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In Genesis 48, Joseph brings his two sons— Manasseh and Ephraim —to receive a blessing from his father Jacob, now renamed Israel . As the firstborn, Manasseh is positioned at Israel’s right hand, the seat of favour. Ephraim, the younger, is placed at the left. But Israel does something strange: he crosses his hands . Joseph tries to correct him. Surely the blessing belongs to the elder. But Israel insists: “I know, my son, I know… but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he.” (Genesis 48:19) This moment echoes a much older pattern. The firstborn is once again passed over, and the younger is preferred. But this is no favouritism. It is a spiritual law revealed in story : The past is not the source. Fruitfulness does not come after forgetting. Fruitfulness comes first. Manasseh and Ephraim: Past and Fulfilment Joseph names his sons with care: Manasseh means “causing to forget” . He represents the release of the past , the former self, the sorrow, the effort, the memor...

" 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...

“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...

"God became man that man may become God." — Neville Goddard  This article traces the  genealogy  of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 1:1–17, pairing each ancestor’s Hebrew name meaning (per Strong’s Concordance) with a concise Neville Law of Assumption insight.  Matthew's genealogy runs from Abraham to Jesus, while Luke's genealogy runs in reverse order from Jesus to God. Luke Lists 77 generations, a number often associated with completeness or spiritual perfection . Click here for more information on the differences between genealogies   " 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 Abraham (Strong’s H85: “father of a multitude” ) Assume you’re already the source of abundant good; feel the joy of generosity expanding your life. Isaac (H3327: “he laughs” ) Assume a lighthearted...

The first chapter of Matthew does not record the history of men. It records the unfoldment of states within the one being—your own wonderful I AMness. Hidden beneath the surface of names and begats is the journey of consciousness, descending from faith and praise to confusion and exile, then ascending again into dominion, restoration, and finally salvation. Every name carries within it the shadow of a state. To read this genealogy rightly is to see the movements of your own inner man—from the call of Abraham to the birth of the Christ in you. Below, we follow these names as they appear in Matthew’s account, with their Hebrew meanings offering glimpses into the stages of divine becoming: 1. Abraham – Father of a multitude The beginning of faith. The call to leave behind the seen and trust in the invisible. 2. Isaac – He laughs Joy is the echo of fulfilled desire. The first fruit of belief. 3. Jacob – Heel holder, supplanter One who grasps. The striving self, still clinging t...

“Salmon begot Boaz by Rahab…” — Matthew 1:5 At first glance, this verse appears to offer nothing more than a genealogical detail. But through the interpretive key provided by Neville Goddard — that every name in Scripture represents a spiritual state or process — it reveals a rich inner pattern for the journey of manifestation. What Does the Name “Salmon” Symbolise? The name Salmon (שַׂלְמוֹן) may derive from shalom — meaning peace, wholeness, or completion — but is also associated with the idea of a garment or covering . In the language of consciousness: If shalom is the root, Salmon is the inner peace and settled awareness that precedes manifestation. If a garment , he symbolises the assumption of a new identity , as Neville often describes — the donning of a new state of being. Either way, Salmon is the inner act of consciousness that prepares the way . He is the soul coming into alignment — no longer tossed about by doubt or divided attention — but still, clothed, an...