The Bible is rich with layers of symbolism, where names, tribes, and stories represent states of consciousness and spiritual processes. Among these, the tribe of Levi, the priestly Levites, and the high priest Aaron carry deep metaphysical meaning tied to the concept of “joining” or “attachment.” Exploring this symbolism reveals a profound spiritual narrative culminating in the realisation of wholeness within the imagination — a theme echoed in the inner work of aligning consciousness as described in the crucifixion.
Levi: The Meaning of “Joined” or “Attached”
The name Levi (לֵוִי) derives from a Hebrew root meaning “joined” or “attached.” Levi, the third son of Jacob, became the ancestor of the Levites, Israel’s priestly tribe. The root idea of joining is symbolically significant: it evokes connection, unity, and relationship — essential elements of love and inner spiritual cohesion.
The concept of joining underpins love’s essence. To love is to cleave, to unite distinct parts into a harmonious whole.
The Ancient Power of Cleaving: דָּבַק (dāḇaq)
The biblical concept of cleaving, expressed by the Hebrew word דָּבַק (dāḇaq), captures the essence of joining with deep intimacy and permanence. In Genesis 2:24, this cleaving is the divine design for the union of husband and wife — a metaphor for the union of the I AM and imagination:
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast (cleave) to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”
This act of cleaving is the foundational spiritual principle behind all true unity — a binding together that transforms two into one. It resonates deeply with the meaning of Levi as “joined” and underpins the sacred role of the Levites and Aaron’s priesthood.
Ultimately, Jesus represents the fully realised state of inner joining, harmonising consciousness into one integrated awareness.
The Levites: Scattered Priests and Spiritual Mediation
Biblically, the Levites were distinct from other tribes, receiving no contiguous land inheritance but scattered among Israel’s tribes (Numbers 35:1–8). This dispersion symbolises a fragmented spiritual awareness — divided parts of the inner self spread across various “territories” of consciousness.
Despite being scattered, the Levites serve a unifying principle as caretakers of sacred ritual, representing the conscious act of bringing divided aspects of mind into coherence. They symbolise the gathering of the scattered “inner rulers” or judgments within Elohim into a more harmonised state.
Here we see the deeper meaning of Elohim (אֱלֹהִים): not merely a singular God, but “the judges, rulers that convene in the mind to create a self-perception of man.” The scattered Levites mirror this principle, representing the dispersed aspects of these internal “rulers” that must ultimately be integrated into a single, coherent consciousness.
Aaron and the Sacred Rituals: Organising Spiritual Joining
Aaron, Levi’s brother, was chosen as Israel’s first High Priest, entrusted with sacred rituals that brought spiritual truths into form. His priesthood represents the organised effort to maintain inner unity through symbolic acts of joining — sacrifices, offerings, and consecrations (Exodus 28–29).
While the Levites symbolise scattered parts of consciousness (and by extension, the dispersed “rulers” within Elohim), Aaron’s priesthood introduces sacred order and discipline — the framework by which inner unity is consciously pursued. These rituals are symbolic reflections of the internal joining process, serving as “nails” that fix spiritual truths into conscious awareness.
Aaron’s role as High Priest exemplifies the conscious integration of fragmented inner states, embodying Levi’s root meaning of “joined” in action and office. This preparation points toward the realisation represented by Jesus — the harmonisation of all aspects of consciousness within imagination.
Jesus: The Realisation of Joining and Integration
Within this symbolic landscape, Jesus represents the fully realised state of conscious imagination:
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Gatherer of the scattered: Symbolising the conscious gathering of fragmented aspects of inner awareness, reflecting John 10:16: “I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also.” This represents the integration of all inner “rulers” of Elohim into coherent self-awareness.
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The true High Priest of consciousness: Jesus transcends ritual priesthood by representing the inner realisation of unity. The divided aspects of consciousness are fully harmonised, illustrating the completion of the joining process within the imagination.
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Love made manifest within imagination: Jesus’ symbolism centres on love as the force that binds all aspects of consciousness together. He exemplifies the harmonisation of all inner “rulers” into a single, unified state of awareness.
“This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him,
and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means ‘king of righteousness’; then also, ‘king of Salem’ means ‘king of peace.’
Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever.”
— Hebrews 7:1–3 (NIV)
The New Crucifixion: Nailing as Joining
A powerful symbol of this joining is found in the crucifixion itself. Beyond the literal event, in Neville Goddard’s interpretation, the crucifixion signifies the “nailing down” or fixing of a spiritual idea in the imagination:
The nails symbolically represent the moment an idea or state of consciousness is firmly established or “nailed” in creative awareness.
This act mirrors Levi’s root meaning and the Levites’ spiritual mediation, fully realised as the harmonisation of all inner “rulers” into a single, integrated image of self within imagination.
The crucifixion is thus not merely a historical event but the fixing of divine love and inner unity, enabling transformation and awakening to new consciousness.
Symbolic Implications for Personal Spiritual Growth
Through this understanding, the biblical story becomes a mirror for inner transformation:
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The scattered Levites symbolise fragmented or unconscious parts of the self, and the dispersed “judges” or inner rulers shaping self-perception.
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The process of joining reflects the conscious act of imagining unity and connection, healing division within.
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Jesus represents the fulfilled state of consciousness, where love and creative power are firmly “nailed down” — fully integrated within imagination.
The crucifixion teaches that true spiritual transformation requires fixing these ideas with conviction, an act of inner joining that births new awareness.
Conclusion
The journey from Levi’s meaning of “joined,” through the ancient power of cleaving (דָּבַק), the scattered yet mediating Levites, Aaron’s organised priesthood, to the inner realisation symbolised by Jesus and the crucifixion of “nailing” or joining, forms a profound spiritual narrative. It reveals the Bible not just as history but as a guide to uniting fragmented consciousness — the scattered inner rulers of Elohim — into wholeness, love, and creative imagination, echoing Neville Goddard’s teachings on inner transformation and manifestation.
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