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“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 (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 as the Enclosure of Imaginatio...

“Then the man said, ‘This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, for she was taken out of Man.’” —Genesis 2:23 “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” —Genesis 2:24 The stories of Rebekah and Rachel, each meeting their future husbands at a well, are profound enactments of the spiritual union celebrated throughout the Bible. This sacred joining is the heartbeat of the Song of Solomon—the timeless poetic dance of bride and bridegroom , symbolising the soul’s yearning for and fulfilment in divine union. Wells and Rivers: Sources of Life, Abundance, and Spiritual Encounter The river that goes out to water the garden is called Abundance. It is the source that flows from the two trees. These waters nourish and feed many wells —among them the very wells where Rebekah and Rachel first appear. Such places are steeped in symbolism as sources of life, refreshment, and revelation. In an...

In the quiet depths of the heart, the power of creation stirs. It is not a mere organ of feeling but a divine workshop, the very source of imagination, where all things are conceived before they are made manifest. The heart is the garden of the soul, where the seed of every thought, vision, and dream is planted, nurtured, and brought to life. "I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord" (Jeremiah 24:7, BBE). The heart is not just a vessel for feelings but a sacred space where knowing and creation intertwine. It is where God’s creative imagination is planted in us — not merely to know in the mind but to feel and envision with the heart. This knowing is the gateway to manifestation, for from the heart flows all that we create. The Heart as the Wellspring of Life and Imagination "Keep your heart with all care; for it is the source of life" (Proverbs 4:23, BBE). Every thought, every vision, every desire — these are born in the heart. As we guard the hea...

The Song of Solomon is not a romantic poem—it is assumption in action . It is the symbolic outpouring of a soul so fully possessed by the image of its beloved that it becomes one with it. This is not outer romance, but inner realisation . It is the dramatisation of the soul’s longing and eventual union with its imagined fulfilment—what Neville Goddard would describe as the creative act of assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled. When read alongside the story of the Woman at the Well in John 4 , the Song of Solomon unveils itself as a commentary on spiritual marriage —the union of consciousness with the subconscious , or in Neville’s terms, the impregnation of the subconscious by the conscious assumption. What appears to be a casual conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman is, in fact, a mystical courtship, culminating in the recognition of the true Beloved: the ‘I AM’ within. “I Found Him Whom My Soul Loves” In the Song of Solomon 3:1–4, the feminine soul searches restl...

The story of Saul and the woman (or witch) of Endor in 1 Samuel 28 is often misunderstood when taken literally . However, when approached through the psychological and symbolic method taught by Neville Goddard , each figure and event represents aspects of our inner life—our states of consciousness , subconscious activity, and imaginative faculties. In this interpretation, Saul is not a historical king but a symbol of a fading self-concept , struggling to maintain control in the face of inner change.  The name Endor , meaning “ spring of the generation” or “ fountain of dwelling,” quietly connects the story of Saul and the woman of Endor to deeper biblical symbolism. It evokes the river that flows out of Eden in Genesis, the source from which all experience is watered, and the concealed spring in the Song of Solomon — “a garden enclosed… a fountain sealed .” In both cases, these waters symbolise the hidden life of the subconscious , the generative power that sustains and shapes...

Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is an allegory of inner states of consciousness, where every character and event symbolises conditions of the mind and soul. Central to this is the “I Am,” the divine creative imagination within each person. In this light, the book of Ezekiel represents a self-correction for turning away one's true nature—the beloved creative self celebrated in the Song of Solomon. Ezekiel’s prophetic language exposes the inner conflict, judgment, and destruction that arise when the soul forgets or misuses its imaginative power. This contrasts with Song of Solomon, which expresses the joyful, intimate union of imagination fully aligned with the “I Am.” This article explores parallel imagery in Ezekiel and Song of Solomon, showing how Ezekiel’s language reveals the soul’s self-rebuke for unfaithfulness, while Song of Solomon celebrates the soul’s restored, loving union with its creative source. 1. Adornment: Ezekiel’s Endowment and Betrayal Ezekiel 16:13–15 ...

Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not a historical account, but a psychological drama — a symbolic unfolding of the inner world and its divine imagination. Its verses speak in symbols, tracing the movement of consciousness through longing, identity, union, and transformation. One of the most quietly pivotal verses in the entire narrative is Genesis 2:24: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” This is not a description of physical marriage . It is the emotional structure behind every transformation in the Bible. It is a symbolic instruction: to leave inherited belief (the “father and mother”) and to unite with the state of being one longs to become (the “ wife ”) until it is embodied.  To “cleave” in this way is an act of love in its deepest biblical sense. In Neville’s framework, love is not mere affection — it is the union of the self with the desired state . Love, here, is not passive; it is ...

Understanding the Bible’s Symbolism as a Map of the Soul For many readers, the stories and characters of the Bible may seem like distant ancient tales. Yet beneath their surface lies a language of psychology . The Bible uses symbolic characters and events to reveal the shifting states of the mind—its struggles, longings, and growth toward love and wholeness. This symbolic perspective helps us see figures like Hannah , Leah, Rachel, and Sarah not as historical women , but as archetypes of the beloved soul —expressing universal experiences of desire, faith, patience, and breakthrough. ' Woman' is psychologically defined in Genesis 2:23  and Genesis 2:24 With this understanding, the Song of Solomon becomes more than a love poem; it emerges as a timeless story of the soul’s awakening, a spiritual garden where love flows like a river and the Beloved longs to be brought forth. Women of the Bible as Echoes of the Beloved in the Song of Solomon The Song of Solomon stands as...

The Garden of Eden , whose name in Hebrew means “ pleasure ” or “ delight ,” is the original source from which four mighty rivers flow. These rivers symbolise different expressions of abundance — channels through which the joy and creativity of Eden spread into the world. This theme of flowing delight and living water resonates deeply throughout the Bible, especially in the passionate imagery of the Song of Solomon — a poetic celebration of love, desire, and spiritual intimacy. Eden: The Garden of Pleasure and the Source of Living Water The Hebrew Eden (עֵדֶן) means pleasure or delight — an overflowing joy that is the root of all abundance. This pleasure gives birth to the four rivers, each named to reflect a unique aspect of creative flow: Pishon — meaning “to spread” or “break forth” , reflecting the spreading of delight and pleasure into creation. Gihon — meaning “to gush” or “burst forth” , symbolising the bursting forth of joyful creative energy from pleasure. Ti...