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December 15, 2024•1,158 words
Aaron
Aaron, aar'-on (Heb.)--illumined; enlightener, mountaineer (very lofty).
Brother of Moses; of the Israelitish tribe of Levi, and first high priest of Israel (Exod. 6:20 _28:1-4).
Metaphysical. Executive power of divine law. Aaron, the first high priest of Israel and the bearer of intellectual light to the Israelites, signifies the ruling power of the intellectual consciousness. The making of the "molten calf" by Aaron (Exod. 32:1-8) signifies the false states of thought (idols) that man builds into his consciousness when he perceives the Truth but does not carry his spiritual ideals into execution, choosing instead to let his thoughts function in a lower plane of consciousness.
In Exodus 40:12, 13, Aaron and his sons typify spiritual strength, which becomes the presiding, directive power of a new state of consciousness. Through spiritual strength there is set up an abiding thought action that contributes to the building of the holy Temple (redeemed body). Bringing Aaron and his sons to the door of the tent of meeting and washing them with water means that we should declare spiritual strength to be the presiding, directive power of this new state of consciousness--not a mere animal strength, but a strength purified from all grossness of sense. This declaration of strength is absolutely necessary to the permanency of the body tabernacle. Through it is set up an abiding thought action that continues while one's attention is elsewhere: Aaron continues to minister in his priestly office.
- Quoted from the Metaphysical Bible Dictionary.
Aaron arr-ron (as in arrow) (male)
AđŸ Aron / Arron
Hebrew: Enlightener, teacher. Other interpretations: Mountain, messenger. Eldest son of Amram and Jochebed. His brother was Moses and his sister was Miriam. Aaron was the divinely-appointed spokesman of Moses, and he persuaded the Israelites to trust his brother. He also became the first high priest of the nation. His low point came when Moses climbed Mount Sinai to get the Ten Commandments. While Moses was gone, the Israelites made an image of a calf to worship. Aaron did not stop them. The excuse he gave to Moses was unconvincing (but very human): "They gave me the gold, and I threw it into the fire, and out came this calf!" His wife was Elisheba and his sons were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. Variants: Aharon, Ahron, Arend, Ari, Arny, Aron, Haroun, Ron, Ronny. [Exodus 4:14] OčŘ ƻțAŘɅ ĀEĎȰ 4Ʌ14ɇ
- Quoted from the book "Biblical names in Amharic"
Nathan
Nathan, na'-than (Heb.)--reaching out the hand; giver; gift; given; give up; yield; grant grace; grant reward; instruct; requite.
a A prophet during David's reign (II Sam. 7:2-17). b A son of David (II Sam 5:14). c Other men (II Sam. 23:36; I Kings 4:5; Ezra 8:16; 10:39).
Metaphysical. Spiritual power and understanding in and back of words of Truth.
Nathan the prophet and Zadok the priest (I Kings 1:34, 38) are representatives of the spiritual kingdom. Solomon (peace and wisdom) is to be king in our heart, and we mentally anoint him in the name of the Lord. If we declare our word of authority without considering its spiritual relation in our thought, it will lack certain elements of stability and Truth, and instead of being related to the one inner Source it will be associated with some of the many man-made thought atmospheres; thus the spiritual qualities of power, foresight, understanding, and true Christ righteousness that Nathan and Zadok represent must be present and active in our true words, that those words may be alive and pregnant with success and all good.
- Quoted from the Metaphysical Bible Dictionary.
Nathan nay-thun (male)
ŶŖŸ Natan
Hebrew: Given, God has given. A prophet and adviser to King David. David consulted him about plans for the temple and was told not to proceed with its construction. Nathan fearlessly chided David for marrying Bathsheba, widow of the slain warrior Uriah. But later he helped Solomon, the son of this condemned union, secure the throne. He also wrote parts of Chronicles 1 and Chronicles 2. Others with this name: (i) One of the sons of King David and Bathsheba. He was the father of Mattatha and an ancestor of Jesus Christ. (ii) Father of Igal, one of the David's mighty warriors. (iii) Father of Azariah and Zabud, officials under King Solomon. These may be the children of Nathan the prophet. (iv) Two returned captives from Babylon. Variants: Nat, Nathaniel, Nethanel. [2 Samuel 7:2] ûȠóȫ ĖüƇð ƎðEɅ ĀEĎȰ 7Ʌ2ɇ
- Quoted from the book "Biblical names in Amharic"
Muhshi
Mushi, mu'-shi (Heb.)--withdrawn; drawn out; letting go; taking away; deserting; departing; ceasing; feeling; touching; sensitive.
Son of Merari, and grandson of Levi (Exod. 6:19).
Metaphysical. A phase of the natural love in the human consciousness (a grandson of Levi; Levi signifies the first conscious development of the love faculty in man) that is very sensitive, susceptible, impressionable, touchy, quick to sense or feel conditions and to take offense. The individual who is dominated by this tendency of the love faculty expressing on the sense plane is likely to avoid direct contact with others (withdrawn) and to feel very negative and cut off from his associates, lonely and deserted, at times.
- Quoted from the Metaphysical Bible Dictionary.
Mushites, mu'-shites (fr. Heb.)--of or belonging to Mushi.
A "family" of Levites descended from Mushi son of Merari (Num. 3:33).
Metaphysical. Thoughts springing from and belonging to that in consciousness which Mushi symbolizes. (See MUSHI.)
- Quoted from the Metaphysical Bible Dictionary.
Mushi
In Bible versions:
Mushi: NET AVS NIV NRSV NASB TEV
son of Merari son of Levi
he that touches, that withdraws or takes away
Hebrew
Strongs #04187: yvwm Muwshiy or yvm >Mushshiy
Mushi = "yielding"
1) son of Merari, grandson of Kohath, and great grandson of Levi
4187 Muwshiy moo-shee'
or Mushshiy {mush-shee'}; from 4184; sensitive; Mushi, a
Levite:-Mushi.
see HEBREW for 04184Mushi [EBD]
receding, the second of the two sons of Merari (Ex. >6:19; Num. >3:20). His sons were called >Mushites (Num. 3:33; 26:58).
Mushi [NAVE]
MUSHI, of the sons of Merari, Ex. >6:19; 1 Chr. >6:19, >47.
MUSHI [SMITH]
(yielding), the son of Merari the son of Kohath. (Exodus >6:19; Numbers >3:20; 1 Chronicles >6:19,47; >23:21,23; >24:26,30)
MUSHI [ISBE]
MUSHI - mu'-shi (mushi): Son of Merari (Ex >6:19; Nu >3:20; 1 Ch >6:19 (Hebrew 4); 23:21; >24:26). There is found also the patronymic "Mushites" (Nu >3:33; >26:58).