In connection with the raising of the dead of ‘Lazarus – My God is help’ through the intervention of Jesus as written in John 11, the Holy Spirit led me to the field of commission of the servant Abraham, who bears the Hebrew name ‘Eliezer’. This is about the meaning of his Hebrew name, which is the same for ‘Lazarus’ (cf. Genesis 15:2).
Genesis 15:2:
2 But Abram said, ‘Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?’
2 But Abram said, ‘Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?’
The Assignment to Lead into Divine Togetherness
In the life of the servant of Abraham, there was a special commission that involved leading the younger generation into togetherness in the form of Isaac, which also corresponds to the apostolic mission (cf. Genesis 24:1-4 i.c.w. Mark 6:7).
Genesis 24:1-4:
1 Abraham was now very old, and the Lord had blessed him in every way.
2 He said to the senior servant in his household, the one in charge of all that he had, ‘Put your hand under my thigh.
3 I want you to swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living,
4 but will go to my country and my own relatives and get a wife for my son Isaac.’
1 Abraham was now very old, and the Lord had blessed him in every way.
2 He said to the senior servant in his household, the one in charge of all that he had, ‘Put your hand under my thigh.
3 I want you to swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living,
4 but will go to my country and my own relatives and get a wife for my son Isaac.’
Mark 6:7:
7 Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits.
7 Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits.
In the context of Lazarus, we may view the commissioning of Eliezer as a sending forth in resurrection power, which involves that which is not possible coming into existence. This is about an increase in the joy and glory of God, which is connected to the field of authority and the kingship of the ecclesia (cf. Proverbs 12:4a).
Proverbs 12:4a:
4a A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, …
4a A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, …
The servant of Abraham was sure of his position under the leadership of the ‘father’ (Note: ‘Abraham’ means ‘father of many’) and his responsibility given to him because he had the wealth of his master. We know that he decided to go with ten camels and wealth into the future of the ‘togetherness of the son of Abraham’ (cf. Genesis 24:10).
Genesis 24:10:
10 Then the servant left, taking with him ten of his master’s camels loaded with all kinds of good things from his master. He set out for Aram Naharaim and made his way to the town of Nahor.
10 Then the servant left, taking with him ten of his master’s camels loaded with all kinds of good things from his master. He set out for Aram Naharaim and made his way to the town of Nahor.
The Grace of God to Contribute to the Glorification of the LORD
We need to understand that we should be aware that we do not define the things entrusted to us by the Heavenly Father as our possessions. This is given as grace entrusted to us to be used for the glorification of God’s plan and purpose (cf. Galatians 2:20).
Galatians 2:20:
20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Jesus modeled this principle for us by reflecting the Father on earth in His actions, words and appearance (cf. John 5:19; John 14:9-11).
John 5:19:
19 Jesus gave them this answer: ‘Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.
19 Jesus gave them this answer: ‘Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.
John 14:9-11:
9 Jesus answered: ‘Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, “Show us the Father”?
10 Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.
11 Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves.
9 Jesus answered: ‘Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, “Show us the Father”?
10 Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.
11 Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves.
This is why it is necessary for us to be absorbed in the structure of servanthood, as Jesus instructed (cf. Matthew 23:11), to have the Father’s blessings at our disposal.
Matthew 23:11:
11 The greatest among you will be your servant.
11 The greatest among you will be your servant.
This helps us not to set our hearts on the material and intangible things the LORD entrusts to us in life (cf. Psalm 62:11).
Psalm 62:11:
10 Do not trust in extortion or put vain hope in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
10 Do not trust in extortion or put vain hope in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
=> In Hebrew, the verb ‘to have’ does not exist directly. In this context, the twelfth Hebrew letter ‘Lamed’ has a special meaning.
The ‘Lamed’ is used to communicate what is known as ‘to have’. The Hebrew word ‘li’ is used for ‘I have’ or ‘mine’. The word ‘lo’ is used for ‘he has’ or ‘his’. And the word ‘lecha’ is used for ‘you have’ or ‘yours’. So you can’t really ‘have’ in Hebrew. But what you ultimately ‘have’ is better than ‘have’. The ‘Lamed’ means ‘to’. So instead of saying ‘I have’, you say it is ‘to me’. And instead of saying ‘he has’ or ‘his’, you actually say ‘it is to him’. With God, it is beneficial to live in harmony with holy language. This means giving up the idea that you ‘have’ in this world. (cf. 1 John 2:15-17) <=
The ‘Lamed’ is used to communicate what is known as ‘to have’. The Hebrew word ‘li’ is used for ‘I have’ or ‘mine’. The word ‘lo’ is used for ‘he has’ or ‘his’. And the word ‘lecha’ is used for ‘you have’ or ‘yours’. So you can’t really ‘have’ in Hebrew. But what you ultimately ‘have’ is better than ‘have’. The ‘Lamed’ means ‘to’. So instead of saying ‘I have’, you say it is ‘to me’. And instead of saying ‘he has’ or ‘his’, you actually say ‘it is to him’. With God, it is beneficial to live in harmony with holy language. This means giving up the idea that you ‘have’ in this world. (cf. 1 John 2:15-17) <=
1 John 2:15-17:
15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.
16 For everything in the world – the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life – comes not from the Father but from the world.
17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives for ever.
15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.
16 For everything in the world – the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life – comes not from the Father but from the world.
17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives for ever.
(Note: The text set in ‘=>’ is based on a German explanation of ‘Lamed’ from the book ‘THE BOOK OF MYSTERIES’, page 170 by Jonathan Cahn)
The Land of the Two Rivers and the City of Nahor
The coming glory that we, like Eliezer, will encounter will be accompanied by a divine measure of rest and spiritual power as well as two specific aspects of the Holy Spirit’s work, as indicated by the terms ‘the land of Mesopotamia’ and ‘the city of Nahor’. The land of ‘Mesopotamia’ can be described as the ‘land of two rivers’ and the name ‘Nahor’ means ‘snorting, snoring’.
These two rivers are the Tigris and the Euphrates, which according to the Word of God are the third and fourth branches of the outgoing river in Eden. The rivers are closely connected with the hidden blessings of God, which is based on the principle of Genesis 2:11-12.
Genesis 2:11-12:
11 The name of the first is the Pishon; it winds through the entire land of Havilah, where there is gold.
12 (The gold of that land is good; aromatic resin and onyx are also there.)
11 The name of the first is the Pishon; it winds through the entire land of Havilah, where there is gold.
12 (The gold of that land is good; aromatic resin and onyx are also there.)
Jesus Christ clearly referred to the power or work of the Holy Spirit in connection with the meaning of the river structure (cf. John 7:38-39a).
John 7:38-39a:
‘… 38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.’
39a By this he meant the Spirit, …
‘… 38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.’
39a By this he meant the Spirit, …
This reveals to us that it is the Holy Spirit who leads to the hidden treasures in Christ Jesus, which are wisdom and knowledge (cf. Colossians 2:2-3).
Colossians 2:2-3:
2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
In addition, the guidance of the Holy Spirit helps us to recognize the promise of God in the future, which is still hidden from our current spiritual perspective.
The name ‘Tigris’ means ‘sharp, pointed, arrow’. The name ‘Euphrates’ means ‘sweet, pleasant water’. Based on the outgoing of the servant of Abraham, it becomes clear that it is necessary to enter into the rest of God and devote oneself to the sharpness of His Word and His revelatory power (cf. Hebrews 4:1.12-13 i.c.w. 1 Samuel 14:27).
Hebrews 4:1.12-13:
1 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. …
12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
1 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. …
12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
1 Samuel 14:27:
27 But Jonathan had not heard that his father had bound the people with the oath, so he reached out the end of the staff that was in his hand and dipped it into the honeycomb. He raised his hand to his mouth, and his eyes brightened.
27 But Jonathan had not heard that his father had bound the people with the oath, so he reached out the end of the staff that was in his hand and dipped it into the honeycomb. He raised his hand to his mouth, and his eyes brightened.
The Well of Water and the Ten Camels
It is no coincidence that the servant of Abraham set out with ten camels on the way to the future of the ‘togetherness of Isaac’, because camels also stand for bearers of burdens and thus also point to the help of angels who help us as people of God to obtain or secure the promise of the LORD (cf. Hebrews 1:14).
Hebrews 1:14:
14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
Furthermore, like Eliezer, we are called to cooperate with the presence of the ‘spring’, which in Hebrew is associated with the ‘eye’ (Note: Hebrew ‘Ayin’). The area of the ‘spring’ is the place where we should ask ourselves what we want to focus on and what we want to take hold of (cf. Genesis 24:13.16).
Genesis 24:13.16:
13 See, I am standing beside this spring [Note: Hebrew: ‘Ayin’], and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. …
16 The woman was very beautiful, a virgin; no man had ever slept with her. She went down to the spring, filled her jar and came up again.
13 See, I am standing beside this spring [Note: Hebrew: ‘Ayin’], and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. …
16 The woman was very beautiful, a virgin; no man had ever slept with her. She went down to the spring, filled her jar and came up again.
The area of the ‘well’ is in this context a reference to the spirit of prophecy, which is the testimony of Jesus (cf. Revelation 19:10e).
Revelation 19:10e:
... 19e For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.
... 19e For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.
God granted Eliezer’s request so that Rebekah as ‘the promise of the togetherness of Isaac’ appeared to that time in the realm of the ‘eye’ to bring the hidden waters of God’s depths to the surface to reveal them before men represented by Eliezer, and angels represented by the camels (cf. Ephesians 3:8b-10).
Ephesians 3:8b-10:
..., 8b this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, …
..., 8b this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, …
For us, it is also of great importance that the number ‘10 – ăśar’ heralds the first level of a decade of tens and in Hebrew sounds phonetically similar to the name ‘Eliezer’ at the end. It is the level of the ‘tens’, which consist of two digits and in this context refers to ‘togetherness’ initiated by God the Father. (Note: Hebrew word explanation for the number ‘10 – ăśar’ taken from the Elberfelder Study Bible with the word key number: 6349-6352*).
While Eliezer stayed in the natural realm at the well (Note: Hebrew ‘Beer’), he acted in the supernatural realm in the dynamic of the eye (Note: Hebrew ‘Ayin’), i.e. the prophetic perspective according to the biblical passages from Genesis 24:11.20 and Genesis 24:13.16.
Genesis 24:11.20:
11 He made the camels kneel down near the well [Note: Hebrew ‘Beer’] outside the town; it was towards evening, the time the women go out to draw water. …
20 So she quickly emptied her jar into the trough, ran back to the well [Note: Hebrew ‘Beer’] to draw more water, and drew enough for all his camels.
11 He made the camels kneel down near the well [Note: Hebrew ‘Beer’] outside the town; it was towards evening, the time the women go out to draw water. …
20 So she quickly emptied her jar into the trough, ran back to the well [Note: Hebrew ‘Beer’] to draw more water, and drew enough for all his camels.
Genesis 24:13.16:
13 See, I am standing beside this spring [Note: Hebrew ‘Ayin’], and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. …
16 The woman was very beautiful, a virgin; no man had ever slept with her. She went down to the spring [Note: Hebrew ‘Ayin’], filled her jar and came up again.
13 See, I am standing beside this spring [Note: Hebrew ‘Ayin’], and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. …
16 The woman was very beautiful, a virgin; no man had ever slept with her. She went down to the spring [Note: Hebrew ‘Ayin’], filled her jar and came up again.
The Weight of Glory
This resulted in Rebekah getting blessed with the glory of the father, Abraham, of her coming promise of togetherness, Isaac, through the servant of Abraham and thus increased in glory and weight (cf. Genesis 24:22).
Genesis 24:22:
22 When the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a beka and two gold bracelets weighing ten shekels.
22 When the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a beka and two gold bracelets weighing ten shekels.
‘Rebekah’ means ‘one captivating with her beauty’, whose spiritual inheritance points to the authority of God, His royal counsel, power and rest, which the LORD desires to express through His ecclesia in this age and the age to come (cf. Genesis 24:24).
Genesis 24:24:
24 She answered him, ‘I am the daughter of Bethuel [Note: descendant/man of God], the son that Milkah [Note: counselor, queen] bore to Nahor [Note: snorting, snorting one].’
24 She answered him, ‘I am the daughter of Bethuel [Note: descendant/man of God], the son that Milkah [Note: counselor, queen] bore to Nahor [Note: snorting, snorting one].’
The promise of Rebekah encompasses the spiritual inheritance that extends through the generations into our time to reveal the glory of God in a concentrated form.
May this beauty join with the joy of the LORD to recognize His strength in this time, which is entrusted to us as saints in Christ.
Amen and Amen.
In His Wisdom,
Daniel Glimm
