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Samech

Samech is the 15th letter of the Hebrew alephbet.
It has a value of 60
The pictograph looks something like a shield.
The meaning of the letter samech is ; to prop, to support, lean upon, aid, to assist.

The word , ' samech ' is used in Scripture in reference to , ' leaning on ' something or someone, ie finding support from that thing or person.
2 kings 18 v 21 - the people were leaning on ( samech ) the might of the Egyptian army.
2 Chronicles 32v 8 - the people leaned on ( samech ) the words of encouragement from Hezekiah.
Judges 16v29 - Samson leaned ( samech ) on the pillars and brought them down.
Deuternomy 34v 9 - here will see Moses laying his hands on Joshua to ordain him, ( samech )
John 5V1 - Jesus is the vine ( centre ) (samech ), we don't support Him, He is the one who supports us.

Samech represents 60, this is the same number of letters found in the Priestly Blessing ( numbers 6 v 23- 27 )
60 letters are used to form the 15 words in this blessing, highlighting God's support.

Words associated with the letter samech;
The letter nun and the letter samech form the word ' nes '. Here the nun letter is used in the context of a humble , (bent over), faithful one who is in submission. Samech refers to the person being supported and surrounded because he is leaning on God. The word ' nes ', translates as miracle. A person of faith is a walking miracle !
The LORD gives support to the fallen and broken ones who put their trust in Him.
Psalm 145v 14 The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.

Samach - ' to rejoice ', ( to be refreshed, upheld in the heart )

How does Jesus fulfil the letter samech ? Jesus is the prop, the support without Him we can do nothing.

Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
Stand in His strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you,
Ye dare not trust your own,
Put on the Gospel armour
Each piece put on with prayer;
Where duty calls or danger,
Be never wanting there.

George Duffield

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