The Single Eye

Hey Sis, here is a follow up for you of our conversation yesterday.

I’ll list the scrips for you using the MKJ since I know you don’t like KJV, except where I need to point out some hidden Gems, Treasure for you using the ole King Jimmie, okay?

VITAL:  how many times have I joked with you that “I can’t eat your spinach for you”!
If you do not take the time to “mine” these scrips for yourself they will remain enigmas, SEE 1 Cor 13:12 the word translated “darkly” is G135= aínigma:   an enigma, riddle, anything obscurely expressed or intimated.
Beth, think “for those who have ears”

Here we go:

The glory of God is to hide a thing-#H1697=dabar; but the honor of kings is to search out a matter-H1697=dabar.  (Proverbs 25:2 MKJV)

NOTE:  both Hebrew words translated thing and matter in this verse are H1697=dabar

It is the gloryH3519 of GodH430 to concealH5641 a thing:H1697 but the honourH3519 of kingsH4428 is to search outH2713 a matter.H1697  (Proverbs 25:2 KJV+)

Here is the Brown-Driver-Briggs dictionary translation of H1697=dabar:

Most important was the use of this word to convey divine communication:
H1697 - dâbâr

BDB Definition:

1) speech, word, speaking, thing

1a) speech

1b) saying, utterance

1c) word, words

1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner

Part of Speech: noun masculine

A Related Word by BDB/Strong’s Number: from H1696

Study earnestly to present yourself approved to God, a workman that does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.  (2 Timothy 2:15 MKJV)
This verse has so much Treasure in it.  Mine when you can.

I was using these EVERGREEN bible Study Principles to help you see what I was referring to when explaining Matthew 6:22:

The light of the body is the eye. Therefore if your eye is sound, your whole body shall be full of light.  (Matthew 6:22 MKJV)

I reminded you of the box of books and pamphlets that I received years ago and the one that NEONED to me was Philippians 1:10  for you to distinguish the things that differ, that you may be sincere and without blame for the day of Christ,  (Philippians 1:10 LITV)

I brought to your remembrance the distinction between gnosis and epignosis. Look at the previous verse:  And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in full knowledge-G1922=Epignosis and in all perception;  (Philippians 1:9 MKJV)

If we just stopped right here we could fill a day of Deep Calling to deep research and Revelation if we were prepared to pay the price and be worthy, Approved Workman.

Here is a page for your further reference: https://www.innerstream.net/epignosis

But let us move on. 

I wanted to point that those Study Principles to you so you could come to an appreciation of the fact that DIFFERENCES in of words in scriptures are there as a puzzle to be solved, think back to Prov 25:2 it is the honor of kings, those on the Path to Perfection, to search out and solve these dark sayings, ainigmas, see 1 Cor 13:12 again, by the Light that is available in our “House” our bodies, soma in Greek.

Then I reminded you of how many times we discussed this verse over the years:
But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, even those who because of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.  (Hebrews 5:14 MKJV)

I shared my Revelation that the word senses in this verse referred to the Chakras, reminding you that the Heart Chakra has 12 petals.  Also, there are 7 basic in-House Chakras and 5 Transcendental Chakras that allow the Mature, see Hebrews 5:13,  to communicate with the Hierarchy.

Now, back to Ability, it has to be Activated, to Distinguish between things that differ.  And the Gnosis that they differ for a reason.

All that so that when we discuss this scrip we can begin to SEE more Clearly the absolute necessity to slow down take the time to properly inspect and research the scriptures.
First
  Deeper Level.  A concept that I am beginning to hear a lot even on the news “to level up”.

Remember the 4 Levels of Biblical Interpretation?  PRDS, called the “Orchard”, “Grove”, or “Paradisical Garden”

From Google Gemini Pro:

In the tradition of biblical exegesis, the acrostic PaRDeS  literally translates from Hebrew as an orchard, grove, or paradisal garden (derived originally via ancient Persian loanwords). 

Metaphorically, the entire framework treats sacred text as a living, multi-layered botanical landscape or walled garden—such as the Garden of Eden—where the seeker walks through varying depths of vegetation to discover hidden fruits:   Pshat  is the literal, surface-level "straight" reading—like walking along the open, well-paved pathways of the orchard.   (Think Wayside Ground-mdw)

Remez The hinted or allegorical meaning—like noticing the rustling leaves, shadows, and subtle clues pointing beyond the surface. 

Pshat and Remez = breadth and length:  may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth and length and…(Ephesians 3:18 MKJV)-mdw

Derash The applied, inquisitive homiletical search—like actively harvesting, examining, and breaking open the fruit to extract its practical teachings. 

Sod: The secret, mystical, or esoteric core—like reaching the deepest, most hidden roots of the trees and tasting the inner essence of the divine mind. 

Derash and Sod represent the Depth and Height:  may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth and length and depth and height,  (Ephesians 3:18 MKJV)-mdw

Thus, entering PaRDeS metaphorically means stepping past the outer fence of a text into an inner sanctuary of divine wisdom, where every branch and root holds multiple dimensions of spiritual reality.  End of Google Gemini data.

To reiterate, I am always trying to further Ignite the Hunger and Thirst for “righteousness and a Fresh Love for the Alethia.  Of course as we have discussed, my Mark, my Guiding Light is Matthew 5:48 and this In-fluences all my Study.
First, stop and ask ourself in the light of Hebrews 5:13 where are we on the Spectrum:
For everyone partaking of milk is unskillful in the Word of Righteousness, for he is an infant.  (Hebrews 5:13 MKJV)
But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, even those who because of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.  (Hebrews 5:14 MKJV)

I pointed out to you the image of the well that I created out of books that represent various teachings that keep us away from keeping the main thing the Main Thing in our lives.

Well, the word translated evil in Hebrews 5:14 can represent that as well, it is the Greek word kakos G2556 and if you trace it unfruitfulness is the best understanding of it that I have.  I think the best correlation is James 4:3: You ask and receive not, because you ask amiss-G2556=kakos, that you may spend it upon your lusts.  (James 4:3 MKJV)

Before I share my two cents on this, ponder the grayed-out words and see if you can SEE what is being said to “Ears” (that can hear).

There is another entire teaching related to what we should be praying for related to our level of Maturity vs G5207 here that we will skip for today.  You see even Higher-Level teaching can be fruitless, a hinderance, to us if we have not graduated the Level of our current Spiritual Maturity. Have we passed all our tests and counted the cost of the next Level?
All this factors into what I am attempting to share here. The word translated evil in Heb 5:14, G2556 kakos, unfruitfulness, is something that we must learn to “discern” to distinquish.  It can be the Wayside ground (Mark 4:4) that allures us into volumes of teachings and years separated from our Calling to Perfection, Matthew 5:48

A man who wanders from the way of understanding (godly wisdom) Will remain in the assembly of the dead.  (Proverbs 21:16 AMPLIFIED Bible)

The breadth and length of scripture, pshat and remez are as Necessary to apprehend and comprehend as are the Depth and Height.  The main difference lies in the depth and completeness of understanding: apprehension is catching a basic, initial idea or sensing its general outline, while comprehension is fully grasping something in its entirety:  Epignosis.

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect(ed): but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.  (Philippians 3:12 KJV)

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We finally arrived at the primary scrip I was sharing with you:

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.  (Matthew 6:21 MKJV)

The light of the body is the eye. Therefore if your eye is sound, your whole body shall be full of light.  (Matthew 6:22 MKJV)

TheG3588 lightG3088 of theG3588 bodyG4983 isG2076 theG3588 eye:G3788 ifG1437 thereforeG3767 thineG4675 eyeG3788 beG5600 single,G573 thyG4675 wholeG3650 bodyG4983 shall beG2071 full of light.G5460  (Matthew 6:22 KJV+)

Let us Distinguish between things that differ:  The Greek word indexed under Strong’s G3088 is luchnos referring strictly to a portable, oil-fed lamp rather than self-originating radiance, embodying the metaphysical principle of a derivative, dependent, or "lesser" light
Distinction: Phos vs. Luchnos

To understand the metaphorical and metaphysical nature of luchnos, it must be contrasted with the primary Greek term for light:

Phos (G5457): The primal, uncreated, self-existent light (associated with the Sun, pure divine essence, or God Himself).

We also have a more sure Word of prophecy, to which you do well to take heed, as to a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the Daystar G5457 arises in your hearts, (2 Peter 1:19 MKJV)

Why am I pointing this out in Matthew 6:22?  Just like in Prov 25:2 two different English words were used to translate the exact same Hebrew word H1697.  Here, two exact English words are used to translate two different Greek words, both translated light. That is why Spiritual Discernment is Necessary to Distinguish the subtle differences and their purposely hidden Treasures to the diligent seeker.

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.  (Hebrews 11:6 MKJV)

 To be continued...