Needhelp,
I don’t think that it represents the 7 assemblies in Asia. It does represent the 6 + 1 (man + Yah) = perfection.
This is from YY:
This depiction of the Menorah’s characteristics match the Set-Apart Spirit’s attributes. “He [Aaron] shall place (‘arak) the purifying, cleansing, renewing and restoring (taher) menorah (menowrah – from minhah, gift, and ‘owr, light) luminary (ner – lamp stand) perpetually (tamid) before the presence of (paneh) Yahowah .” (Qara’ / Called-Out / Leviticus 24:4) Being continuously immersed in the Spirit’s cleansing and perfect light is the only way to come into the presence of Yah.
The reason the six plus one configuration of the menorah isn’t designated here is because it was detailed in Exodus 25:31-40. That explanation begins: “You shall make (‘asah) a purifying, cleansing, restoring and renewing (taher) menorah (manowrah – gift of light) from gold (zahab), fashioning the menorah by hammering Her (hi) out (miqsah)—Her (hi) base (yarek), Her (hi) branch (qaneh), Her (hi) shoots (perah), Her (hi) cups (gavia’), and Her (hi) upright pillar (kaptor) by reason of (min) Her (hi) existence (hayah).” (Shemowth / Names / Exodus 25:31)
The “Gift of Light” is symbolic of our Spiritual Mother and of what She does for us. We will come to exist forever because She enlightens and protects us and Her Garment of Light “purifies, cleanses, restores, and renews us.” This is all part of Yahowah’s six plus one plan of salvation, one predicated upon the Upright One’s sacrifice on the Upright Pillar.
Consistent with this message, perah, translated “shoots,” also means “to rise up and fly.” It is from pirhah, meaning “a gathering of people or offspring with a common nature.” Our Heavenly Father is speaking of His family being able to fly like spiritual beings. Vocalized differently, parah means: “to sprout, flourish, and to bear fruit,” and especially “to grow.” In our eternal nature, we gain dimensions and energy, becoming more like God.
While all English translations other than interlinears ignore the seven feminine references in this passage, most conclude by saying that the Menorah “is of one piece.” And while that would be symbolic of Yahowah being one, and would be consistent with the process of hammering the Menorah out rather than piecing it together, there is no basis for “one” or “piece” in the Hebrew text. Based upon the Hebrew words, the ending actually reads: “from her they shall be.” So it is a different truth being conveyed here. Oneness will have to wait one verse…
“Six (shesh – something bleached white, especially linen) branches (qaneh) shall extend (yasa’) from (min) her sides (sad), her three (salos – meaning to set apart and send away, extending oneself) menorah (manowrah – gifts of light) branches (qaneh) coming out of (min) one (‘echad – a singular unity)….” (Shemowth / Names / Exodus 25:32) When it comes to His pattern of six plus one, God is consistent. Everything meaningful is based on it. It is the key which unlocks the secrets otherwise hidden in Yahowah’s plan of salvation and its timeline. God provides many more details regarding the construction and placement of His Gift of Light. With each additional facet, He illuminates specific aspects of His plan and nature. Yahowah loves tangible symbols because they facilitate understanding. But to appreciate them, and Him, one has to pause on occasion (say once a week on the Sabbath) and camp out a while (say for seven days during the Miqra’ of Sukah) with Yah.
“Six (shesh – something bleached white, especially linen) branches (qaneh) shall extend (yasa’) from (min) her sides (sad), her three (salos – meaning to set apart and send away, extending oneself) menorah (manowrah – gifts of light) branches (qaneh) coming out of (min) one (‘echad – a singular unity)….” (Shemowth / Names / Exodus 25:32) When it comes to His pattern of six plus one, God is consistent. Everything meaningful is based on it. It is the key which unlocks the secrets otherwise hidden in Yahowah’s plan of salvation and its timeline. God provides many more details regarding the construction and placement of His Gift of Light. With each additional facet, He illuminates specific aspects of His plan and nature. Yahowah loves tangible symbols because they facilitate understanding. But to appreciate them, and Him, one has to pause on occasion (say once a week on the Sabbath) and camp out a while (say for seven days during the Miqra’ of Sukah) with Yah.
Shalom