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Torah Unit Commentaries

Detailed analyses of Torah units as woven texts, revealing the sophisticated literary architecture that unlocks hidden layers of meaning.

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3 of 86 units completed • Updated regularly as new insights emerge

Genesis Unit 1: Creation Account

Genesis 1:1-2:3 • 3×2 Regular

The paradigmatic woven text establishing the pattern for reading the entire Torah. Shows how six days of creation form a sophisticated 3×2 matrix revealing progressive levels of "spirit" through degrees of locomotion.

Key Insights:
  • Days 1-3 establish elements, Days 4-6 impart locomotion
  • Progressive levels of movement: fixed paths → current-driven → self-directed
  • Master example of true sub-rows (A, B, C subdivisions)
  • Exclusively Elohim (natural creation) vs. later YHWH (supernatural intervention)
Coming Soon Commentary in Progress

Genesis Unit 2: Generations of Heaven and Earth

Genesis 2:4-4:26 • 3×2 Regular

Traces the progressive separation of heaven and earth through divine name patterns and relational breakdown. Shows how YHWH Elohim fractures at Eden's gate, establishing the theological agenda for the entire Torah.

Key Insights:
  • Divine names separate precisely at Garden boundary (2a/2b)
  • Eve's unique discrimination between YHWH and Elohim
  • Two incompatible human lineages: technological vs. spiritual
  • Ground relationship parallels human relationship breakdown
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Exodus Unit 3: The Decreation Weave

Exodus 6:29-11:10 • 23332 Irregular

Nine signs in Egypt form a sophisticated 3×3 matrix that systematically reverses the creation process. YHWH demonstrates supernatural control by methodically undoing aspects of Elohim's natural order.

Key Insights:
  • Perfect structural inversion of Genesis Unit 1
  • Physical reality inverted: earth above, sky below
  • Three agencies: Aaron (earth) → Mixed → Moses (sky)
  • YHWH vs. Elohim theological distinction demonstrated
Coming Soon Commentary in Progress

Leviticus Unit 13: The Holiness Code

Leviticus 19:1-20:27 • 5×2 Special

The center of Torah showing how holiness reunites YHWH and Elohim through Israel's embodiment of divine presence. The five-pair structure parallels the Decalogue, creating the template for cosmic healing.

Key Insights:
  • "You shall be holy, for I YHWH your Elohim am holy" - reunification
  • Five-pair structure mirrors Decalogue organization
  • Central pair: love neighbor as yourself + justice principles
  • Israel as YHWH's "garment" - visible manifestation of holiness
Coming Soon Commentary in Progress

Genesis Unit 3: Re-creation After Flood

Genesis 5:1-9:29 • 3×2 Regular

Shows how the two lineages from Unit 2 play out cosmically, necessitating the flood and Noah's role in uniting both lines for a new beginning. Third creation narrative in Genesis.

Key Insights:
  • Sons of Elohim and daughters of HaAdam intermarriage
  • Violence escalation requiring divine intervention
  • Noah as bridge between technological and spiritual lines
  • Re-creation following destruction pattern
Planned Future Commentary

Numbers Unit 7: The Korach Rebellion

Numbers 16:1-18:32 • Special Center

One of the seven independent units, positioned at the center of Numbers. Explores the challenge to divine authority and the establishment of proper hierarchical order in the wilderness community.

Key Insights:
  • Center of Numbers, dividing the book structurally
  • Challenge to both priestly and political authority
  • Earth opens to swallow rebels - supernatural intervention
  • Aaron's staff blooms - divine authentication
Planned Future Commentary

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