Chapter 7

7. This is the meaning of the verse “Come my Beloved to greet the Bride, let us welcome the Shabbos.” This is the request of the Jewish people that [there should be a] transmission from Z”A to Malchus. The first stage of the transmission is “Come my Beloved to greet the Bride” only coming [an external bond]; but through this it is possible to “welcome the Shabbos.” [The Hebrew word used hbp can also be translated as] “Receive the inner aspects of the Shabbos.” The inner aspects of Malchus, Malchus as it is rooted in Atik [the inner aspects of Keser], are revealed. Therefore, a plural form of the word received is used, for Z”A also receives from the source of Malchus. [Thus], “A woman of valor is the crown of her husband,” [i.e. the woman, Malchus become higher than] Z”A and Malchus. A similar process occurs with every Mashpia and receiver. Through the receiver, the Mashpia himself reaches a higher level; as the Talmud states, “From my students I received more than all.” This is particularly true in regard to a bride and groom on the physical plane. Through the transmission of inner influence, “a woman of valor is the crown of her husband.” [Similarly], everything “came from dusted” 1 [dust, the lowest level, served as a source for creation]. Through this process G-d’s infinite power is transmitted in a blessed and righteous generation with children and grandchildren occupied in Torah and Mitzvos.