Spiritual Experiences-Word Exp. n. 267

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267. * An uplifting of this kind was needed among this people so that God the Messiah or the angel might be able to dwell in the midst of their uncleanness [Lev. 16:16]. 5834. Consequently, "Therumah" was called by that people "Thrumah," meaning an offering (see [Exod.] Chap. 25, verse 2). But Thrumah or offering is applicable to the children of the true Israel, who are those that harmonize with the angelic choir - that is, whose inward parts, one after the other, harmonize with that choir. 5835. The evil spirits also, who rule evil people, lest they disturb those displays


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