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A Hidden Garden In the Song of Solomon , there is a beautiful passage: "A garden shut up is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up , a fountain sealed." — Song of Solomon 4:12 (BBE) On its surface, this is an intimate image of love, a secluded garden belonging to the beloved . But as Neville Goddard would teach, this is not merely a poetic metaphor of human romance — it is a symbolic statement about self-perception and the imaginative faculty within. A "garden shut up" represents the human imagination, which has been locked away, guarded, and often misunderstood. The sealed fountain points to the source of abundant imagination within us — the divine, self-generating imagination that can bring forth all experience. The Cherubim and the Flaming Sword We find a parallel in Genesis: "So he drove out the man; and at the east of the garden of Eden he put Cherubim and a flaming sword turning every way, to keep the way of the tree of life." — Genesis 3:2...

“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...

“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...

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...

In the quiet depths of the heart, the power of creation stirs . It is not an organ of feeling, but a divine workshop — the very source of imagination — where all things are conceived before they become 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. “And I will give them a heart to have knowledge of me, that I AM the Lord.” — Jeremiah 24:7   The heart is not simply a vessel for emotion, but a sacred space where knowing and creation are joined. It is the place where God's creative imaginatio n is embedded within us — not only to know in the mind, but to feel and envision with the heart. This knowing becomes 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 Every thought, vision, and desire is born in the heart. When we guard the ...

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.”  "That you are to put away, in relation to your earlier way of life, the old man, which is completely turned to evil desires; And be made new in the spirit of your mind, And put on the new man, to which God has given life, in righteousness and a true and holy way of living." — Ephesians 4:22–24 This is not a description of physical marriage . It is the psychological-emotional structure behind every transformation in the Bible. It is a symbolic instruction: To “leave father and mother” means to break fr...

Genesis 24 is often read simply as the story of Abraham’s servant finding a wife for Isaac. Yet, through Neville Goddard’s profound teachings, this narrative unfolds as a vivid allegory for the inner workings of imagination — the creative power shaping our reality. The chapter reveals how faith, inner assumption, and subconscious confirmation work together in the process of manifestation. Why Not a Canaanite Woman? Understanding Abraham’s Warning Early in Genesis 24, Abraham makes a clear instruction to himself: “You must not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live; but you shall go to my country and to my kindred and take a wife for my son Isaac.” (Genesis 24:3-4) At first glance, this might seem like a historical or cultural command — a concern for lineage or ethnicity. But from Neville Goddard’s perspective, the Canaanites symbolise limiting states of consciousness or old, unhelpful patterns that resist spiritual awakening. The land of Cana...

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 a vivid poetic narrative of the Beloved Woman —radiant, ...

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...