A Maschil, The Tree of Knowledge, and Receiving From Above

[Mr. M]

Thirteen Psalms indicate that they are Maschils.

A Maschil is defined as a didactic/instructive writing received via contemplation.

The root of maschil is sakal [H7919]=to wisely consider, to gain an understanding

that will lead you to prosper. To be prudent, to receive instruction.

First use:

Genesis 3:6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes,

and a tree desirable to make sakal, she took its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her,

and he ate.

This clearly opens a window to a deeper consideration of the tree for knowledge of good and evil, 

and the ability to receive from above for discernment. (Hebrews 5:14; James 1:5, 3:17).

Returning to maschil, we are given examples of receiving from above when we quietly wait on the Lord

in contemplation of His Word. We can also determine the source of the meditation as a "reverse engineering"

(I speak after the natural man , and a scientist), which can allow further growth of what was gained.

For example, Psalm 45 clearly led to  reflection upon the Song of Solomon. This is re-enforced by

the reference made to "upon Shoshannim".

Shoshannim is a reference to lilies, particularly the ornamentation at the top of pillars (something to 

consider while "looking up"), as well as their prominence in the Song of Solomon.

S of S 2:1 I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.

2 As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.

6:

2 My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.

3 I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies.

And what a startling vision received in the contemplation found in Psalm 45!

1 My heart is overflowing with a good theme;
I recite my composition concerning the King;
My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

2 You are fairer than the sons of men;
Grace is poured upon Your lips;
Therefore God has blessed You forever.
3 Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One,
With Your glory and Your majesty.
4 And in Your majesty ride prosperously because of truth, humility, and righteousness;
And Your right hand shall teach You awesome things.
5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the King’s enemies;
The peoples fall under You.

6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;
A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You
With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.

Edited December 16, 2023 by Mr. M

[Mr. M]

15 minutes ago, Mr. M said:

6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;
A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You
With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.

Hebrews 1:8 But to the Son He says:

Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;
A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
9 You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness;
Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You
With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.

[Mr. M]

On 12/16/2023 at 8:06 AM, Mr. M said:

The root of maschil is sakal [H7919]=to wisely consider, to gain an understanding

that will lead you to prosper. To be prudent, to receive instruction.

First use:

Genesis 3:6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes,

and a tree desirable to make sakal, she took its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her,

and he ate.

Proverbs 15:24 The way of life is sakal from above, to depart from hell beneath.

Nehemiah 9:20 You also gave Your good Spirit for sakal,
And did not withhold Your manna from their mouth,
And gave them water for their thirst.

[Mr. M]

20 hours ago, Mr. M said:

Proverbs 15:24 The way of life is sakal from above, to depart from hell beneath.

Nehemiah 9:20 You also gave your good Spirit for sakal,
And did not withhold Your manna from their mouth,
And gave them water for their thirst.

1 Samuel 18:

14 And David behaved with sakal in all his ways, the Lord was with him. 

15 Therefore, when Saul saw that he behaved sakal, he was afraid of him.

1 Chronicles 28:

19 In all this, the Lord gave me sakal when writing by His hand upon me,

all the details and patterns of these plans.

20 And David said to his son Solomon, Be strong and of good courage, and do it; 

do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God—my God—will be with you. 

He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work

for the service of the house of the Lord.