In Hebrew, one of the expressions that means “unusual” literally means “penetrating through the side” (צֵא יו פֶ ן דּ), pronounced yotzei dofen. Originally, this expression was used to describe a baby born by Cesarean section. The Mashiach, called “Ceasar” in the Talmud, is the general yechidah of Israel. He is also the epitome of the start-up: An amazing innovation that breaks through all barriers. “He will be exalted and lofty and very high.”
The word “very” (ד מְ א) also appears in the verse commanding us to love God, “with all of your heart, with all of your soul, and with all of your ‘me’od,’” referring to love with all of one’s “more,” so to speak, which is loftier than ordinary love. In this context, it symbolizes personal initiative. When the initiative is true and comes from heaven, it has immense energy for success. May we all merit the Messianic start-up speedily in our day!
Isaiah 52:13.
