Divine name

YHVH Elohim

YHVH Elohim (יהוה אלהים)

1 correspondence · 0 with an ancient or scriptural source · 0 with no source located

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The oldest attribution here is Divine name of Binah, first attested 1677 CE.

Divine name of

  • Binah

    Traditional
    Who says so
    Not yet attributed to a school
    Earliest verified attestation
    1677 CE
    Ancient or scriptural source
    Not yet investigated

    The tetragrammaton vocalised as Elohim. In the Zohar, Elohim is particularly associated with the receiving, form-giving pole (Binah), while YHVH proper is associated with Chokmah.

    Evidence

    1. Christian Knorr von Rosenroth (editor and Latin translator), Kabbala Denudata, 1677–1684 (compilation and Latin translation) — The Book of Concealed Mystery, ch. 1

      · Mathers English translation, 1887

      Mathers's translation of the Sifra di-Tzeniuta treats YHVH and Elohim as the two poles of the tetrad.

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    2. Aleister Crowley, 777, 1907–1909 — Table VI, col. II

      · First edition, 1909 (anonymous)

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