The Esoteric Lexicon·Concept

Daath

Daath is described as a hypothetical Sephirom (Sephira), an element sometimes added to the traditional Sephiroth of the Tree of Life in Kabbalistic cosmology. Although not part of the canonical seven Sephiroth, Daath bridges the conceptual gap between Kether, the highest Sephirom representing the Supreme Creator, and Tiphereth, which embodies divine beauty and harmony. This placement suggests a deeper, more abstract understanding of divinity and spiritual connectivity.

In some Kabbalistic traditions, Daath is also referred to as the "Tree of Knowledge," symbolizing the intimate connection and union of the Father, Mother, and Word. This interpretation enriches the concept, presenting Daath not merely as a spatial or hierarchical entity, but as a potent symbol of divinity's manifold aspects—comprising the essential unity and interpenetration of creation and its divine essence.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Binah→Concept

Daath, as the hypothetical Sephirah, is directly linked to both Chochmah and Binah in the Sephirothic Tree

Chochmah→Lineage

Daath is the thought which flows from Chochmah into Binah in the kabbalistic tradition

Rosy Crucian OrderConcept

Rosicrucian philosophy sometimes includes Daath as part of its spiritual hierarchy, though it is not universally accepted in all Kabbalistic traditions

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

DaaththroughBinahilluminatesTetractys →

I. Daath & Binah

Daath, as the hypothetical Sephirah, is directly linked to both Chochmah and Binah in the Sephirothic Tree

II. Binah & Tetractys

Binah, the Understanding Sephira, is the third Sephira in the Sephiroth Tree, connected to the Tetractys in Kabbalistic symbolism.

DaaththroughBinahilluminatesKether →

I. Daath & Binah

Daath, as the hypothetical Sephirah, is directly linked to both Chochmah and Binah in the Sephirothic Tree

II. Binah & Kether

Kether, often referred to as the Crown, is the first Sephiroid in the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, symbolizing the first androgyne. It is a pivotal entity that emanates Binah, known as Intelligence or the Mother, as well as Chokhmah, known as Wisdom or the Father. Together, these three entities—Chokhmah, Binah, and Kether—form the Creative Triad, a trio that plays a foundational role in the cosmology and understanding of creation within Kabbalistic teachings. This structure demonstrates the sympathy and hierarchical nature of the Sephiroth, with Kether at the pinnacle, as the source of all emanations. Binah is the receptive capacity of Kether in the kabbalistic tradition

DaaththroughBinahilluminatesSephiroth →

I. Daath & Binah

Daath, as the hypothetical Sephirah, is directly linked to both Chochmah and Binah in the Sephirothic Tree

II. Binah & Sephiroth

Binah is the third Sephira in the Tree of Sephiroth, associated with the concept of limitation and form.

DaaththroughBinahilluminatesShekinah →

I. Daath & Binah

Daath, as the hypothetical Sephirah, is directly linked to both Chochmah and Binah in the Sephirothic Tree

II. Binah & Shekinah

In Kabalism, Binah is the Supernal Understanding reflecting to the emanations

DaaththroughBinahilluminatesTiphereth →

I. Daath & Binah

Daath, as the hypothetical Sephirah, is directly linked to both Chochmah and Binah in the Sephirothic Tree

II. Binah & Tiphereth

Binah, Active Intelligence, complements Tipheret, Beauty, in the interplay of creation and manifestation, highlighting the concept of beauty as a balance between the higher and lower principles.

DaaththroughBinahilluminatesBoaz →

I. Daath & Binah

Daath, as the hypothetical Sephirah, is directly linked to both Chochmah and Binah in the Sephirothic Tree

II. Binah & Boaz

Boaz, symbolizing Understanding, emanates from Binah

DaaththroughBinahilluminatesMalchuth →

I. Daath & Binah

Daath, as the hypothetical Sephirah, is directly linked to both Chochmah and Binah in the Sephirothic Tree

II. Binah & Malchuth

Binah is essential to Malchuth's formation as it is her mother, providing the source of her powers

DaaththroughChochmahilluminatesJachin →

I. Daath & Chochmah

Daath is the thought which flows from Chochmah into Binah in the kabbalistic tradition

II. Chochmah & Jachin

Jachin, symbolizing Wisdom, emanates from Chochmah

DaaththroughBinahilluminatesCausal Sphere →

I. Daath & Binah

Daath, as the hypothetical Sephirah, is directly linked to both Chochmah and Binah in the Sephirothic Tree

II. Binah & Causal Sphere

Binah, the Mother, is part of the causal sphere which is the causal layer of the Auric Egg

DaaththroughBinahilluminatesShin →

I. Daath & Binah

Daath, as the hypothetical Sephirah, is directly linked to both Chochmah and Binah in the Sephirothic Tree

II. Binah & Shin

The letter Shin (ש) symbolizes the trinity of the first three Sephiroth, specifically Kether, Chochmah, and Binah, in Kabbalistic teachings. This symbol is deeply significant as it encapsulates the foundational triad of spiritual entities within Kabbalistic frameworks. Binah, a key component of the Shin symbol, represents comprehension and understanding, often associated with the feminine aspect of divine wisdom. Together, Shin and Binah illustrate the sympathy and unity within these ancient spiritual concepts.