Elohim's Aleph-Bet (Letters) - The Samekh

Shalom, friends. My name is Chadwick Harvey, and thank you for joining us as we continue our journey through Elohim's Aleph-Bet, discovering the letter Samekh. This is a very powerful letter, and we will glean much insight from its anointing.

Before we begin, I have two important announcements. First, we will be hosting an Israel tour, a "Day of the Lord Experience," from June 7th to June 17th, 2027. This 11-day package will transform historical sites into prophecies of the end times and the Day of the Lord. It's an extraordinary opportunity to visit the Promised Land and witness the events leading up to the Second Coming. We will journey through biblical prophecies from Mount Megiddo and the Valley of Jezreel down to Jerusalem and the southern Jordan Valley, exploring the 180-mile wrath of Yeshua described in Revelation. We will visit the Mount of Olives, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, and other historical sites, focusing on the prophetic 180-mile war Yeshua will wage against the nations. Please pray about joining us; the tour is limited to 20 travelers. We will also be celebrating the Festival of Shavuot, with a special event including baptism in the Jordan River and anointing with oil on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. For more information, scan the QR code for a detailed daily schedule and itinerary.

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Tonight, we delve into the powerful letter, Samekh. As you can see, it's the second letter from the right on the second row. Hebrew reads right to left, and Samekh resembles a circular shape. As we continue through Elohim's alphabet, I hope you are gaining revelation from His letters, which form the words of the Holy Bible. Understanding these letters provides deeper enlightenment, education, and knowledge, enhancing our study of both the New Testament and the Tanakh. This understanding is not exclusive to scholars; we can all glean insights as the prophets, disciples, Yeshua, and King David did.

We will be back tomorrow night to discuss the prophecies of Daniel and examine the Middle East, revisiting Daniel 2, 7, 8, and 10, and the ongoing Iran-America-Israel conflict.

Tonight, we focus on Samekh. As always, we begin with a scripture to gain insight and anointing. We will start with Psalm 91.

"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.' Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not come near you. Only with your eyes shall you look, and see the reward of the wicked. Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place, no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone. You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot. Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him, and show him My salvation."

This Psalm is a powerful spiritual warfare text. It contains the Hebrew letter Zion, representing a sword. Notice the phrase "lest you dash your foot against a stone." This reminds us of Satan's temptation of Yeshua using scripture. Satan understands scripture, which is why he uses it to deceive. We must be careful and rely on the true, holy word.

Samekh is also present in this Psalm, representing the shield and buckler, the protection and fortress that this letter embodies. We will explore both the personal and prophetic significance of Samekh.

Samekh is the 15th letter of Elohim's Aleph-Bet, with a numerical value of 60. The number 15, being a multiple of five, signifies Elohim's amazing and abundant grace. It is highlighted by 3 x 5, where three symbolizes divine perfection and five represents grace, culminating in God's divine perfection of grace. Numbers are crucial in understanding scripture, as E.W. Bullinger details in his book "Numbers in Scripture."

Fifteen is a significant number, representing one of God's sacred names. The numerical values of the Hebrew letters Yod and He, from Yod-Heh-Vav-Heh, spell the infallible name of the ultimate supplier of all grace. Thus, 15 is a divine number seen throughout scripture: Noah's ark was lifted 15 cubits by the flood; Hezekiah's reprieve was 15 years; the Feast of Unleavened Bread is on Nisan 15, and the Feast of Tabernacles begins on Tishri 15.

A profound example of Samekh's ordinal and numerical value is found in the Aaronic or priestly blessing. This blessing, given by Elohim to Aaron, involves raising his hands. Elohim promised to place His name on Aaron's hands to bless the people. The blessing reads: "May God bless you and keep you; May God make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; May God lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace." In Hebrew: "Y'varechecha Adonai v'yishmerecha. Ya'er Adonai panav elecha v'yichuneka. Yisa Adonai panav elecha v'yasem l'cha shalom."

Counting the words in each line totals 15, the ordinal number of Samekh. Counting the letters totals 60, the numerical value of Samekh. This perfectly corroborates Samekh's ordinal and numerical values with the priestly blessing.

Remarkably, a human hand and arm have 30 bones each, totaling 60 for two arms and hands. When someone raises both hands to pray the priestly blessing, they receive a double portion. The word Samekh itself has a value of 120, further confirming this double anointing.

Recall that Yeshua's name is on our palms: Yod (thumb), Shin (middle fingers), Vav (pinky), and Ayin (down to the wrist). Aaron raised his hands to bless the people, placing Yeshua on them.

Samekh means to support, surround, protect, sustain, uphold, rely upon, or strengthen. In Exodus, during the battle with the Amalekites, Moses held up the rod of Elohim. When his arms tired, Aaron and Hur supported his hands, illustrating Samekh's meaning. This story perfectly depicts Samekh as Aaron and Hur supported, upheld, sustained, protected, and strengthened Moses, who relied on them. This connects back to Psalm 91 and the importance of praying for and supporting our families.

Samekh reveals Elohim's divine support and protection. In Zechariah 2, Yeshua's millennial kingdom is described, where He will dwell in Jerusalem. Revelation 20 states He will be a "wall of fire round about Jerusalem" and its glory in the midst. This is the essence of Samekh: Yeshua surrounding Jerusalem with His support and protection. After the millennial reign, Satan will be released, and fire will come down from heaven to devour his armies, confirming the "wall of fire" imagery. Just as Elohim is a wall of fire around Jerusalem, His Spirit dwells within us, surrounding us with His protection.

We are commanded to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. This applies to us personally, for our families, and friends. It's like anointing ourselves, which we should do regularly. Mark 6:13 and James 5 speak of anointing with oil.

The pictograph of Samekh represents a shield, symbolizing protection and sustainment, as seen in Psalm 91. In Genesis, Elohim told Abraham, "Fear not, for I am your shield." Just as He shielded Abraham, He protects and sustains us through trouble and distress. He meets us in our darkest moments to cleanse and refine us. We must repent with a contrite spirit and turn from our evil ways. King David, a great repenter, consistently called upon Elohim during his trials.

David wrote, "I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield [Samekh], and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." This beautifully reflects Elohim as our shield, strength, rock, fortress, stronghold, and deliverer.

The classical Hebrew script of Samekh is circular, representing the never-ending and ever-ascending spiral of Elohim's glory in the universe. This symbolizes His divine blessings spiraling upon His creation, reinforcing our spiritual purification and elevation to new levels of purity and righteousness through Yeshua's blood.

In Jacob's dream of the ladder, we see ascending and descending glory. The Hebrew word for "ladder" begins with Samekh. Jacob saw Yah standing above the ladder, confirming the Abrahamic covenant, which promised a Messiah who would reign over Israel. This occurred on Mount Moriah, the same location where Abraham was tested. This tie-in connects to Yeshua the Messiah. Matthew 1:1 highlights Yeshua as the seed of David and Abraham, fulfilling these covenants. Understanding this trajectory from Genesis to Revelation is crucial to avoid replacement theology.

Elohim illustrated His eternal promise through the ladder, the Samekh, as Jacob lay on Mount Zion. God promised to be Jacob's shield, protection, providence, sustainment, and strength—the essence of Samekh, as also found in Psalm 91. As we continue our spiritual purification, we can trust that Elohim surrounds, supports, protects, upholds, and strengthens us. He is our shelter, refuge, and fortress, and we are called to be submissive and obedient, relying on His favor and provision.

Psalm 18:2 echoes this: "The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield [Samekh], and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." This points to Yeshua.

The devotional aspect of Samekh is illuminated by the battle of Jericho. Joshua, a faithful leader, was chosen to lead Israel into the Promised Land. Yeshua's name, Yehoshua, derives from Joshua's Hebrew name. As Joshua began his campaign, he encountered the commander of the army of Adonai, who was Yeshua. After crossing the Jordan, circumcising the people, and eating Passover, Joshua met Yeshua, the Adonai Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts. This foreshadows Yeshua's return with the armies of heaven.

Jericho's three impenetrable walls symbolized military power. Yet, Elohim gave Joshua a detailed plan for victory: march around the city for six days, with priests blowing trumpets. On the seventh day, they were to march around seven times, blow the trumpets, and shout. The walls then fell flat. This divine plan, involving circling the city, establishes Samekh's nature as a circle. The seven days and seven circuits represent spiritual perfection. Elohim acted on their behalf, divinely supporting their efforts. Samekh is evident in the circling, the shield, the support, and the upholding of Joshua and the Israelites.

This insight into Hebrew letters helps us shift from a Greco-Roman mindset to Elohim's perspective. The circling of Jericho for six days establishes Samekh's essential nature. On the seventh day, marching seven times confirms the perfection of the Lord's divine battle plan. After the seventh circuit and the trumpet blast, the walls fell, and the city was taken.

Elohim's victory plan for Joshua and the Israelites mirrors His plan for us. Obedience is key. Revelation 22:14 states, "Blessed are those who keep His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and enter by the gates into the city." We are called to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation, observing and teaching His commandments. This is the Great Commission: baptism and discipleship, teaching all that Yeshua taught from the Torah, Prophets, and Psalms.

The combination of Samekh (God's encompassing support) and Nun (a person in submission) forms the Hebrew word for "miracle." The humble, fallen one of faith whom God supports is a miracle. You are a miracle because God says you are.

King David, in Psalm 119, honors Elohim's Aleph-Bet and the Torah. He writes, "I hate the double-minded, but I love Your Torah. You are my hiding place and my shield [Samekh]. I hope in Your word. Depart from me, you evildoers, for I will keep the commandments of my God. Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live, and do not let me be ashamed of my hope. Hold me up, and I shall be safe, and I shall observe Your statutes continually. You reject all those who stray from Your statutes, for their deceit is falsehood. You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love Your testimonies. My flesh trembles for fear of You, and I am afraid of Your judgments."

This powerful statement from King David highlights the importance of the Torah and a heart posture of obedience. The Apostle Paul quoted David and Moses, never contradicting them. The commandments of Elohim are valid forever. To claim they are done away with is blasphemy. Paul's writings must be understood in light of Moses and David. Yeshua, the perfect Son, kept His Father's commandments.

Samekh represents Elohim's divine perfection of grace, surrounding and supporting believers. May we receive a double anointing of Samekh, leaning on the Lord of Hosts, our refuge, strength, and fortress.

The Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, leads us to Yah's word. Yeshua is the living Torah, expecting us to obey His Father's commandments. This is a prerequisite for Him to be recognized as the Jewish Messiah. Many Jewish people do not recognize Yeshua because Christianity often disregards Torah. Paul's mission was to provoke Jews to jealousy through commandments, feast days, and the calendar.

We are called to be one, echad, a new body, a new man. Christianity's claim that God's commandments are done away with because of Jesus is erroneous. Yeshua said, "If you love Me, keep My commandments."

The Great Commission is to baptize and teach all things Yeshua taught: the Torah, the Prophets, and the Psalms. We must not get caught up in political matters but focus on spreading the Gospel. We must provoke Jews and Gentiles to jealousy, showing them the scriptures from Genesis to Revelation.

The times are perilous. We must understand the prophecies, the calendar, the feast days, the covenants, and the table of nations. The book of Daniel, particularly the four kingdoms, is crucial for understanding current events. Biblical prophecy overrides political objectives.

We are called to be like Joshua, Moses, and the prophets, in alignment and obedience. When we are out of alignment, correction follows. When we are in order, things flow smoothly.

The combination of Samekh and Nun forms the Hebrew word for "miracle." God's encompassing support for the humble, submissive person is a miracle.

We must read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, understanding its foundational principles. The times are nigh, and we must stand firm.

May we receive the revelation and anointing of Samekh, embracing Elohim's divine perfection of grace that surrounds us. May we lean on His support, strength, and protection, relying on Him to sustain and uphold us. He is our refuge, our strength, and our fortress.

Shalom to you all. Thank you for joining us. We will be back tomorrow night to discuss the book of Daniel.