Yahowsha’ is quoted three times saying the He came as a sword to bring division. He said that His message would divide families, as individuals chose whether to trust man or God, religion or the Covenant. This is also reminiscent of Yahowah asking Abram to walk away from his country, from Babylon, and away from his family before engaging in the Covenant.

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Lesson learned, let’s turn now to the 49^th chapter of Yasha’yahuw and consider Yahowah’s ongoing prophetic testimony. God said…

“Listen to Me (shama’ ‘el – receive this message from Me), land surrounded by water (‘iy – island, so by default perhaps America; but also coastlands and regions along the shore; even woe and alas be forewarned about the when, where, what, and why associated with the howling beast). Pay attention (qasab – accept this information as true and respond appropriately) people (la’om – and nations) at a distance (min rachowq – far away from the source spatially and symbolically, alienated and no longer in close association).” (Yasha’yahuw / Salvation is from Yah / Isaiah 49:1)

Of the thirty uses of ‘iy in Scripture, all are found in end-times prophetic references and depict an important, powerful, prosperous nation with considerable coastlands surrounded by water. The nation is distant from Yisra’el, and the people who live there are alienated from Yahowah, and yet vitally interested in, and indeed significantly impacted by, what occurs in Yisra’el. These things known, it would be hard to make a case for other than America, Britain, or Australia.

This known, the same two letters which comprise ‘iy, Aleph Yowd, can be vocalized to say “what, where, when, why, and how,” in addition to conveying “woe and alas,” even “howling beast.” So whether Yahowah is addressing America (based upon His comments about this ‘iy in the 17^th and 18^th chapters of this same book), or just the “when where, what, why, and how associated with the woes of the Beast,” it’s important that those who remain distanced from Him listen to Him and pay close attention, because “shama’ – listen” was deployed in addition to “qasab – pay attention and respond appropriately.”

The following can only be claimed by the Ma’aseyah—the One Doing Yahowah’s Work:

“Yahowah (efei – hwhy) summoned Me (qara’ – He called and met with Me) from (min) the womb (beten). He called Me (qara’ – He met with and welcomed Me) from (min) inside of the body (me’eh) of My mother (‘em). He made known and proclaimed (zakar – He memorialized) My personal and proper name (shem – My renown, reputation, proper designation, identity, and status).” (Yasha’yahuw / Salvation is from Yah / Isaiah 49:1)

If nothing else, appreciate the fact that Yahowah has made the personal and proper name of the Ma’aseyah known. You will find Yahowsha’ as osfei or [fwhy written 218 times in His Torah, Prophets, and Psalms. This name, which is actually an identity designation and mission statement means “Yahowah Saves.”

Also noteworthy, qara’ was deployed twice in this introductory statement regarding the arrival of Yahowsha’. That is revealing because qara’, meaning “to invite and to summon, to call out and to greet, to welcome and to meet,” serves as the basis of Miqra’ey, the title Yahowah gave to the seven Invitations to be Called Out and Meet with God. Yahowsha’s life would be defined by these days, which include: Passover, Unleavened Bread, FirstFruits, Seven Sabbaths, Trumpets, Reconciliations, and Shelters.

Speaking of the most effective weapon that can be wielded against evil, Yahowsha’ said of Yahowah:

“And (wa) He caused (sym) My mouth (peh) to be like (ka) a sharp and cutting (chad – a piercing) sword (chereb). In the shadow (ba tsel – the protection, a representation of an entity formed by light in less dimensions) of His hands (yad), He concealed Me in His bosom (chaba’ – He demonstrated His love for Me). He caused Me to be (wa sym la) like (ka) a sharp and purifying (barar – a brilliant and shining, cleansing and perfecting, chosen manifestation of an) arrow (chets – means to create separation through cutting off and away). In His quiver (ba ‘ashpoth – at the gate of His home), He protected Me (cathar – carefully and securely covered Me, sheltering Me).” (Yasha’yahuw / Salvation is from Yah / Isaiah 49:2)

Referring to this passage and to Himself, Yahowsha’ is quoted three times saying the He came as a sword to bring division. He said that His message would divide families, as individuals chose whether to trust man or God, religion or the Covenant. This is also reminiscent of Yahowah asking Abram to walk away from his country, from Babylon, and away from his family before engaging in the Covenant.

Words accurately, intelligently, and rationally wielded are more effective than any weapon. It is why they were consistently deployed by Yahowah and Yahowsha’.

The phrase “shadow of His hands” is revealing because Yahowsha’ served as the “yad – hand” of God, a “tsel – shadow of His light, representing His source of the light in fewer dimensions.” Moreover, Yahowah’s name, as is the case with Yahowsha’, begins with a Yowd, or outstretched hand: i.

Yahowsha’ was “chaba’ – concealed” from Herod in Egypt as a child. It was one of the ways Yahowah “chaba’ – demonstrated His love” for Him. But He was hardly hidden from view, because He served as Yah’s witness beginning in 30 CE.

The “barar chets – shining, sharp, brilliant, and purifying arrow, this cleansing and perfecting means to separation” “ka – serves as an effective metaphor” because it conveys the notion of a beam of light being sent out from the source with a specific aim – which is to enlighten, cleanse, and purify those set-apart unto God. And thanks to the Set Apart Spirit, there is more than one arrow released from God’s quiver.

And speaking of this “‘ashpoth – quiver,” our lexicons tell us that ‘ashpoth also describes “the entrance, doorway, and gate of a home,” God’s home it turns out. And therein we find “cathar – protection in Yah’s shelter.”

To maintain the proper perspective, realize that these words were spoken by Yahowah to Yashayah in Yahowsha’s voice:

“And (wa) He said (‘amar) to Me (la), ‘You are (‘atah) My Servant (‘ebed), Yisra’el (Yisra’el – an individual who engages and endures with God, who is empowered by God). In association with You (ba ‘asher – through thisbeneficial relationship with You) I will adorn splendorously (pa’ar – I will glorify and beautify, clothing in My glorified and exalted status).’” (Yasha’yahuw / Salvation is from Yah / Isaiah 49:3)

Yahowsha’ is the Suffering Servant of Yahowah, the Implement of God engaged in the work of saving us, which is why His title, Ma’aseyah, means: “Implement Doing the Work of Yahowah.”

Yahowsha’ was sent to us to “display” in a tangible way, Yah’s “glory and splendor.” So then as a result of His participation in the first four Miqra’ey, Yahowah can “pa’ar – adorn and clothe” His Covenant children in “pa’ar – His glory and status.” When adorned in the Set-Apart Spirit’s Garment of Light, we come to appear ever more like our Father.

The means to our elevated status came by way of Passover where we become immortal, through Unleavened Bread where we become perfect, as a result of FirstFruits where we are adopted into Yahowah’s family, and via Seven Shabat, where we are enriched, enlightened, and empowered by God.

He personally paid the penalty we deserved, vindicating us. And while most Christians have been led to believe that He paid that price by dying on the cross, that isn’t remotely accurate. Death isn’t the penalty for sin—separation from God is. And God cannot die. So that is why Yahowsha’s soul descended into the depths, into the place of separation, during Unleavened Bread – the Miqra’ of Matsah – after He allowed Himself to be fully immersed in the burden of our sin. And that is why this next declaration reads…

“I (‘any), Myself, said (‘amar), ‘I have actually worked in the wearisome ordeal (yaga’ – I have expended considerable energy, growing extremely tired (qal perfect)) of fully experiencing every aspect of vain delusions and worthless fantasies (la ryq – of being summoned and called out to be brought forth as a weapon to combat that which is troubling and false), concerned about the depths of deceitful testimony which leads to nothingness, ruination, and destruction (la tohuw – regarding confusion and dissipation to nothingness) and also (wa) concerned about futile idolatry (la chebel – vanity of the soul and wasted breath).

I have exhausted My strength and resources fulfilling the mission (koach kalah – I have grown weary, expending all of My resources to mightily and with authority complete the task). Surely (‘aken – indeed so that) My means of justly resolving the dispute (mishpat – My plan and actions decide the matter and produce a just verdict) in accord with (‘eth) Yahowah (efei – hwhy). My work and recompense (pa’ulah – My labor and compensation, My accomplishments and reward) is in association with (‘eth) God (‘elohym).’” (Yasha’yahuw / Salvation is from Yah / Isaiah 49:4)

Our sin, our vain delusions and worthless fantasies, even our deceitful testimony, was born by Yahowsha’ and carried away from us. He became Yah’s weapon deployed to bear our destructive religious and political notions in order to ransom us, freeing us from them. And fortunately, He had the strength and authority to completely conclude this mission. By fulfilling the promises of Passover and Unleavened Bread, Yahowsha’ “mishpat – justly resolved these disputes” “‘eth – in accord with” Yahowah. He was the Ma’aseyah – the Work of Yah, doing all of these things in association with God.

The reason that Yahowsha’ could bear our sins, suffering for us on Pesach and Matsah rather than for Himself, is that He was perfectly Towrah observant. This is why He was qualified, authorized, and capable of accepting the sentence of those who actually committed these crimes.

Next, God reinforces the purpose serving as the Sacrificial Lamb…

“And so then (wa ‘atah) Yahowah (efei – hwhy) says (‘amar), ‘I formed You (yatsar – I fashioned and forged You) from the womb (min beten) as (la) a Servant for him (‘ebed – from ‘abad meaning implement who serves him), so that (la la) Ya’aqob (Ya’aqob – one who supplants himself, digging in his heels, the father of Yisra’el) might return (suwb – change and be restored) to God (‘el), gathering and receiving (‘acaph – bringing together, withdrawing, and harvesting) Yisra’el (Yisra’el – individuals who strive with and are empowered by God) to Him (la).

So (wa) I have become significantly valuable, honored, and glorified (kabed – extremely significant and distinguished, holding a highly exalted status) in the eyes (ba ‘ayn – perception and presence) of Yahowah (efei – hwhy). God (‘elohym) was, is, and always will be (hayah – exists as) My supporter and strength (‘azar – My power, might, fortification, stronghold, and means to prevail).’” (Yasha’yahuw / Salvation is from Yah / Isaiah 49:5)

One of the most repeated predictions in Scripture, second only to the arrival of the Ma’aseyah, is the return and restoration of Yisra’el. And indeed, Yahowsha’ is the only individual qualified to say these words without bragging.

Yahowah is speaking now and…“He says (‘amar), ‘He is a diminished (qalal – smaller in energy and mass and lower in elevation) part of Me existing for you (min hayah la), My servant (‘ebed / ‘abad – implement for work and service) to stand up for and establish, restoring (quwm – validating, confirming, and raising up) the tribes (shebet – clans, family, and people) of Ya’aqob (Ya’aqob – the beneficiary of the Covenant who became Yisra’el), and to change, restore (suwb – turn around, alter, recover, renew, return) and preserve (natsyr – protect and keep, spare and shelter) Yisra’el (Yisra’el – individuals who strive with and are empowered by God).’” (Yasha’yahuw / Salvation is from Yah / Isaiah 49:6)

Yahowsha’ is the “diminished manifestation of” Yahowah, “part of” Him, sent to us, for our benefit. He exists to serve us. And He did so by standing up for us sot the we could stand with God.

Restoration was focused upon but not limited to Yisra’el…“To change them, get them to return, and restore them (suwb), I will give You as a gift (natan – I will bestow, deliver, and entrust You as a present) to (la – in order to) provide light to (‘owr – to shine brightly, illuminating) people from different races and places (gowym – Gentile, and thus non-Yisra’elite nations), to exist as (la hayah) salvation (yashuw’ah) to the distant limits (‘ad qatseh – far extent or ends) of the earth (‘erets).

Thus says (koh ‘amar – this is what promises and declares) Yahowah (efei – hwhy), Redeemer (ga’al – Savior) of Yisra’el (Yisra’el – individuals who engage and endure with God), His Set Apart One (qadowsh).” (Yasha’yahuw / Salvation is from Yah / Isaiah 49:6-7)

Ga’al is a very specific, very costly, form of salvation. As you consider the meaning of the term, used here as a title, consider the price and who paid it.

A ga’al is “one who redeems.” To “redeem” is “to buy back, to free from captivity by the payment of a ransom, to release someone from blame and debt, to remove an obligation by trading something of value.” It is to repair, restore, and renew, to atone and reconcile.” A ga’al is defined as “a savior who ransoms, a deliverer who pays the price to buy back, a kinsman who frees and reclaims what is his, reestablishing a relationship,” says Yahowah, Redeemer of Yisra’el.”

Yahowah has confirmed that He, Himself, personally is the Redeemer, the Savior. Therefore you can call Him by His name, Yahowah, by His purpose Yahowsha’ / Yah-Saves, or by any one of His titles: Yashuw’ah / Savior, Ga’al / Redeemer, or Qadowsh / Set Apart One.

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