Dictionary D Da'at Hebrew, “knowledge.” Da’at is the uppermost of the Sefirot of the Left line or kav smol (Hebrew for left line), the line severity in the Tree of Life. It is associated with memory and concentration, powers which rely upon one’s recognition. In the Zohar, Da’at is referred to as “the key that includes six.” This “key” opens all six attributes of the heart. Combining with Chokhmah (Hebrew, “wisdom”) creates Binah (Hebrew, “understanding”). Knowledge may be gained by all, and wisdom may be obtained as well. Only by combining the two, through Christ’s grace and the Holy Spirit can we see with our third eye and gain true understanding. With the knowledge of God, and the six attributes open, our kli spills God’s light into the invisible Sefirot, Binah (understanding) and into the world. Da’at helps us then on two levels: the lower level (mundane) and the higher level, Da’at Elyon (Hebrew for higher knowledge) or Da’at hane’elam (Hebrew for hidden knowledge). The lower connects us to the intellect within the realm of emotion. This enhances one’s ability to act in accordance with the Law in truth and righteousness. The higher knowledge helps us on the mortal plain by giving us hidden knowledge from Keter, above Da’at on the Tree. See Book of Remembrance 1:20-21, 29:7-8, 33:9-12. Dalet/4 Dalet (dāleth, Daleth or Daled, or Dallet) is the fourth letter of the Hebrew Alphabet. It signifies the number four. Dalet literally means “door” or “gate,” representing the doorway between Ego (the sin, or general state of selflessness) and the altruism/humility we must obtain to pass through it (2 Nephi 14:5 RAV/32:4 OPV, Matthew 7:7, Revelation 3:20). Through our internal Dalet we pass through the gates and return to the power of the Aleph, becoming a part of the oneness and unity of God. Dalet is shaped as a man bent over in humility and receptiveness. It represents the nullification of Ego. It is through this humility we gain the understanding that as humans, we have nothing of our own (Mosiah 2:28-36 RAV, 4:16-21 OPV). We are dependent entirely on God. With this understanding we gain the diligence required to receive the light. Representing structure, Dalet is in the form of a grid; a horizontal and vertical line. It gives us structure and form, which represent the need to study and learn. This also gives it a stair-step-like appearance. Our knowledge and growth builds the stairway within us to heaven. Dalet is one of the names of God in Judaism. Four is also the actual number of Gods in the trinity or Godhead. It denotes the four elements and the four corners of the earth. Daughter of Zion This phrase typically refers to Israel, the term “daughter” implying that God is a loving father to His people. However, Book of the Law of the Lord 35:4a calls the daughter of Zion to arise, and calls upon the “Tower of the Flock,” a term for the Magdalene Priesthood. Section 118d:9, 1183:10, and 118g:28 of Doctrines of the Saints calls apostles Victoria Ramirez and FayEllen Ely, and matriarch Anni Rose daughters of Zion. Section 124:45 calls for three women (or one woman with three titles) to represent the Divine Feminine, one being the Daughter of Zion. This may refer to all of Israel, the women of Israel, a prophetess, or a variety of these. See 2 Moses 30:13; Book of the Law of the Lord 35:4-6; 2 Kings 19:21; Isaiah 1:8, 44, 52:2, 10:32, 62:11, Jeremiah 4:31; Zechariah 2:10, Zechariah 9:9; 3 Nephi 9:75 RAV, 20:37 OPV; Moroni 10:28 RAV, 10:31 OPV; Writings of Moroni 11:41; Lectures 4:7; Book of the Law of the Lord 35:4-6; Doctrines of the Saints 78:14, 118d:9, 118e:10, 118g:28, 124:45. Degree Hebrew feminine noun, in Mormon Kabbalah it represents elevation or growth in Grace. Grace grants us salvation, moving us to do the works of exaltation. According to Jewish Kabbalah there are 125 degrees we may grow in. Mormon Kabbalah teaches there are 1,000 degrees and the atonement of Jesus Christ takes us through all of these. The number 125 would then be the most anyone may obtain one their own, through Christ. Desires In Kabbalah the male represent the will to bestow and female the desire to receive. Our first desire should be to bestow and receive should be for and to God. Our desires grow in strength as represented by plants (lowest), animals (lesser) people (greater) and family members (greatest). See 3 Moses 33:14-16. Devil one unworthy of worship, a head demon; one who leads humans astray, a tempter. See Satan. Dispensations The concept of dispensations can include the arrangement of divisions in Biblical history, and periods of time when God gave or restored priesthood authority to men and women on the Earth. The Visions and Parables of Zenos break these times into eight dispensations: 1. Adam and Eve 2. Enoch and Aadani, Yydnah, and Ydris 3. Noah and Na’amah 4. Melchizedek and his wife (wives?) 5. Moses and Zophorah, and Moses' sister Miriam 6. John the Baptist and Mary Magdalene (wife of Jesus) 7. Joseph Smith Jr. and Emma Smith 8. The eternal reign of Jesus Christ (the eighth day of creation) Divine/Divination While many like to quote such passages as Exodus 22:18, Leviticus 19:26, 20:27, and Deuteronomy 18:10-11 to condemn divination, the reality is that there were two types of divination: good (spiritual gifts of God) and evil (tapping into demons or the spirits of the dead). It appears that the types of divination mentioned in Deuteronomy 18, for example, are foreign or used by worshipers of other gods. Also, the terms in Hebrew translated into English as “witch,” “enchantment,” “wizard,” etc. have lost their meaning and are not translated correctly. 4th and 5th Moses correct this problem. There are many examples of righteous divination in the scriptures. The stars appear to exist to tell us the will of God in Genesis 1:14. The silver chalice placed in Benjamin's sack as he leaves Egypt was used for scrying (2 Moses 13:2, Genesis 44:2). Numbers 5:11-31 uses a form of divination to prove a woman's faithfulness to her husband. Deuteronomy 33:8-10 requires Levites to use an Urim and Thummim and even various forms of sacrifice for divination. In Christianity divination uses different terms, such as dreams and visions, miracle working, and spiritual gifts to avoid the use of terms translators used for common forms of divination practices. Divine Council See Hosts of Heaven, Ha'Elohim. Dust of the earth Can denote the ground in the classical sense or in the lowest form of wisdom, the Sefirot Chokhmah, another term for Shekinah, to those seeking the Living God. Dybbuk The term “dybbuk” is derived from the Hebrew words, “dibbūq.” “the act of sticking” and “dābaq,” “to cling.” In Judaism a dybbuk is a malicious spirit that possesses the living. This spirit is believed to be the soul of a dead person. However, the evil spirit may be a son or daughter of perdition.