Based on the above, it is possible to explain the new insight into our awareness of “G-d is the L-rd” that is contributed by each of the three different dimensions of knowledge implied by the phrases, “in the heavens above,” “in the earth below,” and “there is nothing else,” i.e., “even in the empty space [where] the world [exists].”
Since the concept that “there is nothing else” is associated with G-d’s creative power being enclothed in the entity brought into existence, there is a logical basis to make a distinction between the loftier levels of existence and the lower ones. One could say: How is it possible for G-d’s word to be enclothed within a created being? Perhaps, this applies to the hosts of heaven alone? Since they are lofty created beings, they are fit to serve as a conduit for G-d’s power and vitality.
According to this logic, this does not apply “in the earth below.” One might surmise that G-d’s word could not be enclothed within earthly and material created beings because they are not fit conduits for G-dliness. True, they continuously require G-d’s creative power to maintain their existence, but one might think that such an active force could not be enclothed within them.
Afterwards, there is an even more inclusive new development – that G-d’s creative energy is enclothed even within created beings that are not mentioned in the Ten Utterances of Creation related in the Torah.
The phrase “G-d is the L-rd...” implies that He enclothes His life-energy even in those lesser beings that cannot directly receive their life-energy from the Ten Utterances of Creation related in the Torah.
To convey life-energy to these created beings, the Divine life-force had to undergo a process of descent, level after level “until it contracted [enough so that] it could enclothe itself within and bring into being a given created being.”
Even so, there is nothing apart from Him.
