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A CI-IYMICO-KABALISTIC TR_E:\TISE
COLLECTED FROM THE KABALA DENUDATA
OF KNORR VON ROSENROTH.
Translated by a Lover of P/zilnlrz/(rs, 7774
PREFACE, NOTES AND EXPLA.\'ATIO.\IS BY

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PREFACE.
B Y SA PER EA cne.
TH E :Esch .I lcsurcph or A sh . I L ' L ' JI I V Up/I , is only known to By SAPERE AUDE.

persons of W estern Culture from the L atin Translation found
in a fragmentary condition in the work entitled K nbnhn' i
Dcnudatn by K norr von R osenroth published at Sulzbach in
167734. These volumes have as a sub-title The Transcen-
dental, Metaphysical and Theological Doctrines of the

THE Hist]: .\lc;:urrplz or A5}: .l[ct:.'urcp1:, is only known to
H ebrews , and they enshrine a L atin translation, with part
persons of VVestern Culture from the Latin Translation found

of the H ebrew tex t and commentaries, of the great Solmr or
in a fragmentary condition in the work entitled 1\'.Ilm1m'z

Dcnudata by Knorr von Rosenroth. published at Sulzbach in
Z O H A R , The B ook of Splendour which is the most
famous of all the H ebrew mystical codices of the K abalah.
1677-84. These volumes have as a sub-title The Transcen-

Three of the principal tracts of the Z ulmr are now familiar
to English readers through the translation of my friend.
dental, Metaphysical and Theological Doctrines of thc

{ \ I acGregor Mathers: his edition of The B ook of Cunrmh ii
Hebrews, and they enshrine a Latin translation, with part

of the Hebrew text and commentaries, of the great Solzur or
.I lystcry, The Greater H oly-A ssembly, and Tin: L cssur H oly
ZOHAR, The Book of Splendour" which is the most

A ssembly, has obtained so great a circulation that I am
emboldened to issue this volume, which ex empli es the
K abalistic scheme of A lchymy, as one of the series of Calls:-

famous of all the Hebrew mystical codices of the Kabalab.
hmm H crmt' tim. The Esch iI I ctznrcp/z is still ex tant as a
Three of the principal tracts of the Zulmr are now familiar

to English readers through the translation of my friend.
separate treatise in what is called the H ebrew language, but
I\lacGregor Mathers: his edition of Tlzc Book of Cuurcnlcd

which is more properly A ramaic Chaldee: it was a com-
panion volume to the Chaldean B ook of N umbers so often
.\[ystcr_v. The Greater Holy-Assembly, and The Lesser Holy

referred to by H . P. B lavatsky, and which is no longer to be
procured, although I have reason to think that copies still
Assembly, has obtained so great a circulation that I am

ex ist in concealment.
emboldened to issue this volume, which exemplifies the

Kabalistic scheme of Alchymy, as one of the series of Caller
The rst volume of R osenroth s work consists entirely of a
lmwu Hcrrnctim. The Aisch zllctznrcplz is still extant as a

K abalistic L ex icon. Upon the title-page is inscribed :
A ppamtus in L ibrum Solmr
" cm/w
separate treatise in what is called the Hebrew language, but

L ori connmmt' sK uhalistiri
which is more properly Aramaic Chaldee: it was a com-

secundum ordincm A lphabetirum
panion volume to the Chaldean Book of Numbers so often

referred to by H. P. Blavatslcy, and which is no longer to be
concinmlli, q ui L ex iri instnr rsse pussuut.
procured, although Ihavc reason to think that copies still

exist in concealment.
The first volume of Rosenroths work consists entirely of a
Kabalistic Lexicon. Upon the title-page is inscribed :-
Apjmmtus in Librum Solmr
ncmjur
Lori conunums Ixlvlutlistici
sccundum ordincm Alplmbeticum
coucimmti, qui Lexici instnr csse possuut.
Co glc
iv PR EF A CE.
iv PRISFACE.
Upon the main title page of the work he describes this
Upon the main title page of the work he describes this

portion as collected from ve sources:
portion as collected from five sources:

I . Clavis ad K abalam antiq uam: i.e., ex plicatio et ad
debitas Classes Sephiristicas facta distributio omniuln nomi~
num et cognominum Divinorum e L ibro Pardes.
I. Clavis ad Kabalam antiquam: i.e.. explicatio et ad

(lebitas Classes Sephiristicas facta distributio omnium nomi-
I I .L iber Schaare O rah sen Portx L ucis.
I I I .K abala recentior. R abbi Jizchak L oria.
I V .I ndex plurimarum materiarum Cabalisticarum in

num et cognominum Divinorum e Libro Pardes.
ipso L ibro Sohar propositarum.
II. Liber Schaare Orah sen Portae Lucis.

V . Compendium L ibri Cabalistico-Chymici, .Esch .\ I et-
III. Kabala recentior. Rabbi jizchak Loria.

IV. Index plurimarum materiarnm Cabalisticarum in
zarep-h dicti, de L apide Philosophico.
ipso Libro Sohar propositarum.

The Esrh Metzarzph can be re-constructed from its
fragments scattered through this L ex icon, almost in its
entirety. This work has been done by Thu L over of Phila-

V. Compendium Libri Cabalistico-Chymici. .Eseh Met-
I ethes, who published the English version of 1714..
The present volume is a R eprint of that English version,

zareph dicti, de Lapide Philosophico.
in its original form; many corrections however, have been The Aisrlz Met:arc[>/1 can be re-constructed from its
made, and a few changes in spelling and diction introduced
fragments scattered through this Lexicon, almost in its

in order to avoid archaic forms, leading young students into
entirety. This work has been done by Tim Law! of Phila-

Ietlzes, who published the English version of 1714.

dif culties. F or instance, K abalah is written instead of
The present volume is a Reprint of that English version.

K abbala, because the H ebrew word has only one B , and air
represents the H ebrew letter H better than the English a,
which suggests that the w' ord is spelled with the H ebrew
in its original form; many corrections however, have been
aleph.
made, and a few changes in spelling and diction introduced

in order to avoid archaic forms, leading young students into
The H ebrew or Chaldee name of this treatise is spelled
difficulties.For instance, Kabalah is written instead of

thus A SH H MTZ R P. The L over of Philnlethcs of 1714
spelled this in English by a diphthong 1E SCH ; and in the
second word he puts Z for Tz, zain for tzaddi, this leads to
Kabbala, because the Hebrew word has only one B, and all
confusion and error. The meaning of A sh or A shah is re "
represents the Hebrew letter I-I better than the English at.
or a re offering" , and metzareph is cleansing" or " ' puri--
which suggests that the w'ord is spelled with the Hebrew

aleph.
fying " . The whole title refers to Cleansing F ires " , as the
mode by which pure gold was obtained in A lchymy, by
burning off the dross and so separating the pure from the The Hebrew or Chaldee name of this treatise is spelled
impure 0n the material plane! while the cleansing re (-I
thus ASHH MTZRP. The Lover of Plzilalct/u's of 171.;

trial is also a suitable simile for the puri cation and cx alta-
spelled this in English by a diphthong IE SCH ; and in the

second word he puts Z for T2, zain for tzaddi. this leads to
tion of the human soul on the plane of spiritual A lchymy.
The words A sh Metzareph, or .Esch Mezareph as R osen-
roth spells it. are I ound in the book of Malachi, cap. 3. v. .2_ confusion and error. The meaning of Ash or Ashah is tire * "
where it is said that the messenger of the L ord is like a
or a fire offering", and metzareph is "

cleansing or "' puri-
"
re ner s re "
fying ". The whole title refers to

Cleansing Fires ", as the
mode by which pure gold was obtained in Alchymy. by
There are in the book manyrefereucesto other old H ebrew
burning oftthe dross and so separating the pure from the

impureon the material plane! while the cleansing fire (-1
trial is also a suitable simile for the purification and exalta-
tion of the human soul on the plane of spiritual Alchyxny.
The words Ash Metzareph, or .1sch Uezareph as Rosen-
roth spells it. are found in the book of Malachi. cap. 3. V. .2.
where it is said that the messenger of the Lord is like a
"
retiners fire
There are in the book many references to other old I-lc-lm-v.~
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PR EF A CE. V
and Chaldee works, several of these are included in the great

ll{El.-XCE. V
collection of tracts called the Talmud; of this work there
are two great forms, the Talmud of B abylon, and that of
and Chaldee works, several of these are included in the great

collection of tracts called the Talmud; of this work there
j erusalem. The former is the more important, and is more
learned and mystical. A mong the tracts referred to, are :
Pirke A both, PR Q I A B ET, Sayings of the F athers; B aba

are two great forms, the Talmud of Babylon, and that of
K ama, B B A Q MA , The rst Gate; B abn B athra, B B A
Jerusalem. The former is the more important. and is more

B TR A , The L atter Gate; B aba Mctsia, B B A )szlO A , The
learned and inystical. Among the tracts referred to, are :

Pirke Aboth, PRQI ABET, Sayings of the Fathers; Baba
Middle Gate. '
Kama, BBA (g.\lA, The first Gate; Baba Bathra, BBA

The work Srlmun' O rah mentioned by R osenroth is the
H ebrew SH O R A UR H 0r Gale of L ight written by R abbi
Joseph Gikatilla ben A braham.
BTRA, The Latter Gate; Baba Metsia, BB.-\ MT/.IOA, The

The L ibt' rI rmivs of R osenroth is the book $ 01)] ch Pardcsh
Middle Gate.
R immonim, or Garden of Pmm' grunules, its author was R abbi
The work Srlumrc Um]: mentioned by Rosenroth is the

Hebrew SHOR AURH or Gntv of Liglrt written by Rabbi
Moses Cordovero, or R emak, who ourished about 1550.
The value of this treatise is so largely dependent upon the
L iteral K abalah and the method of Gematria, or the mutual
Joseph Gikatilla ben Abraham.

conversion between letters and numbers that it is wise to
The Ijbcr Im'drs of Roseuroth is the book Sr/Jhcr Pardt-sh

introduce here a table of the English L etters attributed to
Riunnonim, or Garden of Penn,-granules, its author was Rabbi

.\Ioses Cordovero, or Remak. who flourished about 1550.

the H ebrew L etters and N umbers. The system followed is
The value of this treatise is so largely dependent upon the

that conventional one laid down in W ynn W estcott on
N umbers , which has also been adopted in each of the
previous volumes of the series of Collcrtaum H ernwlira. The

Literal Kabalah and the method of Gematria, or the mutual
system is only an approx imation to the true rendering of
conversion between letters and numbers that it is wise to

H ebrew into English; as for ex ample I is adopted for Y od,
introduce here a table of the English Letters attributed to

the Hebrew Letters and Nmnbers. The system followed is
but some authors use I or Y or J ; and for A yin, O is adopted
which has sometimes the force of A y and O , and at others of
Gn, when used as a consonant.

that conventional one laid down in Wynn \Vestcott on
A leph B eth Gimel Daleth H eh V an
Nnmbers", which has also been adopted in each of the

A B GDH V
previous volumes of the series of Collcrtancu H ermctiru. The

system is only an approximation to the true rendering of

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Hebrew into English; as for example I is adopted for Yod,

Z ain Cheth Teth Y od K aph L amed
Z Cu Tn I K L
7 8 9 10 20 30
but some authors use I or Y or _] ; and for Ayin, O is adopted
M em N un Sameeh A yin Peh Tzaddi
which has sometimes the force of Ay and (), and at others of

MN SO
4o 50 60 70 So 90
P Tz
Gn, when used as a consonant.

Q oph R esh Shin Tau
Q R SH T
Aleph Beth Gimel Daleth Heh Van

100 200 300 400
A B G 1) H V
I 2 3 4 5 6
Z ain Cheth Teth Yod Kaph Lamed
Z CH TH 1 K L
7 8 9 1o 20 3o
Mem Nun Samech Ayin Peh Tzaddi
M N S () P T2
40 50 6o 70 So 90
Qoph Resh Shin Tau
Q R SH T
100 200 300 400
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vi PR EF
The special
A CE.
nal L etters are not used as numerals in the

vi PREFACE.
(Es/1. Metznrrph.
The 193s] : .llctzm' c x is almost entirely A lchymical in its
The special final Letters are not used as numerals in the

teachings, and is suggestive rather than ex planatory in its
E511 Metzarcplz.
The A35]: .l[ct:arc[>lz is almost entirely Alch_vmical in its
words. The allegorical method of teaching runs through it,
and the similes have to be kept carefully in mind, otherwise
confusion will result. Several A lchymic processes are set
teachings, and is suggestive rather than explanatory in its

but, but not in such a way that they could be carried out by
words. The allegorical method of teaching runs through it,

a neophyte ; any attempt to do so would discover that some-
and the similes have to be kept carefully in mind. otherwise

confusion will result. Several Alchymic processes are set
thing vital was missing at one stage or other.
but, but not in such a way that they could be carried out by
B ut although the H is/1 .\ I ct:uru[ > h is not a manual of
practical A lchymy, yet an attentive study of its statements
considered with accurate relation to the numerical allusions.
a neophyte ; any attempt to do so would discover that some-

may give some true conclusions as to the materia and agents
thing vital was missing at one stage or other.

But although the flis/1 .\-Ic.:un:[>lz is not a manual of
to be employed in the several forms of Transnmtation.
practical Alchymy, yet an attentive study of its statetnents

The nominal Christian of narrow views will see in this
tract a con rmation of his opinion, that A lchymy is an un-
holy art and prompted by the Evil O ne; and there is perhaps
considered with accurate relation to the numerical allusions.
may give some true conclusions as to the materia and agents
no book which contains more Scripture verses referred to as
to be emplo_ved in the several forms of Transmntatiou.

illustrating the means and aims of A lchymy; so that perhaps
The nominal Christian of narrow views will see in this

such a one may point to this work as the brightest ex ample
of the assertion that the Devil can q uote even H oly Scrip-
ture to his purpose."

tract a confirmation of his opinion, that Alchymy is an un-
holy art aud prompted by the Evil One; and there is perhaps
no book which contains more Scripture verses referred to as
illustrating the means and aims of Alch_vm_v; so that perhaps
such a one may point to this work as the l)rightest example
of the assertion that the Devil can quote even Holy Scrip-
ture to his purpose."
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Tu I SR EL A TED ' ro JUPI TER ; rrs K A MEA or 4
B R A SS, I TS Demo; I TS K A MEA 0F 7R EL A TED TO V enus .\l.LOT'1lNG THE SEPHIPOTH TO THE ALcH\'-
L l .-\ D,CH O K .\ l.-\ H ; lTS Damn; I TS K A MEA or 3
A lma, TH l-I L I O N S, N A A MA N A x rmox v

.\IIc ll(l!\'L.'.ILI-ZS AND .\lI-ITALS 9
JA R DEX ; TH E R I V ER j oanax ,I TS SY MB O L I SM
j ssoo, Q urcasru' nk, TH E EDO MI TE W I F E;

II. GOLD, ITs TEN \'.\RII-ZTIT-ZS, AND THE KA.\IE.-\
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IIL SILVER. III-.FI-ZRI-IIZD To THI-. TEN SEPHIROTH;

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Il<().\I, THE A.\Il.\h\L FOI..\ls; ITS KA.\IEAoI-' 5 13
IV. 'II.\' ]I:I>ITEII; ITS KAMEA 01- .27

Is RELATED To 4
V. Bmss, rrs DECAD; rrs KA.\IE.\ or- 7 29

KEI.A'IF.l) To VENUS 32
VI. Ll-..-\D,CHOI\'M.-\H; ITs l)I~:c.In; ITS KA.\IE.~\ or 3 33
AIILIH, THE LIONS. N.I.\.\I..\x 35
.\.\TI.\Io.\'v 3;
VII. JARDI-II.\'; THE RIVER JORDAN. ITS S\'.\lHOI.lS!\l 3.8
_IF.S()D, QUICKSILVER, THE EDOMITE WIFE;
ITS K.\.\Il-IA 01- 8 3~
VIII. _[lNE!-I, THE Dow: 43
]AR.IcH, THE Moos 43
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PUR I F Y I N GF I R E.
CH A PTER I .
L I SH A " was a most notable Prophet, an Ex ample
of N atural \ V isdom, a Despiser of R iches, (as
/ESCH-lVlEZAREPH;'
the H istory of the H ealing of N aaman sheweth,
2K ings, c. 5, v. 16) and therefore truly R ich. A c-
cording to what is said in Pirke A both, viz., W ho is
R ich? H e that rej oiceth in his Portion, cap. 4. F or
so the true Physician of impure Metals hath not an
outward Show of R iches, but is rather like the Tohu5 of OR

the rst N ature, empty and void. \ V hich W ord is of
eq ual N umber with the W ord Elisha, viz., 411. F
is a very true saying in B
The thing which causeth R

aba K ama"
iches, (such as N atural

, fol. 7r. col. 2.
or it
PURIFYING FIRE.
W isdom) is supplied instead" of R iches.
L earn therefore to purify N aaman, coming from the
N orth, out of Syria, and acknowledge the power of Jor-
dan : W hich is as it were Jar-din that is the R iver 0t
CHAPTER I."'
Judgment o wing out of the N orth.
A nd remember that which is said in B aba B athra,
fol. 25, col. 2. H e that will become W ise, let him live
LISHA was a most notable Prophet, an Example

of Natural \Visdom, a Despiser of Riches, (as
in the South; and he that will grow R ich, let him turn
himselftoward the N orth, etc. A lthough in the same place
R abbi Joshua B en L evi says, let him live always in the
the History of the Healing of Naaman sheweth,

2 Kings, c. 5, v. 16) and therefore truly Rich. Ac-
South, for whilst he becomes \ V iseat the same time
cording to what is said in Pirke Aboth,vz'z., VVho is

Rich? He that rejoiceth in his Portion, cap. 4. For
so the true Physician of impure Metals hath not an
outward Show of Riches, but is rather like the Tohu5 of

the first Nature, empty and void. \Vhich Word is of
equal N umber with the Word Elisha, viz., 411. For it
is a very true saying in Baba Kama, fol. 71. col. 2.
The thing which causeth Riches, (such as Natural
Vl/isdom) is supplied instead of Riches.
Learn therefore to purify Naaman, coming from the
North, out of Syria, and acknowledge the power of _]or-
dan : VVhich is as it were Jar-din that is the River of
Judgment flowing out of the North.
And remember that which is said in Baba Bathra,
fol. 25, col. 2. He that will become VVise, let him live
in the South; and he that will grow Rich, let him turn
himself toward the North, etc. Although .in the same place
Rabbi Joshua Ben Levi says, let him live always in the
South, for whilst he becomes VVise,.a_t the same time
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he becomes R ich. L ength of Days is in her right
hand, and in her left, R iches and H onour. Prov.,
c. 3, v. 16. So thou wilt not desire other R iches.
he becomes Rich. Length of Days is in her right

hand, and in her left, Riches and Honour. Prov.,
B ut know, that the Mysteries of this \ V isdom, differ
not from the superior Mysteries of the K abalah. F or
such as is the Consideration of the Predicaments in
c. 3, V. 16. So thou wilt not desire other Riches.

H oliness, the same is also in I mpurity ; and the same
But know, that the Mysteries of this \\'isdom, diFfer

not from the superior Mysteries of the Kabalah. For
Sephiroth which are in A rziluth," the same A re in
A ssiah, yea, the same in that K ingdom, which is
commonly called the Mineral K ingdom ; although their
such as is the Consideration of the Predicaments in

Holiness, the same is also in Impurity ; and the same
Ex cellency is always greater upon the spiritual plane.
Therefore the Metallic R oot here possesseth the place
of K ether," which hath an occult N ature, involved in
Sephiroth which are in Atziluth," the same are in

great obscurity, and from which all Metals have their
Assiah, yea, the same in that Kingdom, which is

commonly called the .\Iineral Kingdom ; although their
O rigin; even as the N ature of liether is hidden, and
the other Sephiroth ow from thence.
L ead hath the place of Chokmah, because Chokmah
Excellency is always greater upon the spiritual plane.

Therefore the Metallic Root here possesseth the place
immediately proceeds from N ether, as it immediately
comes from the Metallic R oot, and in Enigmatic
of kether, which hath an occult Nature, involved in

similes, it is called the F ather " of the following
great obscurity, and from which all Metals have their

N atures.
Tin possesseth the place of B inah, showing A ge, by
its Greyness, and shadowing forth Severity and Judicial
Origin; even as the Nature of Kether is hidden, and

R igour, by its Crackling.
the other Sephiroth flow from thence.

Lead hath the place of Chokmah, because Chokmah
Silver is placed under the Classis of Chesed, by all
the Masters of the K abalah, chie y for its Colour and
Use.
immediately proceeds from Kether, as it immediately

comes from the Metallic Root, and in rEnigmatic
Thus far the \ V hite N atures. N ow follow the R ed.
Gold is placed under Geburah, according to the most
common O pinion of the K abalists; Job in c. 37, v. 22,
similes, it is called the Father" of the following

Natures.
also tells us that gold cometh from the north, not only
Tin possesseth the place of Binah, shewing Age, by

for its Colour, but for the sake of its H eat and Sulphur.
I ron is referred to Tiphereth, for he is like a Man of
W ar, according to Ex od., c. 15, v. 2, and hath the N ame
its Greyness, and shadowing forth Severity and judicial

Rigour, by its Crackling.
of Seir A npin, from his swift A nger, according to
Psalm 2, v. ult., kiss the son lest he be angry."
N etzach and H od are the two Median places of they
Silver is placed under the Classis of Chesed, by all

the Masters of the Kabalah, chiefly for its Colour and
Use.
Thus far the \Vhite Natures. Now follow the Red.
Gold is placed under Geburah, according to the most
common Opinion of the Kabalists; Job in c. 37, v. 22,
also tells us that gold cometh from the north,"- not only
for its Colour, but for the sake of its Heat and Sulphur.
Iron is referred to Tiphereth, for he is like a Man of
War, according to Exod., c. 15, v. 2, and hath the Name
of Seir Anpin," from his swift Anger, according to
Psalm 2, v. ult., kiss the son lest he be angry."
Netzach and Hod are the two Median places of the
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B ody, and the Seminal R eceptacles, and refer to the

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H ermaphroditic B rass. So also the two Pillars of the
Temple of Solomon (referring to these two Sephiroth)
Body, and the Seminal Receptacles, and refer to the

Hermaphroditic Brass. So also the two Pillars of the
were made of B rass, 1 K ings, c. 7, v. 15.
Jesod is A rgent vive. F or to this, the name
L iving" is Characteristically given ; and this L iving
Temple of Solomon (referring to these two Sephiroth)

were made of Brass, I Kings, c. 7, v. 15.
\ V ater is in every case the F oundation of all N ature
and of the Metallic A rt.
B ut the true Medicine of Metals is referred to Mal-
]esod is Argent vive. For to this, the name

kuth, for many R easons; because it represents the

Living is Characteristicallygiven ; and this Living
"
\\"ater is in every case the Foundation of all Nature

rest of the N atures under the Metamorphoses of Gold
and Silver, right and left, Judgment and Mercy, con-
cerning which we will speak more largely elsewhere.
and of the Metallic Art.

But the true Medicine of Metals is referred to Hal-
Thus I have delivered to thee the K ey to unlock
many Secret Gates, and have opened the door to the
inmost adyta of N ature. B ut if anyone hath placed
kuth, for many Reasons; because it represents the

rest of the Natures under the Metamorphoses of Gold
those things in another order, I shall not contend with
and Silver, right and left, judgment and Mercy, con-

him, inasmuch as all systems tend to the one truth.
F or it may be said, the three Supernals are the
cerning which we will speak more largely elsewhere.

Three F ountains of Metallic things. The thick water
Thus I have delivered to thee the Key to unlock

is K ether, Salt is Chokmah, and Sulphur is B inah;
many Secret Gates, and have opened the door to the

for known reasons. A nd so the Seven I nferior will
represent the Seven Metals, via, Gedulah and Geburah,
Silver and Gold; Tiphereth, I ron; N etzach and H od,
inmost adyta of Nature. But if anyone hath placed

those things in another order, I shall not contend with
Tin and Copper; Jesod, L ead; and Malkuth will be
the Metallic \ V oman, and the L una of the \ V ise Men ;
and the F ield into which the Seeds of secret Minerals
him, inasmuch as all systems tend to the one truth.

For it may be said, the three Supernals are the
ought to be cast, that is the \ V ater of Gold, as this
Three Fountains of Metallic things. The thick water

N ame (Mezahab ) occurs, Genesis, c. 36, v. 39.
B ut know, my Son, that such Mysteries are hid in
is Kether, Salt is Chokmah, and Sulphur is Binah;

these things as no Tongue may be permitted to utter.
for known reasons. And so the Seven Inferior will

B ut I will not o end any more with my Tongue, but
will keep my Mouth with a B ridle, Psalm 39, v. 2.
" Gehazi the Servant of Elisha, is the type of the
represent the Seven Metals, vz'z., Gedulah and Geburah,

vulgar Students of N ature, who contemplate the V al/gr
Silver and Gold; Tiphereth, Iron; Netzach and Hod,

Tin and Copper; jesod, Lead; and Malkuth will be
the Metallic \Voman, and the Luna of the \\'ise Men ;
and the Field into which the Seeds of secret Minerals
ought to be cast, that is the Water of Gold, as this
Name (Mezahab") occurs, Genesis, c. 36, v. 39.
But know, my Son, that such Mysteries are hid in
these things as no Tongue may be permitted to utter.
But I will not oliend any more with my Tongue, but
will keep my Mouth with a Bridle, Psalm 39, v. 2.
"Gehazi the Servant of Elisha, is the type of the

vulgar Students of Nature, who contemplate the I/'aI.;r
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and Depths of N ature, but do not penetrate into her

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Secrets.
H ence they L abour in vain, and remain Servants for
and Depths of Nature, but do not penetrate into her

Secrets.
ever. They give Counsel about procuring the Son of
the \ V ise Men whose Generation ex ceeds the Power of
N ature, but they can add nothing to assist in his
Hence they Labour in vain, and remain Servants for

Generation, 2 K
Man like Elisha is req

ings, 0. 4, v. 1.;
uired). F
(for which purpose a
or N ature doth not

ever. They give Counsel about procuring the Son of
open her Secrets to them, v. 26, but contemns them,
the \Vise Men whose Generation exceeds the Power of
v. 30. and the R aising of the Dead is impossible to
Nature, but they can add nothing to assist in his

Generation, 2 Kings, c. 4, v. 14 (for which purpose 3.
them, v. 31. They are Covetous, cap. 5, v. 20; L iars,
v. 22; Deceivers, v. 25; Prattlers of other Men' s
Deeds, 2 K ings, c. 8, v. 4-5, and instead of R iches,
Han like Elisha is required). For Nature doth not

open her Secrets to them, v. 26, but contemns them,
contract a L eprosy themselves, that is Disease,
Contempt and Poverty, v. 27. F or the word Ge' nazi,"
and the word Chol, Prophane or Common, have both
V. 30. and the Raising of the Dead is impossible to

the same N umber.
them, v. 31. They are Covetous, cap. 5, v. 20; Liars,

v. 22; Deceivers, v. 25; Prattlers of other Men's
Deeds, 2 Kings, c. 8, v. 4-5, and instead of Riches,
contract a Leprosy themselves, that is Disease,

Contempt and Poverty, v. 27. For the word Gehazi,
and the word Chol, Prophane or Common, have hoth
the same Number.
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PTER I I
Metallic things, Geburah is of the Class to which

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Gold is referred; which has again its Decad ; (i.e., Ten
O rders or Degrees). So that,
1. Chethem," that is, pure ne Gold, is referred to
the K ether thereof; which, Canticles, c. 5, v. 11, is re-
ferred to the H ead.
2. B atzar, Gold, is referred to Chokmah, as though

CHAPTER II.
laid up in strongholds, j ob, 0. 22, v. 24, 25, and c.
36, v. 19. '
IN Metallic things, Geburah is of the Class to which

3. Charutz, Prov., c. 8, v. 10, is referred to B inah,
from the digging of it; which N ame belongs to the
F eminine Gender.
Gold is referred; which has again its Decad ; (i.c., Ten

Orders or Degrees). So that,
4. Z ahab Shachut, that is, ne and drawn Gold,
2 Chron., c. 9, v. 15, because it hath the A nalogy to the
Thread of Chesed.
1. Chethem, that is, pure fine Gold, is referred to

5. Z ahab,6 alone, is referred to Geburah, because
Gold cometh from the N orth, Job, c. 37, v. 22.

the Kether thereof; which, Canticles, c. 5, v. 11, is re-
6. Paz, and Z ahab Muphaz, are referred to ferred to the Head.
Batzar, Gold, is referred to Chokmah, as though
2.
Tiphereth, 1 K ings, c. 10, v. 18; Psalm, c. 21, v. 4,
laid up in strongholds, job, c. 22, v. 24, 25, and c.

and 19, v. 11; and Daniel, 0. 10, v. 5." F or so
Tiphereth and Malkuth are compounded in the
Golden Throne, I K ings, c. 10, v. 18; also when it is
36, v. 19.
called a V essel of Gold, Job, c. 28, v. 17; a Crown of
. Charutz, Prox-'., c. 8, v. 10, is referred to Binah,

from the digging of it; which Name belongs to the
Gold, Psalm 21, v. 3; B ases of Gold, Cant., c. 5, v. 15.
7. Z ahab Sagur,lo is referred to N etzach, that is
Gold shut up, 1 K ings, 0. 4, v. 20, 21, ] ob, c. 28, v. 15,
Feminine Gender.
4.. Zahab Shachutf that is, fine and drawn Gold,
to wit, to bring forth Seed.
8. Z ahab Parvaj im, is ' referred to H od; 2 Chron.,
c. 3, v. 6, 1 K ings, c. 6, v. 20, from its likeness to the
2 Chron., c. 9, v. 15, because it hath the Analogy to the

B lood of Y oung B ullocks, for this kind is R ed at the
Thread of Chesed.
Zahab, alone, is referred to Geburah, because
left H and:
Gold cometh from the North, Job, c. 37, v. 22.

6. Pu, and Zahab Muphaz," are referred to
Tiphereth, I Kings, c. 10, v. 18; Psalm, c. 21, v. 4,
and 19, V. II; and Daniel, c. 10, v. 5. For so
Tiphereth and Malkuth are compounded in the
Golden Throne, I Kings, c. 10, v. 18; also when it is
called a Vessel of Gold, ]ob, c. 28, v. 17; a Crown of
Gold, Psalm 21, v. 3; Bases of Gold, Cant., c. 5, v. 15.
7. Zahab Sagur, is referred to Netzach, that is
Gold shut up, I Kings, c. 4, v. 20, 21, job, c. 28, v. 15,
to wit, to bring forth Seed.
8. Zahab Parvajim," is referred to Hod; 2 Chron.,
c. 3, v. 6, 1 Kings, c. 6, v. 20, from its likeness to the
Blood of Young Bullocks, for this kind is Red at the
left Hand.
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9. Z ahab Tob, is referred to Jesod, that is good

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Gold, Gen., c. 2, v. 12, for this kind is called good, after
the manner of a good Man.
9. Zahab Tob," is referred to jesoci,

that is good
Gold, Gen., c. 2, v. 12, for this kind is called good, after
10. B ut Z ahab O phir, is referred to Malkuth,
Job, c. 22, v. 24, for it is the N ame of a L and (or Earth)
as called so from A shes. See also I Chronicles, 0. 29,
the manner of a good Man.

But Zahab Ophir, is referred to Malkuth,
v. 4.
A nd now concerning the N ame Z ahab, I will lead IO.

thee into the Cave of the hidden Matter, and will shew
Job, c. 22, v. 24, for it is the Name of a Land (or Earth)

thee the Treasuries of Solomon
c. 13, v. 13, viz., the Perfection of Stones, Ex

mentioned in N ehemiah,
odus, c. 26,
as called so from Ashes. See also 1 Chronicles, c. 29,
v. 6.
Come See! There are many places, to which Gold

v. 4.
is referred, via, Geburah and B inah, and other special
Places, where the Species of Gold are disposed by one
thus, by another other ways. B ut now I represent to
And now concerning the Name Zahab, I will lead

thee into the Cave of the hidden Matter, and will shew
thee the N ature of Gold in Tiphereth.
N either can you obj ect out of the Z ohar or Tikkunim.
F or know, that in this place ought to be understood
thee the Treasuriesof Solomon mentioned in Nehemiah,

c. 13, v. 13, viz., the Perfection of Stones, Exodus, c. 26,
Tiphereth, of the Measure or Degree of Geburah. A nd
it is a great Mystery, because Tiphereth commonly
contains I ron under it, from whence we seek Gold.

v. 6.
This is the Sol or Sun of N ature and A rt, whose
Come See! There are many places, to which Gold

isreferred, m'.'z., Geburah and Binah, and other special
lesser N umber is ten, the Symbol of all Perfection;
Places, where the Species of Gold are disposed by one

\ V hich N umber by Gematria also shews you the
lesser N umber of Tiphereth; likewise the word A tah"
belonging to the same in its lesser computation.
thus, by another other ways. But now I represent to

thee the Nature of Gold in Tiphereth.
Mingle therefore I ron and Clay, Daniel, c. 2, v. 33,
and thou shalt have the F oundation of Gold.
This is that Gold, to which is attributed the N otion
Neither can you object out of the Zohar or Tikkunim.

For know, that in this place ought to be understood

of Tetragrammaton, Ex odus, c. 32, v. 5, in the H istory
of the Calf, which was to be ground to powder, and
thrown upon the \ V aters, v. 20, whence you shall see
Tiphereth, of the Measure or Degree of Geburah. And

seven kinds of Gold immediately following one another
it is a great Mystery, because Tiphereth commonly

contains Iron under it, from whence we seek Gold.
in the fork.
This is the S01 or Sun of Nature and Art, whose

lesser Number is ten, the Symbol of all Perfection;
\Vhich Number by Gematria also shews you the
lesser Number of Tiphereth ; likewise the word Atah"
belonging to the same in its lesser computation.
Mingle therefore Iron and Clay, Daniel, c. 2, v. 33,
and thou shalt have the Foundation of Gold.
This is that Gold, to which is attributed the Notion
of Tetragrammaton)Exodus, c. 32, v. 5, in the History
of the Calf, which was to be ground to powder, and
thrown upon the \\'aters, v. 20, whence you shall see
seven kinds of Gold immediately following one another
in the \Vork.
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F irst, simple Gold, which is called Z ahab barely; for

Is
it is truly Gold, tho not digged out of the Earth; nor
destroyed by the V iolence 0 the F ire, but living, rising
First, simple Gold, which is called Zahab barely; for

it is truly Gold, tho not di ged out of the Earth; not
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out of the W aters ; sometimes of a B lack, sometimes of
aY ellowish, and often like a Peacock' s Colour; going
back of its own accord into the W aters, and this may
destroyed by the Violence the Fire, but living, rising

out of the VVaters ; sometimes of a Black, sometimes of
be called Z ahab Saba," as tho you should say, Sabi,
the Gold of Captivity, because tis newly captured,
and shut up in its Prison; where it keeps a F ast of
a Yellowish, and often like a Peacocks Colour; going

F orty Days and N ights, that you know not what is
back of its own accord into the VVaters, and this may
be called Zahab Saba, as tho you should say, Sabi,
become of it, Ex odus, c. 32, v. r; for there is then no
Ex ternal appearance, even as Moses was hidden and
they knew not what had become of him.
the Gold of Captivity, because 'tis newly captured,

Secondly, it becomes Z ahab Shacuth as though killed
and shut up in its Prison; where it keeps a Fast of

Forty Days and Nights, that you know not what is
and slain, for it dies and its corpse putre es and grows
black: then it is under Judgment and the Shells rule it,
and the powers of the name of 42 letters ful l their
become of it, Exodus, c. 32, v. 1; for there is then no

External appearance, even as Moses was hidden and
time upon it.
Thirdly, but then follows Z ahab O phir, as tho' you
they knew not what had become of him.

should say A phar, 21 for it is of the Colour of A shes;
which time the twenty-two L etters of the A lphabet will
Secondly, it becomes Zahab Shacuth as though killed

and slain, for it dies and its corpse putrefies and grows
determine for you.
F ourthly, it become Z ahab Tob, because it is good to
Colour, tho not of the Colour of Gold, but Silver.
black: then it is under Judgment and the Shells rule it,

and the powers of the name of 42 letters fulfil their
This may be called Chethem. F or it may be so called,
according 0 L am., c. 4, v. 1. H ow shall Gold be
coloured with R edness, and H acchethem H attob, i. 0.,
time upon it.

good Silver be changed? A nd thence is referred that
Thirdly, but then follows Zahab Ophir, as tho you

should say Aphar," for it is of the Colour of Ashes;
tex t in Job, c. 22, v. 24, and put it upon O pher, he
would have said O pheret, L ead, B atsar, Silver, that is
which time the twenty-two Letters of the Alphabet will

this \ V hite Gold. F or from hence you shall have Silver.
determine for you.

A nd to Silver when it shall be in the state of a Stone,
add N achlim, R ivers of Metallic W aters; from
whence you shall have O phir, that is Gold of O phir,
Fourthly,it become Zahab Tob, because it is good to

which was accounted the best. N ow you shall have
Colour, tho not of the Colour of Gold, but Silver.

This may be called Chethem. For it may be so called,
the N umber of the great N ame Ehej eh ; " for thou shalt
possess, after twenty-one days, these things. I f thou
according o Lam., c. 4, v. I. How shall Gold be

coloured with Redness, and Hacchethem Hattob, i. c.,
good Silver be changed? And thence is referred that
text in Job, c. 22, v. 24, and put it upon Opher, he
would have said Opheret, Lead, Batsar, Silver, that is
this \Vhite Gold. For from hence you shall have Silver.
And to Silver when it shall be in the state of a Stone,
add Nachlim, Rivers of Metallic Waters; from
whence you shall have Ophir, that is Gold of Ophir,
which was accounted the best. Now you shall have
the Number of the great Name Ehejeh ;" for thou shalt
possess, after twenty-one days, these things. If thou
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wilt now open thy Treasure, open it; but it shalt yet
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only give Silver as Stones, 1 K ings, c. 10, v. 27.
B ut if thou desire more, let thy Gold be,
wilt now openthy Treasure,-'7 open it; but it shalt yet

only give Silver as Stones, 1 Kings, c. 10, v. 27.
F ifthly, Z ahab Sagur, 116., Shut-up Gold: L et it
remain in the Prison, in the Place of its Maturation, in
the B owels of the Earth of the \ \ ' ise Men all the time
But if thou desire more, let thy Gold he,

of the Decumbiture of Ezekiel, c. 4, v. 6.2 A nd thy
Fiftlily, Zahab Sagur, z'.:., Shut-up Gold: Let it

remain in the Prison, in the Place of its Maturation, in
Gold shall become the
Six th, Jarak R akf" i.e., Y ellow Gold, like Z ahab
Parvaj im. These are the thirty Men, Judges, c. 14, v.
the bowels of the Earth of the \\'ise Men all the time
of the Deeumbiture of Ezekiel, c. 4, v. 6.-" And thy
19, whom Sampson slew. F or this being done,
Seventhly, Y our Gold will be Paz and Muphaz and
Uphaz; being strengthened to Conq uer and Colour all
Gold shall hecome the

Sixth, jarak Rak, z'.c., Yellow Gold, like Zahab
imperfect Metals.
This is that Charutz, that sharp pointed (or pene-
trating) thing; which Job, c. 41, v. 30, says ought to be
Parvajim. These are the thirty Men, Judges, c. 14, v.

19, whom Sampson slew. For this being done,
cast upon Clay, 1' .e., imperfect Metals, that hath
Seventhly,Your Gold will be Paz and .\Iuphaz and

Cohach, Power to produce Gold: for Tit and Cohach 1
are of eq ual N umbers. A nd make it to boil like a deep
Uphaz; being strengthened to Conquer and Colour all

pot, a Sea of thick Metallic \ \ ' aters; and it shall
imperfect Metals.
become like a V essel of Paint: B ut after that it shall
make the Path to shine, v. 31-32. B lessed be the
N ame of the Glory of his K ingdom for ever and ever.
This is that Charutz, that sharp pointed (or pene-

I write these things, I the insigni cant one, according
trating) thing: which job, c. 41, v. 30, says ought to be

cast upon Clay, z'.e., imperfect Metals, that hath
to my slender knowledge, who have earnestly sought
out secret things, to the healing of all Creatures. B ut
that which moved me thereto is spoken in Soharv
Cohach, Power to produce Gold: for Tit and Cohach

are of equal Numbers. And make it to boil like a deep
H eaesinu, fol. 145, cap. 580, concerning the O f ce of a
Physician, that I should not desist from the good and
right \ V ay until I should nd the best Medicine: A nd
pot, a Sea of thick Metallic \\'aters; and it shall

become like a Vessel of Paint: But after that it shall

the \ V ords are these ;
I t is written, Deut., c. 32, v. I O , H e found him in
Desert land and in the waste howling \ \ ' ilderness; he

make the Path to shine, v. 31-32. Blessed be the
led him to nd the causes, and made him understand
Name of the Glory of his Kingdom for ever and ever.

I write these things, I the insignificant one, according
and kept him as the apple of his eye. A nd rightly be-
cause he hath compelled all the Cortices to serve him.
Thus far was it written in the B ook of K artana-us the
to my slender knowledge, who have earnestly sought

out secret things, to the healing of all Creatures. But
that which moved me thereto is spoken in Sohar
Hemsinu, fol. 145, cap. 580, concerning the Office of a
Physician, that I should not desist from the good and
right \~Vay until I should find the best Medicine: And
the \Vords are these ;
It is written, Deut., c. 32, v. 10, He found him in
Desert land and in the waste howling \\'ilderness; he
led him to find the causes, and made him understand
and kept him as the apple of his eye. And rightly be-
cause he hath compelled all the Cortices to serve him.
Thus far was it written in the liook of Kartanzt-us the
70 gle
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Physician. A nd then he drew from this Tex t various

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O bservations necessary to a wise Physician about the
Cure of the Patient, lying in the Chamber of sickness,
Physician. And then he drew from this Text various

Genesis, c. 39, v. 20, where the Captives of the K ing
Observations necessary to a wise Physician about the

Cure of the Patient, lying in the Chamber of sickness,
may worship the L ord of the W orld. F or when a
prudent Physician comes, he nds him in the L and of
the Desert, and in the \ V ilderness of the H owling
Genesis, c. 39, v. 20, where the Captives of the Kizig

may worship the Lord of the VVorld. For when a
Solitude, which are as the Diseases af icting him, and
nds him in the Captivity of the K ing.
H ere it may be obj ected that it is not lawful to cure
prudent Physician comes, he finds him in the Land of

the Desert, and in the \Vi1derness of the Howling
him, because the H oly O ne, \ V ho is B lessed for ever,
Solitude, which are as the Diseases afflicting him, and

hath caused him to be ill and as if a captive. ' B ut this
is not so; for David says, Psalm 41, v. 2, B lessed is
he who considereth (the curing of) the poor ; the L ord
finds him in the Captivity of the King.

Here it may be objected that it is not lawful to cure
will preserve him and keep him alive. F or he is poor
who lies in the H ouse of Sickness ; and if the Physician
be wise that H oly O ne, who is blessed for ever, loads
him, because the Holy One, '\\'ho is Blessed for ever,

hath caused him to be ill and as if a captive. But this
him with B lessings, in reference to him, whom he
'
cures. That Physician nds him in the L and of the
is not so; for David says, Psalm 41, v. 2, Blessed is

Desert, that is ill, etc. A nd what is to be done for
him; R abbi Eleasar hath told us: H itherto we have
he who considereth (the curing of) the poor ; the Lord

will preserve him and keep him alive. For he is poor
heard nothing of that Physician, nor of his B ook; ex .
cept that once a certain Merchant told me that he
heard his F ather say, that in his time there was a certain
who lies in the House of Sickness ; and if the Physician

be wise that Holy One, who is blessed for ever, loads
Physician, who having seen a Patient, presently said,
this one will live and that one' will die ; and that it
was reported of him, that he was a j ust and true Man
him with Blessings, in reference to him, whom he

That Physician finds him in the Land of tin-
fearing Sin; and that, if any Man could not procure
those things he needed, he would buy them for him, and

cures.
freely supply his necessities ' , and that it was said, there
Desert, that is ill, etc. And what is to be done for

him; Rabbi Eleasar hath told us: llitherto we have
was not so nice a Man in the whole \ V orld, and that he
heard nothing of that Physician, nor of his Book; ex-

did more with his Prayers, than with his H ands. A nd
when we supposed this Man to he the very same Phy-
sician, the Merchant made reply, Certainly his B ook
cept that once a certain Merchant told me that he

heard his Father say, that in his time there was a certain
is in my H ands, having been left to me as an I nheri-
tance by my F ather ; and all the Sayings of that B ook
are hidden in the Mystery of the L aw: A nd in it 1
Physician, who having seen a Patient, presently said,

l.
this one will live and that onewill die ; and that it
was reported of him, that he was a just and true Man
fearing Sin; and that, if any Man could not procure
those things he needed, he would buy them for him, and
freely supply his necessities ; and that it was said, there
was not so nice a Man in the w11ole \Vorld, and that he
did more with his Prayers, than with his Hands. And
when we supposed this Man to be the very same Phy-
sician, the Merchant made reply, Certainly his Book
is in my Hands, having been left to me as an Inheri-
tance by my Father; and all the Sayings of that Book
are hidden in the Mystery of the Law: And in it \\t
l.
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do nd profound Secrets, and many Medicines; which

18
notwithstanding, is not lawful to apply to any, ex cept
to him that feareth Sin, etc. R abbi Eleasar said,
do find profoundSecrets, and many Medicines; which

L end it to me. H e replied, I
you the Power of the Sacred L ight. A

will, so as to shew to
nd you have
notwithstanding, is not lawful to apply to any, except
heard (said R abbi Eleasar)v that B ook was in my H ands
to him that feareth Sin, etc. Rabbi Eleasar said,
twelve months, and we found in it sublime and precious
Lend it to me. He replied, I will, so as to shew to

you the Power of the Sacred Light. And you have
L ights, etc., and we have found in it various sorts of
Medicines, ordered according to the Prescriptions of
the L aw, and the profound Secrets, etc. A nd we said,
heard (said Rabbi Eleasar). that Book was in my Hands

B lessed be the H oly and Merciful O ne, W ho bestoweth
twelve months, and we found in it sublime and precious

Lights, etc., and we have found in it various sorts of
a share of W isdom upon Men from the Supernal W is-
dom. Thus far here.
These things moved me to seek the like good and
Medicines, ordered according to the Prescriptions of

the Law, and the profound Secrets, etc. And we said,
secret B ooks; and from the good H and of my God I
found that which I now teach to thee. A nd the Camea' u
of this Metal is altogether wonderful, for it consists of
Blessed be the Holy and Merciful One, Who bestoweth

a share of Wisdom upon Men from the Supernal Wis-
six times six Partitions, everywhere wonderfully shew-
ing the V irtue of the L etter V an, related to Tiphereth.
dom. Thus far here.

A nd all the Columns and L ines, as well from the bottom
to the top, as from the right to the left, and from one
These things moved me to seek the like good and

secret Books; and from the good Hand of my God I
A ngle to another, give the same Sum ; and thou mayest
vary the same ad in nitum. A nd the various totals
always observe this principle, that their lesser N umber
found that which I now teach to thee. And the Camea

of this Metal is altogether wonderful, for it consists of
is always 3, 9, or 6; and again, 3, 9 or 6; and so on.
Concerning which I could reveal many things to thee.
N ow I add this Ex ample, which shows as the total
six times six Partitions, everywhere wonderfully shew-

of a line the number 216 of A
14. times, which is the N ame Z

rj eh
ahab, Gold. Compute

our wonderful L ion,
ing the Virtue of the Letter Vau, related to Tiphereth.

and be R ich.
And all the Columns and Lines, as well from the bottom
to the top, as from the right to the left, and from one
Angle to another, give the same Sum ; and thou mayest

vary'the same ad injinitum. And the various totals
always observe this principle, that their lesser Number
is always 3, 9, or 6; and again, 3, 9 or 6; and so on.
Concerning which I could reveal many things to thee.
Now I add this Example, which shows as the total
of a line the number 216 of Arjeh our wonderful Lion,
14 times, which is the Name Zahab, Gold. Compute
and be Rich.
l
I
I
7I
(S. A
9
49 57 I
1 r 63 5
37 27 3I
35 39 43 4I
9I
the Planet Sol.)

3 21 53 55 I
9 65 7 3 61
67 69 1
33 25
29 45 47
7 51 23
5 59
. adds in the N otes the true Magic Sq

uare of
A
(S.
G0
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the Planet Sol.)
A. adds in the Notes the true
V
Magic Square
of
20
20
CH A PTER I I I .
CH ESEPH , Silver is referred to Gedulah on account of
its whiteness which denotes Mercy and Pity. I nR aj a
Meh. it is said that by 50 silver shekels, Deut., c. 22,
v.29,isunderstood-B inah, Understanding, but when_from
5o portals it inclines to the side of Gedulah-r --see the book
Pardes R immonim, tract 23, c. 11.
Cheseph, Silver, in Metallic things R abbi Mordechai
writes thus :
L et the R ed Mineral of Silver be taken, let it be ground

CHAPTER III.
very nely; add an O unce and a half of the Calx of
L una to six O unces of it. L et it be placed in a Sand
bath in a V ial sealed. L et there be given a small F ire
CHF.s1~;I>H, Silver is referred to Gedulah on account of

for the rst Eight Days, lest its R adical H umidity be
its whiteness which denotes Mercy and Pity. In Raja

Meh. it is said that by 50 silver shekels, Deut., c. 22,
burnt up. The second \ V eek, one degree stronger; and
the third yet stronger; and on the fourth, that the sand
V. 29,is understood-Binah, Understanding, but when_from

may not be red hot, but so that when \ Y ater is dropped
5o portals it inclines to the side of Gedulah- see the book

upon it, it may hiss. Then on the top of the Glass, thou
shalt have a W hite Matter, which is the Materia Prima
Pardes Riinmonim, tract 23, c. 11.

or ti-nging A rsenic, being the living \ V ater of Metals,
which all Philosophers call dry \
L et this be puri ed thus : Take of the Crystalline

V ater, or their V inegar.
Cheseph, Silver, in Metallic things Rabbi Mordechai

Matter sublimed ; L et it be ground upon a Marble, with
writes thus :
an eq ual part of Calx of L una, and let it be put into a
Let the Red Minera of Silver be taken, let it be ground

very finely; add an Ounce and a half of the Calx of
V ial sealed, and set in a Sand bath again, the rst two
H ours with a gentle. F ire, the second with a stronger,
and the third with one yet more violent, and increased
Luna to six Ounces of it. Let it be placed in a Sand

till the Sand will hiss, and our A rsenic will be sublimed
bath in :1 Vial sealed. Let there be given a small Fire

for the first Eight Days, lest its Radical Humidity be
again, the starry B eams being sent forth. A nd since a
q uantity of this is req uired thou shalt augment it thus :
burnt up. The second \Veek, one degree stronger ; and

the third yet stronger; and on the fourth, that the sand
may not be red hot, but so that when \\'ater is dropped
upon it, itmay hiss. Then on the top of the Glass, thou
shalt have a \\'hite Matter, which is the Materia Prima
or ti-nging Arsenic, being the living \\'ater of Metals,
which all Philosophers call dry \\'ater, or their \'inegar.
Let this be purified thus : Take of the Crystalline
Matter sublimed ; Let it be ground upon :1 Marble, with
an equal part of Calx of Luna, and let it be put into a
Vial sealed, and set in 21 Sand bath again, the first two
Hours with a gentle Fire, the second with a stronger,
and the third with one yet more Violent, and increased
till the Sand will hiss, and our Arsenic will be sublimed
again. the starry Beams being sent forth. And since a
quantity of this is required thou shalt augment it thus :
: Co gle T
21
Take six O unces of this, and an O unce and a half of

21
the most pure F ilings 0t L una, and make an A malgama,
and let them be digested in a V ial in hot A shes, till all
Take six Ounces of this, and an Ounce and a half of

the most pure Filings of Luna, and make an Amalgama,
the L una be dissolved, and converted into A rsenical
\ V ater.
Take an O unce and a half of this Spirit, and place it in
and let them be digested in a Vial in hot Ashes, till all

the Luna be dissolved, and converted into Arsenical
a closed V ial: L et this be put into hot A shes, and it will
ascend and descend; which heat continue, till it leaves
off Sweating, and it lies at the bottom the Colour of

\Vater.
A shes. Thus the matter is dissolved and putre ed.
Take an Ounce and a half of thisSpirit, and place it in

a closed Vial : Let this be put into hot Ashes, and it will
Take one part of this Cinereous Matter, and half a part
of the aforesaid W ater, let them be mix ed and sweat in
a Glass, as before, which will happen in about Eight
ascend and descend; which heat continue, till it leaves

off Sweating, and it lies at the bottom the Colour of
Days; when the Cinereous Earth shall begin to wax
white, take it out, and let it be imbibed with ve \ lV ash-
ings of its L unar W ater, and digested as before. L et it
Ashes. Thus the matter is dissolved and putrefied.

be imbibed the third time, with
W ater, and coagulated as before, for Eight Days. The

ve O unces of the same
Take one part of this Cinereous Matter, and half a part

fourth I mbibition req uires seven O unces of the L unar
of the aforesaid VVater, let them be mixed and sweat in
a Glass, as before, which will happen in about Eight
\ V ater. A nd the Sweating being ended, this Prepar-
Days; when the Cinereous Earth shall begin to wax

ation is nished. I ,
N ow for the W hite W ork. Take 21 Drachms of
this W hite Earth, 14. Drachms of the L unar W ater,
white, take it out, and let it be imbibedwith five VVash-

ings of its Lunar Water, and digested as before. Let it
10 Drachms of Calx of most pure L una; mix them
upon a marble slab and commit them to Coagulation,
till they grow hard; imbibe it with three parts of its

he imbibedthe third time, with five Ounces of the same
own W ater, till it hath drank up this Portion; and
Water, and coagulated as before, for Eight Days. The

fourth Imbibition requires seven Ounces of the Lunar
repeat that so often, till it ow on a Copper Plate,
made red hot, without Smoke; and then thou shalt
have the Tincture for the W hite, which thou mayest
VVater. And the Sweating being ended, this Prepar-

ation is finished.
increase by the means aforesaid.
F or the R ed, you must use Calx of Sol, and a

._
stronger F ire; and ' tis a work of about four months.
Now for the VVhite Work. Take 21 Drachms of
Thus this author.
this VVhite Earth, 14. Drachms of the Lunar VVater,

IO Drachms of Calx of most pure Luna; mix them
L et this be compared with the W riting of the A rab
Philosopher (Geber), where he writes very fully of the
upon a marble slab and commit them to Coagulation,

A rsenical Matter.
till they grow hard; imbibe it with three parts of its

own VVater, till it hath drank up this Portion; and
repeat that so often, till it flow on a Copper Plate,
made red hot, without Smoke; and then thou shalt
have the Tincture for the White, which thou mayest
increase by the means aforesaid.
For the Red, you must use Calx of S01, and a
stronger Fire; and tis a work of about four months.
Thus this author.
Let this be compared with the Writing of the Arab
Philosopher (Geber), where he writes very fully of the
Arsenical Matter.
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Chesedfin the Metallic K ingdom, is L una, N emine
Contradicente. A nd so the L esser N umber of Gedulah
Chesed,in the Metallic Kingdom, is Luna, Namine

Contradicmte. And so the Lesser Number of Gedulah
is as that of Sama, or Sima. Silver is referred to in
Prov., c. 16, v. 16, and c. 17, v. 3, and also Psalm 12,
v. 7, and Job, c. 28, v. 1. Silver is also found allotted
is as that of Sama, or Sima. Silver is referred to in

Prov., c. 16, v. 16, and c. 17, v. 3, and also Psalm 12,
to each one of the Sephirotic Decad, thus see the
c. 38 of Ex odus, v. 17 and 19, where Silver forms
the Chapiters of the Pillars representing K ether or the
v. 7, and Job, c. 28, v. 1. Silver is also found allotted

summit. W hile Silver is compared with Chokmah, in
to each one of the Sephirotic Decad, thus see the

c. 38 of Exodus, v. 17 and 19, where Silver forms
Proverbs, c. 2, v. 4, and to B inah, in Prov., c. 16, v. 16.
Gedulah is manifest out of the H istory of A braham,
where Silver is always preferred, Gen, 0. r 3, v. 2, and
the Chapiters of the Pillars representing Kether or the

summit. While Silver is compared with Chokmah, in
c. 23, v. 15, 16, and c. 24., v. 35, 53.
Geburah is shewed, when Silver is put in the F ire,
Prov., c. 17, v. 3, and N um., c. 31, v. 21. Psalm 66,
Proverbs, c. 2, v. 4, and to Binah, in Prov., c. 16, v. 16.

v. I O . Prov., c. 27, v. 21. I
c. 22, v. 22. Z ech., c. 13, v. 9. Mal., c. 3, v. 3.

saiah, c. 4.8,v. I O . Ezek.,
Gedulah is manifest out of the History of Abraham,

Tiphereth is the B reast of the Statue, in Dan., c. 2,
where Silver is always preferred, Gen, c. 13, v. 2, and
c. 23, v. 15,. 16, and c. 24,, v. 35, 53.
v. 32.
Geburah IS shewed, when Silver 1s put in the Fire,

N etzach is a V ein of Silver, in Job, c. 28, v. 1.
_ .
H od are the Silver Trumpets, N um., c. 10, v. 2.
Jesod is found in Prov., c. 10, v. 20, and Malkuth,
Prov., c. 17, v. 3, and Num., c. 31, v. 21. Psalm 66,

Prov., c. 27, v. 21. Isaiah, c. 48, V. I0. Ezek.,
in Psalm 12, v. 6.
The Camea of this Metal represents nine times nine

v. I0.
Sq uares, showing the same sum twenty times, viz., 369,
c. 22, v. 22. Zech., c. 13, v. 9. Mal., c. 3, v. 3.

and in its lesser N umber 9, which all the V
shew, though they should be a thousand times a

ariations
Tiphereth is the Breast of the Statue, in Dan., c. 2,

thousand; because this Chesed (which is Mercy) v. 32.
endureth for ever. Psalm I 36, v. 1.
Netzach is a Vein of Silver, in Job, c. 28, v. 1.

Hod are the Silver Trumpets, Num., c. 10, v. 2.
Jesod is found in Prov., c. 10, v. 20, and Malkuth,

in Psalm 12, v. 6.
The Camea of this Metal represents nine times nine
Squares, showing the same sum twenty times, m'z., 369,
and in its lesser Number 9, which all the Variations
shew, though they should be a thousand times a
thousand; because this Chesed (which is Mercy)
endureth for ever. Psalm 136, v. 1.
23
37 78 29 7 21 62 13 54 5
23
47 7 39 80 31 72 23 55 15
16 48 8 4o 81 32 64 24 56 _
26 58 18 5o 1 42 74 34 66
67 27 59 10 SI 2 43 75 35
36 68 19 6o 1 1 52 3 44 76
77 28 69 20 61 12 53 4 45
B arzel, I ron; in the N atural Science, this Metal is
the middle L ine, reaching from one ex treme to the
other. This is that Male and B ridegroom, without
whom the V irgin is not impregnated. This is that
Sol, Sun or Gold of the W ise Men, without whom, the

Barzel," Iron; in the Natural Science, this Metal is

the middle Line, reaching from one extreme to the
other. This is that Male and Bridegroom, without
whom the Virgin is not impregnated. This is that
Sol, Sun or Gold of the Wise Men, without whom, the
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Moon will be always in Darkness. H e that knows his
R ays, works in the Day; others grope in the N ight.
Parzala, whose lesser number is 12, is of the same
Moon will be always in Darkness. He that knows his

account as the N ame of that B
B ear, W hose N umber is 12 also.

loody A nimal Dob,U a
Rays, works in the Day; others grope in the Night.

A nd this is that Mystical thing, which is written,
Parzala, whose lesser number is 12, is of the same

Dan., 7, 5, A nd behold another B east, a second like
account as the Name of that Bloody Animal Dob, a

Bear, Whose Number is 12 also.
unto a B ear, stood on its one side, and it had three
R ibs standing out in his Mouth, between his Teeth;
and thus they said unto it, A rise, eat much F lesh."
And this is that Mystical thing, which is written,

Dan., 7, 5, And behold another Beast, a second like
The Meaning is, that in order to constitute the Metallic
K ingdom, in the second place, I ron is to be taken; in
whose Mouth or O pening (which comes to pass in an

unto a Bear, stood on its one side, and it had three
Earthen V essel) a threefold Scoria is thrust out, from
Ribs standing out in his Mouth, between his Teeth;

and thus they said unto it, Arise, eat much Flesh."
within its whitish N ature.
L et him eat B atsar,lo i.e., F lesh, whose lesser N umber
is 7, that is Puk, that is Stibium, whose lesser N um-
The Meaning is, that in order to constitute the Metallic

Kingdom, in the second place, Iron is to be taken; in
ber in like manner is 7.
A nd indeed much F lesh, because the proportion of
whose Mouth or Opening (which comes to pass in an

this, is greater than of that; and indeed such a propor-
tion as Puk, that is 106, bears to B arzel 239 ; such shall
Earthen Vessel) a threefold Scoria is thrust out, from

within its whitish Nature.
be the proportion of I ron to A ntimony.
B ut understand the F lesh of the L ion, which is the
rst A nimal; whose Eagle' s W ings, and so much as is
Let him eat Batsar, i.e., Flesh, whose lesser Number

is 7, that is Puk," that is Stibium, whose lesser Num-
very V olatile in him, shall be drawn out, and it shall be
lifted up, and by purifying be separated from its Earth or
Scoria : A nd it will stand on its F eet; that .is, shall get
ber in like manner is 7.

its Consistency, in a Cone ; like a Man erect and with a
And indeed much Flesh, because the proportion of

this, is greater than of that ; and indeed such a propor-
shining Countenance, like Moses. F or Enos12 and
Moses in full writing by Gematria each give 351.
tion as Puk, that is 106, bears to Barzel 239 ; such shall

A nd the H eart of I ron, [ for the heart, L eb and iron,
be the proportion of Iron to Antimony.

B arzel, in their least N umber bofh give 5] ,,(Mineral)
i.e., the Tiphereth of Man Mineral shall be given to it.
F or even the name of the Star belonging to this, is
But understand the Flesh of the Lion, which is the

Edom,15 which hath the Connotation of a R ed Man.
first Animal; whose Eagle's Wings, and so much as is

very Volatile in him, shall be drawn out, and it shall be
These things being done, the third B east ought to be
taken, which is as it were a L eopard, 1' .e., W ater not wet-
lzfted up, and by purifying be separated from its Earth or

Scoria : And it will stand on its Feet ; that is, shall get
its Consistency, in a Cone ; like a Man erect and with a
shining Countenance, like Moses. For Enos" and
Moses in full writing by Gematria each give 351.
And the Heart of Iron, [for the heart, Leb and iron,
Barzel, in their least Number both give 5],,(Mineral)
z'.e., the Tiphereth of Man Mineral shall be given to it.
For even the name of the Star belonging to this, is
Edom, which hath the Connotation of a Red Man.
These things being done, the third Beast ought to be
taken, which is as it were a Leopard, z'.e., Water not wet-
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ting ; the Garden of the W ise Men; for N imral6 a
L eopard, and Jardin in their lesser N umber, make the
same Sum, 1112., 12. Such also is the Q uickness of this
ting ; the Garden of the VVise Men; for Nimra a

Leopard, and jardin in their lesser Number, make the
later, that is not unlike a L eopard upon that
account.
A nd he shall have four W ings of a B ird" upon his B ack,
same Sum, viz., 12. Such also is the Quickness of this

the four W ings are two B
B east with their F

irds, which ex
eathers, to the intent he may enter

asperatel" this
\Vater, that is not unlike a Leopard upon that

and ght with the B ear and L ion ; altho of himself he
account.
be volatile and biting enough, and venomous like a
And he shall have four Wings of a Bird upon his Back,

the four Wings are two Birds, which exasperate this
W inged Serpent and B asilisk.
A nd the B east had four H eads; in which W ords are
understood four N atures lurking in his Composition,
Beast with thei_r Feathers, to the intent he may enter

and fight with the Bear and Lion ; altho of himself he
i.e., white, red, green, and watery.
be volatile and biting enough, and venomous like a

A nd power was given him over the other B easts, i.e., the
L ion and the B ear, that/he may ex tract their gluten or
B lood. I
Winged Serpent and Basilisk.

And the Beast had four Heads ; in which Words are
F rom all these are made one F ourth B east in the 7th
verse, which is frightful, terrible, and very strong : F or it
understood four Natures lurking in his Composition,

casts forth so great F umes, that at some times there is
z.e., white, red, green, and watery.

Peril of Death, if he be handled at undue time and
lace.
DA nd he hath great Teeth of I ron, because this is one of
Audpower was given him over the other Beasts, i.e., the
the Parts and Materials compounding it;
B reaking himself, and others to pieces, and Trending the

Eating and
Lion and the Bear, that.he may extract their gluten or

R esidue under his F eet. That is, of a N ature so violent,
Blood.
that by many bruisings and tramplings, he is as it were
From all these are made one Fourth Beast in the 7th
verse, which is frightful, terrible, and very strong : For it
tamed at length. .
A nd he had ten horns, because he_ hath the N ature of
all the Metallic N umbers.
casts forth so great Fumes, that at some times there is

A little H orn, etc., for out of this is ex
young K ing, who hath the N ature of Tiphereth (that is

tracted the
Peril of Death, if he be handled at undue time and

of a Man) but of the N ature or Part of Geburah: F or
place.
it is that Gold which predominates in the W ork of the
And he hath great Teeth of Iron, because this is one of

the Parts and Materials compounding it; Eating and
W ise Men. Thus far the Preparatories.
A nd now the B east is to be killed, and his B ody to be
destroyed and delivered up to the F ire to be burned, etc. F or
Breaking himself, and others to pieces, and Treadzng the

Residue under his Feet. That is, of a Nature so violent,
that by many bruisings and tramplings, he is as it were
tamed at length. .
And he had ten horns, because he. hath the Nature of

all the Metallic Numbers.
A little Horn, etc., for out of this is extracted the
young King, who hath the Nature of Tiphereth (that is
of a Man) but of the Nature or Part of Geburah: For
it is that Gold which predominates in the Work of the
Wise Men. Thus far the -Preparatories.
And new the Beast is to be killed, and his Body to be
destroyed and delivered up to the Fire to be burned, etc. For
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now follows the R egimen of the F ire. Concerning

26
follows the Regimen of the Fire. Concerning

which elsewhere.
The Sword of the I llustrious N aaman is also related
now
to the word B arzel.
which elsewhere.
The Sword of the Illustrious Naaman is also related
L ancea ; 19 in the Study of the Metallic N atures, the
H istory of Phinehas, N umbers, c. 25, v. 7, belongs to
this place. B y the F ornicators are understood the
to the word Barzel.

(Masculine) A rsenical Sulphur, and the (feminine) dry
W ater unduly mix ed, together in the Mineral.
B y the Spear of Phinehas is meant the F orce of I ron
Lancea ; in the Study of the Metallic Natures, the

acting upon the Matter to cleanse it of Dross: B y
History of Phinehas, Numbers, c. 25, v. 7, belongs to

this place. By the Fornicators are understood the
which I ron," 0 not only is the A rsenical Sulphur killed, but
also the W oman herself is at length morti ed ; so that
the Miracle of Phinehas may be tly applied here.
(Masculine) Arsenical Sulphur, and the (feminine) dry

Water unduly mixed, together in the Mineral.
See also the Targum on this Place, i.e., N umbers, c. 25,
v. 7. F or the N ature of I ron is wonderful, as its
Camea (whose lines add up to 65 each way) shews.
By the Spear of Phinehas is meant the Force of Iron

acting upon the Matter to cleanse it of Dross: By
I t is here given : the N umber 5, and its Sq uare (i.e.,
25) denote the F eminine N ature, which is corrected by
which Iron, not only is the Arsenical Sulphur killed, but

this Metal.
1 1 24 7 20 3
also the Woman herself is at length mortified ; so that

the Miracle of Phinehas may be fitly applied here.
4 12 25 8 16
17 5 13 21 9
10 18 1 14 22
See also the Targum on this Place, i.e., Numbers, c. 25,

For the Nature of Iron is wonderful, as its
23 6 19 2 15
v. 7.
Camea (whose lines add up to 65 each way) shews.
It is here given : the Number 5, and its Square (z'.e.,
25) denote the Feminine Nature, which is corrected by
this Metal.
CH A PTER I V .
B EDI L , Tin; in N atural Science, this Metal is not
greatly used ; for as it is derived by Separation, so its
Matter remains separate from the Universal Medicine.
A mongst the Planets, Z edek2 is attributed to it; a
white wandering Planet, to which the Gentiles applied
an I dolatrous N ame, mention whereof is forbidden, see
Ex odus, c. 22, v. 12, and a greater Ex tirpation is
promised, H osea, c. 2, v. 17, and Z
A mongst the B easts, no A

echariah, c. 13, v. 2.,
llegory is better applied to

CHAPTER IV.
this metal than that, because of . its Crackling, it sh0uld
BEDIL, Tin; in Natural Science, this Metal is not

be called Chazir Mij aar,a av B oar out of the W ood,
Psalm 80, v. 14, whose N umber is 545; whlch' is not
only made ve times from 109, but in its lesser N umber
greatly used '; for as it is derived by Separation, so its

shews a Q uinary, as the N ame Z edek 194; which
Matter remains separate from the Universal Medicine.

Amongst the Planets, Zedek is attributed to it; a
N umbers being added, make 14; and they make
the N umber 5, which twice taken is 10, the lesser
N umber of the word B edil, by the two gures of 46
white wandering Planet, to which the Gentiles applied

an Idolatrous Name, mention whereof is forbidden, see
being added together. B ut ve times ten shews the
F ifty Gates of B inah, and the rst L etter of the
Exodus, c. 22, v. I2, and a greater _Extirpation is

Sephira N etzach,5 which is the Sephirotic Class to
which this Metal is referred.
promised, Hosea, c. 2, v. 17, and Zechariah, c. I3, v. 2.,

Amongst the Beasts, no Allegory is better applied to
I n particular Transmutations, its Sulphurous N ature
alone doth not pro t, but with other Sulphurs,
especially those of the R ed6 Metals, it does reduce thick
this metal than that, because of its Crackling, it should

be called Chazir Mijaar, a Boar out of the VVood,
W aters, duly terri cated into Gold; so also into Silver,
if its nature be subtilized into a thin water by Q uick-
silver which (amalgam) ' amongst others is made well
Psalm 80, v. 14., whose Number is 545; which is not

only made five times from 109, but in its lesser Number
enough by Tin.
B ut its viscous and watery N ature may be meliorated
into Gold, if it be duly pulverized with the Calx of

shews a Quinary, as the Name Zedek 194; which
Numbers being added, make 14; and they make
the Number 5, which twice taken is IO, the lesser

Number of the word Bedil, by the two figures of 46
being added together. But five times ten shews the
Fifty Gates of Binah, and the first Letter of the
Sephira Netzach, which is the Sephirotic Class to
which this Metal is referred.
In particular Transmutations,its Sulphurous Nature
alone doth not profit, but with other Sulphurs,
especially those of the Red Metals, it does reduce thick
Waters, duly terrificated into Gold; so also into Silver,
if its nature be subtilized into a thin water by Quick-
silver which (amalgam) 'amongst others is made well
enough by Tin.
But its viscous _and watery Nature may be meliorated
into Gold, if it be duly pulverized with the Calx of
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Gold through all the Degrees of F ire, for ten Days,
and by degrees thrown upon owing Gold, in the form of
Gold through all the Degrees of Fire, for ten Days,

and by degrees thrown upon flowing Gold, in the form of
little masses, which also I am taught is to be done with
Silver. B ut no man is wise unless his Master is
Ex perience.
little masses, which also I am taught is to be done with

Silver. But no man is wise unless his Master is
I add no more; H e" that is wise may correct N atures
and help by Ex periments where they are imperfect.
K assitera,7 Tin ; See B edil s Camea, J where the
Experience.
_ N umber resulting from every side is Dal" ; representing
I add no wise may correct Natures

more; He that is
help by Experiments where they are imperfect.
the Tenuity and V ileness of this Metal, in all Metallic
O perations. and
4 14 15 1
9 7 6 12
5 11 10 8
Kassitera," Tin; See Bedils Camea, where the

Number resulting from every side is Dal; representing
the Tenuity and Vileness of this Metal, in all Metallic
_
Operations.
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4 I4 15 1
5 9 7
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6 I2
E 5 11 I0
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CH A PTER V
H 01),1 in the W isdom of N ature, is of the Classis of

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B rass; for the Colour ex presses the N ature of Geburah,
which this Sephira contains. A nd the Use of B rass
was for instruments of Praise and Music, 1 Chronicles,
c. 15, v. 19. A nd B razen B ows were of Use in W ar.
2 Samuel, c. 22, v. 35, j ob, 0. 20, v. 24, and the like,
1 Samuel, c. 17, v. 5, 6, 38.
B ut as H od is encompassed with a Serpent, so
N echusethL
a Serpent.
B rass is of the same R oot with N achash3
CHAPTER V.
The Seventy Talents of B rass of the O blation,
Ex odus, c. 38, v. 29, represent Seventy Princes; for
about this place is the greatest F orce of the Cortices or
Hon, in the Wisdom of Nature, is of the Classis of

Shells. W hence in H od is a degree of Prophetical
Brass; for the Colour expresses the Nature of Geburah,

which this Sephira contains. And the Use of Brass
R epresentation, as from the R oot N achash comes
N echashim, Enchantments, N umbers, c. 23, v. 23, and
was for instruments of Praise and Music, I Chronicles,

c. 21, v. I .B ut he that will be curious, may nd, that
And Brazen Bows

were of Use in VVar.
H od has a special Decad. So also in the H istory of
c. 15, v. 19.
B rass, from the L aw, he may easily gather a- Decad.
F or may not that O blation in general from which
2 Samuel, c. 22, v. 35, Job, c. 20, V. 24, and the like,

I Samuel, c. 17, v. 5, 6, 38.
afterwards V essels were made for the Tabernacle,
But as Hod is encompassed with a Serpent, so

Ex odus, c. 38, v. 29, be referred to K ether, since all the 1
other degrees spring from this ? _
Doth not the L aver of B rass, Ex odus, c. 30, v. 18,
NechusethBrass is of the same Root with N achash

Serpent.
shew the N ature of Chokmah, from which an I n ux is
let down to all the I nferiors? B ut the B asis thereof, a

which also was of B rass, is B inah; for Chokmah resides
The Seventy Talents of Brass of the Oblation,

Exodus, c. 38, v. 29, represent Seventy Princes; for
therein.
A fterwards the B razen A ltar, Ex odus, c. 27, v. 2, with
about this place is the greatest Force of the Cortices or

its F urniture represents the two Ex tremes, for the two
Shells. Whence in Hod is a degree of Prophetical

Representation, as from the Root Nachash comes
Nechashim, Enchantments, Numbers, c. 23, v. 23, and
c. 21, v. I. But he that will be curious, may find, that
Hod has a special Decad. So also in the History of
Brass, from the Law, he may easily gather a. Decad.
For may not that Oblation in general from which
afterwards Vessels were made for the Tabernacle,
Exodus, c. 38, v. 29, be referred to Kether, since all the f
other degrees spring from this ?
Doth not the Laver of Brass, Exodus, c. 30, v. 18,

shew the Nature of Chokmah, from which an Influx is
let down to all the Inferiors? But the Basis thereof,
which also was of Brass, is Binah ; for Chokmah resides
therein.
Afterwards the Brazen Altar, Exodus, c. 27, v. 2, with
its Furniture represents the two Extremes, for the two
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B ars in the same place were covered over with B
and are as it were the two A rms, Gedulah and Geburah.

rass ;
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Bars in the same place were covered over with Brass;
The B ody of the A ltar itself, Tiphereth. The four R ings
of B rass, to the right and left are N etzach and H od.
A nd the B razen N et, which was instead of a F ounda-
and are as it were the two Arms, Gedulah and Geburah.

tion, is j esod.
The Body of the Altar itself, Tiphereth. The four Rings

of Brass, to the right and left are Netzach and Hod.
A nd if you say, that the A ltar was to be referred to
Malkuth, according to the most common O pinion, which
A ltar may represent the N otion of a W oman : I answer,
And the Brazen Net, which was instead of a Founda-

tion, is Jesod.
Tis true according to the general Distribution of the
Tabernacle and Temple. B ut amongst the special
Classis of B rass, where all things before incline to the
And if you say, that the Altar was to be referred to

Malkuth,according to the most common Opinion, which
F emale, and so also Tiphereth, the N otion of the Male
will not be so remote.
F or there are yet A dne, B razen B ases, Ex odus, c. 26,
Altar may represent the Notion of a Woman : I answer,

v. 37, and c. 27, V .I 0, which being as it were the bottom
'Tis true according to the general Distribution of the

Tabernacle and Temple. But amongst the special
of the Tabernacle, have congruously enough the N ature
of Malkuth.
H e that would here trace these Mysteries more
Classis of Brass, where all things before incline to the

Female, and so also Tiphereth, the Notion of the Male

largely, might easily prolong his Discourse: B ut a wise
Man will in short understand the F oundation.
The wonderful Camea5 belonging to the Classis of
will not be so remote.

B rass, contains seven times seven Sq uares; and the
For there are yet Adne, Brazen Bases, Exodus, c. 26,

v. 37, and c. 27, v. 10, which being as it were the bottom
Sum of each L ine, whether H orizontal, V ertical, or
Diagonal, are eq ual to each other, and to Tzephah" .
of the Tabernacle,have congruously enough the Nature

of Malkuth.
He that would here trace these Mysteries more
largely, might easily prolong his Discourse: But a wise
Man will in short understand the Foundation.

The wonderful Camea5 belonging to the Classis of
Brass, contains seven times seven Squares; and the
Sum of each Line, whether Horizontal, Vertical, or
Diagonal, are equal to each other, and to Tzephah.
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22 47 16 41 10 35 4
3o 6 24 49 18 36 12
I 3 3I 7 25 43 19 37
38 14 32 1 26 44 20
21 39 8 33 2 17 45
46 15 40 9 34 3 28
A s for Ex ample, H ere all the Columns make the
same Tzephah, 175, as is to be seen aboV e; for the
rst Column to the right, 4, 29, etc., makes 175, and so
the rest to the last towards the left. A fter the same
manner note the uppermost corner 22, (where is the
Mystery of the 22" L etters) 47, etc., and ending with
the number 4, where note the Mystery of the
Tetragrammatona and so all to the bottom. L astly,
crosswise from the A ngle between the East and
South, to the A ngle between the' W est and N orth, 4,
11, 18, etc., are 175, and from the A ngle between the
East and N orth, to the A ngle between the W est and
South, 1112., 22, 23, 24, etc., make all 175.

As for Example, Here all the Columns make the

same Tzephah, 175, as is to be seen above; for the
first Column to the right, 4, 29, etc., makes I75, and so
the rest to the last towards the left. After the same
manner note the uppermost corner 22, (where is the
Mystery of the 22' Letters) 47, etc., and ending with
the number 4, where note the Mystery of the
Tetragrammaton and so all to the bottom. Lastly,
crosswise from the Angle between the East and
South, to the Angle between the" West and North, 4.,
II, 18, etc., are I75, and from the Angle between the
East and North, to the Angle between the West and
South, viz., 22, 23, 24, etc., make all 175.
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Therefore contemplate these things and thou shalt
see an A byss of Profundity.

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Therefore contemplate these things and thou shalt
Unless thou hadst-rather allude to those Coverings,
in which B rass was used, Ex odus, c. 27, v. 2, 6, etc.
So if N o. 1 be omitted, and you begin with line 2, there
see an Abyss of Profundity.

meets you the Sum B otzatz,9 1 Samuel, c. 14, v. 4,
Unless thou hadst-rather allude to those Coverings,

in which Brass was used, Exodus, c. 27, v. 2, 6, etc.
writ defectively. I f you begin with line 3, you will have
the like Sum of 189. I f you begin with line 4, then
196. I f you begin with line 5, then 203. A nd so they
So if No. I be omitted, and you begin with line 2, there

meets you the Sum Botzatz, 1 Samuel, c. 14, v. 4,
ascend, ex ceeding one another by 7 .
writ defectively. If you begin with line 3, you will have

B ut if by a skip you dispose the N umbers 1, and 3,
and 5, and 7, and 9, etc., then begin with which you
will, you will observe the same Proportion. A lso 1, and
the like Sum of 189. If you begin with line 4, then

196. If you begin with line 5, then 203. And so they
4, and 7, and 10, and 13, etc. A lso 1, and 5. and 9, and
13. This Septenary N et will always, from every F ace,
represent the same Sum, whose farther Use I should be
ascend, exceeding one another by 71.

But if by a skip you dispose the Numbers I, and 3,
able to open elsewhere.
N echusheth, B rass,11 see Sohar Pekude, 103, 410, etc.,
and see H od as above. A mongst the Planets N ogah,
and 5, and 7, and 9, etc., then begin with which you

will, you will observe the same Proportion. Also 1, and
V enus corresponds to it. A necessary I nstrument to
4, and 7, and I0, and 13, etc. Also I, and 5. and 9, and
promote the Metallic Splendour.
Y et it hath more the part of a Male than F emale.
F or do not deceive thyself, to believe a white Splendour
I 3. This Septenary Net will always, from every Face,

represent the same Sum, whose farther Use I should be
is promised to thee, as the word N ogah infers. B ut
H od ought to receive a Geburic I n uence, and gives it
also. 0, how great is this Mystery.
able to open elsewhere.

L earn therefore to lift the Serpent up on high, which
is called N echushtan, 2 K ings, 0. 18, v. 4, if thou wouldst
cure in rm N atures after the Ex ample of Moses.
Nechusheth, Brass, see Sohar Pekude, I03, 410, etc.,

and see Hod as above. Amongst the Planets Nogah,

Venus corresponds to it. A necessary Instrument to
promote the Metallic Splendour.
Yet it hath more the part of a Male than Female.
For do not deceive thyself, to believe a white Splendour
is promised to thee, as the word Nogah infers. But
Hod ought to receive a Geburic Influence, and gives it
also. 0, how great is this Mystery.
Learn therefore to lift the Serpent up on high, which
is called Nechushtan, 2 Kings, c. 18, v. 4, if thou wouldst
cure infirm Natures after the Example of Moses.
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Cnox MA H , in the Metallic Doctrine, is the Sephira of
L ead, or Primordial Salt, in which the L ead of the
W ise Men lies hid. B ut how is so high a Place attri-
buted to lead whichis so I gnoble a Metal, and of which
there is so seldom Mention made in the Scripture ?
B ut here lies W isdom ! I ts several Degrees are kept
CHAPTER VI.
very secret ; hence there is very little mention made of
it. B ut yet here will not be wanting ex amples of the
particular Sephiroth.
F or may not that which, in Z ech., c. 5, v. 7, is called
aL ifted up Talent of L ead, and brought from the deep, 2
CHOKMAH, in the Metallic Doctrine, is the Sephira of

Lead, or Primordial Salt, in which the Lead of the
represent the grade of K ether? A nd that which in the
same Chapter, v. 8, is spoken concerning the Stone of
L ead,8 it sets before itself the L etter ] od, which is in
Wise Men lies hid. But how is so high a Place attri-

buted to lead whicheis so Ignoble a Metal, and of which
Chokmah. '
Then Ezekiel, c. 27, v. 12, L ead is referred to the
place of the congregation, of which type is B inah.
there is so seldom Mention made in the Scripture ?

But here lies Wisdom ! Its several Degrees are kept
A nd A mos, c. 7, v. 7, A nak, a L eaden Plummet,
denotes the Thread of Chesed. F or A nak, with the-
whole W ord, hath 72 the N umber of Chesed. B ut in
very secret ; hence there is very little mention made of

N umbers, c. 31, v. 22, L ead is reckoned amongst those
it. But yet here will not be wanting examples of the

particular Sephiroth.
things which can abide the F ire, will be referred to-
Geburah. ,
B ut Job, 0. 19, v. 24, graven with an I ron Pen and
For may not that which, in Zech., c. 5, v. 7, is called

Lifted up Talent of Lead, and brought from the deep,
L ead are j oined together, from whence you have
Tiphereth. a
B ut in Ezekiel, c. 22, v. 18, 20, there is the F urnace,
represent the grade of Kether? And that which in the

same Chapter, v. 8, is spoken concerning the Stone of
of Trial, or of Grace, or F urnace of Judgment, in
Lead, it sets before itself the Letter _]od, which is in

which also is put lead; hence, N etzach and H od; for
thence ought to ow a R iver of Silver.
Chokmah. '
Then Ezekiel, c. 27, v. 12, Lead is referred to the

place of the congregation, of which type is Binah.
And Amos, c. 7, v. 7, Anak,a Leaden Plummet,
denotes the Thread of Chesed. For Anak, with the-
whole Word, hath 72 the Number of Chesed. But in
Numbers, c. 31, v. 22, Lead is reckoned amongst those
things which can abide the Fire, will be referred to
Geburah.
But Job, c. 19, v. 24., graven with an Iron Pen and
,
Lead are joined together, from whence you have

Tiphereth.
But in Ezekiel, c. 22, v. 18, 20, there is
the Furnace,.
of Trial, or of Grace, or Furnace of Judgment, in
which also is put lead; hence, Netzach and Hod; for
thence ought to flow a River of Silver.
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A nd Jeremiah, c. 6, v. 29, the F urnace of Probation ;
out of which, by the means of L ead, good Silver is
looked for.8 I s not the j ust Man, and he that j usti es,
And Jeremiah, c. 6, v. 29, the Furnace of Probation ;

out of which, by the means of Lead, good Silver is
j esod (i.e., the F oundation) ?
looked for. Is not the just Man, and he that justifies,

B ut if you seek the bottom of the Sea, look upon
Ex odus, c. 15, v. 10, where the N otion of Malkuth
will occur.
Jesod (z'.c., the Foundation) ?

But if you seek the bottom of the Sea, look upon
This is that R ed Sea, out of which the Salt of W is-
dom is ex tracted, and through which the Ships of
Solomon fetched Gold.
Exodus, c. I 5, v. I0, where the Notion of Malkuth

O phereth,9 in the Doctrine of N atural things, is
will occur.
This is that Red Sea, out of which the Salt of Wis-
referred to W isdom,10 for a great Treasure of \ V isdom
lies hid here. A nd hither is referred the q uotation
Proverbs, c. 3, v. 19. The L ord in W isdom hath
dom is extracted, and through which the Ships of

Solomon fetched Gold.
founded the earth ; I say, the Earth, concerning which
Job speaks, c. 28, v. 6, which hath Dust of Gold,
W here, take notice of the W ord O phereth, i.e., L ead.
This L ead, by a Mystical N ame is called Chol,11
because therein lies the System of the whole Universe.
Ophereth, in the Doctrine of Natural things, is

F or its F igurem ' has below a Circle, the Sign of
Universal Perfection, and over the circle is a cross
referred to Wisdom, for a great Treasure of \Visdom

lies hid here. And hither is referred the quotation
formed of four Daleths, whose A ngles meet in one
Point; so you may know, that all Q uaternity lies
here, and the Q uaternions of Q uaternity: whether
Proverbs, c. 3, v. I9. The Lord in Wisdom hath

founded the earth; I say, the Earth, concerning which
you refer to the Elements, or Cortices, 0r L etters or
W orlds.
A nd in this L ead of the W ise Men, four Elements
Job speaks, c. 28, v. 6, which hath Dust of Gold,

lie hid, i.e, F ire, or the Sulphur of the Philosophers;
Where, take notice of the Word Ophereth, z'.e., Lead.

This Lead, by a Mystical Name is called Chol,
A ir, the Separator of the W aters; the dry \ V ater;
and the Earth of the \ V onderful Salt.
because therein lies the System of the whole Universe.

There are also hid in it the four Cortices, described
For its Figure has below a Circle, the Sign of

in Ezekiel, c. 1, v. 4, for in the Preparation of it there
will occur to thee the W hirlwind, a great Cloud, and a
F ire enfolding itself, and at length the desired Splen-
Universal Perfection, and over the circle is a cross

dour breaks forth.
formed of four Daleths, whose Angles meet in one

Point; so you may know, that all Quaternity lies
here, and the Quaternions of Quaternity: whether
you refer to the Elements, or Cortices, or Letters or
Worlds.
And in this Lead of the VVise Men, four Elements
lie hid, z'.e, Fire, or the Sulphur of the Philosophers;
Air, the Separator of the VVaters; the dry VVater;
and the Earth of the \/Vonderful Salt.
There are also hid in it the four Cortices, described
in Ezekiel, c. I, v. 4, for in the Preparation of it there
will occur to thee the Whirlwind, a great Cloud, and a
Fire enfolding itself, and at length the desired Splen-
dour breaks forth.
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A lso the N atural Sephira of the Tetragrammaton,
and the Metal thereof, occurs to thee here. A nd you
will naturally travel through four W orlds in the very
Also the Natural Sephira of the Tetragrammaton,

and the Metal thereof, occurs to thee here. And you
L abour; when after the F action and F ormation, labor-
ious enough, there will appear the wonderful creation :
after which thou shalt have the Emanation of the
will naturally travel through four VVorlds in the very

Labour; when after the Faction and Formation, labor-
' desired N atural L ight.
A nd note, that the word Chol, whose N umber is 50,
multiplied by 15, according to the N umber of the

ious enough, there will appear the wonderful creation :
Sacred Characteristic N ame in the Sephira of W isdom,
after which thou shalt have the Emanation of the

desired Natural Light.
will produce the N umber of O phereth, i.e., 750.
A lso the K amea of that Metal is also wonderful, in -
which the N umber 15, viz., the N ame I ah, i.e., a form
And note, that the word Chol, whose Number is 50,

multiplied by I 5, according to the Number of the
of Jehovah, in a Magic Sq uare of nine Sq uares (because
we _ are in the ninth Sephira ) throughout all its
Columns, shows itself after this manner.16
Sacred Characteristic Name in the Sephira of VVisdom,

492
will produce the Number of Ophereth, z'.c., 750.

Also the Kamea of that Metal is also wonderful, in
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856
which the Number 15, M2,, the Name Jah, z'.c., a form
The Planet Shabthai" denominated from R est,
of Jehovah, in a Magic Square of nine Squares (because

because in this Principle is offered the most desired
R est.
A nd if you shall compute the words L ahabl" Shab-
we are in the ninth Sephira) throughout all its

thai, i.e., the point or edge of Saturn, there will arise
the N umber of the N ame O phereth, 1122., L ead.

Columns, shows itself after this manner.
912
A rj eh,m a L ion, in N atural Science is variously
applied.
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856
The Planet Shabthai" denominated from Rest,

because in this Principle is offered the most desired
Rest.
And if you shall compute the words Lahab Shab-
thai, z'.e., the point or edge of Saturn, there will arise
the Number of the Name Ophereth, m'z., Lead.
Arjeh, a Lion, in Natural Science is variously

applied.
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F or there is Gur A rj eh, a L ion s \ V help ; " as Jacob

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speaks, Genesis, c. 49, v. 9. That word Gur,20 a
W help, N umbers 209, and if you add the whole \ V ord For there is Gur Lion's \Vhelp ; as Jacob
Arjeh, a
in the place of a Unit, it will be 210, which is the
speaks, Genesis, c. 49, v. 9. That word Gur, a

VVhelp, Numbers 209, and if you add the whole VVord
N umber of the word N aaman l the Syrian, the General
of the A rmy of the K ing of A ram t" 2K ings, c. 5, v. 1,
by whom is A llegorically to be understood the Matter
in the place of a Unit, it will be 210, which is the

Number of the word Naaman" the Syrian, the General
of the Metallic Medicine, to be puri ed Seven times in
Jordan, which many men, studious in Metallic A ffairs,
call Gur.24
of the Army of the King of Aram,"" 2 Kings, c. 5, v. 1,

2. A nd that thou mayest the better understand this
by whom is Allegorically to be understood the Matter

of the Metallic Medicine, to be purified Seven times in
Matter, take the L esser N umber of this word N aaman,
which is 21, this is eq ual to the N umber of the N ame
of K ether, which is Ehej eh, 21.25
Jordan, which many men, studious in Metallic Aflairs,

call Gur.
3. The N umber of N aaman, with the whole \ V ord,
is 211; to which another N ame of the L ion is eq ual,
A ri, 21 1.26
2. And that thou mayest the better understand this

4. A
the
nd so also A
rst word
rj eh, a L
7 of that wonderful H istory, 2 K

ion is eq ual in N umber to
ings, c. 5,
Matter, take the Lesser Number of this word Naaman,
which is 21, this is equal to the Number of the Name
v. 1. A nd N aaman, etc. F or this constitutes 216.
5. Moreover, the word K ephir " a young L ion, and
of Kether, which is Ehejeh, 21.

3. The Number of Naaman, with the whole \Vord,
Jerik, agree also in their N umber; for each of them
give 310. A nd now it is known in Metallic Mysteries,
that at the very Entrance, we meet the Enigma of the
is 211; to which another Name of the Lion is equal,

L ion of Green growth, which we call the Green L ion ;
Ari, 21 1.2
And so also Arjeh, a Lion is equal in Number to
which, I pray thee, do not think is so-called, from any
other Cause but its Colour. F or unless thy Matter
4.
shall be green, not only in that intermediate state before
the first word" of that wonderful History, 2 Kings, c. 5,

And Naaman, etc. For this constitutes 216.
tis reduced into later, and also after the \ V ater of
Gold is made of it, remember that this Universal Dry v. I.

5. Moreover, the word Kephir,3" a young Lion, and
Process must be amended.
_]erik, agree also in their Number; for each of them

6. The other N ames of L ions, are L ebif1 which is a
give 310. And now it is known in Metallic Mysteries,

L ioness, according to Job, c. 4, v. 11. The \ V helps of
the L ioness shall separate themselves; Ezekiel, c. 19,
v. 2. Thy Mother being a L ioness lay amongst the
that at the very Entrance, we meet the Ainigma of the

Lion of Green growth, which we call the Green Lion";
L ions; N ahum, c. 2, v. 12. A L ioness is there " ;
v. 13, The L ion did strangle them for' his L ioness.
which, I pray thee, do not think is so-called, from any

other Cause but its Colour. For unless thy Matter
shall be green, not only in that intermediate state before
tis reduced into VVater, and also after the \Vater of
Gold is made of it, remember that this Universal Dry
Process must be amended.
6. The other Names of Lions, are Lebi, which is a
Lioness, according to Job, c. 4, v. II. The VVhelps of
the Lioness shall separate themselves; Ezekiel, c. 19,
v. 2.
Thy Mother being a Lioness lay amongst the
Lions; Nahum, c. 2, v. I2. A Lioness is there";
"
v. 13, The Lion did strangle them for his Lioness.
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A lso L ish, which denotes a erce L ion, with long

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straight hair: as found in Proverbs, c. 30, v. 30.
These two N ames, in their L eSser N umbers each

Also Lish, which denotes a fierce Lion, with long
contain a Septenary, for L ebi numbers 43, which gives
straight hair: as found in Proverbs, c. 30, v. 30.

These two Names, in their Lesser Numbers each
7, and L ish 340, which gives 7 also. To these
the N ame Puk, Stibium is eq ual, whose Sum is
106, and its lesser N umber is 7, than which
contain a Septenary, for Lebi numbers 43, which gives

7, and Lish 340, which gives 7 also. To these
nothing could be more plain. Especially if the Sirname
of that Mineral be considered, when it is called the
H airy Servant, or he with long hair or R uddy haired;
the Name Puk, Stibium is equal, whose Sum is

106, and its lesser Number is 7, than which
with many like N ames given to it.
nothing could be more plain. Especially if the Sirname

7. There is yet another N ame of a L ion according to
the Masters of the Sanhedrim, in chapter 11, fol. 95,
col. 1, i.e., Shachatzf which also the Targum uses;
of that Mineral be considered, when it is called the

Hairy Servant, or he with long hair or Ruddy haired;
and Psalm 17, v. 12; its N umber is 398, in its lesser
N umber it is 2. A nd the Chaldaic W ord Tzadida'
shews the same lesser N umber 2, being used in
with many like Names given to it.

7. There is yet another Name of a Lion according to
Targum, 2 K ings, c. 30, v. 30, Jeremiah, c. 4, v. 30,
(instead of the H ebrew \ I V ord Puk, which is A ntimony)
the Masters of the Sanhedrim, in chapter 11, fol. 95,

for its sum is 109, which together with the whole W ord,
is 110, and its lesser N umber 2.
col. I, z'.e., Shachatzf" which also the Targum uses;

and Psalm 17, v. 12; its Number is 398, in its lesser
8. A t length also there meets us the N ame of the
B lack L ion, to wit, Shacal,$ 6 whose N umber is 338, and
its lesser N umber 5.
Number it is 2. And the Chaldaic Word Tzadida

shews the same lesser Number 2, being used in
N ow take the least N umber of the word N aaman 210,
which is 3, and the least N umber of the Chaldaic
word Parzel, I ron, which is 2, and you will have
Targum, 2 Kings, c. 30, v. 30, Jeremiah, c. 4., v. 30,

5, the B lack L ion.
(instead of the Hebrew VVord Puk, which is Antimony)

for its sum is 109, which together with the whole VVord,
9. Z ahab, Gold, is called by the name R ed L ion ; and
so not only the least N umbers of the N ames L ebi and
is I10, and its lesser Number 2.'

L ish make 14, which N umber Z ahab hath ; but also the
8. At length also there meets us the Name of the

least N umber of the word Z ahab is 5, as I said but now
to be eq ual to Shacal.
B ut under this N otion is to be understood Gold, either
Black Lion, to wit, Shacal, whose Number is 338, and

its lesser Number 5.
already Morti ed, or now at length drawn from the
Mines of the W ise Men, B lack in Colour, but R ed in
Potency.
Now take the least Number of the word Naaman 210,
which is 3, and the least Number of the Chaldaic
word Parzel, Iron, which is 2, and you will have
5, the Black Lion.
9. Zahab, Gold, is called by the name Red Lion ; and
so not only the least Numbers of the Names Lebi and
Lish make 14., which Number Zahab hath ; but also the
least Number of the word Zahab is 5, as I said but now
to be equal to Shacal.
But under this Notion is to be understood Gold, either
already Mortified, or now at length drawn from the
Mines of the VVise Men,Black in Colour, but Red in
Potency.
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CH A PTER V I I .
A R DEN ,1 denotes a Mineral \ V ater, useful in the
cleansing of Metals, and L eprous2 Minerals. B ut this
W ater ows from two sources, whereof one is called
Jeor,8 i.e., a uid, having the N ature of the R ight H and,
and very B ountiful. The other is called Dan, R igorous-
and of a sharp N ature.
B ut it ows through the Salt Sea, which ought to be
, observed, and at length is thought to be mix ed with the

CHAPTER VII.
R ed Sea; which is a Sulphurous Matter, Masculine,
and known to all true A rtists.
JARDEN, denotes a Mineral \Vater, useful in the

cleansing of Metals, and Leprous- Minerals. But this
B ut know thou, that the N ame Z achu,5 i.e., Purity,
being multiplied by 8, the N umber of Jesod, produces
the N umber Seder," i.e., O rder, which is 264. \ V hich
VVater flows from two sources, whereof one is called

]eor," 1'.e., a fluid, having the Nature of the Right Hand,
N umber is also contained in the word Jarden ; thus you
and very Bountiful. The other is called Dan, Rigorous.

may R emember, that at least Eight O rders of Puri cation
are req uired, before the true Purity follows.
Jesod, in natural things, contains under itself Q uick-
and of a sharp Nature.

But it flows through the Salt Sea, which ought to be
silver ; because this Metal is the F oundation of the
whole A rt of Transmutation.
. observed, and at length

A nd as the N ame of El , doth insinuate the N ature
is thought to be mixed with the

Red Sea; which is a Sulphurous Matter, Masculine,
of Silver, because both belong to the Classis of Chesed,
(but here to that Chesed, which is inferior, viz., Jesod).
So the name of El Chai, is the same as it were, Cheseph

and known to all true Artists.
Chai,1 i.e., Q uicksilver.
But know thou, that the Name Zachu, 2'.e., Purity,

being multiplied by 8, the Number of Jesod, produces
A nd so K okab, a Star, is the N ame of the Planet,
under whose Government this Matter is, with the
whole W ord is 49,; which same is the N umber of
the Number Seder, z'.c., Order, which is 26.1,. \Vl1ich

Number is also contained in the word Jarden ; thus you
El-Chai.
may Remember,that at least Eight Orders of Purification

are required, before the true Purity follows.
Jesod, in natural things, contains under itself Quick

silver; because this Metal is the Foundation of the
whole Art of Transmutation.
And as the Name of El, doth insinuate the Nature
of Silver, because both belong to the Classis of Chesed,
(but here to that Chesed, which is inferior, vz'z., Jesod).
So the name of El Chai, is the same as it were, Cheseph
Chai, z'.e., Quicksilver.
And so Kokab,a Star, is the Name of the Planet,
under whose Government this Matter is, with the
whole Word is 49; which same is the Number of
El-Chai.
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B ut remember that all Q uicksilver doth not conduce
to this W ork, because the sorts of it differ even as F lax

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But remember that all Quicksilver doth not conduce
from H emp or Silk, and you would work on H emp to
no purpose, to make it receive the Tenuity and
Splendour of ne F lax .
to this Work, because the sorts of it differ even as Flax

A nd there are some that think it a sign of L egitimate
from Hemp or Silk, and you would work on Hemp to

no purpose, to make it receive the Tenuity and
W ater, if being mix ed with Gold, it presently ferments.
B ut the common liq uid Mercury, precipitated by L ead,
performs this. A nd what will it do ?
Splendour of fine Flax.

And there are some that thinkit a sign of Legitimate
V erily I tell thee, there is no other Sign of a true
Mercury but this, that in a due heat it invests itself
with a Cuticula which is the purest re ned Gold ; and
Water, if being mixed with Gold, it presently ferments.

that in a little space of time, yea, in one night.
But the common liquid Mercury, precipitated by Lead,

performs this. And what will it do P
This is that which, not without a Mystery, is called
K okab, a Star; because according to the natural
K abalah, N umbers, c. 24, v. 17, out of (the Metal)
Verily I tell thee, there is no other Sign of a true

Mercury but this, that in a due heat it invests itself
Jacob comes a Star; or in Plain language the shapes
of R ods, and B ranches, arise; and from this Star ows
this I n u' ence, of which we speak.

with a Cuticula which is the purest refined Gold ; and
that in a little space of time, yea, in one night.
This A rgen' tV ive, in the Gemara Tract Gittin, ch. 7,
This is that which, not without a Mystery, is called

fol. 69, is called Espherica,n i.e., Spherical W ater, be-
cause it ows from the Mundane Sphere.
A nd in Genesis, c. 36, v. 39, it is called Mehetabel,m
Kokab, a Star; because according to the natural

as tho' it were M H athbula, by changing the order of
Kabalah, Numbers, c. 24, v. 17, out of (the Metal)

Jacob comes a Star; or in Plain language the shapes
.the L etters, i.e., the W aters of I mmersion, because the
K ing is immerged in them to be cleansed.
O r as tho it were the El H atob, by a like Change of
of Rods, and Branches, arise; and from this Star flows

this Influ'ence, of which we speak.
L etters ; the \ V aters of the good El, or of L iving Silver ;
for L ife and Good have eq ual power, as Death and
Evil have the, same.
This Argerit Vive, in the Gemara Tract Gittin, ch. 7,

fol. 69, is called Espherica," z'.e., Spherical VVater, be-
This is called the Daughter of Metred, that is, (as
cause it flows from the Mundane Sphere.

the Targum teaches,) the Gold-maker, L abouring with
daily \ V eariness.
F or this W ater ows not out of the Earth, nor is
And in Genesis, c. 36, v. 39, it is called Mehetabel,""

as tho it were M Hathbula, by changing the order of
digged out of the Mine; but is produced and perfected
with great L abour and much Diligence.
This W ife (or female) is also called Me Z ahab,15 the

.the Letters, z'.e., the Waters of Immersion, because the
King is immerged in them to be cleansed.
Or as tho it were the El Hatob, by a like Change of
Letters ; the Waters of the good E1, or of Living Silver ;
for Life "and Good have equal power, as Death and
Evil have the same.
This is called the Daughter of Metred, that is, (as
the Targum teaches,) the Gold-maker, Labouring with
daily \Veariness.
For this VVater flows not out of the Earth, nor is
digged out of the Mine; but is produced and perfected
with great Labour and much Diligence.
This Wife (or female) is also called Me Zahab, the
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W aters of Gold, or such a W ater as sends forth

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Gold.
I f the A rtist be betrothed to her, he will beget a
Waters of Gold, or such a Water as sends forth

Gold.
Daughter, who will be the W ater of the R oyal B ath.
A lthough some would have this B ride to be the W aters
that are made out of Gold; which B ride (notwith-
If the Artist be betrothed to her, he will beget a

Daughter, who will be the VVater of the Royal Bath.
standing) poor Men leave to be espoused by great Men.
The H usband of Mehetabel is that Edomite K ing,
and K ing of R edness, who is called H adar, Glorious;
Although some would have this Bride to be the \Vaters

viz., the B eauty of the Metallic K ingdom, which is
that are made out of Gold; which Bride (notwith-

standing) poor Men leave to be espoused by great Men.
Gold, Daniel, c. 11, v. 20-29. B ut such Gold as may
be referred to Tiphereth. F or H adar represents 209,
which N umber also the Tetragrammaton, multiplied by
The Husband of Mehetabel is that Edomite King,

and King of Redness, who is called Hadar, Glorious;
8, produces, (which is the N umber of Circumcision and
Jesod" ) if the whole \ V ord be added as one.
B ut that thou mayest know, that Tiphereth, of the
viz., the Beauty of the Metallic Kingdom, which is

degree of Geburah, is understood ; know thou, that that
Gold, Daniel, c. II, v. 20-29. But such Gold as may

be referred to Tiphereth. For Hadar represents 209,
N umber being added to the whole, is also contained in
I ssac,m which in like manner is of the Classis of Gold.
which Number also the Tetragrammaton, multiplied by

The City of that K ing is called Pegno, B rightness,
8, produces, (which is the Number of Circumcision and

from its Splendour, according to Deut., c. 33, v. 2.
W hich N ame, and the N ame Joseph,20 (by which Jesod
is meant, have the same N umber 156. That you may
Jesod) if the whole \Vord be added as one.

know that A rgent vive is req uired to the \ V ork; and
But that thou mayest know, that Tiphereth, of the

degree of Geburah, is understood ; know thou, that that
that the R oyal B eauty doth not reside out of this
Splendid City.
To this place belongs another Sirname, i.e., Elohim
Number being added to the whole, is also contained in

Issac, which in like manner is of the Classis of Gold.
Chaj im,21 as tho it were called L iving Gold ; because
Elohim and Gold denote the same Measure. B ut
so this W ater is called, because it is the Mother and
The City of that King is called Pegno, Brightness,

from its Splendour, according to Deut., c. 33, V. 2.
Principle of L iving Gold: F or all other kinds of Gold
VVhich Name, and the Name Joseph, (by which jesod

are thought to be dead ; this only ex cepted.
N or will you err, if you shall attribute to it another
special name, for it may be called Mekor Maj im
is meant, have the same Number 156. That you may

know that Argent vive is required to the \Vork; and
Chaj imi , that is, a F ountain of L iving .V ater. F or,
from this \ V ater the K ing is enlivened, that he may
give L ife to all Metals and L iving Things.
that the Royal Beauty doth not reside out of this

Splendid City.
To this place belongs another Sirname, i.e., Elohim
Chajim, as tho it were called Living Gold ; because
Elohim and Gold denote the same Measure. But
-so this Water is called, because it is the Mother and
Principle of Living Gold: For all other kinds of Gold
are thought to be dead ; this only excepted.
Nor will you err, if you shall attribute to it another
special name, for it may be called Mekor Majim
Chajim'-'2, that is, a Fountain of Living .Vater. For,
from this \Vater the King is enlivened, that he may
give Life to all Metals and Living Things.
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The K amea of this W ater is altogether wonderful,

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The Kamea of this Water is altogether wonderful,
and ex hibits in like manner the N umber Chai (110.
L iving) 18 times, the same Sum in a Magic Sq uare of
64. Sq uares, which is the Sum of Mezahab, W aters of
and exhibits in like manner the Number Chai (Le.

Living) 18 times, the same Sum in a Magic Square of
Gold; being variable, after this manner, to in nity.
8 s8 59 5 4 62 63 I
49 I s 14 52 53 I I 10 56
64 Squares, which is the Sum of Mezahab, Waters of

Gold; being variable, after this manner, to infinity.
4I 23 22 44 45 19 18 48
32 34 35 29 28 38 39 25
40 26 27 37 36 30 31 33
I 7 47 46 2O 21 43 42 24
64 2 3 61 60 6 7 57
H ere you have the Sum 260, from the bottom to the
top, from the right hand to the left, and by the Diagonal;
8 58 59 5 4 62 63 I
the lesser N umber of 260 is 8, the N umber of Jesod; as
also the R oot of the whole Sq uare is 8.
49 I5 '
14 52 53 II
IO 56
4' 23 22 44 45 I9 I8 48
aaaaamma
Here you have the Sum 260, from the bottom to the
top, from the right hand to the left, and by the Diagonal;
the lesser Number of 260 is 8, the Number of Jesod; as
also the Root of the whole Square is 8.
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The Symbol of the
wow} Sar, i.e.,

rst Sum is 260, which makes the
he went back, because in going

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The Symbol of the first Sum is 250, which makes the
forward the Sum always goes backward through the
units.
F or Ex ample, if you begin with 2, reckoning the rst
wovd Sar, z'.e., he went back, because in going

forward the Sum always goes backward through the
Column for 8 the Sum will be 268, which is resolved in
I f you begin with the 3 (reckoning 8 for the second
Column) the Sum will be 276, which resolves into 6.
units.
For Example, if you begin with 2, reckoning the first
A nd so of the rest. 5A nd so also the number of Puri-
cations increasing, the \ V eight of thy \ Y ater decreases.
Column for 8 the Sum will be 268, which is resolved in

7.
If you begin with the 3 (reckoning 8 for the second
Column) the Sum will be 276, which resolves into 6.
And so of the rest. And so also the number of Puri-
fications increasing, the VVeight of thy \\'ater decreases.
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CH A PTER V I I I .
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JUN EH , a Dove ; 1 amongst the [ Enigmas of N atural
things, the N ame of a Dove is never applied to the
Metals themselves, but to the Ministering and Preparing
forms of N ature.
H e that understands here the N ature of the B urnt
O ffering2 will not take Turtles, but two young male
CHAPTER VIII.
Pigeons, or Sons of the Dove, L eviticus, c. I , v. 14, and
c. 12, v. 8, and c. 14,, v. 22.
B ut count the word B eni 62, and 2 for a Pair of Doves,
and thence is the number 64. of the word N ogah, which
is the N ame of the 5th amongst the Planets, and you shall
JUNEH, a Dove; amongst the }Enigmas of Natural.

things, the Name of a Dove is never applied to the.
go the true way. Else labour not to be R ich ; Cease
from thy own W isdom : W ilt thou cause thine eyes
presently to discern it ? That will not be I B ut the
Metals themselves, but to the Ministering and Preparing

forms of Nature.
Scholar of the W ise Men maketh to himself W ings, and
ieth as an Eagle, even as he doth the Minerals of the-
Stars to heaven. Prov., c. 23, v. 4, 5.
He that understands here the Nature of the Burnt

Offering? will not take Turtles, but two young male
Jarach, the Moon or L una7 in the H istory of N atural
Things is called the Medicine for the W hite," because
she hath received a W hitening Splendour from the Sun,
Pigeons, or Sons of the Dove, Leviticus, c. 1, v. 14, and

c. 12, v. 8, and c. 14, v. 22.
which by a like shining, illuminates and converts to
her own N ature all the Earth, that is the impure--
Metals. But count the word Beni 62, and 2 for a Pair of Doves,.
A nd the place of I saiah, c. 30, v. 26, the moon shall
and thence is the number 64. of the word Nogah, which

is the Name of the 5th amongst the Planets, and you shall
be as the Sun, may be mystically understood of this,
because the W ork being nished, she bath a solar
Splendour; but in this State, the place of Canticles, c..
go the true way. Else labour not to be Rich ; Cease

6, v. 10, belongs to her, fair as the Moon.
from thy own Wisdom : Wilt thou cause thine eyes

presently to discern it ? That will not be : But the
Scholar of the Wise Men maketh to himself Wings, and

flieth as an Eagle, even as he cloth the Minerals of the-
Stars to heaven. Prov., c. 23, v. 4, 5.
Jarach, the Moon or Luna in the History of Natural

Things is called the Medicine for the White, because

she hath received a Whitening Splendour from the Sun,

which by a like shining, illuminates and converts to
her own Nature all the Earth, that is the impure.
"Metals.
And the place of Isaiah, c. 30, v. 26, the moon shall
be as the Sun, may be mystically understood of this,
because the W'ork being finished, she hath a solar
Splendour; but in this State, the place of Canticles, c..
6, v. I0, belongs to her, fair as the Moon.
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B y the same N ame the Matter of the W ork is called :
and so indeed it is like to the crescent Moon, in the

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By the same Name the Matter of the W'ork is called :
rst State of Consistence; and like to the F ull Moon
in the last State of F luidity and Purity. F or the words
Jarach, the Moon, and R azia, Secrets, also R abui, a
and so indeed it is like to the crescent Moon, in the

first State of Consistence; and like to the Full Moon
Multitude, have by Gematria the same N umbers, be-
cause in this Matter are found the Secrets of Multipli-
cation.
in the last State of Fluidity and Purity. For the words

Gophrith10 is Sulphur; in the Science of Minerals this
Jarach, the Moon, and Razia, Secrets, also Rabui, a

Multitude, have by Gematria the same Numbers, be-
Principle is referred to B inah, to the left because of its
Colour; and to left also, Gold is wont to be referred;
cause in this Matter are found the Secrets of Multipli-

and Charutz,ll a kind of Gold, is also referred to B inah,
cation.
and being 7 in its lesser N umber agrees with that of
Gophritha.
Therefore the Gold of N atural W isdom ought to be
Charutz; that is digged out, or the like not ex cocted.
A nd this is that Sulphur, which hath a ery Colour, and
is penetrating and changing to impure Earths ; to wit,
Sulphur with Salt, Deut., c. 29, v. 23. Sulphur with
Gophrith is Sulphur; in the Science of Minerals this

Principle is referred to Binah, to the left because of its

F ire, rained down upon the W icked, that is the im-
pure Metals, Psalm I I , v. 6.
Y ou must dig up this Sulphur; and it is to be digged
Colour; and to left also, Gold is wont to be referred;

out of the W ater, that you mayest have F ire obtained
and Charutz, a kind of Gold, is also referred to Binah,

being 7 in
from W ater.13 A nd if your W ays be right before the
L ord, your I ron shall swim upon the W ater, 2K ings, and its lesser Number agrees with that of
c. 6, v. 6. Go thy way then to the R iver Jordan with
Gophritha."
Therefore the Gold of Natural VVisdom ought to be
Elisha ; see v. 4. B ut who shall declare the
Geburah of the L ord? " Psalm 106, v. 2.
Many seek other Sulphurs, and he that hath entered
Charutz; that is digged out, or the like not excocted.

the H ouse of the Paths shall understand them,
And this is that Sulphur, which hath a fiery Colour, and

is penetrating and changing to impure Earths ; to wit,

Proverbs, c. 8, v. 2. F or the Sulphurs of Gold and
I ron, the Ex traction whereof is taught by many, and is
easy; also of Gold, I ron and B rass; also of Gold,
Sulphur with Salt, Deut., c. 29, v. 23. Sulphur with

Fire, rained down upon the Wicked,that is the im-
I ron, Copper and A ntimony, which are gathered
pure Metals, Psalm 11, v. 6.

You must dig up this Sulphur; and it is to be digged
out of the Water, that you mayest have Fire obtained
from Water. And if your Ways be right before the
Lord, your Iron shall swim upon the Water, 2 Kings,
c. 6, v. 6. Go
thy way then to the River Jordan with
Elisha ; see v. 4. But who shall declare the

Geburah of the Lord? Psalm 106, v. 2.

"
'
Many seek other Sulphurs, and he that hath entered

the "House of the Paths shall understand them,
Proverbs, c. 8, v. 2. For the Sulphurs of Gold and
Iron, the Extraction whereof is taught by many, and is
easy; also of Gold, Iron and Brass; also of Gold,
Iron, Copper and Antimony, which are gathered
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together after F ulmination by V inegar, out of the

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together after Fulmination by Vinegar, out of the
lix ivium, which are changed into a R ed O il, with a
moist H ydrargyrum, do tinge Silver. F or from
Proverbs, c. 21, v. 20, we know there is a Treasure to
lixivium, which are changed into a Red Oil, with a

moist Hydrargyrum,do tinge Silver. For from
be desired and also an O il to be found in the dwelling
of a Man of \ V isdom.
F I N I S.
Proverbs, c. 21, v. 20, we know there is a Treasure to

be desired and also an Oil to be found in the dwelling
of a Man of VVisdom.
Fmis.
N O TES B Y SA PER EA UDE.
CH A PTER I .
I .[ Esch Mezareph, or Cleansing F ire. I n H ebrew
letters A SH MTZ R P, according to the system of trans-
literation ad0pted in the volume called N umbers
written by the Editor of the Collectanm H er/nefir a. A
is re and MTZ R P is a word meaning re ner

SH
and
NOTES BY SAPERE AUDE.
goldsmith, and is from the root TzR P meaning
cleanse, purify and re ne. The sch found here instead
of sh in the word A SH , betrays the German source of
the F irst L atin Edition.
2. Compare K lilmlah Delmdain, page 116.

CHAPTER I.
3. Elisha. The H ebrew mode of spelling proper
names and words meaning the metals, planets and
}Esch Mezareph, or Cleansing Fire. In Hebrew

Sephiroth is very important, as words are also numbers
and shew relation. Elisha is spelled A L I SH O , that is

I.
41 I , whose lesser number is 6.
letters ASH MTZRP, according to the system of trans-
4. Pirke A both. The Sayings of the F athers.
literation adopted in the volume called Numbers

Written by the Editor of the Collcctanm Hermetim. ASH
5. Tohu is TH U, meaning void ; see Genesis,
c. I , v. 2.
is fire and MTZRP is a word meaning refiner and

6. B aba K ama, the F irst Gate, a tract of the
goldsmith, and is from the root TZRP meaning

Talmud.
7. I nstead of; the L atin is est instar divitiarum."
8. Jar-din, the words are I A R DI N , the river
cleanse, purify and refine. The sch found here instead

Jordan.
of 5/; in the word ASH, betrays the German source of

the First Latin Edition.
9. A tziluth, A TZ I L UT is the highest \ V orld of
the K abalah.
I o. A ssiah, O SH I H is the lowest W orld of the
2. Compare Kcibala/z Dezmdata, page 116.

Elisha. The Hebrew mode of spelling proper
K abalah.
3.
names and words meaning the metals, planets and
Sephiroth is very important, as words are also numbers
and shew relation. Elisha is spelled ALISHO, that is

41 1, whose lesser number is 6.
Pirke Aboth. The Sayings of the Fathers.
.
5. Tohu is THU, meaning void ; see Genesis,

c. 1, V. 2.
Baba Kama, the First Gate, a tract of the
6.
Talmud.
7. Instead of; the Latin is est lnstar divitiarum.
8. Jar-din, the words are IAR DIN, the river
Jordan.
9. Atziluth, ATZILUT is the highest \Vorld of
the Kabalah.
Assiah, OSHIH is the lowest World of the
IO.
Kabalah.
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11. The Ten Sephiroth now follow in their order:
K ether, K TR the Crown, the F irst Sephira.
Chokmah, CH K MH is W isdom, the Second Sephira.
11. The Ten Sephiroth now follow in their order:

B inah, B I N H is Understanding, the Third Sephira.
Kether, KTR the Crown, the First Sephira.

Chokmah, CHKMH is Wisdom, the Second Sephira.
Chesed, CH SD is Mercy, the F ourth Sephira.
Geburah, GB V R H is Severity, the F ifth.
Tiphereth, TPA R T is B eauty, the Six th.
Binah, BINH is Understanding, the Third Sephira.

Chesed, CHSD is Mercy, the Fourth Sephira.
N etzach, N TzCH is V ictory, the Seventh.
H od, H UD is Splendour, the Eighth.
Jesod, I SUD is F oundation, the N inth.
Geburah, GBVRH is Severity, the Fifth.

Tiphereth, TPART is Beauty, the Sixth.
Malkuth, ML K UT is the K ingdom.
Netzach, N TzCH is Victory, the Seventh.

12. Job states that Z H B , gold comes from the
N orth, but our B ible translates the word Z ahab as
" fair weather.
Hod, HUD is Splendour, the Eighth.

jesod, ISUD is Foundation, the Ninth.
13. I t is the Microprosopus of metals.
14. L iving, the word is CH I .
15. The two columns of the Sephiroth.
Malkuth, MLKUT is the Kingdom.

12. Job states that ZHB, gold comes from the
I 6. Mezahab, given as the name of the grandmother
of Mehetabel the wife of the Edomite K ing H adar.
North, but our Bible translates the word Zahab as

Z ahab means gold. These Edomite kings form another
" fair weather.

mystery.
13. It is the Microprosopus of metals.

17. Compare K ab. Dan., p. 235.
18. Gehazi is spelled GI CH Z I ; 3, I O , 8, 7, 10 or 38.
14. Living, the word is CHI.

The mediaeval A lchymic authors called him a sophister.
15. The two columns of the Sephiroth.

19. Chol, CH L , 38, for CH is 8 and L is 30; while
G is 3, I is i0, CH is 8, Z is 7 and I is 10; total 38.
F rater Q .S.N . writes :
16. Mezahab, given as the name of the grandmother

The meaning of this portion appears to be that
of Mehetabel the wife of the Edomite King I-Iadar.

Zahab means gold. These Edomite kings form another
Gehazi represents the Pretender to A lchymy who
knowing that transmutation is possible, wastes his own
mystery.
time, and advises a similar waste on the part of others,
Compare Kab. Den., p. 235.

in attempting pr0cesses against natural law and har-
mony; one metal cannot be directly turned into another,

17.
but the path of evolution must be retraced to the hyle
18. Gehazi is spelled GICHZI; 3, I0, 8, 7, 10 or 38.

or prima materia and then the other line of evolution
The mediaeval Alchymic authors called him a sophister.

19. Chol, CHL, 38, for Cu is 8 and L is 30; while
followed.
G is 3, I is Io, CH is 8, Z is 7 and I is 10; total 38.

Frater Q.S.N. writes :
The meaning of this portion appears to be that
Gehazi represents the Pretender to Alchymy who
knowing that transmutation is possible, wastes his own
time, and advises a similar waste on the part of others,
in attempting processes against natural law and har-
mony; one metal cannot be directly turned into another,
but the path of evolution must be retraced to the hyle
or prima materia and then the other line of evolution
followed.
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CH A PTER I I .
1. Compare K ab. Dan., page 227.
2. This word is really K etem, K TM. Canticles,
c. 5, v. 11, says his head is as the most ne gold."
3. B atzar is B
Charutz is CH R
TZ
UTZ
R , gold in dust.
, from the root meaning the

CHAPTER II.
ore of gold which is dug out ; native in masses or
grains.
1. Compare Kab. Den., page 227.

This word is really Ketem, KTM. Canticles,
5. This name is Z H B SH CH UTH ; CH UTH
means lum, funiculus, or a thread F rom its ductile,

2.
malleable nature, gold can be drawn out. The K abalah
c. 5, v. II, says the most fine gold."

his head is as
3. Batzar is BTZR, gold in dust.
speaks of the Thread of Chesed the flux of its force to
Charutz is C}iRUTz, from the root meaning the

Malkuth; the Thread of R ed Colour, the ux from
Geburah to Malkuth, related to the kiss on the lips;
ore of gold which is dug out"; native in masses or

the Y ellow Thread of Tiphereth, related to gold; and
grains.
lastly, the Spinal Cord of Man, CH UTH H SH DR H ,
white as silver, passing from above down through
Tiphereth. The Golden Thread is Y ellow, being a
This name ZHB SHCHUTH; CHUTH

is
means filum, funiculus, or a thread From its ductile,
compound of R ed and W hite, Geburah and Gedulah.
malleable nature, gold can be drawn out. The Kabalah

N . O . M.
6. Z ahab, Z H B ; 7, 5, 2 or 14, lesser number 5.
SomeEnglish references write this word Z eb, it means
speaks of the Thread of Chesedthe flux of its force to

Malkuth; the Thread of Red Colour, the flux from
shining " or yellow."
7. Paz; P2; 80, 7, or 87. Gold as found pure,
solid gold as formed into a crown. Psalm 21, v. 3.
Geburah to Malkuth, related to the kiss on the lips;

8. Z ahab Muphaz, Z H B MUPZ ; Muphaz means
the Yellow Thread of Tiphereth, related to gold; and

lastly, the Spinal Cord of Man, CHUTH H SHDRH,
pure.
. Daniel, c. to, v. 5, Gold of Uphaz," the words
are K TM A UPZ .K ethem is concealed."
white as silver, passing from above down through

Tiphereth. The Golden Thread is Yellow, being a
I O .Z H B SGUR , treasured, also ne gold: or
perhaps gold shut up, in the bowels of the earth, or in
a chemical closed vessel.
11. Z H B PR UI M, Parvahim, appears to be the

compound of Red and Vlfhite, Geburah and Gedulah.
name of a place: but also L DM means for the blood
N. O. M.
6. Zahab, ZHB; 7, 5, 14, lesser number 5
2 or
Some_English references write this word Zeb, it means
shining or yellow.

7. Paz; PZ; 80, 7, or 87. Gold as found pure,

solid gold as formed into a crown. Psalm 21, v. 3.
8. Zahab Muphaz, ZHB MUPZ; Muphaz means
pure.
9. Daniel, c. IO, v. 5, Gold of Uphaz,"tl1e words
are KTM AU PZ. Kethem is concealed."
IO. ZHB SGUR, treasured, also fine gold: or
perhaps gold shut up, in the bowels of the earth, or in
a chemical closed vessel.
II. ZHB 1eI{Ull\'l, Parvabim, appears to be the
name of a place: but also LD.\l means for the blood
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of, H the PR V bullock: left hand means of the 4-9

Sephirotic tree."
12. Z H B TH UB . Tob is the common adj ective
of, H the PRV bullock: left hand means of the

Sephirotic tree.
for good or pure.
I 3. Z H B A UPI R , Gold of O phir, probably A rabia.
Gold was not coined until the time of Ezra ; before
12. ZHB THUB. Tob is the common adjective

that, as a medium of ex
reference to these sorts of Gold see B

change, it was weighed. F
ux torf, L ex
or a
icon
for good or pure.
H ebraicum, 1646, L ondon, page 170, where the student
I3. ZHB AUPIR, Gold of Ophir, probably Arabia.

is referred to the Talmudic Joma, 44, 2.
Gold was not coined until the time of Ezra ; before

that, as a medium of exchange, it was weighed. For a
14.. Compare K ab. Dan., page 301.
I 5. Solomon. This is an error, for Solomon is
SH L MH or Shelomoh, and the name here is Shelemaiah,
reference to these sorts of Gold see Buxtorf, Lexicon

Hebraicum, 1646, London, page 170, where the student
SH L MI H , who is called the priest, who was made
treasurer.
16. Sol is SH MSH that is 300, 40, 300, total 640,

is referred to the Talmudic Joma, 4.4, 2.
14. Compare Kab. Dm., page 301.
whose lesser number is 6 and 4 that is 10. A simile of
TPA R T, that is 400, 80, 1, 200 and 4.00, or 1081, whose
lesser number is also 10.

I 5. Solomon. This is an error, for Solomon is
SHLMH or Shelomoh, and the name here is Shelemaiah,
17. A tah is A TH , or I , 400, 5 or 406, also I O .
SHLMIH, who is called the priest, who was made

18. B ecause a feast was to be made in honour of
the Calf, to the L ord, and the word in Ex odus for L ord
is here I H V H . treasurer.
16. Sol is SHMSH that is 300, 40, 300, total 640,

19. Saba or SH B A and Sabi, SH B I , mean captivity.
20. The name of42 letters is the H ebrew of Pater
Deus, F ilius Deus, Spiritus Sanctus Deus, Tres in uno,

whose lesser number is 6 and 4. that is 10. A simile of
Unus in tribus.
TPART, that is 400, 80, I, 200 and 400, or 1081, whose

lesser number is also 10.
21. A phar is A PR , meaning ashes or a powder.
22. The word is K TM.
23. H acchethem ha Tob, H K TM H TUB ; Tob
17. Atah is ATH, or I, 4oo, 5 or 406, also 10.

18. Because a feast was to be made in honour of

means good.
24. O pheret is O PR T, the common H ebrew name
of L ead. B atzar, B TzR , is gold, containing silver.

the Calf, to the Lord, and the word in Exodus for Lord
Job, c. 22, v. 24, does not in the EB . say Put it upon
is here IHVH.
I9. Saba or SHBA and Sabi,SHBI, mean captivity.
O phir," but Thou shalt lay up the gold of O phir.
25. N achlim is N CH L I M, plural of N achal, a
stream, river or torrent.
20. The name of 42 letters is the Hebrew of Pater

Deus, Filius Deus, Spiritus Sanctus Deus, Tres in uuo,
D
Unus in tribus.
21. Aphar is APR, meaning ashes or a powder.
22. The word is KTM.
23. I-Iacchethem ha Tob, HKTM H TUB ; Tob
means good.
24. Opheret is OPRT, the common Hebrew name
of Lead. Batzar, BTzR, is gold, containing silver.
Job, c. 22, v. 24, does not in the EB. say Put it upon
Ophir," but Thou shalt lay up-the gold of Ophir.

25. Nachlim is NCHLIM, plural of Nachal, a
stream, river or torrent.
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26. Ehej
A
eh, this is also often written in English as
heie, the letters are A H I H .

50
Ehejeh, this is also often written in English as
27. This is an error, the word is Treasury, closed
vessel.
26.
.28. That is the 40 days which Ezekiel had to lie on
Aheie, the letters are AHIH.

27. This is an error, the word is Treasury, closed
his right side for the iniq uity of Judah.
29. That is I R Q R Q .
30. This Cohach is K CH , power, whose number is
vessel.
28. Tit is TH I TH meaning clay, whose number is 9, to,
.28. That is the 4.0 days which Ezekiel had to lie on

his right side for th'e iniquity of Judah.
9 or 28.
31. The Magic Sq uare given is not the true Sq uare
29. That is IRQ RQ.

of Sol. This word Q MI O , commonly written K amea,
30. This Cohach is KCH, power, whose number is

is a Mystical Sq uare, sub-divided into lesser sq uares
by perpendicular and horizontal lines; in each space
is placed a number or eq uivalent letter or letters, so
28. Tit is THITH meaningclay, whose numberis 9, IO,

9 or 28.
arranged as to give the same total by addition in each
31. The Magic Square given is not the true Square

line, up and down, or across.
32. V au corresponds to the English letter V and to
the number 6, the number of Sol, and Tiphereth,
of S01. This word QMIO, commonly written Kamea,

is a Mystical Square, sub-divided into lesser squares

B eauty, is the six th Sephira from above.
33. A rj eh, the word is A R I H , that is 1, 200, 10, 5,
or 216, meaning a lion, and the sq uare shows the
by perpendicular and horizontal lines; in each space

total of 216 by addition,
is placed a number or equivalent letter or letters, so

arranged as to give the same total by addition in each
Six times horizontally,
Six times vertically,
Twice diagonally,
line, up and down, or across.

32. Vau corresponds to the English letter V and to
in all :4 times, the number of Z H B or Gold. The
root of A R I H is A R H , to snatch prey. The name
Z H B , gold, is related to Z H R , light, shining, splendour,
the number 6, the number of S01, and Tiphereth,

as the shining of a golden plate, and A UR is light;
Beauty, is the sixth Sephira from above.

33. Arjeh, the word is ARIH, that is 1, 2oo, 1o, 5,

compare aumm, gold, and aura, a shining halo : all are
related again to 501.
or 216, meaning a lion, and the square shows the

The true Magic Sq uare or K amea of S01, is here
total of 216 by addition,

given, it contains only all the numbers from r to 36.
Six times horizontally,

Six times vertically,
Twice diagonally,
in all 14 times, the number of ZHB or Gold. The
root of ARIH is ARH, to snatch prey. The name
ZHB, gold, is related to ZHR, light, slu'm'ng, splendour,
as the shining of a golden plate, and AUR is light;
compare aumm, gold, and aura, a shining halo : all are
related again to Sol.
The true Magic Square or Kamea of S01, is here

given, it contains only all the numbers from I to 36.
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19 14 16 15 23 24
I 8 20 22 21 17 13
25 29 x 0 9 26 12
36 5 33 4 2 31
CH A PTER I I I .
1. Compare K ab. Dan., page 483. Cheseph
should be K eseph, the initial is not CH , the word is
K SP. Gedulah is GDUL H , Magni cence.

een:::.-::_:._j
2. R ed mineral of Silver, there is none; the word
should be Q uicksilver, whose ores, O x ide and Sulphide,
are red, Cinnabar.
I
3. Some translators say half an ounce only; the
L atin words are R ecipe calcis L una: unciam semis."
El. L evi says calx of antimony.
19 14 16 15 23 24
I
A rsenic, or O rpiment, or A uripigment; or was
it Corrosive Sublimate ?
jjjjnlnngje
i
Compare K ab. Dan., page 359. This word
{
Chesed, CH SD, has the same reference as the W ord
Gedulah at the co. *mencement of the chapter.
we!
HI 18 2o 22
|___
21 I7 13
\ tuN O
_____
25 29 IO 9 26 12
1'-36_l. :'::"j_:-I
, 5 33 4 2 3!
I
CHAPTER III.
Compare Kab. Den.,
1. 483. Cheseph
page
should be Keseph, the initial CH, the word is
is not
KSP. Gedulah is GDULH, Magnificence.
2. Red mineral of Silver, there is none; the word
should be Quicksilver, whose ores, Oxide and Sulphide,
are red, Cinnabar.
Some translators say half an ounce only; the
Latin words are Recipe calcis Lunae unciam semis."
El. Levi says calx of antimony.
Arsenic, or Orpiment, or Auripigment; or was
it Corrosive Sublimate ?
Compare Kab. Den., page 359. This word
Chesed, CHSD, has the same reference as the word
Gedulah at the co. *mencement of the chapter.
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6. SA MA numbering 102, lesser number 3. SI MA
numbering 111, lesser number 3.
Compare, K ab. Den., page 206. B arzel is
6. SAMA numbering102, lesser number 3. SIMA

numbering 11}, lesser number 3.
B R Z L , which is 239, least number 5; iron ores are
plentiful in Palestine; some authors write it in English
as B erezel it is from B R , bright, and N Z L , to melt,
7. Compare, Kab. Den., page 206. Barzel is

hence cast iron.
BRZL, which is 239, least number 5; iron ores are

plentiful in Palestine; some authorswrite it in English
8. Parzala is PR Z L A , numbering 318, is Chaldee
for I ron.
as Berezelit is from BR, bright, and NZL, to melt,

9. Dab is DUB , numbering 12.
hence cast iron.

10. B atsar is B SH R or 502.
11. Puk, the H ebrew is PUK or 80, 6, 20, or 106,
which is 7. There must be nearly two and a half
8. Parzala is PRZLA, numbering 318, is Chaldee

times as much antimony as iron.
for Iron.
9. Dab is DUB, numbering I2.
12. Enos is A N SH ; 1, 50, 300, or 351.
13. Moses is MUSH H ; 40, 6, 300, 5 or 351.
14. L eb is L B or 30, 2 is 32, or 5. L eb means the
10. Batsar is BSHR or 502.

Puk, the Hebrew is PUK or 80, 6, 20, or 106,
heart ; some English authors write L aib.
15. Edom is A DUM: A DM is red and is the II.

which is 7. There must be nearly two and a half
proper name of red man; A DMH is red earth.
16. N imra is N MR
Jardin is I R DN ;
A ;
10, 200
50, 40, 200, 1 or 291 is 12.
4, 50 or 264 is 12. N imrah

times as much antimony as iron.
was a place in Gilead, N umbers, 0. 32, v. 3; and as a
12. Enos is ANSH; I, 50, 300, or 351.

13. Moses is MUSHH; 40, 6, 3oo, 5 or 351.
common noun means L eopard.
I4. Leb is LB or 30, 2 is 32, or 5. Leb means the

17. B ird is O UQ , and O I TH , and TzPUR .
B ird in A lchymy generally means Sublimations.
18. Compare the H ermetic A rcanum, of this Series,
heart ; some English authors write Laib.

15. Edom is ADUM: ADM is red and is the
section 119.
19. Compare K ab. Den., 683. L ancea, a spear, is
in H ebrew R UMCH ; called in N umbers, 9. j avelin.
proper name of red man; ADMH is red earth.

I6. Nimra is NMRA; 50, 4.0, 200, I or 291 is 12.
Phineas is in H ebrew PI N CH S, aproper name not easily
Jardin is IR DN ; IO, 2oo4, 50 or 264 is 12. Nimrah

related to any root.
7 0. The name Chalybs was also given to iron, it was
was a place in Gilead, Numbers, c. 32, V. 3; and as a

(lt i' ' ed from the, nation of Chalybes living on the
Leopard.
shores of the B lack Sea; they were famous for smelt-
ing ores ; see X enophon A nabasis, v. 5.

common noun means
17. Bird is OUQ, and OITH, and TzPUR.
Bird " in
Alchymy generally means Sublimations.
18. Compare the Hermetic Arcanum, of this Series,
section 119.
19. Compare Kab. Dm., 683. Lancea, a spear, is
in Hebrew RUMCH ; called in Numbers, a javelin.
Phineas is in Hebrew PINCHS, aproper name not easily
related to any root.
TO. The name Chalybs was also given to iron, it was
dc::\'ed from the nation of Chalybes living on the
shores of the Black Sea; they were famous for smelt-
ing ores; see Xenophon Anabasis, v. 5.
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CH A PTER I V .
1. Compare K ab. De: ., page 185. B edil or B adil

53
is B DI L or 46 or 10. This metal is not found native
in Palestine.
CHAPTER IV.
2. Z edek, TZ DQ or 194, and lesser number is 14
and then 5 ; this is Jupiter.
A boar from the wood, A per de Sylva, is
Compare Kab. De: ., page 185. Bedil or Badil

CH Z I R MI O R , that is 225 and 320 or 545, whose
lesser number is 14. and then 5.

1.
4. The F ifty Gates of B inah or Understanding (see
is BDIL or 46 or 10. This metal is not found native

also Chapter I I I , paragraph 1) may be referred to the
in Palestine.
Zedek, TZDQ or 194, and lesser number is 14
Decad of Potencies acting through the F ive human
senses, but the phrase has a more arcane meaning: the

'
2.
Theosophical Glossary says that 50 is a blind, and that
and then 5; this is Jupiter.

A boar from the wood, Aper de Sylva, is
the number is 49.
5. N un is 50.
.
6. Q uery Mars and V enus.
CHZIR MIOR, that is 225 and 320 or 545, whose

lesser number is 14 and then 5.
7. Compare K ab. Dem, page 676. K assitera is
The Fifty Gates of Binah or Understanding(see

Q STH R A , is a Chaldee word meaning Tin.
8. Dal, that is DL or 30 and 4, 34.
9. This is the true Magic Sq uare of Jupiter.
also Chapter III, paragraph I) may be referred to the

Decad of Potencies acting through the Five human
CH A PTER V .
1. Compare K ab. Dan., page 271. H od is the
senses, but the phrase has a more arcane meaning: the

eighth Sephira. The letters are' H UD or 5, 6, 4, that is
Tlzeosoplzical Glossary says that 50 is a blind, and that

15, lesser number 6. H od is found in the same column
as Geburah. F or brass, q uery copper.
2. N echuseth is N CH SH T, it is also used for
the number is 49.

5. Nun IS 50.
copper as well as B rass and B ronze, in the B ible.
6. Query Mars and Venus.

3. N achash is N CH SH : note that N CH SH I M
means enchantments.
7. Compare Kab. Den., page 676. Kassitera is

4.. Cortices, shells or K lippoth.
QSTHRA, is a Chaldee word meaning Tin.

5. This is the true K amea of Seven.
8. Dal, that is DL or 30 and 4, 34.

9. This is the true Magic Square of Jupiter.
CHAPTER V.
Compare
1. Kab. Den., page 271. Hod is the
eighth Sephira. The letters are-HUD or 5, 6, 4, that is
15, lesser number 6. Hod is found in the same column
as Geburah. For brass, query copper.
2. Nechuseth is NCH SHT, it is also used for
copper as well as Brass and Bronze, in the Bible.
3. Nachash is NCHSH : note that NC!-ISHIM
means enchantments.
Cortices, shells or Klippoth.
5. This is the true Kamea of Seven.
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5+
6. Tzephah, that is TZ PH or 90, 80, 5, that is 175,
lesser numbers 13 and 4.
7. There are 22 H ebrew letters divided into a triad,
heptad and dodecad.
6. Tzephah, that is TzPH or go, 80, 5, that is 175,

lesser numbers I 3 and 4.
8. F our is the number of the letters of I H V H .
7. There are 22 Hebrew letters divided into a triad,

9. B otzatz is B UTsz, in the English B ible
B ozez; it is here written B Tsz, these are 188 and
182.
heptad and dodecad.

8. Four is the number of the letters of IHVH.
10. That is by allowing seven for each column, and
so adding 7 to the total of column two, 14. to column
three, 21 to column 4.. _
9. Botzatz is BUTZTZ, in the English Bible

Bozez; it is here written BTzTz, these are 188 and
11. Compare K ab. DUL , page 570. lN echuseth,
1E5, B rass, a return to the subj ect of the H ermaphro-
ditic B rass, which in a sense is both H od and N etzach.

182.
12. N ogah is N UG H , Splendour, numbering 6+ .
10. That is by allowing seven for each column, and

so adding 7 to the total of column two, 14. to column
13. More a R ed male than ' hite female.
14. N echushtan, the brazen serpent which Moses
made, in the likeness of the ery serpents which
three, 21 to column 4.
Compare Kali. Dcn., page 570. lNechuseth,
were a plague to the people. See N umbers, c. 21, v. 9. _
11.
N etzach and H od are here attributed to B rass, and
no mention is made of Copper pure. N ow B rass is not
IE5, Brass, a return to the subject of the Hermaphro-

a pure metal but is made by fusing together Copper
ditic Brass, which in a sense is both Hod and Netzach.

Nogah is NUGH, Splendour, numbering 64.
two parts and Z inc one part. Z inc pure as a metal
was not apparently known to the H ebrews. B rass is,

I2.
13. More a Red male than \\'hite female.
an H ermaphrodite and this is taught in R osicrucian
14. Nechushtan, the brazen serpent which Moses

Colleges in a special Sephirotic manner.
B rass is very freq uently mentioned in the O .T., but
Copper only once in Ezra, c. 8, v. 27, but even there
made, in the likeness of the fiery serpents which

were a plague to the people. See Numbers, c. 21, V. 9.
the word is N echuseth with the adj ective MTZ H B ,
shining. Thomas Thompson says N echuseth ought to

have been translated Copper generally, and refers to
' Genesis, c. 4, v. 22, when Tubal Cain was a worker
Netzach and Hod are here attributed to Brass, and

no mention is made of Copper pure. Now Brass is not
in B rass, and hence it was known before the F lood;
now the same word N echuseth, B rass, is said to be
dug out of the hills in Deut., c. 8, v. 9, and B rass
a pure metal but is made by fusing together Copper

two parts and Zinc one part. Zinc pure as a metal
is never found native.
was not apparently known to the Hebrews. Brass is,

an Hermaphrodite and this is taught in Rosicrucian
Colleges in a special Sephirotic manner.
Brass is very frequently mentioned in the O.T., but
Copper only once in Ezra, c. 8, v. 27, but even there
the word is Nechuseth with the adjective l\ITzHB,
shining. Thomas Thompson says Nechuseth ought to
have been translated Copper generally, and refers to
'
Genesis, c. 4., v. 22, when Tubal Cain was a worker

in Brass, and hence it was known before the Flood;
now the same word Nechuseth, Brass, is said to be
dug out of the hills in Deut., c. 8, v. 9, and Brass
is never found native.
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CH A PTER V I .
55
1. Compare K ab. Dan., page 345. Chokmah, the
second Sephira. L ead is commonly in H ebrew
CHAPTER VI.
O phereth, O PR T.
2. There is in this place no reference to brought
from the deep ; " the L atin of R osenroth says in alto
Compare Kab. Dm., page 345. Chokmah, the

deportatum.
3. The reference says and he cast the weight of

1.
the lead upon the mouth of the ephah.
second Sepbira. Lead is commonly in Hebrew

4. Y od, I is related per Tetragrammaton to
Ophereth, OPRT.
There is in this place no reference to brought
Chokmah.

.A nak is A N K , or 1, 5o, 20 is 71 and adding 1
2.
for the whole word is 73 ; and Chesed, CH SD, is 8, 60,
from the deep ; the Latin of Rosenroth says in alto

"
deportatum.
4, or 72.
6. \ V ith an iron pen and lead ax e, O TH pen,
B R Z L iron, O PR T lead.
3. The reference says and he cast the weight of

the lead upon the mouth of the ephah.

7. F urnace is K UR .

8. Cupellation of silver by lead.
9. See K ab. Dan., page 625. O phereth is 70, 80,
4.. Yod, I is related per Tetragrammaton to

200, 400, or 750.
Chokmah.
5. Anak is ANK, or I, 50, 20 is 71 and adding I
10. That is to Chokmah.
11. K 0] is K L , 20 and 30 is 50; this word means
the all.
12. That is this author used as a symbol of L ead a

for the whole word is 73 ; and Chesed, CHSD, is 8, 6o,
circle surmounted by a cross of four eq ual limbs ; other
4, or72.
A lchymists use this symbol for A ntimony, and for L ead
6. \Vith an iron pen and lead axe, OTH pen,

use the symbol of Saturn.
13. A brightness as the colour of amber.

BRZL iron, OPRT lead.
14. This name is Jah; or I H , 10 and 5.
7. Furnace is KUR.
15. That is Jesod the foundation or base.
8. Cupellation of silver by lead.

9. See Kab. Dm., page o25. Ophereth is 70, 80,

16. This is the usual K amea of Saturn.
17. Shabtai, SH B TA I , this is Saturn, 713.
18. L ahab, L H B , 37: means ame or point.
200, 4oo, or 750.

That is to Chokmah.
19. A rieh or A rj eh is A R I H , or 1, 200, 16, 5, that is
216.
10.
11. Kol is KL, 20 and 30 is 50; this word means
the all."
12. That is this author used as a symbol of Lead a
circle surmounted by a cross of four equal limbs ; other
Alchymists use this symbol for Antimony, and for Lead
use the symbol of Saturn.
13. A brightness as the colour of amber.
14.. This name is Jah; or IH, 10 and 5.
15. That is ]esod the foundation or base.
16. This is the usual Kamea of Saturn.
17. Shabtai, SHBTAI, this is Saturn, 713.
18. Lahab, LHB, 37: means flame or point.
19. Arieh or Arjeh is ARIH, or 1, zoo, 16, 5, that is
216.
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56
20. Gur, GUR is 3, 6, 200 or 209, in L atin catulus.

56
21. N aaman, is N O MN or 50, 7o, 40, 50, or 210;
lesser number 21 and then 3.
20. Gur, GUR is 3, 6, 2oo or 209, in Latin catulus.

Naaman, is N().\IN or 50, 70, 40, 50, or 210;
22. The English B ible omits the name A ram, which
is found in the H ebrew. 21.

23. Seven Puri cations almost universal in trans-
lesser number 21 and then 3.

The English Bible omits the name Aram, which
mutations, refer to the R egimen of the planets.
24. A uthorities differ as to whether Gur is referred

22.
to the Matter or to the R iver.
is found in the Hebrew.
23. Seven Purifications almost universal in trans-
25. A H I H 0r 1, 5, 10, 5, which is 21.
mutations, refer to the Regimen of the planets.

26. A R I is 1, 200, 10.
27. N aaman preceded by a V au, V that is Six .
24. Authorities differ as to whether Gur is referred

28. K ephir, K PI R ; also said to mean a L ioness.
to the Matter or to the River.

29. Jerek, I R Q ; means green colour, herbaceous.
30. O ne authority adds here which must yet
become black and red."
25. AHIH or 1, 5, 1o, 5, which is 21.

26. ARI is 1, 200, 10.
31. L ebi, L B I A , or 43 : L B means the heart.
27. Naaman preceded by a Van, V that is Six.

32. L I SH , 340.
33. Puk, Stibium is native antimony; is PUK , 80,
28. Kephir, KPIR; also said to mean a Lioness.

6, 20, or 106, becoming 7.
29. Jerek, IRQ; means green colour, herbaceous.

34. Shachatz, SH CH Tz, or 300, 8, 90; a lion greedy
of its prey.
35. Tzadida, TzDI DA , 90, 4, 10, 4, 1, or 109, lesser
30. One authority adds here which must yet

become black and red.
10 and 1 : add one for the word itself and you get ' 110
0r 2.
36. SH CH L , 300, 8, 30, giving 338, and then lesser
31. Lebi, LBIA, or 43 : LB means the heart.

32. LISH, 340.
number 14 then 5.
33. Puk, Stibium is native antimony; is PUK, 80,

37. PR Z L ; 80, 200, 7, 30, or 317 or 11 or 2: this
is Chaldaic for the H ebrew B arzel iron.
CH A PTER V I I .
6, 20, or 106, becoming 7.

34. Shachatz, SHCHTZ, or 3oo, 8, go; a lion greedy

1. Compare K ab. Dem, page 455. Jarden, I R DN ,
10, 200, 4, 50, or 264 or 12 or 3. A ll L atin and English
versions here write Jarden, but the word is really the
of its prey.
35. Tzadida, TZDIDA, go, 4, 1o, 4, 1, or 109, lesser
B ible word for the river Jordan.
2. That is impure metallic ores.
10 and 1 : add one for the word itself and you get I10
or 2.
36. SHCHL, 300, 8, 30, giving 338, and then lesser
number 14 then 5.
37. PRZL; 80, 200, 7, 30, or 317 or 11 or 2: this
is Chaldaic for the Hebrew Barzeliron.
-.__.:
CHAPTER VII.
1. Compare Kab. Den., page 455. Jarden, IRDN,
10, 200,4, 50, or 26.1. or 12 or 3. All Latin and English
versions here write Jarden, but the word is really the
Bible word for the river Jordan.
2. That is impure metallic ores.
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57
57
3. j eor, I A R . Jamin " is the right side.
4. Dan or rather Din, DI N ,j udgment, severity;
or is Dan referred to DN , the name of the Tribe.
3. IAR. Jamin is the right side.

jeor,
Dan or rather Din, DIN, judgment, severity;

Z achu, Z K U; 7, 20, 6 or 33.
6. Eight ; how is this P Jesod is the N inth Sephira,
yet Jesod is I SUD; 10, 6o, 6, 4., or 80, lesser number 8.
or is Dan referred to DN, the name of the Tribe.

5. Zachu, ZKU; 7, 2o, 6 or 33.
7. Seder, order, SDR , 264; which eq uals 33 ;
6. Eight ; how is this ? Jesod is the Ninth Sephira,

Z achu multiplied by 8.
8. Compare K ab. Den., page 441. Jesod, I SUD,
the N inth Sephira.
yet jesod is ISUD; IO, 60, 6, 4, or 80, lesser number 8.

Seder, order, SDR, 264; which equals 33 ;
9. El or A l, A L meaning God, is 31 ; lesser
number is 4. of the Tetragrammaton.

.
10. Cheseph Chai, that is Silver of L ife, Q uicksilver
Zachu multiplied by 8.
8. Compare Kab. D:n., page 441. Jesod, ISUD,
or Mercury. K SP CH I , or 160 and 18, that is 178; but
the Ninth Sephira.

A L CH I is 1,30, 8, 10, or 49.
11. K okab, K UK B , also referred to the planet
Mercury. K okab is 48 and add one for the name, we
E1 or Al, AL meaning God, is 31 ; lesser

number is 4 of the Tetragrammaton.
et 49.
g 12. Espherica,A SPI R K A ; there is a Chaldee SH PR ,
Cheseph Chai, that is Silver of Life, Quicksilver

a root for globe, roundness.
10.
or Mercury. KSP CHI, or 160 and 18, that is 178; but
13. MH I TH B A L as though it were MI H TH B L A
or MI A L H TH B . Mehetabel was wife of H adar,
K ing of Edom.
AL CHI is 1, 30, 8, I0, or 49.
14. Metred or Matred, MTR D; the Gold Maker.
11. Kokab, KUKB, also referred to the planet

Mercury. Kokab is 48 and add one for the name, we
Matred was mother of Mehetabel, the wife of the K ing
of Edom. The K ings and Dukes of Edom, who reigned
12:}.
g et 9.
before there was any K ing over I srael, constitute a_deep
Espherica,ASPIRKA;there is a ChaldeeSHPR,
mystery.
15. Mezahab or more properly Mi-zahab. MI for
MI M, the H ebrew name of water.
a root for globe, roundness.

I3. MHITHBAL as though it were MI HTHBLA
16. H adar, H DR ; 5, 4., 200, that is 209. Tetra-
Mehetabel was wife of Hadar,

grammaton is 16, which multiplied by 8 is 208.
17. Jesod is 8 as above. Circumcision is Mulah,

or MI AL HTHB.
MV L ; 4o, 6, 30 or 76, and does not relate to 8 by
King of Edom.
I4. Metred or Matred, MTRD; the Gold Maker.
Gematria.
18. I saac, I TzCH Q ; 10, 90, 8, 100, or 208 ; means
laughter.
Matred was mother of Mehetabel, the wife of the King

of Edom. The Kings and Dukes of Edom, who reigned
before there was any King over Israel, constitute a_deep
mystery.
I 5. Mezahab or more properly Mi-zahab. MI for
MIM, the Hebrew name of water.
16. Hadar, HDR; 5, 4, 2oo, that is 209. Tetra-
grammaton is 16, which multiplied by 8 is 208.
I7. Jesod is 8 as above. Circumcision is Mulah,
MVL; 40, 6, 30 or 76, and does not relate to 8 by
Gematria.
18. Isaac, ITZCHQ; 10,90, 8, 100, or 2o-8; means
laughter.
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58
19. Pegno or Pau, PO U; this 0 is ayin, which in
some words has the sound of gn.
Pegno or Pau, POU; this 0 is ayin, which in

20. Joseph, I V SP, 156.
21. Elohim Chiim, A L H I M CH I I M, the Deities
19.
of the L iving O nes ; both words are of plural form.
some words has the sound of gn."

oseph, IVSP, 156.

Elohim is the plural of El God, and Chiim the plural
of CH I a living one. Elohim is 86 and Chiim 68, they

2o.
have the same L esser N umber.
21. Vlohim Chiim, ALHIM CHII.\I, the Deities

22. Meer maj im chiim, MQ UR MI I M CH I I M,
of the Living Ones ; both words are of plural form.

Elohim is the plural of El God, and Chiim the plural
Mekor, or rather Meq uor, is a F ountain.
23. This is the usual form- of the Magic Sq uare of 8
related to Mercury.
of CHIa living one. Elohim is 86 and Chiim 68, they

have the same Lesser Number.
24.. Sar is SR ; 60 and 200 or 260, declined.
25. A s if instead of 8 for the second column and 16
for the third, you add 24 for the fourth you obtain 284.,
22. Mekor majim chiim, MQUR MII.\l CHIIM,

whose lesser number is 14. and then 5; and again 292
Mekor, or rather Mequor, is a Fountain.

23. This is the usual form of the l\Iagic Square of 8
becomes 13 or 4..
CH A PTER V I I ] .
1. Compare K ab. Dan., page 430. O r I unah, or
related to .\Iercury.
24. Sar is SR; 60 and 2oo or 260, declined.

Joneh; a dove is I UN H .
2. K norr von R osenroth gives H olocaust.
3. B eni is B N I , sons; 2, 5o, 10 or 62.
25. As if instead of 8 for the second column and 16

4. N ogah, N UGH , 64, refers to V enus; it means
for the third, you add 24 for the fourth you obtain 28.1.,
whose lesser number is 14 and then 5; and again 292
ex ternal splendour."
5. That is, he volatilizes the metals their represen-
tatives.
6. Compare K ab. Dan., page 456. Jarach or I R I CH ,

becomes 13 or 4..
which is 10, 200, 10, 8 or 228.
..n
7. R osenroth adds here: She is the Shekinah and
CHAPTER VIII.
whether in decrease or at the full, she is a mystery to
the student. This increase and decrease are suggested
by the name. I rach is referred to the waning moon,
and the name L evanah, L B N H , to the F ull Moon,
1. Compare Kab. Den., page 4.30. Or Iunah, or

joneh; a dove is IUNH.
when it resembles pure I ncense, as in Ex odus, c. 30,.
2. Knorr von Rosenroth gives Holocaust.

.
Beni is BNI, sons; 2, 50, 10 or 62.
4. Nogah, NUGH, 64, refers to Venus; it means
external
splendour.
5. That is, he volatilizes the metals their represen-
tatives.
6. Compare Kab. Den., page 4.56. Jarach or IRICH,
which is I0, 200, I0, 8 or 228.
7. Rosenroth adds here: She is the Shekinah and
whether in decrease or at the full, she is a mystery to
the student. This increase and decrease are suggested
by the name. Irach is referred to the waning moon,
and the name Levanah, LBNH, to the Full .\loon,
when it resembles pure Incense, as in Exodus, c. 30,
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59
v. 34. L
F
evunah Z
ull Moon hath a white coldur, but it accepts white

akah, L B UN H Z K R , and also the
59
34. Levunah Zakah, LBUNH ZKR, and also the
light from the Sun. A nd six Sephiroth are called the
Moons." Sohar,] elhro, 35, c. 139.

v.
This L evunah means F rankincense, and the root is
Full Moon hath a white colour, but it accepts white
L B N , meaning W hite, Z ahah is consumed by re.
light from the Sun. And six Sephiroth are called the
Moons. Sohmgjethro, 35, c. 139.
I rach also means scent and smelling " as well as
moon and thence month.
A sL una receives L ight from Sol, so does Malkuth
This Levunah means Frankincense, and the root is

LBN, meaning VVhite, Zahah is consumed by fire.
from Tiphereth " says the L iber Pardesh.
8. R azia, R Z I A ; 200, 7, 10, 1 are 218, in L atin
arcana."
Irach also means scent and smelling as well as

"
moon and thence month.

9. R abui, R B UI ; 200, 2, 6, 10 are 218, in L atin
a multitude."
10. Compare K ab. Den., page 241. Gophrith;

As Luna receives
Light from Sol, so does Malkuth
GPR I T, 3, 80, 200, 10, 4.00 are 693. The substance
from Tiphereth says the Liber Pardesh.

8. Razia, RZIA; 2oo, 7, I0, I are 218, in Latin

is found native in Palestine.
11. Charutz, CH R UTz; 8, 200, 6, 90 or 304, whose
lesser number is 7.
arcana."
9. Rabui, RBUI; 200, 2, 6, 10 are 218, in Latin

12. Gophritha, GUPR I TA ; this is 700; the lesser
number being 7 also.
I 3. See \ V estcott, Everbuming L amps of the A ncients,

a multitude."
in regard to I I . Maccabees, c. 1, v. 19 to 22, where
IO. Compare Kab. Den., page 241. Gophrith;

GPRIT, 3, 8o, 2oo, I0, 400 are 693. The substance
water is changed into re.
SUPPL EMEN T.
I t may be useful to students to add the Chaldee and
is found native in Palestine.

Charutz, CHRUTZ; 8, 2oo, 6, go or 304., whose
H ebrew names of some other substances used in
A lchymic art. 11.

Clay. Tit, TI T; and Chemar, CH MR .
lesser number is 7.
12. Gophritha, GUPRITA; this is 700; the lesser
Earth. A retz, A R Tz; and A damah, A DMH ; and
number being 7 also.

A phar, A PR .
N itre. N ether, N TR .
Salt. Melach, ML CH .
I 3. See \Vestcott, Everburning Lamps of the Ancients,

in regard to II. Maccabees, c. I, v. 19 to 22, where
water is changed into fire.
SUPPLEMENT.
It may be useful to students to add the Chaldee and
Hebrew names of some other substances used in
Alchymic art.
Clay. Tit, TIT; and Chemar, CHMR.
Earth. Aretz, ARTz; and Adamah, ADMH; and
Aphar, APR.
Nitre. Nether, NTR.
Salt. Melach, MLCH.
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60
Sand. Chol, CH UL .
A mber. Chashmal,CH SH ML .
Dew, Thel, TH L ; L atin R os.
Sand. Chol, CHUL.

Amber. Chashmal,CHSHML.
V apour, Steam, A id, A I D.
A shes, Cinis, A PR .
F urnace, TN UR and K B R H and K B SH N .
Dew, Thel, T1-IL ; Latin Ros.

Vapour, Steam, Aid, AID.
V inegar, A cetum, CH MO , also means F erment.
B ath, B alneum, MR CH TzT.
Glass, V itrum, Z K UK I T.
Ashes, Cinis, APR.

Calx , GI R , also means Chalk, L ime and Mortar.
Furnace, TNUR and KBRH and KBSHN.

Vinegar, Acetum, CHMO, also means Ferment.
Q uintessence, CH MSH TUSH I H .
Dissolve, MSH , and also to Melt.
Putrefaction, R Q B , and B A SH .
Bath, Balneum, MRCHTZT.

Glass, Vitrum, ZKUKIT.
Coagula, Q B A . Solve, MUG.
Path, N TlB , in the sense of the 32 Paths of W isdom.
Divination, Q SM.
Calx, GIR, also means Chalk, Lime and Mortar.

Magician, CH R TH M.
Quintessence, CHMSH TUSHIH.

Dissolve, MSH, and also to Melt.
Puri cation, B R R .
O il, O leum, I Z H R , from its brightness Z ohar.
Putrefaction, RQB, and BASH.

B lack, CH M, A I SH UN , SH CH R .
Coagula, QBA. Solve, MUG.

\ V hite, L B N , TzCH R , CH UR and Q DR .
R ed, A DM, and SH R Q .
B lue, TK L T, also means Perfection.
Path, NTIB, in the sense of the 32 Pathsof VVisdom.

Divination, QSM.
Green, I R UQ , L CH , R O N N and DSH .
L ife, CH I I M.
Death, MUT.
Magician, CHRTHM.
I mmortality; neither H ebrew nor Chaldee has any
Purification, BRR.
Oil, Oleum, IZHR, from its brightness Zohar.
such root word.
Black, CHM, AISHUN, SHCHR.

\Vhite, LBN, TZCI-IR, CHUR and QDR.
Red, ADM, and SHRQ.

Blue, TKLT, also means Perfection.
Green, IRUQ, LCH, RONN and DSH.
Life, CHIIM.
Death, MUT.
Immortality; neither Hebrew nor Chaldee has any
such root word.
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COLLECTANEA HERMETICA

\ V .\ V Y N N \ V ESTCO TT,M.B U DllH .

S_. I . of tha Sat. R osir. in A ngliri

W . M. of the Q uatzmr Caronafi L odgr

A ESCH MEZ A R EPH

\\'. \VYNN \VESTCOTT, M.B., D.P.H.

CO L L ECTED F R O M TH E K A B A L A DEN UDA TA

PREFACE, NOTES AND EXPLA.\'ATIO.\IS BY

occuu nesmcu PIES-S

' .Z il sld' f,_p

TH E :Esch .I lcsurcph or A sh . I L ' L ' JI I V Up/I , is only known to By SAPERE AUDE.

in a fragmentary condition in the work entitled K nbnhn' i

Dcnudatn by K norr von R osenroth published at Sulzbach in

167734. These volumes have as a sub-title The Transcen-

dental, Metaphysical and Theological Doctrines of the

persons of VVestern Culture from the Latin Translation found

in a fragmentary condition in the work entitled 1\'.Ilm1m'z

famous of all the H ebrew mystical codices of the K abalah.

1677-84. These volumes have as a sub-title The Transcen-

Three of the principal tracts of the Z ulmr are now familiar

to English readers through the translation of my friend.

dental, Metaphysical and Theological Doctrines of thc

Hebrews, and they enshrine a Latin translation, with part

ZOHAR, The Book of Splendour" which is the most

emboldened to issue this volume, which ex empli es the

K abalistic scheme of A lchymy, as one of the series of Calls:-

Three of the principal tracts of the Zulmr are now familiar

I\lacGregor Mathers: his edition of Tlzc Book of Cuurcnlcd

panion volume to the Chaldean B ook of N umbers so often

.\[ystcr_v. The Greater Holy-Assembly, and The Lesser Holy

referred to by H . P. B lavatsky, and which is no longer to be

procured, although I have reason to think that copies still

Assembly, has obtained so great a circulation that I am

emboldened to issue this volume, which exemplifies the

lmwu Hcrrnctim. The Aisch zllctznrcplz is still extant as a

A ppamtus in L ibrum Solmr

separate treatise in what is called the Hebrew language, but

which is more properly Aramaic Chaldee: it was a com-

panion volume to the Chaldean Book of Numbers so often

procured, although Ihavc reason to think that copies still

Upon the main title page of the work he describes this

portion as collected from five sources:

debitas Classes Sephiristicas facta distributio omniuln nomi~

num et cognominum Divinorum e L ibro Pardes.

I. Clavis ad Kabalam antiquam: i.e.. explicatio et ad

I I I .K abala recentior. R abbi Jizchak L oria.

I V .I ndex plurimarum materiarum Cabalisticarum in

II. Liber Schaare Orah sen Portae Lucis.

III. Kabala recentior. Rabbi jizchak Loria.

ipso Libro Sohar propositarum.

fragments scattered through this L ex icon, almost in its

entirety. This work has been done by Thu L over of Phila-

The present volume is a R eprint of that English version,

fragments scattered through this Lexicon, almost in its

entirety. This work has been done by Tim Law! of Phila-

Ietlzes, who published the English version of 1714.

The present volume is a Reprint of that English version.

represents the H ebrew letter H better than the English a,

made, and a few changes in spelling and diction introduced

difficulties.For instance, Kabalah is written instead of

spelled this in English by a diphthong 1E SCH ; and in the

which suggests that the w'ord is spelled with the Hebrew

mode by which pure gold was obtained in A lchymy, by