Blue Water + Red Fire = The Star of David in Black and White

Both triangles put together creates a Star of David (also called the Seal of Solomon, Star of Creation, Star of Mary, and a Hexagram), thus visually representing God's creation as it has always appeared to mankind, a world of Valleys and Mountains, the pyramidal structure of the flames in a Fire (Upward pointing Triangle) and the constant directional flow of Water (Downward pointing Triangle), the ground 'Down Below' made of Earth (Downward Triangle) and the skies 'Up Above' filled with Air (Upward Triangle).

The Earth down below and the Air up above, just as Water flows down while Fire rises up.

A Judeo/Christian Understanding of 'Down in the Valley' Below and 'Up on the Mountain' Above'

Phrases found repeatedly in Bibles translated into English

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IKON ON THE LEFT: 'The priests of the true God...took away the fire from the altar, and hid it Down In the Valley, in a pit both deep and dry' (II Maccabees 1:19)
IKON ON THE RIGHT: 'Jesus took along Peter and John and James, and went Up On The Mountain to pray' (Luke 9:28)

- The Biblical passage included with the Downward Pointing Pyramid on the left refers to the concealment and preservation of the sacred fire used in the ritual offerings of animals to the LORD as described in the Five Books of Moses
- The Upward Pointing Pyramid on the right describes events just prior to the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ when the ghosts of Elijah and Moses appear and converse with Him ending with all three begin shining with white light
- Both triangles put together creates a Star of David (also Seal of Solomon, Star of Creation, Star of Mary, Hexagram), thus visually representing God's creation as it has always appeared to mankind, a world of Valleys and Mountains, the pyramidal structure of the flames in a Fire (Upward pointing Triangle) and constant directional flow of Water (Downward pointing Triangle), the ground below made up of Earth (Downward Triangle) and the skies above filled with Air (Upright Triangle).
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The Full 'Valley/Mountain' References in the Bible

Long ago, when our Fathers were being carried off into the Persian country, the priests of the true God who held office in those days took away the fire from the altar, and hid it Down In the Valley, in a pit both deep and dry, so well guarding their secret so well that none knew where it was to be found.
       
- II Maccabees 1:19 (Knox Bible)       

Some eight days after these sayings, Jesus took along Peter and John and James, and went Up On The Mountain to pray.
   
- Luke 9:28 (New American Standard Bible)

Not surprisingly, the Star of David imitates nature both in terms of physical Direction (Top + Bottom) and material Form (Mountain + Valley)

Patiently Answering the same Questions about Capstones and Cornerstones Over and Over Again

QUESTION: Where is the Capstone on a pyramid? (In Great Pyramid of Giza)
ANSWER: At the very top.

- Where is the Capstone on a Pyramid? Wiki.answers.com

  The Capstone is on the Left and the Cornerstone is on the Right

One thing that must be said about the legacy of the King James Bible (1611) is that, ever since that time, a certain number of its readers seem to have been rendered permanently incapable of telling heads from tails, or in this case, of understanding the crucial difference between Capstones Above and Cornerstones Below.

Now once again, for the last time (yeah right!), the Eye of the Pyramid, or more specifically, the Eye Above the Pyramid is simply NOT a Cornerstone. By its very definition, this symbol cannot and does not represent a Cornerstone. Why? Well, obviously if the pyramid in the picture were real, then it must have been built from the Bottom up, culminating in the unfinished portion at the very Top of the structure (where the Eye floats weightlessly above the actual building. Thus, because of gravity itself, the section of the pyramid where the Eye resides MUST have been built LAST, not first or second, but LAST of all.

Therefore, by the centuries-old, well understood definition of the word itself, this can never be called a Cornerstone because Cornerstones must be placed at the very beginning of construction, usually very near the foundations, or base, of a building. Any stone used later on, or near the end, cannot and should not ever be designated as a Cornerstone because they are not Cornerstones at all, but another type of stone altogether.
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Capstone (noun)
1. Finishing touch, Capstone, copestone (a final touch; a crowning achievement; a culmination)
2. Capstone, copestone, coping stone, stretcher (a stone that forms the top of wall or building)

- Definition of Capstone, Synonym.com

Cornerstone (noun)
1. Basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, Cornerstone (the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture")
2. Cornerstone (a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies)

- Definition of Cornerstone, Synonym.com
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In contrast to this, a stone placed during the final stages of construction, nearly always somewhere close to the Top of a building are, according to multiple Dictionaries and Encyclopedias, called a 'Capstone'. In addition, they are called 'Capstones' even if they are placed at, or near, the corner of a structure- just like where the Eye of the Pyramid happens to be located.

In all honesty, one can partially sympathize with those who see that the top of the Pyramid (or any pyramid for that matter) ends in a corner where all four sides meet at a single point.  As the flaw in logic goes- 'the Eye atop the unfinished Pyramid sits directly on the corner, therefore this must represent a Corner+stone'. Unfortunately, those who think this way tend to remain unaware that the term 'Corner' in Cornerstone must have originally been in reference to the 'Corner' where a building begins (Below), rather than where it ends (Above).

Like it says right on the Picture, Only the Upside Down Eye of the Pyramid Upside Down could possibly be 'The Cornerstone'

 A much easier way to think of the fundamental Capstone/Cornerstone differences is to remember that, like a 'Cap' on any bottle, can, or other container, which just so happens to be situated at the Top, and never the Bottom, a Capstone is Above, and never Below. That is where the Cornerstone is located. In short, Cap = Top/Above while Corner = NOT the Corner at the Top of the Pyramid. Simple enough? Good, even though it is an absolute given this same question will be raised once again. As they exclaim in Yiddish: 'Oh Vey!' Until then, God bless, Shalom, and have a nice day.

'Caps' are at the Top of a Bottle, 'Corners' are where the Gears are on a Throttle

May the LORD God bless you in the name of St. Judas Maccabaeus.

Why is my Avatar the Eye of the Pyramid turned Upside Down?

On September 13, 2012, I had a curious reader who, rather than respond to the subject of the post, asked a rather simple, straight-forward question which took me by surprise. To ensure the privacy involved, I will refer to this commentator as Mr. Poland, while I will be Mr. Ukraine. Anyway, here is the exact message which he wrote to me:

MR. POLAND: Um, why is your avatar an upside-down masonic pyramid?

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MR. UKRAINE: First off, let's have a look at both of them, side by side, Eye to Eye so to speak...

MR. UKRAINE: Then, let's have look at some underlying definitions as to what it is above, and what is below:
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+ WHAT IS ABOVE? +


Capstone [káp stohn]
1. top stone: a stone used at the top of a wall or another structure
2. high point: something considered the highest achievement.
- Encarta World English Dictionary

Capstone (kapstn) n.
1. The top stone of a structure or wall.
2. The crowning achievement or final stroke; the culmination or acme.

- American Heritage Dictionary

ANSWER: The Capstone
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Cornerstone
1. the basic part of something, on which everything depends.
2. the stone at one of the bottom corners of a new building, often put there during a special ceremony

- Macmillan Dictionary

Cornerstone (noun)
A fundamental principle or underlying concept: base, basis, foundation, fundament, fundamental, root, rudiment (often used in plural). See over/under.

- Thesaurus

Cornerstone (n)
The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture" [synonyms: basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone]

- WordNet 2.1 (2005)

ANSWER: The Cornerstone



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MR. UKRAINE: Mr. Poland, are we understanding this yet? Mr. Poland? Mr. Poland....

You know the old adage, 'As above, so below'? Well, believe it or not, this is exactly what they were talking about, even way back then. You don't need to believe me, you just need to read your Bible, because that is the Book where I first discovered and learned about it.

Now, back to your original question, I sincerely hope that it has answered itself, but if not, then I'd recommend an advanced search of the Bible for the words 'Capstone' and 'Cornerstone'. Needless to say, what you will eventually find is an fairly impressive number of different references for the word 'Cornerstone' and only a mere two references for the 'Capstone' which, by the way, can only be found in the New International Version Bible (NIV), and no other. These two 'Capstone' references read as follows:

What are you, mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the Capstone to shouts of ‘God bless it! God bless it!’

- Zechariah 4:7 (New International Version)

Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the LORD that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen Capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?

- Zechariah 4:10 (New International Version)
     
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Now, if one were to truly research ALL the writings of the Early Church Father concerning the Biblical Cornerstone and its meaning, one could quite easily write an entire book just on that subject. However, I am in a sort-of-hurry, so I will simply show you the Biblical references to the Cornerstone as a comparison in quantity, rather than explaining what they heck they're actually talking about (quality(, because I'm still not completely sure either:

On what were its footings set, or who laid its Cornerstone?
       
- Job 38:5
       
The stone that the builders rejected has become the Cornerstone.
       
- Psalm 118:22
       
Our sons shall be as plants grown up in their youth, and our daughters as Cornerstones built after the fashion of a palace.
     
- Psalm 144:12

The princes of Zoan have become fools, the princes of Memphis are deluded. Those who are the Cornerstones of her tribes Have led Egypt astray.
     
- Isaiah 19:13

Thus says the Lord GOD, 'Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a tested stone, A precious Cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed. He who believes in it will not be disturbed.'
       
- Isaiah 28:16
       
No rock will be taken from you for a Cornerstone, nor any stone for a foundation, for you will be desolate forever,” declares the LORD.
     
- Jeremiah 51:26
     
From Judah will come the Cornerstone, from him the tent peg, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler.
     
- Zechariah 10:4
       
Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the Cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes?'"
     
- Matthew 21:42

Haven’t you read this passage of Scripture: “‘The stone the builders rejected has become the Cornerstone;
     
- Mark 12:10

Jesus looked directly at them and asked, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the Cornerstone?'"
     
- Luke 20:17

Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the Cornerstone.
       
- Acts 4:11
       
Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the Cornerstone,
       
- Ephesians 2:20

Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, 'The stone the builders rejected has become the Cornerstone.'
     
- 1 Peter 2:6

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MR. UKRAINE: in conclusion, MR. POLAND, the answer to your question as to why my 'avatar' is a 'masonic pyramid turned upside down' is simple. It is because the Bible isn't talking about the Eye above the Pyramid, in other words a Capstone, it is obviously talking about a Cornerstone (the Eye Below the Pyramid).. Believe it, or not, the greatest 'secret' to this symbol is as easily solved as a child's puzzle, simply by looking closely at the set of 13 stars directly above the Eagle's head on the Other side of the dollar.

Do you see it? Has anyone told you about it? Well, just to let you know, those 13 diabolical little pentagrams have been perfectly arranged to create a tiny six-pointed Star of David. If you can't see it yet, you need better glasses (or contacts).

Anyway, in terms of actual distance and proportion, one once see quite clearly that where the pyramid ends and the eye begins also happens to be in near perfect alignment so that placing the two pyramid/triangles together forms a perfect fit without any overlap. Thus, by combining the Capstone with the Cornerstone, so that which is above is exactly like that which is below (as Above, so Below), this ends up creating the exact same geometric symbol already visible on the other side of the dollar bill directly above the Eagle's Head. 'That's too simple!' you might scream, 'Even a child could figure that out, there's got to be more to it than just that!' You just might say as part of your overall rant and rave that every other 'conspiracy theory' about is simply madness and delusion. For is not the Royal House of David destined by God to rule the world in the end?

The fact of the matter is that, like all young men who used to like playing with fire, the Founding Fathers were very familiar with alchemy and its basic symbolism. It is a historical fact that even back then, as it still is today, the symbols for Earth, Water, Air, and Fire, were all intricately connected to the Star of David, both symbolically and otherwise. Indeed, it is absurd to even listen to some of theorist who insist their use Hexagram must somehow they were secret Jews or Pagans, in disguise.

The real reason the Founding Fathers left behinds some easily decipherable traces of the Six-pointed Star of David, simply shows them to have had the basic common sense to realize it was very much a symbol of Jesus Christ and His family, including His mother Mary, as well as countless other. The Founders also knew that anyone desiring to rule over the Jews must claim this symbol as their own, and woe be to any imposter would ever dare claim to be the the legendary Messiah, the King of the Jews.

'We have no king but Caesar!' the chief priests shouted.

- John 19:15

If you, or anyone who reads at all, is interested in more information about my avatar symbol (The Cornerstone/Eye Below the Pyramid) can let me know, by simply sending me a message or finding me on Facebook, I'm the only Judas Maccabaeus on their Website, so I it is not at all difficult to find me and make contact.


God bless and Shalom.

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+ FINAL REFERENCE +

Cornerstone
The Cornerstone (or foundation stone) concept is derived from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure.

Over time a Cornerstone became a ceremonial masonry stone, or replica, set in a prominent location on the outside of a building, with an inscription on the stone...The rite of laying a Cornerstone is an important cultural component...metaphorically in sacred architecture generally.

The origins of this tradition are vague but its presence in Judeo/Christian countries can be associated with one quotation from the Old Testament (Psalm 118:22) cited six times in the New Testament (Matthew 21:42,Mark 12:10, Luke 20:17, Acts 4:11, Ephesians 2:20 and 1 Peter 2:7).
- Cornerstone, Wikipedia

The Cornerstone (Eye Below the Pyramid), the Capstone (Eye Above the Pyramid), and the Differences Between Them

The Cornerstone of the Judeo-Christian Tradition

Cor·ner·stone
noun \-stōn\
1: a stone forming a part of a corner or angle in a wall; specifically...a stone laid at a formal ceremony
2: a basic element : foundation
First Known Use of CORNERSTONE: 13th century
Synonyms: basis, bedrock, bottom, base, footing, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone, root, underpinning,

- Miriam-Webster Dictionary

Cornerstone
1. the basic part of something, on which everything depends.
2. the stone at one of the bottom corners of a new building, often put there during a special ceremony

- Macmillan Dictionary

Cornerstone (noun)
A fundamental principle or underlying concept: base, basis, foundation, fundament, fundamental, root, rudiment (often used in plural). See over/under.

- Thesaurus

Cornerstone (n)
The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture" [synonyms: basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone]

- WordNet 2.1 (2005)

Cornerstone
The cornerstone (or foundation stone) concept is derived from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure.

Over time a cornerstone became a ceremonial masonry stone, or replica, set in a prominent location on the outside of a building, with an inscription on the stone...The rite of laying a cornerstone is an important cultural component...metaphorically in sacred architecture generally.

The origins of this tradition are vague but its presence in Judeo-Christian countries can be associated with one quotation from the Old Testament (Psalm 118:22) cited six times in the New Testament (Matthew 21:42,Mark 12:10, Luke 20:17, Acts 4:11, Ephesians 2:20 and 1 Peter 2:7).

- Wikipedia

The Seven Characteristics of the Cornerstone

The Cornerstone

I. Bottom

II. Down

III. Above

IV. Under

V. Low

VI. Depth

VII. South

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The Eye Above the Pyramid is the Capstone...

The Capstone of the Judeo-Christian Tradition

Cap·stone
[ káp stohn ]
1. top stone: a stone used at the top of a wall or another structure
2. high point: something considered the highest achievement.

- Encarta World English Dictionary

Cap·stone
(kapstn) n.
1. The top stone of a structure or wall.
2. The crowning achievement or final stroke; the culmination or acme.

- American Heritage Dictionary

The Seven Characteristics of the Capstone

The Capstone

I. Top

II. Up

III. Above

IV. Over

V. High

VI. Height

VII. North

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The Seven Characteristics of the Eyes of the Pyramid

The Cornerstone	The Capstone
Bottom	Top
Down	Up
Below	Above
Under	Over
Low	High
Depth	Height
South	North

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The Natural World and the Eyes of the Pyramid

The Cornerstone	The Capstone
Earth	Sky
Valley	Mountain
Thunder	Lightning
Stalactites	Stalactites
Steppe	Plateau
Lakes	Clouds
Waterfall	Geyser
Undertow	Waves
Cave	Cliff
Whirlpool	Tidal Wave
Earthquake	Flood
Tornado	Volcano
Lobster	Shark
Caterpillar	Butterfly
Fish	Seagull
Groundhog	Chipmunk
Beaver	Badger

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The Star of David and the Eyes of the Pyramid

The Cornerstone	The Capstone	The Star of David
Bottom	Top	Middle
Down	Up	Center
Below	Above	Between
Under	Over	At
Low	High	Midway
Depth	Height	Size
South	North	Central

NOTE: The Star of David is also known as the Hexagram, Star of the Creator, Star of Creation, Star of Mary, Star of Bethlehem, or the Joshua Star.

The Bible and the Eyes of the Pyramid

The original authors of the Bible, as well as many of its main characters, were most surely familiar with these two symbols. Moses certainly must have known about them. Why else would he have used the expression an ‘eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth?’ (Deuteronomy 19:21) King David and his contemporaries were most probably acquainted with them as well. Nothing else explains the following verse from Psalms:

The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
By the LORD has this been done, it is wonderful in our eyes.

- Psalms 118:22-23

The prophet Isaiah was also quite aware of it. The eye below the pyramid is exactly what he is referring to in the passage: ‘See, I am laying a stone in Zion, a stone that has been tested, a precious cornerstone as a sure foundation. He who puts his faith in it will not be shaken.’ (Isaiah 28:16) Remember, cornerstones are the very first stones put into the ground, placed there at the beginning of the foundations. Capstones are the last stones put at the very top. Logically speaking, only the eye below the pyramid could possibly represent a cornerstone.

It is also fairly obvious that Rabbi Jesus knew full well about the eye below the pyramid. Why else would He have emphasized and repeated the same passage from Psalms, warning his listeners: ‘Everyone who falls on that stone will be dashed to pieces, and it will crush anyone on whom it falls’? (Luke 20:18) In addition to this, both the Apostles Peter and Paul also specifically refer to these same verses from Psalms in their own New Testament letters. They compare ‘the stone the builders rejected’ to Jesus who was crucified (rejected), yet through His resurrection became the cornerstone of an entirely new religion. In other words, it is the eye below the pyramid that most represents Christianity and not the eye above the pyramid. Likewise, Rabbi Jesus was clearly referring to the eye below the pyramid when He told Peter, ‘You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.’ (Matthew 16:18) Keep in mind that Peter was crucified upside down by the Romans.

Legend also states that this symbol represents a circumcised penis with the eye symbolizing the circumcised tip of the organ. In particular, the eye below the pyramid is a G-rated substitute for Noah’s flaccid, circumcised penis which Ham saw by accident. He then told his two brothers Shem and Japheth that their father had no foreskin. This angered Noah who had planned on teaching his sons the ancient Divine traditions first before having them circumcise themselves. Many of these traditions, which included a secret explanation about the two eyes of the pyramid, dated back to the time of Abel who had also circumcised himself before being murdered by his uncircumcised brother Cain. Using both symbols also helps to explain what Scriptures is actually talking about in the following passage:

The Bible	Eye Above	Eye Below	Eye Above
Deuteronomy 28:43-44	The alien residing among you will rise higher and higher above you while...	you sink lower and lower. He will lend to you, not you to him.	He will become the head, you the tail.
Psalms 95:3-4	For the LORD is the great God, the great king over all gods,	whose hand holds the depths of the earth,	who owns the tops of the mountains.
Isaiah 44:23	Raise a glad cry you heavens, the LORD has done this	Shout you depths of the earth.	Break forth, you mountains, into song.
Matthew 5:14-15	You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.	Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket.	It is set on a lamp stand, where it gives light to all in the house.
John 3:31	The one who comes from above is above all.	The one who is of the earth is earthy…but	the one who comes from heaven is above all.

May the LORD God bless you in the name of the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Modern English and the Eyes of the Pyramid

There seems to be considerable evidence that quite a few individuals have been well aware of the eye below the pyramid and that both the Eye Above and the Eye Below are thousands of years old. The astonishing influence of these two symbols can be seen throughout the English language. Even today, they continue to shape the creation of new words and phrases, including modern terms such as: corporate downsizing, upscale apartments, rock bottom prices, top of the line merchandise, getting paid under the table or having a high-end job. Here are just a few, obvious examples:

Topic	Eye Above	Eye Below
Standard	Above standard	Below standard
Technology	High tech	Low tech
Internet	Log on	Log off
Urban	Uptown	Downtown
Class	High class	Low class
Greetings	What's up?	What's going down?
Self-Control	Lighten up	Calm down
Patience	Wait up!	Slow down!
Qualify	Above all, it was wrong	At bottom, it was wrong

May the LORD God bless you in the name of the Judeo-Christian tradition.

The Eyes of the Star of David

The Star of David and the Eyes of the Pyramid

The Cornerstone	The Capstone	The Star of David
Bottom	Top	Middle
Down	Up	Center
Below	Above	Between
Under	Over	At
Low	High	Midway
Depth	Height	Size
South	North	Central

NOTE: The Star of David is also known as the Hexagram, Star of the Creator, Star of Creation, Star of Mary, Star of Bethlehem, or the Joshua Star.