Religious texts have long been the bedrock of human civilization, shaping our philosophies, ethics, and even scientific thought. Among these, the Genesis creation story stands as one of the most ancient and influential narratives, describing the emergence of the world from a formless void to a complex, living ecosystem. Intriguingly, this ancient tale shares striking structural and thematic parallels with the Meta-Framework of Everything (MFoE), a modern relational framework that explores the emergence and interaction of our fundamental components of awareness.
By analyzing Genesis alongside the Four Worlds of Kabbalah and the Hebrew alphabet, we uncover a profound sequence of emergence, differentiation, and experience—a pattern that appears across multiple traditions and disciplines. This alignment suggests a universal blueprint for creation, one that resonates with both ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding of psychological and systemic evolution.
Genesis begins with a formless void and culminates in a structured, inhabited world. This progression mirrors a universal pattern of creation found in mythology, cognitive development, and even modern fields like physics and artificial intelligence. The Meta-Framework of Everything (MFoE) describes a similar process, structured into domains that align remarkably with the biblical sequence.
Let's explore how the days of creation in Genesis correspond sequentially to the stages of emergence in MFoE, the Four Worlds of Kabbalah, and the Hebrew alphabet, revealing a deeper pattern of creation.
Day 0 – Void (0) – Aleph (א): Before differentiation, there is potential—unformed, boundless, yet full of possibility. In MFoE, this corresponds to the Void, the dimensionless foundation from which all arises. Genesis: "Without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep" (Genesis 1:2). Hebrew Letter: Aleph (א) – Symbolizes oneness, unity, and infinite potential. Kabbalah World: Atziluth – The World of Emanation, where divine energy remains undifferentiated. Element: Fire – The primordial spark of initiation and transformation. MFoE Element: Void (0) – The state of infinite potential and unmanifest reality.
Day 1 – Observer (1) – Bet (ב): The first act of creation is light—the first observation. Awareness separates light from darkness, marking the beginning of cognitive structuring. Genesis: God introduces light, dividing it from darkness. Hebrew Letter: Bet (ב) – House, structure, and distinction. Kabbalah World: Beriah – The World of Creation, where conceptual structures form. Element: Air – Intellect, cognition, and structured thought. MFoE Element: Observer (1) – The formation of the first point of perception.
Day 2 – Subjects & Objects (2) – Gimel (ג): The firmament (sky) separates the waters above from the waters below, reflecting the Subjects & Objects domain in MFoE, where differentiation allows for relational dynamics. Genesis: The creation of the firmament introduces differentiation and relationship. Hebrew Letter: Gimel (ג) – Movement, journey, and reciprocity. Kabbalah World: Yetzirah – The World of Formation, where relationships and emotions develop. Element: Water – Fluidity, adaptability, and interconnection. MFoE Element: Subjects & Objects (2) – The dynamic between separate entities.
Day 3 – Medium (3) – Dalet (ד): Land and seas appear, providing the environment for life. This aligns with the Medium in MFoE, where interaction and manifestation occur. Genesis: Land, seas, and vegetation emerge, creating a tangible environment for life. Hebrew Letter: Dalet (ד) – Doorway, stability, and tangible form. Kabbalah World: Assiah – The World of Action, where reality takes shape. Element: Earth – Stability, foundation, and physical manifestation. MFoE Element: Medium (3) – The environment for experience and interaction.
These initial stages of creation, culminating in the establishment of a tangible environment, set the stage for the emergence of more complex systems and domains of experience, which we'll explore further.
Having established the foundational elements of reality—the Void, the Observer, Subjects & Objects, and the Medium—the Genesis narrative shifts its focus to the emergence of distinct domains of experience. These domains in the MFoE framework, represent the increasing complexity of creation, where systems interact, evolve, and adapt within their environments.
Lets explore how Days 4 to 7, continuing the sequence of the Hebrew alphabet, reveal a deeper understanding of the dynamic interplay between structure, autonomy, and interconnectedness in the unfolding of reality.
Day 4 – Potential Domain – Hei (ה): The Genesis account of celestial bodies establishing time's cycles provides a foundation for understanding the Potential Domain. Just as those heavenly bodies govern cyclical time, this domain represents the latent potential that continuously activates cycles of renewal. Hei (ה) embodies revelation, divine breath, and the cyclical nature of existence. Kabbalah World: Atziluth (Emanation) is the source from which these creative cycles flow. Element: Fire – transformative power inherent in periodic renewal. MFoE Domain: Potential Domain – encompasses the systems of cycles, activation, differentiation, and affinity."
Day 5 – Local Domain – Vav (ו): The emergence of life in air and water symbolizes the development of autonomy and adaptation within localized environments. This aligns with the Local Domain in MFoE, where individual systems gain autonomy while remaining connected to the whole. Vav (ו) embodies connection, unification, and localized existence. Kabbalah World: Beriah (Creation) provides the framework for individual systems to emerge and express their unique qualities. Element: Air - the freedom of movement and the integration of individual systems within their environments. MFoE Domain: Local Domain – where intentionality and self-direction shape individual paths within the larger system.
Day 6 – Relational Domain – Zayin (ז): The creation of humans and land animals, establishing complex relationships and social structures, corresponds to the Relational Domain in MFoE. Zayin (ז) embodies the struggle, refinement, and balance inherent in relationships. Kabbalah World: Yetzirah (Formation) is where relationships and interconnections take shape. Element: Water - the fluidity, adaptability, and emotional depth of relationships. MFoE Domain: Relational Domain – where interactions between different entities shape systemic balance and harmony.
Day 7 – Experiential Domain – Chet (ח): God resting on the seventh day signifies the completion of creation and the beginning of lived experience. This aligns with the Experiential Domain in MFoE, where reality is integrated and lived. Chet (ח) embodies protection, boundaries, and structured experience. Kabbalah World: Assiah (Action) provides the environment for lived experience and the integration of knowledge. Element: Earth - stability, wisdom, and the integration of experience. MFoE Domain: Experiential Domain – where structures, relationships, and cycles are lived and refined through direct engagement with reality.
With the completion of creation and the beginning of human experience, the narrative shifts to a deeper exploration of the ongoing cycle of creation and the integration of knowledge and wisdom
The Genesis creation narrative doesn't simply end with a structured world; it marks the beginning of human experience within it. The creation narrative doesn't conclude with the seventh day. Instead, it marks the beginning of a continuous cycle of interaction, learning, and refinement. This ongoing process is represented in the Hebrew alphabet by the letters Tet (ט) and Yud (י), which follow Chet (ח) and continue the unfolding narrative of creation.
Lets delve into the deeper significance of Tet and Yud, the next letters in the Hebrew alphabet, exploring their connection to the Blueprint (Inside and Outside) in the MFoE framework and their role in the continuous unfolding of creation through the interplay of potential, manifestation, and experience.
Tet (ט) – Blueprint (Inside): In Genesis, this is reflected in the story of Adam and Eve confronting the Tree of Knowledge, a symbolic representation of the challenges and complexities that come with increased awareness. Tet (ט) symbolizes the potential for internal coherence we develop as we grapple with knowledge and its implications. It represents the internalization of knowledge and the development of wisdom through experience. This connects with the Blueprint (Inside) in MFoE, which emphasizes the recursive process of awareness shaping reality and reality shaping awareness. Element: Aether - The subtle essence that connects and permeates all things, symbolizing the inner world of consciousness. Kabbalah World: Adam Kadmon - The archetype of humanity's inner potential.
Yud (י) – Blueprint (Outside): In Genesis, this is exemplified by Adam naming the animals, an act that demonstrates his understanding of their place within the created order and his role as a steward of creation. Yud (י), symbolizes the point where internal wisdom and external awareness come together to manifest intentions into reality. This corresponds to the Blueprint (Outside) in MFoE, the culmination of becoming fully aware, where actions align with the deeper principles that shape the universe. Element: Aether - The subtle essence that permeating all things moving intention to manifestation in the external world. Kabbalah World: Adam Kadmon - Now acting in the external world with intention and purpose.
The Genesis narrative, when viewed through the lens of MFoE, Kabbalah, and Hebrew symbolism, reveals a universal pattern of creation, differentiation, and experience. This alignment is not imposed but emerges naturally, suggesting a deep, fractal structure underlying both ancient wisdom and modern understanding. This pattern, emerging organically from the ancient text, highlights the profound interconnectedness of all aspects of reality, from the initial formless void to the complex interactions of living systems.
The journey through the elements, domains, and the ongoing cycle of creation illuminates not only the underlying relationship of the universe but also our place within it, inviting us to engage with the world with greater awareness, intention, and understanding. The Tetragrammaton (YHWH: Yud-Hei-Vav-Hei), a sacred, ineffable name of God in Jewish tradition, further emphasises this structure. The arrangement of the Hebrew letters suggests that this hierarchical flow—from a higher intention (Yud) to potential (Hei), to localized experience (Vav), and back to enriched potential (Hei)—is fundamental to establishing coherence in the universe's information flow.
As we continue to explore the Hebrew alphabet and biblical stories, we uncover further layers of this recursive process, shedding light on the nature of consciousness, knowledge, and the act of creation itself. The journey is far from over—it’s a timeless exploration of existence, inviting us to decode the secrets of our universe and our place within it.