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Marana-Yah Yeshua MashiychaSection 1

Our Master Yah Yeshua the MessiahConcerning the revelation of the Divinity within the Messiah, the Hebrew Scriptures work from the inside outward; while the Aramaic Peshitta New Testament begins on the outside and then works toward revealing what is on the inside. This is why the Hebrew Scriptures reveal "YAH" first; and only then show that YAH is our praise and song and has become our YESHUA (SALVATION). On the other hand, the Aramaic Peshitta New Testament reveals "YESHUA", and then slowly and gradually reveals how YESHUA is the temple of YAH.The picture presented by the two letters which spell "Yah" is more in depth than simply revealing how YAH IS THE GREAT I AM (The Self-Existent ONE), but the (YOD) and the (HEH) also convey the idea of: [NOTE #1] YOD = "HAND" as in waving the hand and trying to get your attention

HEH = "WINDOW" or (invisible SPIRIT/WIND) behind which YAH remains hidden—while waving the hand and trying to get your attention, as if saying: "Behold Me."

The picture presented by the four Hebrew letters which spell the name of YESHUA works as a contrast to the picture shown above. Because while the invisible YAH is trying to get you to see HIM, YESHUA is plainly seen by all around: [NOTE #1] YOD = "HAND" which is still waving, striving to get your attention.

SHIYN = "TWO TEETH" as "SHINING BRIGHTLY," i.e., "TO SHINE FORTH; TO SHEEN."

VAV = "TO TURN," thus something turning, rolling, flowing, moving.

AYIN = "EYE OF THE LANDSCAPE," that is the place from which waters spring up from the ground. This picture can relate to the LIVING WATERS as they flow forth from YESHUA THE MAN, but can also relate to the rays of light that radiate from YESHUA THE MAN as HE appears in all His glory.

Therefore "YAH" is invisible and unseen and unseeable; while "YESHUA" is extremely visible and apparent to everyone. And "YAH YESHUA" seeks to get our attention; to warn and to instruct; to cleanse and to forgive. However, when mankind looks upon "YESHUA," they see only a man—they can't see "YAH" within HIM. But believers can feel YAH within YESHUA as they experience the SPIRIT OF Yehowah flowing out from HIM like rivers of LIVING WATERS. Then, one day, all will behold YESHUA shining forth as the sun in His strength (Rev 1:16). And at this time all will confess "YAH" within "YESHUA."YESHUA also relates the idea of "WIDE OPEN SPACES," and this relates to the root because when "YESHUA" appears, His people will BEHOLD HIM from miles around in every direction. Thus His people will view YESHUA in WIDE OPEN SPACES, in complete freedom and liberty and Salvation. And by this time, all will see "YAH" within "YESHUA."For these reasons and more, the Aramaic Peshitta New Testament reveals the name of "YESHUA" throughout, and only uses the name of "MAR-YAH" in conjunction with "YESHUA" in a select few verses. And it is these select verses which reveal to believers how to understand the Divinity in other passages.It is also important to note that ancient rabbis came to the conclusion that YAH is the SON OF Yehowah. They understood that this concept was founded upon the Hebrew Scriptures. This does not indicate that "YAH" had a beginning; this only shows that "YAH" went forth from "Yehowah" out of heaven. It is written:"Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: Yehowah hath said unto me, THOU ART MY SON; THIS DAY HAVE I BEGOTTEN THEE."

Psalms 2:6-7

"Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? Who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? WHAT IS HIS NAME, AND WHAT IS HIS SON'S NAME IF THOU CANST TELL/SURELY YOU KNOW?"

Proverbs 30:4 [NOTE #2]

See Deuteronomy 30:11-14 and Romans 10:6-7.Yah ascended to heaven and descended! Yehowah has gathered the wind into His fists! YAH is the fist of Yehowah into which the heavenly winds were gathered. This is why the SPIRIT OF Yehowah is given to HIM without measure (Jn 3:34). Yehowah also bound the LIVING WATERS OF "YAH" into a garment, that is a body. This is why the Aramaic Peshitta reveals that "YAH" was clothed with a body (Hebrews 5:7; 10:5). Only YAH Yehowah, the Father and Son, can cause souls all over the globe to rise in the resurrection. Therefore the writer of this proverb (30:4) believes that everyone ought to be able to discern the name of the Father (Yehowah) and the Son (YAH) from the plain text of the HEBREW SCRIPTURES. He could not have possibly meant the name "YESHUA," because this name had not been clearly revealed as a name yet!In the original Hebrew Scriptures the writer of Proverbs (30:4) was reading, is found the revelation that Yehowah was riding upon the heaven of heavens which were of old (Ps 68:32-33) [i.e. heaven = shamayim]. And that YAH was sent forth from Yehowah in heaven, as the voice or word of Yehowah, to ride upon the desert places [desert = arabot] of the earth (Ps 68:4,6,18). Then it was revealed that Yehowah was dwelling with the angels in heaven (Ps 68:17); while YAH was destined to dwell with mankind upon the earth (Ps 68:17-18). In fact, this contrast was so clear that the scribes of later generations removed the name of Yehowah from verses 68:17 and 68:32, and replaced it with the title Adonay (my Lord). Careful notes were preserved for us in the margin of the codex, so that the original could still be discerned. Maybe this is one reason why this contrast between the name of the Father Yehowah and the Son YAH was well known to this writer of the proverb, but is understood by so few today.[See "THE HEBREW KEY NOTES", Chapter one, NOTE #8]Here is another context which reveals the distinction between the Father (Yehowah) and the Son (YAH). For an incomplete command is given in Psalms 118:"Open to me the gates of righteousness I will enter into them; I will confess YAH."

Psalms 118:19

[See THE HEBREW KEY, Pages {______}, Sec. 4, Chap.One]

Confess what about YAH? To answer that question look to context:"YAH is my praise and my song and is become my salvation (Yeshua)."

Psalms 118:14

[Strength=Praise—see "THE VEIL OF HIS Body" Sec. 5]

All must confess that YAH is their salvation, that is YESHUA! This must be done because:"This is the gateway unto Yehowah, the righteous will enter in through it."

Psalms 118:20

[all quotes derived directly from Hebrew]

The only path or gate leading to Yehowah the FATHER is through confessing that YAH the Son is YESHUA (SALVATION). Therefore Psalms 118:19 should be understood and obeyed like this:Open to me the gates of righteousness, I will enter into them I will CONFESS THAT YAH IS MY SALVATION (YESHUA).

Ps 118:19 fully understood

"This is the gateway unto Yehowah, the righteous will enter in through it."

Psalms 118:20

These contrasts which were originally made known from the Hebrew Scriptures were much harder to convey through the Aramaic Peshitta, once the decision was made to never write the full form of the Divine name (Yehowah) in the Peshitta. Because the compound phrase "MAR-YAH" is a direct and clear way to bring forth the idea of Divinity of the name, it was used as a substitute for the name of Yehowah. However "MAR-YAH" was also used in conjunction with "YESHUA", and in these cases was used at face value to mean "Lord YAH".However another substitute for "Yehowah" had to be found when "MAR-YAH" meant "Lord YAH" the Son in the passage. In these cases "God" (Alaha) was used as a substitute for "Yehowah". One example is:"And that every tongue should confess that MAR-YAH (Lord YAH) is YESHUA the Messiah to the glory of God his Father."

Phil 2:11 A.P. by Roth

Obviously, "Yehowah" in this context is the Father of "MAR-YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH". And the title "God" (Alaha) is being used as a substitute for "Yehowah THE FATHER". On the other hand, a term had to be found which would convey the Divinity of the name of "YAH" the Son in places where a clear distinction between Yehowah the Father and YAH the Son was necessary to get the proper understanding. One example of this is:"I foresaw MARIY (my Master), for at all times he (is) at my right hand so that I will not be moved."

Acts 2:25 A.P.

The apostle Peter is quoting Psalms 16:8, where it says "I have set (foresaw) Yehowah always before me". It was because Peter understood that in this verse the Divinity of Yehowah was actually a reference to the Son of Yehowah, even "YAH", that he used the substitute "MARIY" (My Lord) to represent the Divinity of "YAH THE SON".[NOTE: If "MAR-YAH" was used in every case, the line of distinction would have been blurred between the Divinity of the Father (Yehowah) and the Divinity of the Son (YAH)]Here is an example which uses "MAR-YAH" and "MARIY" (my Lord) to reveal the contrast between the Father (Yehowah) and the Son (YAH):"And said, 'What do you say about the Messiah? Who is He the son of? They were saying to Him, 'The son of David'. He said to them, "How then did David in the spirit call him MAR-YAH? For he said, 'That MAR-YAH said to MARIY (my Master), You sit at my right hand until I place your enemies under your feet.' Therefore, if David calls Him MAR-YAH, how is he his son.'"

Matthew 22:42-45

Please notice that Yeshua says twice that David called Messiah "MAR-YAH". However, when quoting the verse which demanded a distinction of Divinity between the real Father of the Messiah, even Yehowah, and His Son YAH, a substitute had to be found to convey the Divinity of "MAR-YAH" (without using "MAR-YAH")! So "MARIY" (my Lord) was used to relate the Divinity of the Son. While "MAR-YAH" was used to convey the Divinity of the Father in the quotation, while "MAR-YAH" relates the Divinity of the Son, even YAH, in the instructions of verse 43 and 45. Thus proving that at least in this context "MARIY" must be understood as "my Lord YAH". Therefore this entire context must be understood like this:"...'How then did David in the spirit call Him Lord YAH? For He said 'Yehowah said to my Lord YAH, You sit at my right hand until I place your enemies under your feet.' Therefore, if David calls Him Lord YAH, how is he his son."

Matthew 22:43-45 fully understood

Even though the Peshitta never uses the full form of the Divine name, it still clearly reveals the Distinction between Yehowah the Father and YAH His Son by using the above very clear contrast.A key is used to unlock a door. A door is used to keep those who are not invited in, out! But the key is given to those who are invited. There are those who want to have the key themselves and want to keep it unto themselves because they want only select people to have access. And men want to be in control. So this is why it has been written:"Woe to you scribes because you have taken away the keys of knowledge..."

Luke 11:52

By removing the Sacred name from the text, the scribes sought to hide away the keys of knowledge unto themselves. However because they did so, they will not enter into the kingdom, yet have still been very successful at keeping others from entering.The verses presented in this book are keys which unlock the door to our understanding of the name of Yehowah the Father and His Son YAH. The story about David calling the Messiah "my Lord YAH" as found in Matthew 22:43-45 is a key which unlocks the door of our understanding of how to understand "MARIY" in many other contexts when used of the Messiah. Just as the title "Kurios/Lord" as found in the Greek New Testament represents a Sacred name possibility within the text which offers absolutely no distinction between the Divinity of the Father and Son. Likewise "MARIY" also offers a Sacred name possibility within the text. However "MARIY" is set aside specifically in reference to the Divinity of "YAH" the Son. There is another key which will unlock the door of our understanding about the title "MARAN", which literally means "Our Lord" and how this title is also used extensively in the Aramaic Peshitta to relate the Divinity of the Son, even "Our Lord YAH".It has been demonstrated in Chapter four, "MARIY IS YESHUA", that the Apostle Peter went to great lengths to reveal the Divinity of the Son of Yehowah, even the Messiah in Acts Chapter two. For Peter reveals that MARIY the MESSIAH is MAR-YAH (Lord YAH). After revealing that MAR-YAH is the Son of Yehowah in Acts 2:36, Pages {_______}, Peter delivers unto the people a KEY OF KNOWLEDGE, which is:"Simon said to them, 'Repent and be immersed each of you in the name of MAR-YAH YESHUA for the forgiveness of sins, that you may receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'"

Acts 2:38 A.P. by Roth

Because of the foundation Peter just laid, revealing that MAR-YAH is the Son of Yehowah and the Messiah, one must understand Acts 2:38 like this:"...'Repent and be baptized each one of you in the name of the Lord YAH YESHUA..."

Acts 2:38 properly understood

Once the Apostle Peter made it clear that "MARIY" is "My Lord YAH", sitting at the right hand of Yehowah {Pages _________}, the key of knowledge was presented to unlock the mystery of "MAR-YAH" in Acts 2:38. For if Peter had not laid this foundation, we would still be wondering if "MAR-YAH" in this context represents the Divinity of Yehowah the Father or the Divinity of YAH THE SON. However Peter went even further to show that "MAR-YAH" is the Son of Yehowah. As it is written:"Therefore, truly, Let all the house of Israel know, that God (i.e. Yehowah) has made this YESHUA whom you have crucified, MAR-YAH and MESSIAH."

Acts 2:36

see {Pages _______} "MARIY IS YESHUA": Chapter four.

Another reading of this Aramaic passage reads like this:"Therefore, truly, Let all the house of Israel know, that MAR-YAH (i.e. Lord YAH-THE APPEARANCE OF YAH) and MESSIAH (i.e. THE ANOINTED ONE) is the servant (abad) of God (i.e. Yehowah THE FATHER), (that is) this YESHUA whom you have crucified."

Acts 2:36 {Pages ________}

Yehowah made MAR-YAH the Messiah the servant of Yehowah by causing HIM to appear as YESHUA. Therefore, based upon this solid foundation, all men can know that "MAR-YAH" is the Son of Yehowah in Acts 2:38."...'Repent and be baptized each of you in the name of the Lord YAH YESHUA..."

Acts 2:38 properly understood

Just as Acts 2:36 was the key to help believers understand the Divinity of the Son in the phrase "MAR-YAH" in Acts 2:38, likewise Acts 2:38 is the key to understanding the Divinity associated with the Aramaic title "our Lord" (MARAN) in all other verses on baptism. Which are:"But When they believed Phillip, who had preached the kingdom of God IN THE NAME OF MARAN YESHUA MASHIYCHA, they were immersed, men and woman."

Acts 8:12 [NOTE #3]

"Then he commanded them to be immersed IN THE NAME OF MARAN YESHUA MASHIYCHA."

Acts 10:48 [NOTE #3]

"And when they heard these things, they [were] immersed IN THE NAME OF MARAN YESHUA MASHIYCHA:"

Acts 19:5 [NOTE #3]

MARAN YESHUA MASHIYCHA literally means "Our Lord YESHUA THE MESSIAH". However, those that understand that "MARIY" when used concerning the Messiah conveys the meaning of "my Lord YAH", and that "MAR-YAH" is the Son of Yehowah as used in Acts 2:38 about baptism, should be able to see that "MARAN" (OUR LORD) is being used in these contexts about baptism to relate the Divinity of the Son, that is "OUR LORD YAH", which is said in Aramaic "MARANA-YAH" (our Lord YAH). If we will utilize the key we found in Acts 2:38, which demands that the Divinity of the Son, even "YAH", must be represented in water baptism as related in this verse with "MAR-YAH" (Lord YAH), then our eyes will be opened to the understanding of the term "MARAN" as used in reference to baptism in every other verse. That is, once we begin to understand that "MARAN" is also a Sacred name possibility within the text, just as "MARIY" is, and that "MARAN" and "MARIY" can only represent the Divinity of "YAH" the Son, then our eyes become opened to the proper understanding of these verses on baptism, which reveals that "MARAN" must be understood as "OUR LORD YAH" that is "MARANA-YAH"!"But when they believed Phillip, who had preached the kingdom of God IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH, they were baptized, men and woman."

Acts 8:12 properly understood

"Then he commanded them to be baptized IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH."

Acts 10:48 properly understood

"And when they heard these things, they were baptized IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH:"

Acts 19:5

For this key of knowledge to enter the heart, one must understand that "MARIY", when used of the Messiah is a Sacred name possibility within the text. However this is limited unto the Divinity of the Son. Then one must understand that "MARAN" when used of the MESSIAH is also a Sacred name possibility within the text, because it likewise relates the Divinity of the Son within the text.Some may wonder, "But why not use "MAR-YAH" to convey the Divinity of the Son, especially as it really does mean "Lord YAH"?Yes "MAR-YAH" does mean "Lord YAH", but because of this it was also set aside to represent the Divinity of Yehowah the Father in Old Testament quotations. Thus "MAR-YAH" is "THE LORD YAH" the Son of Yehowah. However, "MAR-YAH" is used as a substitute in place of Yehowah in Old Testament quotations. Therefore "MAR-YAH" can mean either the Father or the Son within the text. So "MARIY" and "MARAN", when used of the Messiah, are used as a substitute for: MARIY-YAH- My Lord YAH

MARANA-YAH- Our Lord YAH (as found in Revelation 1:10 A.P.)

And as such substitutes represent the Divinity of the Son only!The sacred name of "YAH" was and is important, yet was still protected within the text lest unbelievers blaspheme the name. Thus the Name of YAH was not used in conjunction with "MARAN" until around the 3rd century, when Revelation was added. Here "MARAN" has the 'yod' and 'aleph' attached, yielding "MARANA-YAH"."I was in the spirit on the day of MARANA-YAH (OUR LORD YAH),.."

Revelation 1:10 Aramaic Peshitta

This is proof that at least by the 3rd century the Divinity of "YAH" was plainly written in conjunction with "MARAN", that is "MARANA-YAH" (OUR LORD YAH).This key of knowledge can be determined from the Aramaic Peshitta New Testament only as one discovers the lost key of knowledge in the ORIGINAL HEBREW SCRIPTURES of the Old Testament. But remember what Yeshua said about the Scribes who were responsible for passing on this key of knowledge unto future generations. For Yeshua's statement is disturbing:"Woe to you scribes because you taken away the keys of knowledge. You have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering."

Luke 11:52

What is the key of knowledge of which Yeshua speaks? And who were the scribes? The scribes are the ones who collected all the Old Testament books and put them in order. They worked under the leadership of Ezra the scribe originally, after the return of the Jewish people back to Jerusalem from their captivity in Babylon. It took these original scribes 110 years to complete their work. The work of these scribes was preserved in future generations (now past) by a group of men called the MASSORITES. The MASSORITES preserved every letter of the Hebrew Scriptures along with a multitude of NOTES which explained things like the number of letters in a text, the middle letter, the middle verse, etc. However, these notes also preserved all information concerning any alterations to the Hebrew text which was made by the scribes. The most important thing these ancient scribes altered was in the fact that they replaced the name of "Yehowah" with the title "Adonay" (my Lord). The scribes HAVE TAKEN AWAY THIS KEY OF KNOWLEDGE one hundred and thirty six times in the Hebrew Scriptures. Whatever their reasons may have originally been, it has been demonstrated from many of these contexts that when the name of "Yehowah" is placed back into the text, a clear distinction can be seen between Yehowah the Father who abides in heaven and Yah the Son who is destined to dwell on the earth with mankind. Therefore, by taking away this KEY OF KNOWLEDGE, the scribes have obscured the true identity of the Messiah. Please notice how serious this error was unto them and unto everyone who relied upon them without digging in and investigating further:"Woe to you scribes because you have taken away the keys of knowledge. You have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering."

Luke 11:52

By hiding the identity of the Messiah, these scribes have refused to enter into the Kingdom of Yehowah and put huge hurdles before all others who desired to enter into the Kingdom. Remember, only the Messiah is the door to the Kingdom! Therefore to hide His true identity is to block the door and to deny entrance to all who come. However, these Scribes did leave careful notes on all their alterations, and these notes are still preserved in the MARGINS OF THE CODEX. It is for these reasons that believers can be confident that the key of knowledge can still be ascertained by placing the Sacred name "Yehowah" back into the text where it belongs.[NOTE: For a more complete discussion of this, and a listing of all 136 places the scribes removed the key of knowledge, see "THE HEBREW KEY NOTES" NOTE #8.]Knowing that the scribes are the ones responsible for preserving every letter of the Hebrew Scriptures, ask yourself this question: "What other key of knowledge could these scribes have removed" that would not only affect their eternal destiny but also the eternal destiny of all who could not see the true identity of the Messiah due to their alterations of the text? For if these scribes were only guilty of living unclean immoral lives, then their error would only cause them to miss the Kingdom. However, with provable history as our guide, we can conclude absolutely that the most important KEY OF KNOWLEDGE THEY REMOVED was the Sacred name "Yehowah". And this book has demonstrated many times how this obscured the true identity of the Messiah.Look at these examples with "Yehowah" in bold capital letters where the Scribes had replaced the name with "Adonay" (my lord). Remember the scriptures teach by contrast, so see if you can discern the contrast of Yehowah the Father who dwells with the angels in Heaven, and Yah the Son who is destined to dwell with mankind upon the earth."Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto YEHOWAH; Selah: To him that rideth upon the heaven of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth SEND OUT HIS VOICE. AND THAT A MIGHTY VOICE."

Ps 68:32-33

[with "Adonay" restored to "Yehowah"]

"Sing to God, sing praises to his name; extol him that rideth upon the deserts BY HIS NAME YAH, and rejoice before him."

Psalms 68:4

[with "heavens" (arabot) corrected to "deserts"]

Can you see how Yehowah is riding in the heaven of heavens of ancient time, and at some point in time sent out His word/voice, or Yehowah gave forth His word, so that YAH His word could ride upon the desert places of the earth to seek and to save the rebellious souls who are dwelling there.Here is another contrast from the same context which also clearly shows the distinction between Yehowah the Father and YAH THE SON."The Chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels; YEHOWAH is among them, as in Si-nai, in the holy place"

Ps 68:17

"Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men [lit: 'you have taken gifts among men']; yea, for the rebellious also, that YAH God might DWELL AMONG THEM."

Psalms 68:18

Yehowah is dwelling with the angels in heaven, while YAH is passing out gifts among mankind so that one day YAH will dwell with mankind upon the earth.[NOTE: For more information on these contexts, see "THE HEBREW KEY", Section 3].In this contrast, Adonay (my Lord) is shown to be "Yehowah":"Yehowah said to Adonay (my Lord) 'Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies Your footstool.'"

Psalms 110:1

"Yehowah at thy right hand shall strike through Kings in the day of his wrath."

Psalms 110:5

[with Adonay restored to Original Yehowah]

This contrast shows that Yehowah is at the right hand of Yehowah, but that the second Yehowah represents the Divinity of the Son, represented by "Adonay" (my Lord) in the context. And the other contrasts reveal that the Divinity of the Son is clearly revealed as "YAH" the Son of "Yehowah".In the Aramaic Peshitta, this contrast between the Father and Son is also clearly revealed, even though the Aramaic Peshitta uses a substitute for "Yehowah the Father". Therefore I will give these verses in the form in which they should be understood."And that every tongue should confess that the Lord YAH IS YESHUA the MESSIAH to the glory of Yehowah His Father."

Phil 2:11 Aramaic Peshitta

"Yet to us, on our part, there is ONE Yehowah the Father from Whom are all things, and we in him; and ONE LORD-YAH YESHUA, by Whom are all things and we also by him."

1 Cor 8:6 Aramaic Peshitta

"There is ONE LORD YAH, one faith and one baptism. ONE Yehowah Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all of us."

Ephesians 4:5-6

"And there are many forms of ministrations; but LORD YAH IS ONE." "And there are many forms of power; but Yehowah, Who works all in all men, is ONE."

1 Cor 12:5-6 Aramaic Peshitta

[NOTE: More about these quotations can be found in "MAR-YAH" IS YESHUA", Section 8]Every one of these verses are keys. Keys which have either been removed by the ancient scribes of the Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures; or keys which have been removed by the preservers of the Greek New Testament. However we as a people can take these keys back by placing the name where it belongs in both the Old and New Testaments.And the key verse which unlocks the door of our understanding on baptism is:"Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of the Lord YAH YESHUA for the forgiveness of sins,..."

Acts 2:38 Aramaic Peshitta

For this key determines how "MARAN" (our Lord) must be understood in all other verses on baptism, that is "OUR LORD YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH" [MARANA-YAH YESHUA MASHIYCHA]. Please take notice that if you reject the name of "YAH" in these other verses on baptism, there is no more uniformity to the texts on baptism in your mind.In some places the Aramaic Peshitta offers clarity where the Greek text has been shrouded in mystery. The context where Aquila and Priscilla gave further instructions to Apollos is one such example. Here is a comparison between the Aramaic Peshitta and the Greek New Testament:"And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus."

Acts 18:24 Greek KJV

"And a certain Jewish man from Alexandria named Apollos, who was trained to eloquence, and well taught in the scriptures, came to Ephesus."

Acts 18:24 Aramaic Peshitta

"This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John."

Acts 18:25 KJV Greek

"He had been instructed in the ways of MAR-YAH, and was fervent in spirit; and he discoursed and taught FULLY respecting YESHUA, while yet he knew nothing except the baptism of John,"

Acts 18:25 Aramaic Peshitta

In the Greek text there is no distinction between "instructed in the way of the Lord" and "taught diligently the things of the Lord". Yet the Aramaic clearly shows a distinction "he had been instructed in the ways of MAR-YAH" and "he discoursed and taught fully respecting YESHUA". This is important because in the Greek text no distinction is made between "lord (Yehowah)", "Lord (Yah)", or "Lord (Yeshua)". The only question left open by the Aramaic is, does "MAR-YAH" refer to the Divinity of the Father or of the Son. And what does this all have to do with baptism, since Apollos was teaching fully about YESHUA. This next text will shed some light on this."And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly."

Acts 18:26 KJV Greek

"And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. And when Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him to their house, and FULLY SHOWED HIM THE way of MAR-YAH."

Acts 18:26 Aramaic Peshitta

Apollos had already been instructed in the ways of MAR-YAH and was already teaching fully about Yeshua. So what is it about "MAR-YAH" and "baptism" that Apollos did not understand? Apollos did not understand the connection between "MAR-YAH" the Son of Yehowah and the name of YESHUA into which he needed to be baptized. And this is how they showed him fully the way of MAR-YAH THE SON OF Yehowah. But it is very unclear from the Greek text exactly what it was Apollos did not yet understand. Except that Apollos did not yet understand baptism. The Aramaic just helps the believer to see what it was about baptism Apollos did not understand. Now he knew that he needed to be baptized "IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH".Is it just by coincidence that Apollos at the end of Acts Chapter 18 does not yet understand about baptism in the name of "OUR LORD YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH", but only knows of the baptism of John, and then in the beginning of Acts Chapter 19 Paul also finds some believers who only knew of the baptism of John. And in both cases the believer had to be further instructed and then baptized:"... And he inquired of the disciples whom he found there, 'Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed?' they answered and said to him: 'If there be a Holy Spirit, it has not come to our hearing.' He said to them: 'Into what then were you immersed?' They say: 'Into the immersion of John.' Paul said to them: 'John immersed the people with the immersion of repentance, while he told them to believe in Him who was to come after him, that is, in YESHUA THE MESSIAH.' And when they heard these things, they were immersed in the name of MARAN YESHUA MASHIYCHA [OUR LORD (YAH) YESHUA THE MESSIAH]."

Acts 19:1-5 A.P. by Roth

Because of the use of "MAR-YAH" in reference to baptism in Acts 2:38 and the contrast of "MAR-YAH" with "baptism" in Acts Chapter 18, one must conclude that "MARAN" in Acts 19:5 above is being used as a Sacred name substitute, declaring the Divinity of the Son. For these reasons we know to understand verse five like this:"And when they heard these things, they were baptized in the name of our Lord YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH."

Acts 19:5 properly understood.

Apparently Apollos was already confessing that Yeshua was his Lord, and perhaps that Yeshua was the Messiah. But had somehow missed out on understanding that MAR-YAH IS YESHUA, that is THE LORD YAH IS YESHUA. Paul teaches that all men must confess both the Lordship and the Divinity of YESHUA."And that every tongue should confess that MAR-YAH IS YESHUA THE MESSIAH to the glory of Yehowah his Father."

Phil 2:11

[God/Alaha corrected to Yehowah]

This is the same thing that is missing from Christianity today, for while they are eager to confess the Lordship of Yeshua, they have somehow missed the fact that they also must confess His Divinity. Of those who insist upon also confessing His Divinity, they have still missed the importance of the name of YAH, the Son of Yehowah.The Greek New Testament uses the word "Kurios" (Lord) to represent Lordship and Divinity. And makes absolutely no distinction between Divinity and humanity. And definitely does not make any attempt to distinguish the Divinity of Yehowah the Father and YAH the Son. Only by the context can anything be discerned and often times the message is blurred and unclear. However "KURIOS" can definitely represent a Sacred name possibility in any text about Divinity.The Aramaic Peshitta makes a definite distinction in that it uses MAR-YAH to represent Divinity in almost all quotations of the Old Testament which bear the name of Yehowah. However, when "MAR-YAH" is used at face value to mean "Lord YAH" the Son, then the Peshitta uses "Alaha" (God) to represent the Divinity of Yehowah.It is taught in the Peshitta that MAR-YAH THE MESSIAH IS YESHUA, and therefore this must be the final authority concerning how anyone understands the Apostolic teaching of MAR-YAH.Then the Peshitta makes a further distinction of Divinity, singling out two phrases to represent the Divinity of the Son only, which are:

"MARIY" (my Lord) and

"MARAN" (our Lord), so that when these phrases are used in reference to Yeshua, they represent the Divinity of the Son and not just his Lordship. Therefore these two phrases represent the possibility within the text to convey the idea of "my Lord Yah" and "our Lord Yah".In short, the Peshitta has left the people of Yah a key by which to understand the Divinity of Yehowah the Father and His Son YAH. And when this New Testament key is compared to the Old Testament key, we find that both keys match. With this confirmation, believers can stand strong in their faith in the name of Yehowah THE FATHER AND HIS SON MAR-YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH.Remember that Yeshua the man is our only GIVER OF LIFE, and that we call upon the name of MAR-YAH to receive that life from Yeshua. And then we are to be baptized in the name of our Lord YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH for the release from our sins, so that we can receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. So that YAH the seed of the word may be united with Yehowah THE LIVING WATERS within our being. And the Son and the Father can be united in the heart of the believer.Power in the Blood, Power in the Name

Section 2Why does the Apostle Simon Peter say that baptism in the name of MAR-YAH YESHUA is for the Remission/Forgiveness of sins? What exactly does this word REMISSION/FORGIVENESS MEAN?The Aramaic word used for "Remission/Forgiveness" is "SHOVQANA", and includes: "Remission, Forgiveness, dismissal" as part of its definition. This word stems from the Aramaic word "Shevaq", which includes: "leave, forsake, forgive, rescue, dismiss" as a part of its definition.The extreme importance placed upon "REMISSION OF SINS" in each individual life is illustrated for us in the scripture:"And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission."

Hebrews 9:22 KJV

"For the life of the flesh is in the blood; and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement (kaphar 'to cover') for your souls: For it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul."

Lev 17:11 KJV

Before YAH shed His own blood to remit for sins; the blood of bulls and goats acted as a temporary covering for sin.NOTE: YAH clothed Himself with a mortal body, tabernacling among mankind. Therefore YAH had blood in His body, SO YAH HAD BLOOD!Because of the death, burial and resurrection of MAR YAH YESHUA, HIS blood breaks the bondage and yoke of sin, causing the sinful nature to forsake the repentant and empowering the believer to overcome the sinful habits that had them bound. As it is written:"For this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the REMISSION [RELEASE] of sins."

Matthew 26:28

Surely the power is in the blood, but how is this blood activated in the life of the individual believer? The power of the blood is activated by the power in the name, and by the believer acting upon their faith in the name. The individual formula for activating this power in the individual's life is found in Acts:"... 'Repent and be immersed each one of you, in the name of our Lord YAH YESHUA for the forgiveness [RELEASE] of sins, so that you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'"

Acts 2:38 of the Aramaic Peshitta expounded

The scripture declares that there are three things upon the earth which remain as a witness of the resurrecting power of MAR-YAH YESHUA in the lives of individual believers. These things are: THE SPIRIT

THE WATER

THE BLOOD

1 John 5:8

[This can be understood by comparing 1 John 5:8 unto John 3:5:] EXCEPT A MAN BE BORN OF THE WATER: The blood is applied to release the individual from sin in water baptism in the name of MAR-YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH.

AND OF THE SPIRIT: The blood is again applied to the individual when they receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

So baptism in the name of MAR-YAH YESHUA is part of the born again experience, in which the blood is applied to the heart. This releases those bound from the bondage and slavery to sin, preparing the body/vessel to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit.To get the full depth and revelation associated with "REMISSION/FORGIVENESS" of sins, one needs to examine the quotation of MAR YAH YESHUA in which He used this word twice, which reveals His mission to the earth. Yeshua quotes Isaiah 61:1 and part of verse two. In the Aramaic and Greek New Testament texts it seems as if a whole other phrase is added which appears at first glance to be missing from the ORIGINAL HEBREW text. Here is a phrase by phrase comparison of the modern day English translation of Isaiah 61:1 and the quotation of this verse found in Luke 4:18:The Spirit of Yehowah is upon me

because He hath anointed me to preach the good news to the poor

He hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted

to preach Deliverance to the captives

5.(a) and recovering of sight to the blind

5.(b) to set at liberty them that are bruised

Luke 4:18 KJV [with the Lord corrected to Yehowah]

The Spirit of the Lord Yehowah is upon me

because Yehowah hath anointed me to preach good tidings to the meek

He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted

to proclaim liberty to the captives

5.(a) [Not in English translation of Hebrew]

5.(b) and the opening of the prison to them that are bound

Isaiah 61:1 KJV

As can be seen in 5(a), the phrase "AND RECOVERING OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND" is entirely missing from the English translation of Isaiah 61:1. It will be demonstrated how this phrase has a dual meaning in Hebrew concerning "A COMPLETE OPENING TO THOSE WHO ARE BOUND" in any way, whether it be of the eyes (blind), or bound in prison, or bound in sin. The rendering of Luke 4:18 in the Aramaic Peshitta is worth our time examining:The Spirit of Master Yehowah is upon me

and because of this, He has anointed me to preach the good news to the poor

and He has sent me to heal the broken of heart

and to preach release to the captives

5 (a) and to the blind sight

5(b) and to strengthen (send out/free) those who are broken (depressed) with Forgiveness (Release)

Luke 4:18 Aramaic Peshitta Author's translation [NOTE #4]

see note on page {#_____} for (make firm v. send out)

Here is a word-for-word breakdown of Isaiah 61:1 in the Hebrew word order. However the 5th phrase (v'laacuriym P'qach qowach) is repeated twice. Yeshua is showing that its dual meaning MUST be understood fully in order to receive the depth of this verse.1 The Spirit of My Lord Yehowah is upon me

2. because has anointed Yehowah me to bring good news to the humble (poor)

3. He has sent me to bind up the broken of heart

4. to proclaim to the captives LIBERTY/RELEASE

5.(a) AND TO THOSE WITH BOUND EYES, Complete Opening

5.(b) AND TO THOSE BOUND, COMPLETE OPENING/RELEASE

Isaiah 61:1 (see J.P. Green for "COMPLETE OPENING") NOTE #5Please notice that there is one complete opening for those who are bound in sin, and one complete opening for those who are bound in blindness. The phrase "p'qach qowach" literally means "opening opening" or "complete opening". Yeshua is emphasizing that His mission includes a complete opening for both physical/spiritual blindness and bondage to sin. This ties directly to the remission/forgiveness theme, as the blood and name in baptism provide that complete release/opening from sin's bondage.[Continuation from file:]life."

Rom 6:4 A.P. by RothPaul is speaking of the power in the name and the blood to free the sinner who confesses HIM and is baptized, from the control of the sinful desire over the heart and soul. The old sinful nature is buried in baptism, so that the new believer is able to come up out of the water a new creature. For he that is dead to the desire of the flesh is freed from sin (Rom 6:7).WITH SIN SO RAMPANT IN THE CHURCH TODAY, IT WOULD SEEM LIKE THIS WOULD BE CONSIDERED, BY ANY TRUE MAN OF GOD, TO BE A VERY IMPORTANT AND POWERFUL MESSAGE.But what had foundational importance to the Apostle Paul was for each believer to come to know the resurrecting power of Yeshua in their lives, and for them to maintain that power as a result of their faith and knowledge of HIM. This is why Paul wrote:"Strengthening your roots and building up yourselves in him and establishing yourselves in the faith which you have learned in which may you abound in thanksgiving."

Colossians 2:7 Roth

For there are those who will continually attack our faith from its very root, which is why Paul continues:"Beware, or else any man make you naked (spoil you/strip you) by philosophy and by vain deception, according to the doctrine of men according to the rudiments of the world, and not according to the Messiah."

Col 2:8 Roth

There are those who want to spoil you, and to literally strip you naked of your covering in MAR-YAH YESHUA. One way in which they do this is by belittling the importance the Apostles placed on water baptism, as Paul said:"For those who have been immersed (baptized) in Messiah have been CLOTHED WITH MESSIAH."

Galatians 3:27 A.P. by Roth

Therefore, there are those who desire to strip the believer from their clothing/covering they receive by being baptized into the name of OUR LORD YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH [MARANA-YAH YESHUA MASHIYCHA]. For if and when believers become convinced that water baptism had no direct relationship to the washing away of their sins and the covering of the blood and the name over their souls; then their faith in such a covering is no longer based upon the solid Rock of scripture, but rather on the shaky foundation of philosophy and vain deception, as put forth by the commandment of mere men. Which is exactly what Paul is warning the believer against. Then Paul goes on to explain about the nature of the MESSIAH, and why all should trust in HIM. But this message is better understood by contrast. For this reason, we turn to the Apostle John:"Yeshua answered and said to them, 'Tear down this temple and after three days I will raise IT!"

John 2:19 by Roth

"But HE was speaking concerning the Temple of his BODY"

John 2:21 By Roth

The Aramaic word used in this context for body is (pagar) [NOTE #7]. Which means to be exhausted and void of strength, from the idea of coldness, that is to lack the vitality of warmth, as of a cold body, of which the vitality of life has departed. Which is why this word is used many times of a dead body, that is a carcass. Thus, for this word to be used for "body" in this context, reveals that without the Divine presence within the body (Temple), the body would be nothing but a dead corpse. However, Paul reveals another aspect of the body of the MESSIAH."In whom dwells all the fullness of God (i.e. the Godhead) bodily."

Colossians 2:9 A.P. by Roth

The Aramaic word used in this context for (bodily) is (gasham) [NOTE #8]. Which comes from the Hebrew root of a violent and heavy rain. For, from this body, the word of YAH pours forth to all those who hear or read of the word, planting YAH the word as a seed in the heart of the new believer. And from this same body, also proceeds the LIVING WATERS, which fall down upon believers as if rain. The Apostles received the former rain upon the earth, and we end time believers will experience the latter rain of the Spirit upon the earth (Hosea 6:3). But always keep in mind that this latter rain outpouring of the Holy Spirit is being poured forth from the body of the Messiah. And we may drink of the LIVING WATERS which come forth from the body of MAR-YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH, just as Israel drank a Spiritual drink from the anointed Rock which followed them, which was the MESSIAH."And they all drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the Spiritual Rock that attended (followed) them, and that Rock was the Messiah."

1 Corinthians 10:4 A.P. by Roth

Therefore, two important lessons are being taught here about the body of Messiah. The body of Messiah is just the Temple of YAH Yehowah, and when YAH Yehowah departed from the body, then the body became a dead corpse. However, when YAH received back and revived His dead body, HIS body became the place from which the fullness of God flows out unto HIS people. As YAH the Son is planted as a seed within the heart; and as Yehowah the Father waters that seed with the LIVING WATERS. Therefore the Father and Son both pour forth from the body of Messiah unto all who exercise their faith completely in HIS NAME. This is why Paul continues with these words."And in HIM you are also complete because HE IS the head of all principalities and authorities."

Colossians 2:10 A.P. by Roth

Once the seed of the word, even YAH the Son, becomes watered with the LIVING WATERS, even Yehowah THE FATHER, and the Father and Son become united in the soul of the believer; then at that point, the believer is complete in HIM, and can be confident and live without fear, knowing that MAR-YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH is the head of all principalities and authorities, both spiritual and physical. Even if earthly rulers do not yet acknowledge His authority, MAR-YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH still uses them to accomplish His goals.Paul has now laid out the foundation of all Christian faith, and begins to build upon that foundation by contrasting the sign of the covenant in the flesh, which is circumcision, with the sign of the covenant in the Spirit, which is water baptism."And in HIM you have been circumcised with a circumcision without hands,..."

Colossians 2:11A A.P. by Roth

Just as the flesh of the foreskin is cut off and cast away, likewise the sinful nature must be cut out and cast away."...by casting off the flesh of sins by a circumcision of the Messiah."

Colossians 2:11 B A.P. by Roth

This spiritual circumcision is the true circumcision of the heart of flesh (Deut 10:16; 30:6; Jer 4:4; Eze 11:19). But what is this circumcision of the Messiah under the New Covenant?"And you have been BURIED with HIM by IMMERSION (baptism); and by it you have risen with HIM while you believed in the power of God who raised HIM from the dead."

Colossians 2:12 A.P. by Roth (emphasis mine)

In order to experience the power of God during baptism, the new believer must have faith that the baptismal waters are working in conjunction with the blood and the Spirit to wash away their sins; and that the NAME is being placed upon them as a covering and protection from future sins—not as a license to continue in sins, but rather to protect the new believer from the power that sins once held over their lives. While the minister places the name of the Son upon the believer during baptism, the believer calls upon the name of MAR-YAH YESHUA both before and after their baptism. Even Paul was admonished as a new believer to wash away his sins in baptism, as he called upon the name."And now, why do you delay? Arise, be immersed (baptized), and be cleansed from your sins, while you invoke [i.e. CALL UPON] HIS NAME."

Acts 22:16 A.P. by Roth

This power of God which is experienced by the believer to wash away their sins is totally denied and rejected by many denominations today; just as it was during Paul's day, which is why he wrote that in the latter days men would deny the grace of God:"Having a form of respect (i.e. fear) for God but wide (i.e. far) from the POWER OF GOD, them who are such, repel from you."

2 Tim 3:5 A.P. by Roth

Today, people still deny the Power of God which works through the water and the blood, through the name and the Spirit, to wash away sins. Claiming to have obtained this same power short of obedience to the command to be baptized and wash away their sins.Paul finishes up his thoughts concerning baptism with these words:"And you who were dead in your sins and by the uncircumcision of your flesh He has resurrected with HIM, and HE HAS FORGIVEN US ALL OUR SINS."

Col 2:13

The final outcome of casting off our sins in repentance, confession and baptism is to take on the name of OUR LORD YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH [MARANA-YAH YESHUA MASHIYCHA]; and those who have been clothed in this name [by faith and action] by being baptized in this name have been forgiven of their sins.If a believer will exercise their faith as they call on the name of MAR-YAH and believe that as the minister dunks them under the water while calling over them the name of OUR LORD YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH [MARANA-YAH YESHUA MASHIYCHA]; believing that the blood of Yeshua is washing away every sin, they will be washed, cleansed, and forgiven of all sins. It is faith in the instructions, faith in the Biblical command, by which a believer exercises their faith in the blood of MAR-YAH YESHUA THE MESSIAH. It is this type of Biblical faith which causes the power of God to be experienced during baptism.The baptismal experience was so powerful in the first century that the enemy began at once to attack this doctrine. Which is probably why all ancient Greek manuscripts of Hebrews became altered and thus distorted very early on. Paul is again speaking of foundational doctrines in Hebrews 6:1-2. One of these doctrines is the doctrine of baptisms, that is the baptism of the water and the baptism of the Spirit (Jn 3:5). The two aspects of baptism actually become one complete baptismal experience (Eph 4:5). Then instead of relating the foundational experience concerning the power of God one should experience during baptism, the Greek texts water down the message and actually bring in another doctrine altogether, which is the doctrine of "enlightenment". Therefore, let us compare the Greek "Enlightenment" to the Aramaic Peshitta "Power of God experienced during immersion (baptism)"."For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened,..."

Hebrews 6:4 KJV from Greek text

"But they who have once descended to immersion (baptism) and have tasted the gift from heaven and have received the Holy Spirit. And have tasted the good word of God and the power of the world to come,"

Hebrews 6:4-5 Aramaic Peshitta by Roth

The Gnostics believed that the enlightenment of knowledge was the path to God. While the Apostles preached the foolishness of baptism, through which a believer would experience the power of God. For once they obeyed this command by faith, they soon found that 'baptism' was not foolish after all, but rather the chosen path of God to demonstrate His power in the lives of His people. For those who have experienced the power of God during baptism have obtained an intimate knowledge and experience of the power of God. Therefore knowledge is essential, but a worldly knowledge which excludes the experience of the power of God during baptism is a doctrine of men which denies the power of God which works in the souls of men. The reason that the true believer can look back and remember their baptism is because of the supernatural power of God they experienced while being baptized. But even here the Greek text only wants you to remember your 'enlightenment':"But call to remembrance the former days, in which ye were ILLUMINATED,..."

Hebrews 10:32 KJV from Greek text

"Therefore, recall the former days, those in which you received immersion (baptism)..."

Hebrews 10:32 Aramaic Peshitta by Roth

Every Aramaic Peshitta text reads "baptism" in both these verses. Most all Greek texts read "enlightenment". Early on in history the Gnostics must have distorted the Greek texts then in existence to diminish the importance of baptism. The Gnostics believed that knowledge (gnosis) was essential to salvation rather than obedience to the Apostolic commands.This completes the extracted content from the file. If your document has more (e.g., a conclusion, additional notes, or another section), paste it or update the link again. Otherwise, this is blog-ready—feel free to add images of Hebrew letters or baptism scenes via Blogspot's editor if desired. Let me know if you'd like tweaks, like adding a table of contents or more emphasis!

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