In Neville Goddard’s teachings, imagination is the creative power of God—the source of all manifestation. Viewed in this way, the story of Abram and Sarai is not merely historical; it illustrates a transformation of identity symbolised by the change of their names to Abraham and Sarah.
He: The Window of Imagination
The Bible uses 'head as house' allegory to teach about consciousness. In the Mathers table, the Hebrew letter He (ה) represents a window. In this story, the window is the imagination—the part of the mind that opens to new states of awareness. When He is added to their names, Abram and Sarai are shown as having their imagination active and open, capable of bringing the promise into reality.
Identity Shift: I AM Realised
Changing Abram to Abraham and Sarai to Sarah marks a profound shift in identity. The new names show that they are no longer the same individuals—they now embody the fulfilled state of the promise. This reflects the “I am” principle: the self transforms through the assumption of the desired state.
Genealogies as States of Awareness
The genealogies in the Bible are not simply historical lists; they reveal states of awareness across generations. Each name represents a new development of imagination, showing how awareness unfolds over time and how the promise is carried forward. Adding a letter to their name draws attention to this - that circumstances are changed not by physical birth but by inner identity
Takeaway
The addition of He to Abraham and Sarah’s names symbolises the activation of imagination. The name change marks a shift in identity, and the genealogies highlight the evolution of states of awareness. Manifestation occurs through the inner use of imagination and the realisation of the fulfilled state.
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