Hekhalot Hymns (Anonymous): Hymn for the Descent to the Merkava

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Hymn for the Descent to the Merkava

by Hekhalot Hymns (Anonymous)
(4th Century) Timeline

English version by
T. Carmi

Original Language
Hebrew

Jewish

4th Century

The beginning of praise
     and the start of song,
the beginning of joy
     and the start of jubilation --
these are sung by the princes
     who daily serve the Lord God of Israel.

They exalt His throne of glory:
'Rejoice, rejoice, throne of glory!
Sing, sing for joy, seat of the Most High!
Exult, exult, O precious vessel,
     so marvelously fashioned!
You will gladden the king upon you,
as a bridegroom is gladdened
     in his bridal-chamber!'

-- from The Penguin Book of Hebrew Verse, Edited by T. Carmi

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Themes

Bliss

King

Light

Smile

Recommended Books

	Beholders of Divine Secrets: Mysticism and Myth in the Hekhalot and Merkavah Literature, by Vita Daphna Arbel
	Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism, by Gershom Scholem
	The Penguin Book of Hebrew Verse, Edited by T. Carmi

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