J. Qabalistic Analysis of the Text
Sefirah Victory (Netzach)
The lowest Sefirah is called Victory. Since this is the lowest
Sefirah, it is in the material creation, the waking state of humans.
The action of the other Sefiroth upon Sefirah Victory appears as
seven “Churches” designated by their respective strengths and
weaknesses.
In Sefirah Victory:
Sefirah Strength (Geburah)
The second Sefirah is called Strength or Power. The
experience in this Sefirah is the dream state of most humans. The
action of the other Sefiroth on Power is given as “Seals.”
In Sefirah Power:
Sefirah Mercy (Gedulah)
The third Sefirah is called Mercy. The experience in this Sefirah, which is in the navel region, is the dream state of most humans. The action of the other Sefiroth on Mercy is given as “Angels with Seven Trumpets.” In Sefirah Mercy:
Sefirah Thanksgiving (Todah)
The fourth Sefirah is called Thanksgiving. The experience in
this Sefirah, which is in the heart region, is beyond the usual
experience of humans, appearing as deep sleep to most of them.
The action of the other Sefiroth on Thanksgiving is given as “Angels of the End.”
In Sefirah Beauty:
Sefirah Understanding (Binah)
The fifth Sefirah is called Understanding. The experience in
this Sefirah, which is in the throat region, is beyond the usual
experiences of humans. The action of the other Sefiroth on
Understanding is given as “Angels of the Seven Last Plagues.”
In Sefirah Understanding:
Sefirah Beauty (Tifareth)
The sixth Sefirah is called Beauty. The experience in this
Sefirah, which is in the forehead region, is beyond the usual
experiences of humans. The action of the other Sefiroth on
Beauty is given as “Angels announcing the End.”
In Sefirah Thanksgiving:
Sefirah Blessing (Berakhah)
The seventh Sefirah is called Blessing. The experience in this
Sefirah, which is at the top of the head, is beyond the usual
experiences of humans. The ultimate experiences possible with
the Tree of Life are given as “Final Details of the End.”
In Sefirah Blessing:
