In Neville Goddard's teachings, the Bible is not a literal account of historical events but rather a symbolic representation of the spiritual and psychological journey of human consciousness. Through the use of numbers and Hebrew letters, we can better understand the deeper meanings behind these symbols. Below, we explore the symbolic meanings of numbers in the Bible, their corresponding Hebrew letters, and relevant Bible passages, with a special focus on the connection between serpent symbolism and the continual absorption of existing circumstances.
1 - Aleph (א)
Aleph, the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, represents unity and the origin of creation. It is associated with God’s creative power and signifies the “I AM” consciousness. According to Neville, this is the state of imagination, the source of all manifestation.
Bible Passage: Genesis 1:26 – "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness..."
This is the beginning of creation, symbolising the power of imagination, the "I AM" that we all embody.
2 - Beth (ב)
Beth, the second letter, signifies a house or dwelling place. In Neville's interpretation, it represents consciousness as the house in which imagination resides.
Bible Passage: John 14:2 – "In my Father's house are many mansions..."
This refers to the mental and spiritual states of consciousness where all manifestations dwell. It highlights that imagination creates the environment, the "house" of our existence.
3 - Gimel (ג)
Gimel represents movement or spiritual journey, often symbolised by a camel. It signifies the process of creation: imagination, belief, and manifestation.
Bible Passage: Matthew 17:20 – "If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you."
Faith (or belief) moves the mountain of resistance, allowing for manifestation.
4 - Daleth (ד)
Daleth, meaning door, represents the gateway to creation. This is the threshold through which we pass into new realities—manifestation begins through the door of imagination.
Bible Passage: Revelation 3:20 – "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock..."
This verse illustrates how the mind must open to new possibilities, aligning with Neville's idea that spiritual transformation happens when we open the door to imagination.
5 - He (ה)
He represents grace and divine revelation. It is the breath of life and signifies how divine inspiration enters the individual when they align their consciousness with higher truths.
Bible Passage: Acts 2:2 – "And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind..."
This passage symbolises the breath of the spirit entering the mind, activating divine inspiration and grace.
6 - Vav (ו)
Vav, meaning nail, represents connection. It is the link between consciousness and the subconscious mind, where thought and belief shape external reality.
Bible Passage: Colossians 1:16 – "For by him were all things created..."
This passage reflects the idea that everything is connected through the power of imagination and thought, which shape the world.
7 - Zayin (ז)
Zayin represents spiritual completion or perfection, often symbolised by the sword. It reflects the rest that follows the completion of creation. Neville connects it to the concept of spiritual rest after having successfully imagined and manifested a new reality.
Bible Passage: Genesis 2:2 – "And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made..."
This verse signifies the completion of creation, where the mind rests after a manifestation has been brought to fruition.
8 - Chet (ח)
Chet represents a new beginning, often associated with resurrection or the infinite cycle of creation. It aligns with Neville’s teaching that through imagination, one can transcend old states of being and enter a new, higher state of awareness.
Bible Passage: John 11:25 – "I am the resurrection, and the life..."
This reflects the idea of spiritual rebirth and new creation through imaginative thought.
9 - Tet (ט)
Tet represents desire, and symbolises the serpent, which can either represent temptation or spiritual potential. The serpent eating its own tail, known as the Ouroboros, reflects the continual absorption of existing circumstances. Without conscious transformation, the serpent symbolizes the endless cycle of repeating thought patterns and life circumstances that are created by the imagination but not consciously directed.
In Neville’s interpretation, the serpent eating its tail represents the repetition of old desires and thoughts, keeping the person stuck in their current reality. However, the serpent can be transformed through the act of consciously raising it, just as Moses lifted the serpent on the rod in the desert, which represents the transformation of desire into creative power when aligned with imagination.
Bible Passage: Numbers 21:9 – "And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole..."
The serpent lifted on the rod represents desire being raised and transmuted through imagination, leading to spiritual growth and transformation. This act is symbolic of breaking the endless cycle of repetition and creating a new reality.
10 - Yod (י)
Yod is the smallest letter and represents the divine spark of creation. It embodies the idea that even the smallest, most seemingly insignificant thought can spark the beginning of great transformation. This aligns with Neville's idea that even the smallest imaginative act can change the course of reality.
Bible Passage: Matthew 17:20 – "If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed..."
Even the tiniest spark of faith or imagination, when nurtured, can lead to great transformation and manifestation.
Conclusion
In Neville Goddard's teachings, each number and Hebrew letter serves as a symbol for different states of consciousness, aspects of the creative process, and stages of spiritual growth. The serpent eating its tail, associated with the number 9, is a powerful symbol of the repetition of old patterns created by desire, but it also illustrates the potential for transformation. When the serpent is lifted, as seen in the story of Moses, it represents the act of consciously directing desire through imagination to create new circumstances, thereby breaking free from the cycle of absorption and repetition.
Each of these numbers and letters, when understood symbolically, provides a deeper insight into how imagination works to shape reality, guiding us on the path of spiritual awakening and manifestation.
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