The Ten Commandments and the Sefirot
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The Ten Commandments and the Sefirot

Gal Einai | June 27, 2025

Arich Anpin
Spirit from Spirit

wisdom-chochmah
Water from Spirit

understanding-binah
Fire from Water

loving-kindness-chessed
Extreme of South

might-gevurah
Extreme of North

beauty-tiferet
Extreme of East

victory-netzach
Extreme of Above

splendor-hod
Extreme of Below

foundation-yesod
Extreme of West

What about kingdom? Generally speaking, kingdom can be included in foundation. This is captured in a model known as the Heichalot, or literally the Chambers. In this model, the lowest Chamber, known as the Chamber of the Sapphire Brick, corresponds to both Foundation and Kingdom together.

We are finally ready to present the full partzuf of the Ten Commandments as they correspond to the sefirot. Immediately after, we will explain each correspondence in detail.

Atik Yomin
I am Havayah your God

Arich Anpin
You shall have no gods besides Me

wisdom-chochmah
You shall not swear falsely by the Name of your God, Havayah

understanding-binah
Remember the Sabbath day and sanctify it

loving-kindness-chessed
Honor your father and mother

might-gevurah
Do not murder

beauty-tiferet
Do not commit adultery

victory-netzach
Do not steal

splendor-hod
Do not bear false witness

foundation-yesod and kingdom-malchut
Do not covet your neighbor’s house. Do not covet your neighbor’s wife

Arich Anpin
Spirit from Spirit

wisdom-chochmah
Water from Spirit

understanding-binah
Fire from Water

loving-kindness-chessed
Extreme of South

might-gevurah
Extreme of North

beauty-tiferet
Extreme of East

victory-netzach
Extreme of Above

splendor-hod
Extreme of Below

foundation-yesod
Extreme of West

What about kingdom? Generally speaking, kingdom can be included in foundation. This is captured in a model known as the Heichalot, or literally the Chambers. In this model, the lowest Chamber, known as the Chamber of the Sapphire Brick, corresponds to both Foundation and Kingdom together.

We are finally ready to present the full partzuf of the Ten Commandments as they correspond to the sefirot. Immediately after, we will explain each correspondence in detail.

Atik Yomin
I am Havayah your God

Arich Anpin
You shall have no gods besides Me

wisdom-chochmah
You shall not swear falsely by the Name of your God, Havayah

understanding-binah
Remember the Sabbath day and sanctify it

loving-kindness-chessed
Honor your father and mother

might-gevurah
Do not murder

beauty-tiferet
Do not commit adultery

victory-netzach
Do not steal

splendor-hod
Do not bear false witness

foundation-yesod and kingdom-malchut
Do not covet your neighbor’s house. Do not covet your neighbor’s wife

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