S7 | What is PARDES and Basic Application

About this Video

• Video Title: S7 | What is PARDES and Basic Application
• Channel: School of Prophets and Power
• Speakers: Sister Party Set, Zane
• Duration: 02:27:02

Introduction

This video, session seven of a Bible interpretation series, focuses on explaining the PARDES method of biblical interpretation and its practical application. The session begins with a review of the previous session's topic, "block logic," before delving into the four levels of PARDES (Peshat, Remez, Drash, Sod).

Key Takeaways

1. Block Logic Review: The Bible operates on a unique "block logic," a relational system of divine reasoning, not linear sequential thinking. It uses couplets, parallels, inversions, and contrasts to convey meaning. Understanding requires contrasting opposites, inverting logic, merging parallels, seeing unity through distinction, and rejecting external dependencies.
2. PARDES Explained: PARDES is an acronym for four levels of biblical interpretation:
   • Peshat (Simple Meaning): The literal, surface meaning of the text.
   • Remez (Hint): Suggestive meanings pointing to deeper connections, found by tracing words to their first mention in scripture.
   • Drash (Inquiry): Applying the principle from the hint (Remez) as a cognitive principle, considering the spirit's function.
   • Sod (Secret/Mystery): Accessing the hidden architecture of Eden; understanding the cognitive framework and how it contributes to life.
3. The Importance of Covenant and Identity: The video emphasizes the importance of understanding the Bible from a covenantal perspective, adopting the identity of Yahweh/Yeshua and reading with the intention of understanding the "breath of life." It argues against viewing the Bible solely as a moral compass.
4. Practical Application: The speaker demonstrates the PARDES method using Romans 1:1, showing how understanding the Hebrew equivalent of "apostle" (Shaliach) and its first mention in Genesis 24 significantly enhances the interpretation. The homework assignment is to read Genesis 24 and apply this method to Romans 1.
5. The Bible as a Living System: The video presents the Bible not as a static text but as a living, self-defining system with internal logic, emphasizing the importance of understanding its structure and how it functions.