According to the Cochin Hebrew New Testament manuscripts (Cambridge MS Oo.1.16.1), Yeshua is coming sooner than you think! And Yeshua’s coming signals the start of the battle rather than its conclusion. However, it is also important to note that there is a distinction between Yeshua “coming” and Yeshua “returning.” For Yeshua’s “coming” will occur through the Spirit of Yehovah, the Lamb of God (Elohim) who comes upon people with might and power in the latter days!
YESHUA CONTINUALLY COMING
During a recent discussion, we addressed the topic of Yeshua’s coming as mentioned in the Cochin Hebrew 1 Corinthians 15:23 (Cambridge MS Oo.1.16.1).
אדם אדם בדתו ראשית הוא במשיח ובסוף אלו של משיח הם גם כך בבואו
A man’s first religious law is in the Messiah. And in the end, those belonging to the Messiah are also the same at his coming. (Cochin Hebrew 1 Corinthians 15:23,1emphasis mine)
The verb בבואו (bĕ bo‘o) in 1 Corinthians 15:23 is a Hebrew infinitive construct with the preposition “ב” (bet) prefix, indicating the ongoing action of “coming”. If the author had used the “כ” (kaf) prefix, it would signify an action just performed. This verse seems to suggest that Yeshua’s coming is not a one-time event. Additionally, scripture indicates that we will see Yeshua coming with our own eyes as described in Zechariah 12:10, Revelation 1:7, and Matthew 24:30b.
אז יראה אדם סימן בן האלוה בשמים ואז יילילו כל שבטי הארץ ויראו בן הבתולה בא בעבי השמים ברב כח וצלם ודמות
… And they saw the Son of the Virgin coming* in the clouds of the heavens. With great power, image and likeness” (Cochin Hebrew Matthew 24:30b, emphasis mine)
*Note: The Hebrew participle active verb, “coming” in Matthew 24:30b describes one who is coming.
THE 7 SPIRITS OF YEHOVAH REVEALED
Therefore, consider Isaiah 11:2-5 shown below, describing the Spirit of Yehovah that will rest upon the coming Messiah.
The Spirit of Yehovah shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Yehovah. His delight is in the fear of Yehovah, and he shall not judge by the sight of his eyes, nor decide by the hearing of his ears; but with righteousness he shall judge the poor and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; he shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked. And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and trustworthiness the girdle of his waist. (Isaiah 11:2-5, ISR)
It is commonly believed that the “Spirit of Yehovah” refers to the first of the seven Spirits, but in reality, the Spirit of Yehovah encapsulates all seven Spirits within itself. Consequently, when enumerating the seven Spirits of Yehovah (namely, the Spirits of Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Might, Knowledge, and Fear of Yehovah), there are only six distinct spirits. However, in verses 4 and 5 of Isaiah 11, the description of the Spirit of Yehovah includes detailed attributes of justice and righteousness. But in Isaiah 28:6 it mentions, “and a Spirit of right-ruling to him who sits in right-ruling, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.” This implies that Isaiah 11:4-5 references the same Spirit of right-ruling as described in Isaiah 28:6, thereby revealing the seventh Spirit of Yehovah!
Furthermore, Revelation 5:6 denotes the Lamb of God, who is Yeshua, was slain, and possesses seven eyes, which are called the seven Spirits of Yehovah.
And I looked and saw in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders a Lamb standing, as having been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of Elohim sent out into all the earth. (Revelation 5:6, ISR, emphasis mine)
HOLY SPIRIT VS SPIRIT OF YEHOVAH
It is important to distinguish between the Spirit of Yehovah and the Holy Spirit as separate entities from God (Elohim). In Joel 2:28 and Acts 2:17-18, it is stated that Yehovah will “pour out his Spirit upon all flesh…” (‘eshpok). The seven Spirits of Yehovah are listed in Isaiah 11:2-5, 28:6, and are described as resting upon the Messiah. Additionally, Revelation 5:6 mentions that the seven Spirits of Yehovah are “sent” (nishlach) into all the earth. Both Spirits originate from Yehovah and appear to be different manifestations of the same God (Elohim) with different gifts of God (Elohim). 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 identifies the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which are wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, and speaking in tongues. The manifestation of the Spirit of Yehovah entails the Spirit bestowing upon an individual the virtues of the Spirit of Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Might, Knowledge, and Fear of Yehovah.
It is also important to understand that the Holy Spirit is not a not a third distinct entity of Yehovah, but rather is Yehovah Himself (John 14:8-11; 15:26). Leviticus 24:16 illustrates this by recounting the incident where an Israeli woman’s son blasphemed and cursed the name of Yehovah, resulting in his death by stoning. Moreover, Yehovah decreed that any native or stranger who commits the same act shall face identical consequences. This underscores why blaspheming and cursing the Holy Spirit is considered an unpardonable sin (2 Corinthians 3:17), as the Holy Spirit is indeed Yehovah Himself!
YESHUA COMING SOON!
The end of days will be filled with the wonders of God (Elohim). For in the end of days, the Holy Spirit will be poured out upon all of the earth and manifest with signs and wonders with unique supernatural gifts. Additionally, according to the Cambridge MS Oo.1.32, Oo.1.16.1, and Oo.1.16.2 manuscripts, the Spirit of Yehovah will be sent into all the earth and rest upon individuals representing the seven Spirits of Yehovah – which is identified as Yeshua among us. The manifestation of the Spirit of Yehovah as Yeshua may be demonstrated through the Spirit of Might, as evidenced in the case of Sampson when it is stated that the “Spirit of Yehovah” came upon him and he became mighty (Judges 14:6, 19; 15:14). Alternatively, it may be observed through the Spirit of Wisdom, similar to King Solomon in 1 Kings 3:7-17. But no matter how the Spirit of Yehovah is manifested, Yeshua is coming sooner than you think! And with his coming, he will fight not only with us through the Holy Spirit, but through us with the Spirit of Yehovah; and we will not battle the battles alone.
