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"Kenites"
It is written in (2Timothy 2:15
Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.).Please do not believe what I say, or what any other man says. Strive for mastery (2 Timothy 2:3-6 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.). If you just read God`s Word, and do not, do any checking for yourself, you have failed the call of Christianity. God has written a personal letter to you, and it is your responsibility to dig into it. Do you have time for God, or do the “pressures” of life weigh to heavily on your shoulders? It is too late in "the day" for that kind of attitude. Check it out for yourself, the tools are there. Look at it this way. If you are in school, do you think your that the instructor will give you a passing grade if you never study? How could you pass the final exam if you never open the text book. Yet people think it is ok, to not study the Bible. However I can assure you, the big final exam is not far off (Revelation 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.). Just listening to man will get you a big fat failing "D" for “Deceived.” How are you fixed for test answers?Speaking of a test, let`s have a little look at those who will pass this test with flying colors. In the book of Revelation, there were two Churches that God found no fault with. What was it that these Churches did, to get the passing grade? Let`s have a look at the Church of Smyrna first. (Revelation 2:9
I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.).People that claim to be Jews? The synagogue of Satan? What ever could it be? These persons just happen to be Satan`s offspring. "Jews" here is "ioudaikos", which is either of the tribe of Judah, or a resident of Judea. You will learn latter on in the this study that the Kenites do claim that birthright, but it is far from the truth. How about the other Church? It is the Church of Philadelphia. (Revelation 3:9
Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.).They teach the same thing as the Church of Smyrna. They will worship behind you, as you worship God. This will happen when every knee bows to Christ. None of the other Churches teach about the Kenites. Which Church do you belong to spiritually? The seven churches in Revelation were geographically in a circle. Because of that it means all, or world wide. Whereas these Churches may not exist today physically, they do exist spiritually. Every person on this planet spiritually belongs to one of these seven Churches. Well, where in the Bible are these Kenites? How can they lie about being of Judah?
First, let`s look at what a modern day World Book Encyclopedia has to say about Kenites. "Kenites," A member of a nomadic people in the Bible, who settled with the Jews, or more properly Judah in Palestine and were later absorbed by them. (Not only were they absorbed by them, they were taken over by them.) So now, to start tracking the “Kenites.”
Let us go first to the words of the Lord Jesus in (Matthew 13:24-30
Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.). “Tares” in the Greek is (Dziz-an-ee-on), which is defined as a “false grain.”Matthew 13:33-40
Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world. Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. “Seed” in the Greek is (Sper-mah), which is defined as the male "sperm."It is written in (Revelation 13:18
Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.). The word count in the Greek is (Psay-fos) an means, a pebble as worn smooth by handling. A pebble is made smooth over a long period of time. The word six in the Greek is (Stigma) an means a mark or incised used for recognition of ownership.The words imply that the calculation is possible but difficult. The task is generally undertaken on the assumption that the problem is to be solved by calculation: by reckoning after the manner of the Hebrews and Greeks, who had no Arabic numerals, a letter as being put for the corresponding number for which it stood. But this is enumeration, not computation: and the vast number of names which have been thus formed forbid us either to increase the number, or to select form it. The clue is to be found in the statement that it is the “man`s number.”
Now three is the Divine number. Seven is the number of the Spirit. Eight is the Dominical number, and so on. But Six (with its multiples) is peculiarly man`s number. It is first mention in connection with man (for man was created on the sixth day). Six therefore, is to man what the “hall-mark,” is to silver. It is man`s “hall-mark”: stamping everything which it is used in connection with as pertaining to man. The defiers of God have been so stamped. Goliath was six cubits in height, his spear`s head weighed six shekels, and he had six pieces of armor.
Nebuchadnezzar`s Image was sixty cubits in height, and six cubits wide: and six instruments of music summoned its worshippers.
The number (666) has moreover, another remarkable property. It is marked by the triple concentration or essence of six, being the sum of the number which make up the square of six.
But the great significance of this number is seen when we remember that the secret symbol of the great ancient pagan mysteries was (SSS) or (666): and that today it is the secret connecting link between them and their revival in Spiritism and Theosophy which aim is the union of all religions in one.
The number six is a mark invented by the Greeks to represent (6). They called it (Stigma) and it is not without significance that, as associated with man, the word has come to be used in a bad sense.
Stigma is a sign usually made on the body, especially on the forehead and hand by branding, on slaves, soldiers. It was especially used as a symbol of the god whom they served, (Leviticus 19:28
Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD. Galatians 6:17 From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.).The Lord Jesus tells us of the “bad seed”, which the enemy “sowed,” the “tares,” the “false grain,” those who claim to be “Jews,” and the “pebbles” wormed smooth over along period of time, having a “mark” or “incise” used for “recognition.” To understand this we must go back to Genesis, the beginning of all prophecy.
Genesis 3:1
Now the serpent was more subtlef than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? We need to identify and fine out who or what this serpent is, that caused the woman to question the Word of God, and we fine the answer in (Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.).Genesis 3:2
And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: The woman having omitted the word “freely,” from what God had said. Compare, (Genesis 2:16 And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:).Genesis 3:3
But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. “The woman having added the word “touch,” and altered the certainty “thou shall surely die,” into the contingency “lest ye die.” Compare what God said, (Genesis 2:17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.).In Genesis 2:16, “God had commanded the man to freely eat of all the trees,” but in Genesis 2:17 “God commands the man not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil”. It appears as if these two verses contradict each other, which should draw the readers attention to further investigate the lack of harmony between the two verses. The Hebrew word rendered “tree” in Genesis 2:16 is (Ates), which means “wood.” The Hebrew word rendered “tree” in Genesis 2:17 is (Aw-tseh), and is defined, as the back bone, the spine, “to close the eyes shut.” God often referred to His people as trees (Judges the 9th chapter). Judges 9:8
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.Note the “three trees,” (Genesis 2:9
And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil). (1). “every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food.” (2). “the tree of life.” (3). “the tree of knowledge of good and evil.”The “tree for food.” The “tree of life.” Supporting and continuing the life which had been imparted. The “tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” “Knowledge,” Man`s ruin. “Good and evil.” equal “sense” or “perception.” “Obedience proving what is “good,” (Deuteronomy 6:24
And the LORD commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as it is at this day.). Disobedience, revealing what was “evil,” (Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.). The tree of life is “the Holy Spirit,” (James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.), and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil is “Satan.”The word “touch,” in the Hebrew is (Nuga) (naw-gah), and means to lie with a women.
Genesis 3:4
And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: Satan`s second utterance, the contradiction of God`s Word, (Genesis 2:17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.). This has become the foundation of “Spiritualism,” and “Traditional” belief as to death.Genesis 3:5
For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. This is the foundation of Satan`s second lie, “The immanence of God in man.”Genesis 3:6
And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.). “Good for food,” (1John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.). Compare (Matthew 4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.). Pleasant to the “eyes,” compare (Matthew 4:5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,).Eat in the Hebrew is (Akal), and it figuratively means to (lay).
Genesis 3:7
And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. They knew before, but their knowledge now received a new meaning. Adam became “naked” by losing something of Elohim`s glorious likeness (Romans 8:3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:). Webster defines “Fig Leaves,” as to conceal the genitals of a nude. The man made covering contrasted in structure with the God`s made clothing, (Genesis 3:21 Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them.). “Naked” in the Hebrew is (Aram), and means to make bare through sense, through the idea. “Opened” in the Hebrew is (Paqach), and means to open the senses.Genesis 3:8
And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. God`s three attributes, (1). Omniscience, all knowing. (2). Omnipresence, everywhere. (3). Omnipotence, all power.Genesis 3:9
And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? The first question in the Old Testament comes from God to the sinner. Compare the first question of the New Testament of the seeking sinner, “Where is He?” (Matthew 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.).Genesis 3:10
And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.Genesis 3:11
And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?Genesis 3:12
And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. This word woman in the Hebrew is (Ishshah), and means adulteress. Characteristic of fallen man (Job 31:33 If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom:). Hence (Deuteronomy 13:6 If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers;). Thou gave. Implying blame to God as well as to his wife.Genesis 3:13
And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat. The word beguiled in the Hebrew is (Nasha), and means to seduce. In the Greek beguiled is (Ex-op-at-ah-o), and means to wholly seduce. (2Corinthians 11:3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. 2Corinthians 11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. The word transformed in the Greek is (Metaschematizo), and means disguise.Genesis 3:14
And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: A figure of speech, implying the utmost humiliation, utterly defeated.Genesis 3:15
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. It is Christ. The corruption of this in the Vulgate into “she” lies at the root to be taken in singular. The Septuagint, i.e. “Christ.” This is the first great promise and prophecy. (Galatians 3:16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.). Seed in the Hebrew is (Zera), and means “Child.” God says, that He will put enmity between Satan`s “child,” and the woman`s “Child.”Genesis 3:16
Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. Conception in the Hebrew is (Herown), and means pregnancy. In the original manuscripts it says, “you shall bear sons in sorrow.”Genesis 4:1
And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. “Knew” in the Hebrew pertaining to this verse is (Yaw-dah), and means to lie by man. “Man from the Lord.” This word man in the Hebrew is (Eesh), and means a great or man of high degree (Psalm 62:9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.).Genesis 4:2
And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. “Again” in the Hebrew is (Yaw-saf), and means to continue. Eve continued in labor. She bore twins. Not identical, but fraternal. Fraternal means the developed from separately fertilized ova and thus having hereditary characteristics not necessarily the same. The same mother, but different fathers. Cain is Satan`s son, and Abel is Adam`s son (1John 3:12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.).“Cain” in the Hebrew is (Qayin), and means the name of first child, and of a Oriental tribe, (Kenites). He is the father of the “Kenites.”
The "Britannica Encylopoeda" states that the Kenites` name was derived from Cain, whose descendants they ere believed to be. Settling among the Israelities, the Kenities apparently became absorbed into the tribe of Judah.
The Kenites made it through the flood, and attached themselves to the Tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:55
And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.).Note the word “Rechab), and again in Jeremiah 35:1-10
The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, saying, Go unto the house of the Rechabites, and speak unto them, and bring them into the house of the LORD, into one of the chambers, and give them wine to drink. Then I took Jaazaniah the son of Jeremiah, the son of Habaziniah, and his brethren, and all his sons, and the whole house of the Rechabites; And I brought them into the house of the LORD, into the chamber of the sons of Hanan, the son of Igdaliah, a man of God, which was by the chamber of the princes, which was above the chamber of Maaseiah the son of Shallum, the keeper of the door: And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups, and I said unto them, Drink ye wine. But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons for ever: Neither shall ye build house, nor sow seed, nor plant vineyard, nor have any: but all your days ye shall dwell in tents; that ye may live many days in the land where ye be strangers. Thus have we obeyed the voice of Jonadab the son of Rechab our father in all that he hath charged us, to drink no wine all our days, we, our wives, our sons, nor our daughters; Nor to build houses for us to dwell in: neither have we vineyard, nor field, nor seed: But we have dwelt in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.Notice God`s Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:).
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