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A central Vau, Eloah and Shaddai stand within a verse proclaiming divine greatness. The notice assigns war, discord and authority over enemies and rebellious spirits. [1]
Mathers 1889 · Book I, chapter XVIII; printed p. 63; figure 27, Plate VI; plate PDF page 79
War, wrath, discord and hostility are listed together in the third notice. The pentacle also resists enemies and terrifies rebellious spirits, with its authority attributed to the expressly written names of the all-powerful God. [1]
Crossing triangles surround a central Vau within a scriptural band. Mathers identifies Eloah and Shaddai, and Psalm 77:13. [1]
The central Vau is interpreted by Mathers as the signature of the Qabalistic Microprosopus. Eloah and Shaddai accompany it, while Psalm 77:13 asks who is so great a God. The divine comparison in the verse supports the notice’s emphasis on overwhelming authority, and its hostility is expressed as one consequence of that authority. [1]
S. L. MacGregor Mathers, 1889; printed edition, including editorial restoration of Hebrew characters. Book I, chapter XVIII; printed p. 63; figure 27, Plate VI; plate PDF page 79
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