The Way

In Neville Goddard’s interpretation of scripture, names are never arbitrary. They function as psychological markers , revealing the states of consciousness at play in the soul’s journey of awakening. Two recurring syllables— “El” and “Bal” —stand out in this symbolic narrative, encoding either the alignment with divine power or the entanglement in illusion and misbelief . “El”: The Seal of Divine Awareness The suffix or inclusion of “El” in biblical names points to Elohim —the creative power of God , which Neville taught is none other than your own imagination . When a name includes “El,” it signals a state of consciousness in harmony with divine authority, spiritual clarity, or inner strength. In this understanding, names such as: Israel — “He who rules as God” Emmanuel — “God with us” Elijah — “My God is Yahweh” Gabriel — “God is my strength” …are not historical references. They symbolise inner states of awareness in which the “ I AM ” is consciously assumed and e...

The biblical story of David’s mighty men vividly portrays extraordinary warriors who supported King David in his rise to power. Beyond the historical and heroic narrative, Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption invites us to see these figures as symbolic states of consciousness — the mighty men within your own mind, who act as judges, rulers, and divine forces enabling the manifestation of your new reality. Elohim: The Mighty Men Within In the opening chapters of Genesis, God is named Elohim — a plural term meaning “gods,” “rulers,” “judges,” or “mighty ones.” Far from referring to external deities, this plurality symbolises the many inner powers and faculties of imagination that govern your consciousness . These “mighty men” are the active forces within, the divine judges and rulers who direct your inner world by affirming or denying your assumptions. Just as Elohim reflects a council of mighty ones working as one creative force, David’s mighty men represent these inner qualities th...

In Luke 6:12–16, we see Jesus ascend a mountain, spend the night in prayer, and then call and name twelve apostles from among his disciples. On the surface, this appears to be a historical account of Jesus selecting his core followers. But if we understand the Bible as Neville Goddard taught — as a psychological drama unfolding within — the meaning shifts dramatically. The calling of the twelve is not an outer event but an inward selection and ordering of faculties within the individual . The Mountain: Withdrawal into Higher Consciousness The passage begins with Jesus going up a mountain to pray. For Neville, mountains symbolise elevated states of consciousness. Climbing the mountain is withdrawing attention from the world of senses and ascending into the realm of imagination — the creative centre. Jesus , representing the awakened imagination or “ I AM ,” retreats into this higher state to commune with the Father — pure awareness itself. Prayer, in this sense, is not petition but uni...

The Bible is a profound symbolic narrative of unfolding self-perception. One of the most revealing keys to this inner drama lies in the names—especially those ending with -yah , -iah , or -el . These endings encode the presence and action of identifying names that point to the creative consciousness Neville Goddard highlights as the source of all manifestation. This is why the genealogies are so important in the Bible, especially in the lineage of Jesus. The Meaning Behind “-yah,” “-iah,” and “-el” -yah and -iah are shortened forms of Yahweh (YHWH) , the sacred name of God meaning “I AM” , the self-aware creative presence revealed in Exodus 3:14 as “ I AM THAT I AM .” Names with this suffix signify the active presence of this conscious “I AM” working within the character or state symbolised. -el means “God” or “mighty one,” linked to Elohim , another divine name often understood as the creative power and authority behind all being. Names ending in -el connect the character to ...

The Foundational Symbol: Genesis 2:24 The entire mystery of creation is captured in one early verse: "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." Genesis 2:24 This verse symbolises more than human marriage . In mystical interpretation, this “ cleaving ” is the act of psychologically nailing an idea so completely in feeling that it must express outwardly . The same union reappears throughout the Bible, most vividly in the crucifixion. Crucifixion: Beyond Suffering The crucifixion of Jesus is often seen as a moment of suffering and sacrifice. Yet when interpreted mystically — especially through Neville Goddard’s teachings — it reveals a secret. In this light, the nails are not symbols of torture but keys to understanding how imagination fixes inner assumptions into reality. The Silent Nails: A Mystical Hint All four Gospels describe the crucifixion briefly and without detail: "They crucified him...

Among the more obscure-sounding laws in the Old Testament is the one that speaks of dietary restrictions in Leviticus 11. These practices are a somewhat crude attempt at the law of Assumption before it evolves into the ministry of Jesus .  God commands Israel to eat only those animals that both chew the cud and have a split hoof . Those that do only one are unclean: “You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud.” – Leviticus 11:3 “But you must not eat those that only chew the cud or only have a divided hoof. The camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is ceremonially unclean for you.” – Leviticus 11:4  At face value, these sound like dietary rules. But according to Neville Goddard and the Law of Assumption, every detail in Scripture is symbolic of your own consciousness . These “animals” are not external creatures, but inner states —mental and emotional energies, assumptions, qualities of thought and reac...

Israel isn’t just a place or a nation. The Bible is psychological symbolism— dressed up as history—that turns parts of your mind into people and stories to teach you how your inner world works. According to Neville Goddard, Israel is not a literal nation or geographical location but a symbol of consciousness —specifically, consciousness awareness of self within each individual. Israel as the Formation of Consciousness Awareness  Israel represents the formation of thoughts that begin to support the “ I AM ” assumption (Exodus 3:14)—the deep inner knowing that you are the creative source of your reality. The name Israel means “One who struggles with God ” or “God prevails” — from the Hebrew Sara (to struggle) and El (God). The story of Sarah’s laughter in Genesis marks the first emergence of this new assumption bringing joy and creative pleasure. Despite her old age and doubt, Sarah’s surprise at the promise of a child symbolises the birth of faith in the impossible—a key moment ...

Pentateuch (Torah) Genesis (Bereshit) — In the beginning Exodus (Shemot) — Names Leviticus (Vayikra) — And He called Numbers (Bamidbar) — In the wilderness Deuteronomy (Devarim) — Words / Things Books Joshua (Yehoshua) — Yahweh is salvation Judges (Shoftim) — Judges Ruth (Rut) — Friend / Companion 1 Samuel (Shmuel) — Heard by God 2 Samuel (Shmuel) — Heard by God 1 Kings (Melakhim) — Kings 2 Kings (Melakhim) — Kings 1 Chronicles (Divrei Hayamim) — The matters of the days 2 Chronicles (Divrei Hayamim) — The matters of the days Ezra (Ezra) — Help Nehemiah (Nechemyah) — Yahweh comforts Esther (Esther / Hadassah) — Star / Myrtle Wisdom and Poetry Job (Iyov) — Persecuted / Where is father? (uncertain) Psalms (Tehillim) — Praises Proverbs (Mishlei) — Proverbs / Sayings Ecclesiastes (Kohelet) — Preacher / Teacher Song of Solomon (Shir HaShirim) — Song of Songs Major Prophets Isaiah (Yeshayahu) — Yahweh is salvation Jeremiah (Yirmeyahu) — Y...

“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I AM , there you may be also.” — John 14:2 KJV This verse has long been read as a comforting promise of physical dwellings in the afterlife, but through Neville Goddard’s understanding of the Bible as personified aspects of mind, its meaning is inward and immediate. The “Father’s house” is not a location beyond the sky—it is consciousness itself, the dwelling place of the “ I AM .” And the “many mansions” are states of being, inner rooms in the house of imagination, already existing and awaiting habitation through assumption. The moment you assume a new self-concept —when you feel yourself to be that which you desire to be —you enter a new mansion. The Mansions Are Inner Rooms of Awareness Neville teaches that all states already exist. The “many mansions” are these ...

" Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD , the first, and with the last; I AM he." - Isaiah 41:4 (KJV) "So the last will be first , and the first last."- Mat 20:16 The genealogy in Luke 3:23–38 is not simply a list of ancestors—it's a symbolic journey of consciousness. Each name, when understood through its Hebrew meaning, reflects a specific quality or phase in the unfolding of awareness. Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not a historical account but a psychological blueprint, where names and stories represent inner states experienced by the individual soul. This table presents each name from Luke’s genealogy alongside its Hebrew meaning according to Strong’s Concordance , offering a view of this lineage as a sequence of spiritual states ascending toward the realisation of the divine self. Name Hebrew Meaning (Strong’s Concordance) Jesus Yah saves Joseph He increases Heli Ascending Mat...

"The Gospels of Luke and Matthew both present genealogies of Jesus, but they differ significantly in structure, order, and emphasis . These differences are not merely historical curiosities or literary preferences — they carry deep symbolic meaning , aligning beautifully with Neville Goddard’s teaching on the Law of Assumption : that what we inwardly accept as true will eventually unfold in our outer world. Luke’s Genealogy: The Path of Universal Consciousness Luke 3:23–38 traces Jesus’ lineage backward , beginning with Jesus and ending with Adam , “the son of God.” This reverse progression is unique in the New Testament and rich in symbolic depth. Starting Point: Jesus as the Present State of Consciousness In Neville’s teaching, Jesus represents the fully realised “ I AM ” — the awakened awareness of being. Luke begins with this state and moves inward , suggesting that the journey of consciousness begins with our present assumption and returns to its source. Backward Journey...

Lord (YHVH) — describes imagination occupying and identifying with a specific state of consciousness - the I AM The name Jesus is one of the most recognised and revered names in the world. Yet behind the simplicity of these five letters lies a profound spiritual mystery — a message of salvation, creation, and the process within each of us. When we explore its original Hebrew form and examine it through Neville Goddard’s teachings on the Law of Assumption, we discover not a distant saviour but the living pattern of our own creative consciousness. Jesus: The Hebrew Origin and Hidden Meaning In Hebrew, Jesus is: יְהוֹשׁוּעַ ( Yehoshua ) or its shortened form יֵשׁוּעַ ( Yeshua ) Both forms mean: “Yahweh is salvation” or more intimately: “The LORD saves” / “God saves” The name is composed of: "Yah" (יָה) — a shortened form of YHWH (the sacred Tetragrammaton, often rendered as Yahweh) "yasha" (יָשַׁע) — to save, deliver, or rescue Neville taught that “ I AM ...

In Neville Goddard’s psychological interpretation of Scripture, each divine name symbolises a state of consciousness or assumption about reality. Nowhere is this more striking than in the book of Job, which uniquely concentrates on certain Hebrew titles for God—titles that reveal Job’s inner wrestling with suffering, justice and the nature of the divine. By comparing Job’s vocabulary with the rest of the Hebrew Bible, we uncover a symbolic journey from projected “gods” to the awakened I AM within. Divine Names Across the Hebrew Bible Name Hebrew Total OT Occurrences Job Occurrences Neville-Style Symbolism Elohim אֱלֹהִים >2,500 ~33 Creative imagination (the true God within) Eloah אֱלֳוֹהַּ 60 41 (mostly in Job) Archaic/poetic God—early, externalised beliefs El אֵל ~221 ~35 Ancient personal deity—false god when treated as outside self Shaddai שַׁדַַּי 48 16 of 31 divine uses Overwhelming external force—projection of fear or victimhood YHWH י...

In the opening chapters of Genesis, God is introduced by the name Elohim — a title both mysterious and profound. According to Strong’s Concordance (H430), Elohim is a plural noun meaning “ gods ,” “ rulers ,” “ judges ,” “ divine ones ,” “ angels ,” and “ mighty powers .” Despite being plural in form, it often governs singular verbs and adjectives, pointing to a unified force expressing through a diversity of functions. In Neville Goddard’s teachings, this rich plurality finds its psychological meaning in the human imagination. The name Elohim , far from referring to a distant deity, symbolises the manifold aspects of your own consciousness — the judges within, the assumed authorities, the divine principles, and the mighty powers that shape your reality through belief and feeling. It is important to understand this concept because, upon it, rests the mystery of the Bible. The Many Within the One Neville taught that the Bible is not literal history but a psychological revelation. Ev...

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6 (KJV) This well-known verse is often understood in traditional terms as a prophecy of the coming of Jesus Christ. But as Neville Goddard revealed, the Bible speaks in symbolic language , and its true meaning is psychological. Isaiah 9:6 is not a prophecy of a historical birth—it is a revelation of what happens within when man awakens to the power of his own imagination. The Child Is Not Born in Time “Unto us a child is born” does not refer to a literal event. It describes the moment in which a new state of being is born within the individual—the moment you claim, feel, and persist in the assumption of your desire fulfilled. “The child is your idea, your assumption, accepted as true and felt as real.” — Neville Goddard (interpretive paraphrase) ...

In the earliest chapters of the Bible, names often mark beginnings: raw, untamed states of mind. Adam is simply “man,” Eve means “life,” Cain is “acquired,” and Abel means “breath” or “vanity.” These are primal identifiers—suggesting early impressions in human consciousness. But by the time we reach Romans 16, the names begin to sound epic, exalted, and symbolic of the spiritually refined "I AM". These names are not accidental. When read through the framework of Neville Goddard’s teachings—where every person in the Bible is a state of consciousness —Romans 16 becomes a profound roll call of the soul’s matured inner faculties. Let’s explore the meaning behind the names listed in Romans 16:5–16 . Rather than just historical acknowledgements, these names are declarations of states that have been refined through the journey of inner transformation. The Names in Romans 16:5–16 and Their Symbolic Meanings "Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Chri...

“A garden enclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed.”— Song of Solomon 4:12 Throughout Scripture, many names appear that, while minor in the overall narrative, symbolise crucial states of consciousness in the process of manifestation. One such name is Hezron. His name and place in the genealogy quietly reveal the necessity of guarding the imagination until it is ready to be expressed and take form. Who Is Hezron? Hezron is a psychological state that (Hebrew: חֶצְרוֹן, ḥeṣrôn) appears in key genealogies: Genesis 46:12 – grandson of Judah, son of Perez Ruth 4:18 – part of the lineage to David Matthew 1:3 – in the genealogy of Jesus The root of Hezron’s name (חָצֵר, ḥāṣēr) means “to enclose” or “surround with a wall.” Strong’s Concordance defines it as “enclosed; surrounded by a wall.” Between Judah (praise) and David (the awakened kingly consciousness), Hezron marks the inner condition of enclosure — the imagination protected and held secure. Hezron...