From  Derek & Jan Williams
To:      heb_roots_chr@hebroots.org
Subject: twelve tribes


              THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF THE 12 TRIBES

If you translate the meaning of the names of the twelve tribes you will
find the story of the Gospel. (Read downwards from the Definition list.)

Name                Definition

Reuben               Behold a son, Look on Me
Simeon              Hear Him, Hear Me
Levi                    (and) Be Joined, With me
Judah                 Give Him Praise, Now will I praise the Lord
Dan                     Judge
Naphtali            (His) Strife
Gad                    (and His) Fortune
Asher                  Happy and Blessed
Issachar             (am I for) He Brings (my) Reward
Zebulun               Dwelling with Us
Joseph                 He shall Add
Benjamin           (For He is) The Son of His Right Hand


 Another example is known as the "Gospel in Genesis":

If you translate the meaning of the names of the generations of Adam
you  will find the story of the Gospel.  (Read downwards from the
Definition list.)

 Name                    Definition

Adam                   Man (is)
Seth                      Appointed
Enosh                   Mortal
Kenan                  Sorrow (but)
Mahalelel             The Blessed God
Jared                    Shall come down
Enoch                   Teaching
Methusalah          His death shall bring
Lamech                The desparing
Noah                    Rest and comfort

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