Raiders of the Lost Matrix
“In general, a matrix… is something that provides support or structure, especially in the sense of surrounding and/or shaping. It comes from the Latin word for ‘womb,’ itself derived from the Latin word for ‘mother,’ which is mater [as in alma mater].” — Wikipedia
For a mystical interpretation of the above matrix as it relates to the Hebrew words at the center of the official Yale seal, see Talmud.
The Urim and Thummim have been a source of consternation to me. Not that I doubted the existence of them, but how subjective “priests of God” can be. To use their crystals or source of divination (oracles) was not only considered appropriate, but neccessary. It was the mark of a true prophet or seer.Â
Everyone else who used any other oracle was condemned to burn in hell forever. So sayeth the Man.
Which brings me to another point:
Urim & Thummim means “Light” and “Perfection,[10] though it is acknowledged that it might be derived from “arar” – “curse”, and Thummim from “tammam,” “be whole.”[11] The connection with light traditionally is from “‘or” meaning instruction (Aramaic “‘oraita”). The Greek can mean “declaration/revelation and truth,” and the Vulgate, doctrina et veritas, “teaching and truth.”[12] The ASV has “flame” for this word at Isa 50:11, whence “fire” (Isa. 31:9; 44:16)[13] Avraham Gileadi’s translation of Isa. 50:11 is interesting:
“But you are lighters of fires, all of you, who illuminate with mere sparks. Walk then by the light of your fires and by the sparks you have kindled.”
If, in fact the above is correct, and the literal translation of Urim and Thummim may be brought into question, it means, “Curse of Fire”.
They’re all going to burn in hell.
HAH!
Comment by oOMisfitOo — Wednesday, May 21, 2003 @ 1:07 pm
My goodness. You did it twice in a row.Â
I read your posts daily with my coffee in the aye em when I check my mail (love that daily digest). My time is very limited, but . . . Oh how you make me think.
Thank you!
Comment by oOMisfitOo — Wednesday, May 21, 2003 @ 1:12 pm