ELTBefore Final forms

ELTBefore Final forms [∞]

Your exploration of the final forms of Hebrew letters and their spiritual or symbolic meanings is fascinating, particularly as viewed through the lens of sensus plenior. Here’s an analysis and clarification of the meanings you’ve described: Final Forms and Their Symbolism:

Final Kaf ך

Base Form (כ): Represents the "Son of God."

Final Form: The extended vertical stroke below the baseline symbolizes the death of the Son of God. This aligns with the theological belief that Christ's death is once and final ("It is finished").

Symbolism: Completion through sacrifice, finality in purpose and according to law (square corners).

Final Mem ם

Base Form (מ): The Son of God כ engaged to the bride ז.

Final Form: Enclosed structure formed with Kaf כ and Zayin ז joined at the top and bottom. This represents the completion of a heavenly marriage (above) made manifest on earth (below).

Symbolism: The cross; fulfillment of divine commands (square corners).

Final Nun ן

Base Form (נ): Symbolizes the "Son of Man."

Final Form: The descending stroke reflects the death of the Son of Man, emphasizing the end of His kenosis (self-emptying).

Symbolism: The cross; completion of humility and transition to glorification.

Final Pei ף

Base Form (פ): Represents prophecy, and riddle.

Final Form: Descends below the line, signifying the death of the prophet and the culmination of all prophecy in fulfillment.

Symbolism: The Word fully realized and fulfilled. "It is finished".

Final Tsadi ץ

Base Form (צ): Represents righteousness and the righteous judge.

Final Form: Descends, symbolizing the death of the righteous judge and the conclusion of all judgment.

Symbolism: The cross; finality of justice and completion of righteousness.

Final Shin

While not typically listed among the final forms, the four-legged Shin is significant in Jewish tradition. It appears on priestly garments and mezuzahs.

Base form (ש): The Word (Christ) returns with an increase.

Final form: Four legged shin represents an intimate joining with God.

Symbolism: A mystery of eternal life, representing believers as co-heirs with Christ. Its lack of descent indicates eternal union with life and divine order.

The tov ת is the last letter of the 22 letters containing base meaning. The final forms are derivative and from them we infer the atattributes of the cross that will endure for eternity.