The Ten Sefirot:
Hod

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Translation

Majesty

Description

Hod represents the lower channel through which God's judgment comes down to the world.

It is also associated with the power of prophecy.

Hod and Nezah are often treated as a complementary pair.

Human Imagery (Primordial Man)

  • Left leg

Biblical Figures

  • Aaron

Names of God

  • Elohim Zeva'ot (God of Hosts)

Other Symbols and Images

  • The left pillar "Boaz" in the Temple (1 Kings 7:21).

Sources: Prof. Eliezer Segal

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