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For she is the breath of the power of God, and a pure influence flowing from the glory of the Almighty: therefore can no defiled thing fall into her. For she is the brightness of the everlasting light, the unspotted mirror of the power of God, and the image of his goodness. And being but one, she can
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Chokmah is associated with several colors in Kabbalistic tradition. Grey is often linked to Chokmah as it represents the blending of all colors, symbolizing comprehensive wisdom. Some traditions, especially those influenced by Western esotericism, associate Chokmah with blue, which signifies clarity
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is sometimes referred to as "Fear" (יִרְאָה, Yirah) in Kabbalistic texts because it represents an aspect of wisdom that is beyond measure and comprehension, "because it has no measure of boundary, and therefore the mind does not have the power to grasp it". This aligns with the idea expressed in the
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These metaphors emphasize the beauty, strength, and presence of Wisdom in various forms, signifying her integral role in the natural world and her divine connection. Each image in the list represents different attributes of Wisdom: the cedar and cypress for strength and majesty, the palm tree and
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The ethical behavior associated with Chokmah involves emulating its dual nature: communion with the Creator to gain wisdom and teaching others the wisdom received. This reflects the sefirah's dual role of receiving and disseminating divine insight. Practical applications of Chokmah in Kabbalistic
237:, emphasizes Chokmah’s role in the emanation process and its association with the sense of sight, as well as an inner spiritual sense of taste that precedes and arouses sight. The interplay between Chokmah and Binah is crucial for understanding how abstract wisdom becomes concrete understanding. 773:, the Tree of Life is viewed as if the practitioner is looking outward from within the diagram. This perspective places Chokmah on the practitioner's left, corresponding to the left hemisphere of the brain, often associated with analytical thinking. Chokmah is also considered the root of 701:, contains significant references to Chokmah. In chapter 24, Wisdom speaks about her origins, her role in creation, and her dwelling among the people of Israel. Verses 13-17, often referred to as the "Riddling List of Ecclesiasticus", use a series of trees to describe Wisdom: 512:, Chokmah is the primordial point which shines forth from the will of God, the starting point of Creation. This point is infinitely small, and yet encompasses the whole of being; it remains incomprehensible until all things are differentiated and given shape and form in 660:
As a female figure (Sir. 1:15; Wis. 7:12), wisdom addressed human beings (Prov. 1:20–33; 8:1–9:6) inviting to her feast those who are not yet wise (Prov. 9:1-6). Wisdom 7:22b-8:1 is a famous passage describing Divine Wisdom, including the passage:
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rosebush for beauty and grace, the olive tree and plane tree for fruitfulness and resilience, and the aromatic plants for the pleasing and pervasive influence of Wisdom. The terebinth represents spreading influence and enduring presence.
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In practical Kabbalistic practices, Chokmah is approached through meditation and contemplation to gain wisdom and insight. Practitioners focus on developing a deep sense of selflessness, as Chokmah embodies the "power of selflessness"
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states that there is an inner, spiritual sense of taste in Chokmah that precedes and arouses the sense of sight. Chokmah appears in the configuration of the sefirot at the top of the right axis, and corresponds to the eyes in the
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In Jewish mystical texts, Chokmah is described as the primordial point of divine wisdom, which shines forth from the will of God. This point remains incomprehensible until differentiated and given form in Binah. The
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and expansiveness, reflecting the profound nature of divine wisdom. White is another color associated with Chokmah, symbolizing purity and enlightenment, indicative of the undifferentiated light of wisdom.
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these are comparable to the two eyes from which two teardrops Fell into the great sea. Chochmah is called eyes, and the right eye Is the upper chochmah and the left eye is the lower chochmah.
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practice include meditative techniques to cultivate wisdom, selflessness, and alignment with divine will, illustrating its central role in theoretical and applied Kabbalistic disciplines.
649:: "He hath found out all the way of knowledge, and hath given it unto Jacob his servant, and to Israel his beloved. Afterward did he shew himself upon earth, and conversed with men." ( 1474: 821: 681:, as the archetypal wise person, fell in love with Wisdom: "I loved her, and sought her out from my youth, I desired to make her my spouse, and I was a lover of her beauty." ( 403:." This term emphasizes the awe and reverence associated with divine wisdom, reflecting the necessary humility and respect required to truly grasp and embody it. 471:, is the first power of conscious intellect within Creation, and the first point of subtle manifestation, since Keter represents emptiness. According to the 666:
do all things: and remaining in herself, she maketh all things new: and in all ages entering into holy souls, she maketh them friends of God, and prophets.
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associated with it is called Mazloth, implying the fulfillment of destiny, and the physical manifestation associated with it is the
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Proverbs personifies Divine Wisdom, which existed before the world was made, revealed God, and acted as God's agent in creation (
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associations, underscore its importance in mystical and spiritual traditions. The paths connecting Chokmah to Keter, Binah,
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Galbanum, Onyx, Stacte, and Frankincense: "Like galbanum, onyx, and stacte, and like the odor of frankincense in the tent."
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he says "Wisdom (Chokmah) is therefore the first thing that the mind can grasp, and is therefore called a 'beginning'."
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elaborates on this by describing Chokmah as the source of all wisdom and insight, crucial for the creative process.
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Cane: "Like cinnamon and camel’s thorn, I gave forth perfume, and like choice myrrh I spread my fragrance."
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Terebinth: "Like a terebinth I spread out my branches, and my branches are glorious and graceful."
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Olive Tree: "Like a fair olive tree in the field, and like a plane tree beside water I grew tall."
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Cedar: "I grew tall like a cedar in Lebanon, and like a cypress on the heights of Hermon."
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Chokmah, meaning "Wisdom," holds a foundational role in Jewish mystical texts such as the
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Palm Tree: "I grew tall like a palm tree in En-gedi, and like rosebushes in Jericho."
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that the "fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and to depart from evil is
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The paths connecting Chokmah to other sefirot are significant. The path to
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Godwin's Cabalistic Encyclopedia: A Complete Guide to Cabalistic Magick
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In general, the sense of sight relates to Chokmah. The
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777 and other Qabalistic writings of Aleister Crowley
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Barstow, California: 1146: 1134: 1056: 941: – Concept in Christian theology 368:"wise" is used as a honorific, as in 7: 1627:Sefer Yetzirah: The Book of Creation 1170: 1098: 586:, Chokmah has two faces, one facing 873:. He lists its associated opposing 347: 340:with the Arabic word for "wisdom", 137: 641:). It was God who "found" wisdom ( 516:, where they become intelligible. 374:(lit. "student of a sage") for a 25: 1312:, p. 2, Table I, col. VIII; 782:Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn 328:The word occurs 149 times in the 1778:. New York: Willey Book Company. 1776:Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers 1764:Wilson, Epiphanius, ed. (1901). 1728:Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism 1395:. Israel: Yeshivat "Kol Yehuda". 1393:The Zohar: Prologue, Beresheet A 997:Botterweck & Ringgren (1974) 540:The word Chokmah is read in the 83: 929: – Hasidic Jewish movement 467:Chokmah, the second of the ten 197:). It is the second of the ten 75:The Sefiroth in Jewish Kabbalah 1463:(reprint ed.). 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