beginning and the End of all creation. It prophetically points to Y'shu'ah’s role as the strong leader (Aleph) who brings completion and fulfillment through the covenant (Tav), most notably through His sacrificial death on the cross.
Y'shu'ah’s Humility and Sacrifice – Philippians 2:6-11
In Philippians 2:6-11, Paul describes Y'shu'ah’s humility and obedience:
"Who, being in the form of Elohim, did not consider it robbery to be equal with Elohim, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross."
This passage highlights three key elements of Y'shu'ah’s nature:
Pre-existence and Divinity: Y'shu'ah existed as Elohim before His incarnation. He was equal with Elohim, yet He chose to lay aside His divine privileges to take on human flesh.
Humility and Obedience: Y'shu'ah took on the form of a servant, embracing humanity and submitting to the Father’s will, even to the point of death on the cross. This is a direct fulfillment of the prophecy found in Bereshit, where the House of Elohim would be destroyed by His own hand.
Exaltation and Authority: Because of His obedience, Y'shu'ah is highly exalted, and His name is placed above every name. This fulfills Isaiah 45:23, where Yahu'ah declares that every knee will bow to Him, further proving that Y'shu'ah is the visible manifestation of Yahu'ah.
Conclusion: Y'shu'ah, the Word, Creator, and Covenant Fulfilled
Y'shu'ah HaMashiach is the living Word (Dabar), the embodiment of the Torah, and the fulfillment of Elohim’s covenant with humanity. From the very first word of the Torah, Bereshit, the Scriptures reveal that Y'shu'ah was preordained as the Savior, the Creator, and the One who would be destroyed on the cross to bring about the new covenant.
Through Paleo-Hebrew, we see that the enlarged Beyt (ב) in Genesis 1:1 signifies the House of Elohim, pointing to Y'shu'ah, who became the dwelling of Elohim’s presence. His death on the cross is prophesied in the very letters of Bereshit, and His role as the light and life of humanity is revealed throughout the Hebraic Scriptures. Y'shu'ah’s oneness with the Father, His role in creation, and His sacrificial mission were declared from the beginning, proving that He is Yahu'ah manifest in the flesh—the Aleph and the Tav, the beginning and the end.
Key Points and References
John 1:1-4 – Y'shu'ah is the Word through whom all things were made.
Genesis 1:1 – The enlarged Beyt in Bereshit points to Y'shu'ah as the house of Elohim.
Matthew 5:18 – Y'shu'ah highlights the importance of every letter and stroke of the Torah.
Philippians 2:6-11 – Y'shu'ah’s humility, obedience, and exaltation.
Colossians 1:15-17 – Y'shu'ah is the image of the invisible Elohim and Creator of all things.
Isaiah 46:9-11 – Elohim declares the end from the beginning.
John 10:30, John 14:9 – Y'shu'ah declares His oneness with the Father.
Deuteronomy 6:4 (Shema) – Elohim is one (Echad), a complex unity.
Revelation 22:13 – Y'shu'ah is the Aleph and the Tav, the beginning and the end.
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