A Study of the Cornerstone

In Zakaryah 3:9 Yahowah describes “seven eyes representing insightful promises on this single stone” which Yahowah Himself openly engraves on the stone. This is the Cornerstone on which the priesthood will be re-established and Yisra'el cleansed of corruption on Yowm Kipuwrym. Dowd officiates this role on Yowm Kipuwrym as the High Priest through the inherited right of Malak Tsadaq | King of Uprightness, as the Kinsman Redeemer with legal rights to purchase and redeem, and as the Lamb of Yahowah affording him the legal right to save anyone he chooses through Yahowah's Covenant Agreement.

“‘Truly pay attention, because (ky hineh) the stone (ha ‘eben) which, for the benefit of the relationship (‘asher), I have placed before (nathan la paneh) Yahowsha’ (Yahowsha’ - the high priest); there are seven eyes representing insightful promises (sheba’ ‘aynym) on a single stone (‘al ‘eben ‘echad).

Look and see (hineh), I, Myself, will openly engrave (‘any pathach) its inscription (pituwach hy’),’ prophetically declares (na’um) Yahowah (YaHoWaH – an accurate presentation of the name of ‘elowah – God as guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence) of the spiritual implements (tsaba’).

‘Then (wa) I will remove (muwsh – I will withdraw) the perversity and depravity (eth ‘awon – the willingness to twist, distort, and bend, including the corruptions) of those in this Land (ha ‘erets ha hy’) in a single day (ba yowm ‘echad).’”

Zakaryah / Remember Yahowah / Zechariah 3:9

 

Mizmowr 118:22 describes this cornerstone which has been spurned and rejected. A cornerstone is the primary, essential and most important part of constructing a building.

“The stone (‘eben – the rock) that the builders (ha banah – who have reestablished the means to rebuild) have spurned and rejected, discounted and disdained (ma’as – avoided, limited their association with, and showed an aversion toward, failing to consider the merit of the information which was provided about him) has become (hayah – was and is (qal perfect)) the primary and most important (ro’sh – the most crucial, first and foremost) cornerstone and essential part of constructing the building (pinah – authority, presence, and appearance of the authorized leader, the fulcrum upon which everything pivots).”

Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 118:22

 

Egregiously, Dowd's role in Yahowah's Home, plan, and family has been rejected by the vast majority of people. His rightful claim has been overlooked, disparaged, and stripped from his name. His reputation has been replaced with fabricated caricatures, namely "Jesus." His own people, Yahuwdym and Yisra'el, do not acknowledge him as the Mashiach even though Yahowah has made it abundantly clear that Dowd is the three-time Anointed One and King forever.

Mizmowr 89:3 states that Yahowah has sworn an oath and affirmed this promise seven times over to Dowd.

‘I have established, cutting through separation (karat) the Beryth | Covenant for the Family and Home (Beryth) through ‘Any Bachyr | My Chosen One – the person I prefer and have decided upon (la bachyr ‘any).

I have sworn an oath, and I will affirm this promise seven times over (shaba’) to Dowd | the Beloved (la Dowd), ‘Ebed ‘Any | My Authorized Agent and Coworker who serves on My behalf (‘ebed ‘any).’ Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 89:3

 

Dowd references these promises repeatedly in the lyrics of his Songs. These gifts were delivered to Dowd by Nathan | A Gift in Shamuw'el 2, chapter 7. A gift indeed! These seven promises to Dowd empowered him to fulfill the Mow’ed Miqra’ey. And since the family home of Yahowah is founded on these seven Appointed Times, Dowd's fulfillment of them makes him the perfect and only Cornerstone!

Promise One: Yahowah has made for Dowd an exceptionally important name, the greatest designation, and the most distinguished reputation compared to any other on Earth. King Dowd is a very well-known historical figures on top 100 charts. But beyond this, when you consider his role as the Passover Lamb (despite being erroneously called "Jesus" by the ignorant) during which he famously fulfilled Pesach, Matsah and Bikuwrym, Dowd is the most famous person who has ever lived.

"Therefore, say to My associate, Dowd, this is what Yahowah of the spiritual implements says, “I took you from the sheepfolds, from chasing after lambs, to be the leader over My People, over Yisra’el. 

And I have been with you wherever you traveled. I have cut off all of your enemies, removing them from your sight, and I have made your name great, comparable to the names of the greatest on earth." Shamuw’el / 2 Samuel 7:8-9

 

Promise Two: Yahowah will provide a safe dwelling place for all of Yisra’el free from affliction by the Son of Evil, providing Yisra'el a permanent home.

"Furthermore, I will appoint a place for My People, Yisra’el. And I will plant them there such that they may dwell in this place of their own and never have to move again. Neither shall the Son of Evil afflict them anymore as will have been the case." Shamuw’el / 2 Samuel 7:10

"And since the time that I instructed the Judges in conjunction with My People, Yisra’el, I have created for you a reprieve from all of your enemies.’"

Shamuw’el / 2 Samuel 7:11 in part

This is intriguing because the 440* years from the time of the Judges (1447 BCE - 1007 BCE) until Yahowah's Beyth was built, Yisra'el was fighting the same enemies they are currently battling - both religious and political. Yahowah removed everything associated with Sha'uwl | Lowly and Little and his son, Ishboseth | Man of Shame, to set Dowd as King over both Yisra'el and Yahuwdah.

During his reign, Dowd waged and won many, many battles against the enemies of Yisra'el. His most famous battle was that of his first and stunning victory against the Palishty | Philistine | Palestine champion, Goliath. So, we are seeing this foreshadowing of his first life demonstrating the permanency of what is to come on Yowm Kipuwrym in 2033 CE. Roughly nine years from now, Yahowah will make good on this promise to Dowd and Yisra'el will never again be removed from the Land. Dowd will destroy all the enemies of Yisra'el and the Son of Evil will never trouble or afflict them again.

*As an aside, Yowm Kipuwrym is scheduled to be fulfilled by Dowd exactly 4,400 years from the time of Noach's flood in 2,368 BCE. The 440 years from the Judges to the establishment of the Cornerstone is like a snapshot within the picture of the 4,400 years from the Flood to Yowm Kipuwrym and Sukah in 2033 CE.

“The Naphylym (ha naphylym – plural of naphal – those who prostrate themselves and will be cast down, those who have fallen away and will die, those who attack and oppress, representing a miscarriage of life) existed (hayah – were for a limited time (qal perfect)) in the land (ba ha ‘erets – within the region, territory, or area) in those days (ba ha yowmym ha hem – during that time), and also (wa gam) afterward (‘achar – thereafter at a later time).” Bare’syth / In the Beginning / Genesis 6:4

The naphalym will be completely wiped out in the time afterward. Since the Palishty | Philistine is the origin word of the modern Palestinians, these are the naphylym who were around in the life of Dowd and are still a threat to Yisra'el to this day. He will rescue Yisra'el from them in 2033. We can see the entire scope of Yahowah's plan laid out from the beginning.

 

Promise Three: Dowd to create the family and home of Yahowah - a foreshadow of Sukah as based upon the previous fulfillments.

Moreover, Yahowah is boldly and publicly announcing for you that, indeed, He will act, engaging with you to create a family and home. Shamuw’el / 2 Samuel 7:11in part

 

Promise Four: Yahowah will ensure what Dowd has sown will grow, and He will restore Dowd’s physical life using his own DNA for the purpose of his return as the Pesach 'Ayil | Passover Lamb.

"When you will have laid down your life (wa shakab) in association with your ancestors (‘eth ‘ab ‘atah), I will rise up and take a stand (quwm) to bring to fruition what you have sown (zera’) without hesitating nor delaying (‘achar) your approach to providing the way to the benefits of the relationship (‘asher).

This shall be extracted and withdrawn, then delivered out of (yatsa’ min) a small particle of your physiological nature (ma’ah)." Shamuw’el / 2 Samuel 7:12a

Promise Five: Yahowah promises to establish Dowd’s reign and throne of the Kingdom forever as an eternal witness:

"...Then (wa) I will establish (kuwn) his reign over his kingdom (‘eth mamlakah huw’).

He, himself, shall reestablish and restore a home for My name. And I will fashion and form the place of honor of his kingdom as an eternal witness forever." 

Shamuw’el / 2 Samuel 7:12b -13

 

Promise Six: Yahowah will always be Dowd’s father, and Dowd His son. As such, Yahowah will vindicate Dowd, ensuring Dowd will never be removed from his position as Yah’s son.

"I, Myself, will be a Father for him and he shall be My son. So, when that which is perverted and twisted is associated with him, I will correctly reciprocate and argue on his behalf, deciding with him to chastise with the scepter of this man, and by assaulting so as to end the lives of the children of ‘Adam. 

Then My steadfast love and enduring mercy shall not be taken away from him in the manner that I rejected it being associated with Sha’uwl, whom, to show the way to the benefits of the relationship, I removed, abolishing before your appearance. 

Shamuw’el / 2 Samuel 7:14-15

Promise Seven: Yahowah guarantees Dowd’s family, position, kingdom, and reign are assured forever as a continuing witness in His presence. His throne and seat of honor will be established forever as a restoring testimony.

"Moreover, your house will remain established, verified, and true and your kingdom and reign will exist forever as an eternal witness in association with My presence.

Your throne and place of honor shall exist and be established forevermore.’"

Shamuw’el / 2 Samuel 7:16

        "Consistent with all of these words and everything within this revelation, Nathan correctly conveyed them to Dowd.” Shamuw’el / Listen to Him / 2 Samuel 7:17

 

 Read 2 Shamuw’el 7:25-29 to see Dowd's reaction. Dowd reiterated all of these promises in the Mizmowr of the Cornerstone, Psalm 89.

Dowd wrote,

“Joyful and blessed in the relationship, along the straightforward path which gives meaning to life, is the individual who is favored through the association, taking the proper strides to live a productive, prosperous, and joyful life.

He does not walk in the counsel of those who are religious and incorrect or among those who are authority figures, leading people astray, and who have missed the way.

He does not sit in the company of the ruling socio-religious influences of those who babble, confounding by ridiculing, presumptuously interpreting and arrogantly deriding.

Instead, he genuinely desires and delights in Yahowah’s Towrah | Teaching.

On His Towrah | Guidance, he meditates, giving serious thought and consideration to the information, thinking intently before he decides and speaks day and night.

Mizmowr / Psalm 1:1-2

All translations quoted are written by Craig "Yada" Winn and are available on his website @www.YadaYah.com