SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES TO THE MERKEVAH
JEWISH SCRIPTURES

Psalms

Psalms is full of references to G-D on His Throne, Zion as His Holy Mountain, Earth as His Footstool, Crowning images of Spiritual Regality.

Ps 11: He mounted the cherubim and flew; he soared on the wings of the wind.

Ps 19: In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun, which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion.

Architect's Note : The tent refers to the canvas awnings that protect the worshippers from heat and light, inside the proposed structure.

Ps 36: Both high and low find refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house.

Ps 45: Your Throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a sceptre of justice will be the sceptre of your kingdom.

Architect's Note : Boaz pillar is symbol of Justice.

Ps 46: There is a river whose streams make glad the city of G-D, the holy place where the Most High dwells.

Ps 47: God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne. The nobles of the nations assemble as the people of the God of Abraham. (Abraham's descendants).

Ps 48: ....in the city of our God, his holy mountain. It is beautiful in its loftiness, the joy of the whole earth. Like the utmost's heights... is Mount Zion, the City of the Great King. God is in her citadels. Walk around Zion, go around her, count her towers, consider well her ramparts, view her citadels....

Ps 61: I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.

Ps 91: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Ps 93: The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty, and is armed with strength. The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved.

Ps 99: ....worship at his footstool.

Ps 103: The Lord establishes his throne in heaven and his heaven rules over all.

Ps 104: ...you are clothed with splendour and majesty. He wraps himself in light as with a garment.

He stretches out the heavens like a tent and he lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters.