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Metaphysical meaning of Zillethai (mbd)

Metaphysical meaning of Zillethai (mbd)
Zillethai (A. V., Zilthai), zil'–le–thai (Heb.)--shadow of Jehovah; Jehovah's inaccessible depth; unassailable protection of Jehovah.

a Son of Shimei, and a chief man of Benjamin (I Chron. 8 :20). b A man of Manasseh, one of those who fell away from Saul and joined David at Ziklag (I Chron. 12:20).

Meta. The secret place of the Most High, deep within the inner consciousness and organism of man (shadow of Jehovah, Jehovah's inaccessible depth), or the deep things of Spirit that cannot be understood by the carnal mind because they must be spiritually discerned. This name suggests the 91st Psalm, "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty" (unassailable protection of Jehovah).

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Preceding Entry: Ziliah
Following Entry: Zilpah