"El" vs. "Bal": Decoding the Bible’s Secret Messages About Consciousness

In Neville Goddard’s framework, the names of God, particularly those containing “El,” are often seen as symbols of divine qualities or aspects of the higher, spiritual states of consciousness. "El" in many names in the Bible refers to God, or a reference to divine power, and represents the higher, awakened state of consciousness—the state of knowing the truth of “I AM.” This connection highlights that when we align with the divine, we are acknowledging and embodying the attributes of God within us.

For example, names like Israel, Emmanuel, Elijah, and Gabriel all include "El," and through Neville’s lens, these names represent states of being that are aligned with spiritual awakening, divine creativity, and inner power.

On the other hand, the names of states that represent doubt, unbelief, and fear, often contain “bal,” symbolising lower states of consciousness, rooted in false beliefs, external conditions, or separation from the divine truth. These states are where we see limitations, doubts, and a lack of inner knowing—states that hold us back from manifesting our desires or recognising our inherent creative power.

For example, Balaam, who was a prophet in the Bible, and Babel, the city of confusion, both contain “bal” and can be understood in Neville's framework as symbolic of the states of confusion, doubt, and division between the conscious and subconscious mind. These states prevent one from aligning with the higher truth and imagination.

In summary, names containing "El" denote states of alignment with divine power, higher consciousness, and spiritual awakening, while names with "bal" represent states of doubt, disbelief, and confusion, which need to be overcome to manifest a life of creative power and spiritual awareness.