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I have not had time to upload, but once i do, i will post rumble link here.
This is just for historical Mirror , of our self, how we look, how easy was to begin whit no skills, and how powerful that become or could be, and is, was, ... once we get under the hood.
Fear no dark!
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1. Torah (Hebrew Bible) References to Darkness and God
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Exodus 20:21 (The Giving of the Law at Sinai):
"The people stood far off, while Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was." (ESV)-
Context: During the revelation at Mount Sinai, God’s presence is shrouded in "thick darkness" (Hebrew: ‘arafel), often translated as a heavy cloud or gloom. This suggests God can dwell in or manifest through darkness, not just light.
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Interpretation: Jewish commentators like Rashi explain this as God’s glory being veiled to protect humanity from His overwhelming presence (similar to the cloud in Exodus 19:9). It’s less about God being darkness and more about His inaccessibility or mystery.
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Deuteronomy 4:11-12:
"And you came near and stood at the foot of the mountain, while the mountain burned with fire to the heart of heaven, wrapped in darkness, cloud, and gloom. Then the Lord spoke to you out of the midst of the fire."-
Context: This recalls Sinai, emphasizing darkness alongside fire—paradoxically combining light and shadow.
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Interpretation: The darkness here may symbolize the unknowable nature of God, a theme in Jewish mysticism (e.g., Kabbalah’s concept of Ein Sof, the infinite, beyond comprehension).
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Psalm 97:2 (in the broader Tanakh, not strictly Torah):
"Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne."-
Context: This poetic verse ties God’s presence to darkness and clouds, suggesting an enigmatic or hidden aspect.
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Interpretation: The darkness could reflect God’s transcendence, beyond human perception, rather than a literal dwelling place.
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2. Broader Bible References (Including New Testament)
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1 Kings 8:12 (Solomon’s Dedication of the Temple):
"Then Solomon said, ‘The Lord has said that he would dwell in thick darkness.’" (ESV)-
Context: Solomon reflects on God’s presence filling the temple, referencing a divine preference for darkness or obscurity (Hebrew: ‘arafel again).
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Interpretation: This might echo Sinai’s imagery, suggesting God chooses to reveal Himself in ways that obscure His full essence, contrasting with light-centric views. Some scholars link this to Leviticus 16:2, where God appears in a cloud over the mercy seat.
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