Edito’s Note: This articles was written by George Gabler of kahalyahweh.net and is reprinted with his permission.
Rabbi Yah'shua's encounter with the Samaritan woman is one of the most interesting in the scriptures!
John 4:22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
The Samaritans, for the most part, were not Israelite [ie Jews], but foreigners imported from the Babylonia region controlled by Assyria.
Assyria Resettles Samaria
2Ki 17:24 And the king of Assyria brought men from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel: and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in the cities thereof.
2Ki 17:25 And so it was at the beginning of their dwelling there, that they feared not YAHWEH: therefore YAHWEH sent lions among them, which slew some of them.
2Ki 17:26 Wherefore they spake to the king of Assyria, saying, The nations which thou hast removed, and placed in the cities of Samaria, know not the manner of the MightyOne of the land: therefore he hath sent lions among them, and, behold, they slay them, because they know not the manner of the MightyOne of the land.
2Ki 17:27 Then the king of Assyria commanded, saying, Carry thither one of the priests whom ye brought from thence; and let them go and dwell there, and let him teach them the manner of the MightyOne of the land.
2Ki 17:28 Then one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and dwelt in Bethel, and taught them how they should fear YAHWEH.
2Ki 17:29 Howbeit every nation made mightyones of their own, and put them in the houses of the high places which the Samaritans had made, every nation in their cities wherein they dwelt.
Most commentators agree that the mix of foreigners with the remaining Ephraimites [Israelites of the tribe of Ephraim] of Samaria also produced a mixed religious system, an imitation of Israelite worship of the time, which is likely the reason Rabbi Yah'shua instructed the Apostles to avoid that area.
Matthew 10:5 These twelve Yah'shua sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
What most people don't know, and those who do understand still refuse to acknowledge, is the great similarity of the Samaritans and the religious condition of the western nations (Europe, Britain, and the United States) that have been (not so) subtly corrupted by the ancient pagan influence of Tammuz and Mithris worship (saviors born on December 25th), exchanging IESIUS (son of Zeus, aka Jesus), for YahwehShua the true Messiah, Ishtar/Easter (fertility/resurrection rites), Samhain / Halloween, and the Wicca celebration of self – aka birthdays, while at the same time professing belief in the scriptures.
The result of such hypocrisy is manifest. The Apostle Paul has some insight into such things. See if this sounds familiar.
Romans 1:18 For the wrath of Elohiym is revealed from heaven against all unrighteousness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19 Because that which may be known of Yahweh is manifest in them; for Yahweh hath shewed it unto them.
Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and divine nature; so that they are without excuse:
21 Because that, when they knew Yahweh, they glorified him not as Elohiym, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Romans 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible Elohiym into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
24 Wherefore Yahweh also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25 Who changed the truth of Yahweh into a lie, and worshipped and served the created thing more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
Romans 1: 26 For this cause Yahweh gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
Romans 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain Yahweh in their knowledge, Yahweh gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 30 Backbiters, haters of Elohiym, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
32 Who knowing the judgment of Yahweh, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
We see this daily in the newspaper headlines and hear it constantly from news broadcasts. Society is being given over to evil because religionists have had little respect for Yahweh's Word! Now you know why many so-called “academics” (leftists) are not just against “Christianity”, but against Yahweh Himself! The leftist agenda of getting rid of Christianity, which has knowledge of the scriptures, is only an obvious objective – the hidden objective of getting rid of Yahweh's word, the scriptures, IS!
That door of unrighteousness has been opened, allowing evil and wickedness to enter and thrive, which also gives impetus to anti-biblical religious elements as well, namely Islam, Wicca, and outright Satanic worship! There is no turning back!
The Apostle Paul gave this insightful instruction to the young evangelist Timothy.
2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of Elohiym; 5 Having a form of devotion [ie true worship], but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Again, quite the commentary on the times in which we live.
Remember the lead scripture? Messiah said, “SALVATION IS OF THE JEWS”!
Not the hypocritical Jews of Messiah's day, and certainly not the Talmudic-Judaism of today, but salvation is of the “the fathers”, the Israelites to whom the Word of Yahweh came.
There is a difference between biblical Judaism which was practiced by Messiah, and the faux Judaism of today. That makes it difficult for every true believer!
Romans 3:1 What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? 2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of Yahweh.
Yet how many would want to be Jewish like their Savior?
Hebrews 4:1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
2 For unto us was the evangel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
Faith is a trust in what does not appear, but in what is promised will be performed, and acting on that trust. Belief, is knowing but not so much trusting. The Pharisees had knowledge, kept the Sabbaths and Feasts, yet were without faith. So we understand that just keeping the Sabbaths and Feasts, though necessary, will not guarantee entry into Yahweh's Kingdom.
Hebrws 4:3 For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
4 For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And Yahweh did rest the seventh day from all his works.
5 And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.
6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:
7 Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
8 For if Yah'shua [ιησου*/ihsou* see also Zechariah 3:1-9] had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.
9 There remaineth therefore a [sabbatismos] Sabbath rest to the people of Yahweh.
(To the called-out people of Yahweh: He knew you from the foundation of the world. His Sabbaths and Feasts, which He created for you, are opportunities to participate in the spiritual events which create His set-apart time, opportunity to truly fellowship with the Father and the Son, to learn how to be like them. However, to obey because 'the law says' is missing the point. Be there because you want to be there, not because you think you have to be there.)
Do religionists of the world show any respect to His prophetic human name, Yah'shua? Not really! Far fewer respect His resurrected name – YahwehShua! How can anyone love or respect His name when it is ignored? Plus, there are over a billion Christians professing to love Messiah, but refuse to call Him by His great name or observe the seventh day Sabbath, because its “Jewish”. Well, He was! Get over it! Or is it simply too embarrassing to be Jewish like your Savior?
What does your Savior think about that?
Matthew 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
Do you confess your resurrected savior, YahwehShua? I confess that Yah'shua died in our sins and for our sins, was in the grave for three full three days and three full nights, and was resurrected by and in Yahweh's great name, making YahwehShua the name of salvation!
Religionists tell you that you don't have to acknowledge His resurrected name, but a substitute, a human name, will suffice. They teach that His Sabbath, the day He created, including it as law from the top of Mt. Sinai, is not necessary, even though He said:
Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
It is not easy to be uncompromising about His name or regarding Sabbath and Feast observances. The world is against us, and it is only going to become increasingly difficult as time goes on. We are in a war against evil. When you commit yourself to His Love you make yourself a target, and we do suffer. Family, friends, employers, and co-workers are not likely to be thrilled with your decisions.
Paul understood.
Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of Yahweh.
Time is running out!
Matthew 24:37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
On the up-side, being a priest and king with Messiah for a thousand years is something worth looking forward to, and to prepare for.
Yahweh Our Savior
Since no man has seen or heard the Father, we understand that The One that spoke in the Hebrew scriptures was Messiah. And He said:
Isaiah 42:8 I am YAHWEH: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Isaiah 42:20 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a mightyone that cannot save.
21 Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I YAHWEH? and there is no Elohiym else beside me; a just EL and a Saviour; there is none beside me.
22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am EL, and there is none else.
23 I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.
He is YahwehShua – Yahweh our Savior!
John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
24 Yahweh is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Considering the scathing rebuke of the Pharisees just a few chapters later, it would be unwise to attribute Messiah's remark as any type of endorsement of the religious establishment.
However, we know that the scriptures were given to the Israelites and that they were supposed to be a kingdom of priests.
Exodus 19:6 And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.
So Paul asks:
Romans 3:1 What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision?
2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of Yahweh.
UNDERSTANDING ELOHIYM
Most believe that “elohiym” is a name of the Almighty. That, however, would be wrong.
ELOHIYM [eloheem], literally "mightyones", is a collective noun applicable to groups having power or authority over others as well as other common characteristics, applicable not just to Yahweh, but also to judges, angels, and demonic powers.
Not only is “elohiym” not a name, it isn't even exclusive to Yahweh.
What is ECHAD?
ECHAD: United or One? The shemah controversy –
Deuteronomy 6:4 Hear, O Israel: YAHWEH our MightyOne is YAHWEH echad.
"Echad", meaning united, is clearly seen in the union between man and woman, "they [man and woman] shall be one [echad] flesh."
LXE Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave to his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.
Echad is also used as the number eleven [13x], therefore cannot mean only one.
WHO IS GOD?
GOD is already a Hebrew name! And it isn't Yahweh!
1408-1410 גד Gad {gawd} • from 01464;; n pr m • AV - Gad 70; 70 • Gad = "troop" 1) seventh son of Jacob by Zilpah, Leah's handmaid, and full brother of Asher. 2) the tribe descended from Gad 3) a prophet during the time of David; appears to have joined David when in the hold; reappears in connection with the punishment for taking a census; also assisted in the arrangements for the musical service of the "house of God";
+:that troop (fortune, good fortune), i.e. the demonic deity of Babylon of Isaiah 65:11. [Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1979 print version; + Jamieson, Fausset, & Brown Commentary] [E.W.Bullinger marginal note says גד is a Syrian mightyone].
The Hebrew term GoD comes from -01464 dWG guwd {goode} • a primitive root [akin to 01413]; TWOT - 325; v • AV - overcome 2, invade with troops 1; 3 • 1) to invade, attack 1a) (Qal) to attack
... making GOD the demonic entity who DIVIDES & CONQUERS
In Isaiah 65:11 the actual Strong's number as taken from an older Strong's Concordance is #1408, which is changed in most modern and electronic versions to hide the fact that GD is a demonic name.
Reference to the "house of God" in the Hebrew definition is an implanted USER DEFINED term, because the Hebrew name "GD" does NOT appear in any of the [84] Hebrew verses referencing "house of God"! In other words: a lie!
No lie is of the truth! (1 John 2:21)
[BEWARE OF USER DEFINITIONS WITHIN SCRIPTURE EXPLANATIONS!]
GOD - THE DEVIL!
The LXX [the Septuagint] renders "GD" as τω δαιμονι - THE DEVIL!
The LXX translation of GoD as "the devil" (in Isaiah 65:11) clearly reveals that the name GOD was already known anciently as a demonic entity. What the sincere bible student should begin to understand is that GOD is a Hebrew name that is also applicable to a specific demon, and that the Hebrew word "elohiym" is a generic term applicable to any entity or entities to which are ascribed power, either real or imagined, including other demonic entities, and not exclusively to Yahweh.
Demonic entities (daimonia) are equated with THEO and DIA. From ancient times it has been known that THEO and DIA were another names for ZEUS [re: RCC (newadvent.org/cathen/g.htm) definition of "God"], and as the various translations of Cleanthes' The Hymn to Zeus (circa 230 BCE) clearly show.
The Jews have long been equated THEO with "elohiym" [re: Letter of Aristieas, c 250BCE], which is carried over into the translations of both the LXX and Greek New Testament, then translated back into the English as GOD, thus confusing the term "elohiym" with the Greek THEO and effectively hiding the Hebrew name GOD.
The shell game goes something like this: GOD, the Hebrew name of an ancient demonic entity, also called ZEUS and THEO [Theos], is equated with ELOHIYM, a generic Hebrew term meaning MIGHTYONES, then carried over into the Greek New Testament as Theo, then back into English as GOD, replacing the Creator YAHWEH with ZEUS, also known anciently as "elohiym" and "GOD". Let this be a lesson to show how using equalities can distort Yahweh's truth and deceive the reader. If Elohiym was properly rendered "mightyones" instead of "God", and "theo" was completely eliminated except when referencing demonic entities, scripture would be much more intelligible.
Since the powers that be are fully aware of this, it should be of no great surprise that the glorification of Zeus as God should surface in the ranks of the intelligentsia.
So understand:
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of Yahweh, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
And, let me clarify: All scripture refers only to the original writings, not translations of men, though helpful, what we use today may be imperfectly rendered but still valuable for understanding of the original. The only real problem we have today that there are no original texts left, but only fragments of copies.
The Hebrew Roots movement teaches that understanding Hebrew and using Hebrew terminology is superior to one's own language. I should like to remind everyone that the first miracle given on Shavuot was the transmission of Yahweh's word in other languages, so we see that Yahweh does not require everyone to know Hebrew in order to understand His Word. But a little understanding of Hebrew names does help.
For example: Scripture says [Isa 65:11] that the name of God IS God! Had that verse been rendered more correctly...
Isaiah 65:11 But ye are they that forsake YAHWEH, that forget my holy mountain, that prepare a table for GOD, and that furnish the drink offering unto MENI.
...it would have been all too apparent that GOD and YAHWEH are two entirely different entities!
We should also take note that God does go by many names: Zeus, Theos, anything except YAHWEH, and particularly YahwehShua, Messiah's resurrected name.
Which points out the veracity of this verse:
1 Corinthians 14:33 For Yahweh is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all congregations of the saints.
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