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Pinchas 6Just then, in the sight of Moshe and the whole community of Isra'el, as they were

weeping at the entrance to the tent of meeting, a man from Isra'el came by,

bringing to his family a woman from Midyan.

7When Pinchasthe son of El'azar, the son of Aharon the cohen, saw it,he got up

fr om the middle of the crowd, took a spear in his hand,

8and pur suedthe man from Isra'el right into the inner part of the tent, where he

thrust his spear through both of them- the man from Isra'el and the woman through

her stomach. Thus was the plague among the people of Isra'el stopped;9

nevertheless, 24,000 died in the plague.(Num 25:6-9 CJB)

Where Hard-HeartedMeetsHardcoreShalom! What an opening scene for this weeks parsha! Scandal! Rebellion!

Seduction! Betrayal! Murder! Justice!Whoever said Torah lacked passion needs to

re-read this weeks portion, but before we can examine the scene we really need to


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have this situation in proper context if we intend to explore some of the deeper

meanings of the subtext. Just like we saw last week God oftentimes teaches us

something spiritual through the natural. And so the title of this weeks parsha is

Pinchas or as some translations renders it,Phinehas. So who was he, and why is

his name elevated to the position of a title of one of our parshas? An attempt toprovide some balance after having endured the doggedly determined and stiff-

necked Korach, is the LORD now showcasing someone on the other side of the

pendulum perhaps?

Allow me first to draw your attention though to a rampantly growing

problem. Have you noticed as we continue making our way through the

wilderness, despite the deathly consequences of their rebellion, more and more

personalities and people within the camp of Israel are becoming, dare I say, defiant

towards Elohim? Where has the pursuit of Holiness amongst the people gone?

Where has the Holy reverence evaporated to? I cant help but have my memory

drawn to Apostle Shauls pivotal reminder that worldly and empty chatter leads to

further ungodliness, spreading like gangrene1.

Pinchas is the son of Elazar who is the son of Aaron, Israels first Cohen

Hagadol or High Priest. Ever examine names in Hebrew? A good Bible software

program comes in handy, and there are websites if you have internet access that

can provide excellent support, but I find it interestingnames tend to fit thesurrounding times an individual under observation is living in.Aaron, means

Light-bringer. He is a foreshadowing of our Messiah the servant. In rabbinic

commentary he was recognized as the peacemaker. Ever speaking the kind,

encouraging word, Aaron had the type of spirit that was said to make folks want to

live right.Elazar, Aarons son who stepped in the gap after Nadab and Abihu

offered strange fire to Elohim means God is my helper.Pinchas, who we read in

this portion, would become the next in line to become Israels High Priest, means

mouth of brass. Isnt that just like a kick in the pants? Mouth of brass? So, weve

descended from the illustrious Light-Bringer, to the mindful Godis my helper,

and now to the not so regal-soundingMouth of Brass. In the western mindset

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this type of meaning if taken out of context might become misconstrued when

studying Pauls Lovechapter in 1Corinthians 132.

But lets examine Pinchas name a little further. Havent we all been reading

what some might describe as asuspiciousamount about Brass, Bronze & Copperas of late? Essentially the same figurative meanings, Brass and Bronze are one in

the same, both being an amalgam of Copper mixed with a percentage of Tin, and

when mixed, the metal became much, much harderable to be used in the

construction of weaponry, shields and armor. But we also see Brass used in the

construction of the censer of incensethe same kind used in the showdown

between Aaron and Korach and his 250 men of renown3. Wesawit used again

when the Israelites murmuredagainst Moshe and Aaron and God sent poisonous

serpents who could overcome their deadly bite only if they were to physically

lookupon that Brassserpenterected on a pole that Moshe stood up for all to

lookupon4. So what we find in a very real sense is where the Israelite people

demonstrated a hard-heart towards Gods covenant, Pinchas displayed a hard-core

commitment to honoring it! Which category do we desire to be in? Right.

So if were going to start putting it all together weve got to look at Pinchas

in the Hebraic alright? Lets break it down:

H6372 pynechas,pee-nekh-aws'. Apparently fromH6310and avariation ofH5175; mouthofaserpent;Pinechas, the name of three Israelites: -

Phinehas.

H6310 Peh, peh. FromH6284; the mouth(as the means of blowing),whether literally or figuratively (particularlyspeech); specif ical ly edge,portionor

side; adverbially (with preposition) accordingto: - accord (-ing as, -ing to), after,

appointment, assent, collar, command (-ment), X eat, edge, end, entry, + file, hole,

X in, mind, mouth, part, portion, X (should) say (-ing), sentence, skirt, sound,

speech, X spoken, talk, tenor, X to, + two-edged, wish, word.

21Cor.13:1

3Numbers 16:17

4Numbers 21:9


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H6310 FromH6284

Strongs #6310: AHLB#: 1373-A (N) 1373) ( PH)ac:Blow co:Mouth ab:?: Thepictographis a picture of the mouth. A mouth is the edge of anything such asthe place of the beard, a sword, a region. The edge or border, is often referr ing to

all that is within the borders, the whole country.

H6284 pa'ah, orpaw-aw'. A primitive root; topuff, that is, blowaway:- scatter into corners.

H6284

Strongs #6284: AHLB#: 1373-D (V) 1373) ( PH)ac:Blow co:Mouthab: ?: The pictograph is a picture of the mouth. A mouth is the edge ofanything such as the place of the beard, a sword, a region. The edge or border, is

often referring to all that is within the borders, the whole country. This parent rootis identical to bothand.

H5175 nachash, naw-khawsh'. FromH5172; asnake(from its hiss): -serpent.

H5172 nachash, naw-khash'. A primitive root; properly to hiss, that is,whispera (magic) spell; generally toprognosticate: - X certainly, divine,

enchanter, (use) X enchantment, learn by experience, X indeed, dil igently observe.

H5172

Strongs #5172: AHLB#: 2395 (V)

2395) ( NHhSh)BronzeV) ( N-HhSh)- Divine: To learn something through divination.

[Unknown connection to root;] [freq. 11] (vf: Piel) |kjv: enchantment, divine,

enchanter, indeed, certainly, learn, experience, di li gently, observe| {str: 5172}

H5172 nachashBDB (Brown-Driver-Briggs)Definition:1) to practicedivination, divine, observe signs, learn by experience, dil igently observe, practice

fortunetelling, take as an omen;1a) (Piel)1a1) to practice divination; 1a2) to

observe the signs or omens.Part of Speech: verb A Related Word by BDB/Strongs

Number: a primitive root Same Word by TWOT Number: 1348


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Peh the Power of the IncasAlright, so lets recap that: Pinchas is comprised essentially of two words

which we shall discuss here. First, we begin with the Peh, and its significant

because it speaks of a mouth. Remember, you may have heardbut its important to repeat for easy recall, the Hebrew

language is just like electricity, the words and letters possess

both a negative and a positive charge. Depending on the

context youll discover words connote either a negative or

positive meaning depending on the environment theyre

couched in, alright?But here thePehis referring

specifically to the edgeof something, or its borders (go back

and read the Hebrew definitions again if you need to take a

minute). Intriguing, hasnt much of the Israelitesjourney

been learning that HaShems Torah, Regulations and Judgments have been borders

to protect and preserve life for Israel? And havent we seen that part of Israels

recent struggle was to push acrosspagan bordersto remove those contrary to

Gods Word so that they could push into The Land of Promise? Originally Israel

sought to tip-toeinto Canaan using the kings highway along the edgeof the

borderof pagan territory. God told them No! You push throughI will drive them

out!5Bordersand boundariesare important to God!

Now then, much like borders and boundaries, so are the corners and the

opening of our mouth, because out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks

yes?6 Another implicit lesson about man, or Adambeing the Adamah, or part of

the Land, where Gods tent is, where He tabernacles, which is why He is so

adamant about getting sin out of the campwhich is why He is constantly

pleading for us to checkour heart, rendour heart, to cleanseour heart,purifyour

heart, togive Him our heart! Because if theres uncleanness in the camp, it will

infect everyone else if left untendedthus the sin ofLshon Hara. Is it really anywonder why when we read about the ashes of the Red Heifer that Torah told us if a

man died in his tent, every vessel that did not have a coveringsecured on it was to

be destroyed? Abba told us to button it upfor a reason! Evil speech is no minor

5Exo.34:11

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issue, for it is the death of many if left to skulk through the campthis is what

happened with Korach, this is what happened with the people the day after Korach,

and this is what happened with Israel by way ofBalaams counselthat word for

counsel in Hebrew is the word dabar, or words. And it was Balaamsspoken

words that would lead to the compromise of Israels borders!7

The ncasSo weve addressed Peh, now the Incas. If you study out Pinchas name

youll soon discover that the second root word is

naw-khash'.Its the same root we found in

week before lasts portion, Chukkat, or

Regulationin regards to those fiery serpents. In

Numbers 21:5 we read that the people began tospeak against God and Moses and so God sent

fiery serpents to bite the people. Here in Pinchas

we have the same root word and if you will turn back to page four of our study you

will discover that it means among other thingsbronze, to observe signs, to learn

by experience, and to diligently observe. It can also mean filthiness, lust, and

harlotry8. In the positive sense, as observed in Pinchas we observe the 3-letter root

word nachashagain. NunChetShin. Nun means son, life, or seed. Chet

means divide, but in the positive sense it also means to protect, or fence-off.According to Rabbi Munk, The ,(shin) represents two Names of God: Shaddaithe All-Sufficient, Unlimited One, and Shalom, Peace. With that one word, shad

(Shin-Dalet), enough, the Unlimited One fixed the measure of all objects,

established the boundariesof all forces, and set the moral limitswithin which

people are to live9. Just like Pinchas did, can you see him living up to his name?

Pinchas was zealous for the boundariesGod established for Israel to live in.

Pictographically strung together we now know that Pinchas name means he

created a fence to protect life by diligently observing Gods boundaries!

7Num.31:16

8Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament 1349a; Ezekiel 16:36, Brown-Driver-Briggs 639b

9The Wisdom in the Hebrew Alphabet, Rabbi Michael L. Munk, Chap.21 Shin, p.207


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The Physics of BronzeWere observing this peculiar trait of

Hebrew, how it can mean something so

nefarious one minute, and in anotherscenario be used to describe an act of

redemption. In the negative it suggests

divination, fortune-telling, enchantment and

casting spells. This is best observed the first

time the word is actually used, all the way

back in Beresheet with Adam and Chava.

Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the LORD God

had made. And he said to the woman, "Indeed, has God said, 'You shall not eatfrom any tree of the garden '?" (Gen 3:1 NAS)

Theserpent. The naw-kash.It whispered, used enchantment, it practiced

the art of charming, likesnake-charming. It practiced the art offortune-telling.

Through the use of diligent observation, andobserving signs, they can then tell

you something about yourself that you supposedly have kept a mystery. Did God

really say that Eve?All the serpent did was activateEves nature to rebel

awakening the yetzer-hara, or evil inclination. All Balaam did was whisper into

the ear of an all-too-willing Balak, just like the serpent in the garden. Tempt Israel

with the lustof the flesh, and the lustof the eyes (daughters of Midian).

Do you therefore set out the handsomest of such of your daughters as are

most eminent for beauty, and proper to force and conquer the modesty of those that

behold them, and these decked and trimmed to the highest degree you are able.

Then do you send them to be near the Israelites camp and give them in charge,

that when the young men of the Hebrews desire their company, they allow it them;

and when they see that they are enamored of them, let them take their leaves; and ifthey entreat them to stay, let them not give their consent till they have persuaded

them to leave off their obedience to their own laws and the worship of that God

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this means God will be angry at them. Accordingly, when Balaam had suggested

this counsel to them, he went his way10

What did Adonai say?

12"Watch yourself that you make no covenant with the inhabitants of the land into

which you are going, lest it become a snare in your midst.13"But rather, you are to tear down their altars and smash their sacred pillars and

cut down their Asherim14

-- for you shall not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is

Jealous, is a jealous God--15

lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land and they play the

harlot with their gods, and sacrifice to their gods, and someone invite you to eat of

his sacrifice;16

and you take some of his daughters for your sons, and his daughters play the

harlot with their gods, and cause your sons also to play the harlot with their gods.

(Exo 34:12-16 NAS)

Beloved, in Numbers 25:11 it says that Pinchas turned away the wrath of

God because he was jealous with His (Elohims) jealousy.The word is kaw-naw',taken from Strongs #H7065.

H7065: AHLB# (Ancient Heb. Lexicon, Benner Book):1428) ( QN)ac:Acquire co:Nest ab:Zealous: The pictographis a picture of thesun at the horizon and the gathering of the light, the is a picture of a seed.

Combined these mean "gathering for the seeds". The parent birds go aboutgathering materials to build a nest where they will raise their seeds (eggs). (eng:

coin - for purchasing)

( QNA)Zealous: The parent bird will guard over andprotect the nest and eggs from predators. Man can guard over the family, wife,

possessions in a positive way (protect, from an enemy) or in a negative way (by

not trusting or a desire to have anothers possessions).

V) ( Q-NA)- Zealous: [freq. 33] (vf: Hiphil, Piel) |kjv: envy, jealous,

zealous, zeal| {str: 7065}

10The Works of Josephus, book four chapter 6, p.111


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One of the absolute best

demonstrations of this word aside

from Phinehasdisplay can be seen in

thestirringshow of the agitated small

bird chasing down the raptor. Itcaptures the essence of what it means

to be zealous or jealous for your

family because this tiny bird thinks

not for its own safety but for the

preservation of its children. Qana' as shown in the Paleo-Hebrew graphic above is

rooted in the two-letter word qen. The Quf-Nun

connection means to gather for the seed, and to nest.

When there is the threat of an outside predator destroyingthe family, this tiny bird demonstrates the most heroic

behavior for the sake of the eggs. This is what Adonai

does for us yes? Does He not desire to dwellamong us

in our midst? Etz says One of thecommentatorssees Phinehasreplacing

Aaron as part of a generational shift in leadership. Just as the stern and demanding

Moses was balanced by Aaron, who avoided quarrels and confrontations, the more

moderate Joshua will be balanced by the fervor of Phinehas as high priest. The

tradition generally considers moral threats to be more dangerous for national

survival than physical threats. We are told to wipe out the Midianites, however, for

they tried to undermine Israels moral standing11

.

Checking Plagues Making Atonement13

and it shall be for him and his descendants after him, a covenant of a perpetual

priesthood, because he was jealous for his God, and made atonement for the sons

of Israel.'" (Num 25:13 NAS)

11Etz Hayim Torah & Commentary, 25:11 p.918


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Pinchas made atonement for the sons of

Israel. How? Because in Numbers 25:8 we

read that because of Pinchas actions the

plague was checked. The word used in

Hebrew there for checked is H6113 atsar, aw-tsar'and it means hold back; also

to maintain, rule, assemble: - X be able, close

up, detain, fast, keep (self close, still), prevail,

recover, refrain, X reign, restrain, retain, shut

(up), slack, stay, stop, withhold (self).His actions

became a kapharor coveringfor the sons of Israel! Socan our actions atone

for the sins of our brothers and sisters? Yes, they can! How? By being zealous for

the boundariesof HaShem in the body of Messiah, by appointing God-fearingpeople to positions of leadership that will shepherd Israel safely in the Way of

YHVH, and then by example show us how to walkin His Moedim, or Appointed

Times by bringing the best offerings continually unto YHVH according to His

Word. May we learn to be jealous for the boundaries of YHVH, may we like

Pinchas check the plague and atone for our brothers and sisters through our

accountability to one another, not with a heart of brass, but with the heart

completely committed to the Way of The Father, so that we may continue to walk

in His covenant of Shalom!

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