That done, let's see if we can begin to elucidate matters__ and the beauty part of it is - if all goes according to plan - we'll do it in such a way that even a nonrocket scientist can understand it.

   First, understand this: Sometimes the innate ability to see something takes place in some part of the unconscious that is able to slide through time or float above it, borrowing from the future as easily as it does from the past__in other words, I'll go so far as to say that with our "mind's" eye, we have the ability to see and understand the "Spiritual" (or, invisible) things of God__with our imagination.

   So then, although you're already familiar with it, let's set the stage by taking a "closer" look at the "Key of David."
   

   Now, from our readings of the Scriptures (and the Bible), we know that on the day our Lord was crucified there were actually three men hanging there on the stake. If we let the Xs in the "Key of David" represent the condemned men, we see (as the "Key" appears above) only TWO of the men. But we know that our Lord was also there, and that His position was between the other two men. In short, in the "Center." So, in the "Key" below, lets use our imagination and represent His position there with a third X (shown in Red).
   

   Although the actual event was nothing more than a whisper of history by the time I was born, if we take a gigantic step back in time, we learn that centuries ago, the "Key of David" was given to the Twelve tribes of Israel__ and to reflect that (again, with our imagination), we add a horizontal line that bisects the "Key of David." So, in the "Key" below, we now have Twelve small triangles. Go ahead, take a second or two and count them.
         

   At this point, as it turns out, the main thing that we want to use here is the middle section of the "Key." It's kind of important so, below, let's highlight it a bit.
           

   I'm doing my best to keep things crisp, clean and purposeful on this. But, all things considered, that's not so easy to do. This isn't your typical topic to write about, you know. Anyway, I want to redirect your attention and segue to something else__so lets digress a moment. Just for a moment. From the "Scriptures" (and the Bible), we know - or should know - that our Father has never visited us. We also know that it was His SON who stepped down from His position on "High" and paid us a visit. So, If you take another look at the "Key of David," this point is reflected by the arrangement of the two (large) triangles that are interlocked.
           

   It's like this: The large triangle that is pointing up is reflecting the position of our Father who stayed where He was (and still is). The other one (the large triangle that is pointing down), represents our Father's Son who was the one that came down here and tabernacled with us. (Just in case you didn't know it, His Son is not with us now. Presently, the Son is back with the Father. And, in the Son's stead, is the Holy "Spirit"__which, as the Son has said, is the "one" that is to teach us, lead us and guide us in all things.) By the way, as a side note: At the next opportunity, on the "Main" pages of this web site, on the "signs" page, you will note that all of the small triangles (Egyptologists and Pyramidologists call them "symbols") are also pointing downward. That is not a coincidental circumstance. But we'll get back to that later. For now, lets continue with what we were discussing.

   Digression is over so, in continuing, lets exercise our imagination a bit more and mentally take a trip, quickly, to Zion (you know, the place in Egypt that is known as the "Plains of Giza") and take a closer look at what everybody calls the "Great" Pyramid. Direct your attention (imagination, if you will) to it's "TOP." You will note that the top of the Pyramid does NOT come to a point; that, in fact, the missing portion forms a small, but invisible pyramid (or, triangle?). Now pull your mind back here, to this page, and lets also remove the top portion of the "Key of David." Look at what we now have, below:
           

   So far, so good. Lets continue. Although we have now removed the top portion (or, Point) from the "Key," we're not through yet. You see, what we did with one "point," we do with ALL "points." We remove them__leaving only the corners in place. Which now renders the picture, below:

   At first glance (even the 2nd, 3rd and 4th glance), I admit that the resultant picture doesn't quite have the visual impact that a Rembrandt, Michelangelo or Norman Rockwell painting might have, but not to worry; as the "centerpiece" - the milk and meat, so to speak - for OUR business at hand, it's aural impression will have its own unique way of touching people. And its oddly mesmerizing impact will be far more reaching.

   We're going to start switching back and forth between two illustrations now, so pay attention. (Although, at first, this will sound and look a little bit involved, it really isn't. Within the fabric of the "Key," it's the same thing again and again.)

   First, from the above Table containing the Greek alphabet, take a look at the "letter" that is listed as number 1. As you can see, the "letter" in column 96 is the small (or "lower" case, or "miniscule") letter for "alpha." And, in column 64, we have the Capital (or "Upper" case, or "Uncial") of the same letter, "ALPHA."
   

   Suffice it to say that here we're only interested in the "Capital" letters__and for a good reason that we'll get to in a moment. Now, from the Table, you can see what the alphabet scholars have given us for the Capital letter, "ALPHA." However, the ways of man is NOT the Lord's way and, as a stirring reminder of that here, He wants us to simplify the matter. Mind you, while this may not seem relevant, dismissing it as insignificant would not be the prudent thing to do. In short, the Lord wants us to see (in continuing with our imagination) and then USE the Capital letter for "ALPHA" as it is rendered in the "Key of David." Which is shown below:
   

So, from this;	we get for the Capital letter, "Alpha."

   Easy, huh? OK, it's odd, I know__but it's for real. Anyway, I think you got the example without any difficulty. Let's try another "letter" for size. In this instance, the letter "RHO." Again, from the above Table, we are given the "letter" as shown below:
     

From the "Key;"	we get for the Capital of "Rho."

   I know that we have only covered two letters. And they're really not what you are accustomed to seeing (to say the least). But, is it registering so far? Although it's still somewhat vague, can you at least see an outline of the picture that is beginning to emerge? Not quite yet, you say? OK, let's do another one. You already know about the letter "CHI," but we'll cover it anyway. So, from the Table:
 

From the "Key;"	we get for the Capital letter, "Chi."

   Now let's take the capital letter for "THETA" from the Table.
 

From the "Key;"	we get for the Capital "Theta."

   By the way, when you spell it scripturally, "THETA" is the first letter in the word "God."

   Continuing from the Table, we now take the Capital letter for "OMICRON." This one should be obvious.
 

In the "Key;"	we get for Capital "Omicron."

   Now this next letter, although it's not that difficult, it does require some extra "gray matter," so you might have to ratchet-up your attention. Look at the alphabet Table, and at the Capital letter for "MU."
 

From the "Key;"	we get for the Capital of "Mu."

   I know, your knee-jerk reaction was probably, "WHOA!" Which is understandable. And then you went, "How do you get the letter for "MU" that way?" Well, trust me on this, okay? Because that is the way the letter is made. We're doing this the Lord's way, remember? So for now, just relax and go with the flow. In a few more minutes it will even make sense. Now get the concentration back, and store this in your memory banks for recall: notice that the letter is situated above or on the horizontal line (or mark). Also, although the letter is smaller in size (compared to most of the other letters that we'll see), this is the way the letter must be represented__not a big "letter," but in the "Scriptures" it's a big idea. And it's a very important point to remember. But for now, don't dwell on this "letter," because we'll get back to it. And, as I said, everything will get clearer as we proceed with the alphabet.
   

   OK. Now the next letter, like the previous one (for "MU"), is somewhat unusual, too. But first, let's look at it in the alphabet Table:
   

And now, from the "Key."

From the "Key;"	we get for the Capital, "Delta."

Notice that, even though this is the Capital for "DELTA," the actual letter is small. And notice, again, how the horizontal line (or mark) has an influence on how (or where) the letter is derived from the "Key." Of particular note, is the fact that there are actually three small triangles (pointing up) in the "Key." But the one that represents the Capaital letter for "DELTA" is the "small" one in the center of the "Key" and it is below the horizontal line. As I emphasized earlier, with another "letter," this is a very important point to remember.
 

   If I have done this page correctly, I think, by now, your mind is clicking on all cylinders and the imagination is kicking into high gear. So let's go on with a couple more letters. From the "Table" we have this:
 

Simplifying;	we get for the Capital of "Sigma."

   And the next letter from the Table:
 

Again, simplifying;	we get for Capital of "Epsilon."

   With the Capital letter "EPSILON," the "Key" is providing us with an opportunity to expand on the ability to see Spiritual things. That is, in the case of the "vertical" line that is a part of the letter is derived from the vertical (though, invisible) line that is situated on the "left" side of the "Key." In short, if you are visualizing correctly, you should actually be able to see (even though they are invisible) "Three" vertical lines in the "Key" (one on the "left," one in the "CENTER" and one on the "right," . Do you remember the crucifixion scene on the day that our Lord was crucufied? Remember how the three men were hanging there, in misery, in agony, in utter disgrace? And yet, in the midst of such a tragic situation, a conversation ensued up there between them.

   It is certainly worth contemplating. Because their conversation (when the hidden message is understood) is not insignificant. By-and-by, the hidden message will be explained but, for now, let's move on to another "letter." This time it's the letter "NU" from the Table.
   

From the "Key;"	we get for the Capital letter, "Nu."

   As you can see, although they are invisible, the two "vertical" lines for the letter "NU" are derived from the vertical line on the "left" and the vertical line on the "right." The "diagonal" line of the letter should be obvious, since it is one of the diagonal lines that forms the letter "CHI (X)."
 

   Now let's try "UPSILON" from the Table:
   

From the "Key;"	we get for Capital "Upsilon."

   Really unorthodox but, If you're "Up to snuff" with me on this, then you already know that the bottom half of the letter is derived from the vertical line that is in the center of the "Key," . The top half is simply a letter that we're already familiar with__the letter "MU" (). Actually, it wouldn't be quite accurate to restrict it to being just a letter of the Greek alphabet, because, on a more subtle level, it represents much more than that. So, even though we leave it for now, we're not finished with this letter yet__and a little farther down we'll take it up again.
 

   And now, FOR now, the last letter from the Table.
   

And the "Key;"	gives us for Capital "Omega."

   To me, the letter "OMEGA" is one of the simplest of the letters that is derived from the "Key." Simple because it is an exact clone of the letter "OMICRON" except for one distinct feature__we remove the bottom horizontal line from the letter, "OMICRON."

   I know there's a good chance that you followed this brief excursion into the "letters" very well__that is, if you were successful in suspending disbelief and didn't develop some sort of mental block along the way. And, although we only covered twelve of the letters here, it's a beginning (it's not important how many we do but how much you learn and retain). And believe me, there is much more to do than what we have done here. But all I wanted to do here was give you the very basic, very easy "Letters" for you to see. Even so, you should have a pretty good idea of how the rest of the letters are formed.

   Yet, let's be realistic.

   So I must say that, at this point, I also know you could be thinking that it's an "Interesting concept alright." But frankly, in exercising due caution (skepticism?), you're wondering what my fuss is all about. Specifically, you don't see anything extraordinary about utilizing the "Key of David" as a template for rendering Greek "letters." What is the relevancy? Or maybe the right question is, exactly what do Greek "letters" do, in terms of opening up the Scriptures?

   If that is the case, I'm glad you asked__it's a legitimate question. And I like it when someone wants to hear me out (because I like for people to understand what I'm saying). In answering, though, let me say this: The benefits of understanding the "letters" covers a wide range of subjects. Too numerous, and too involved to address on a couple of web pages. But I tell you what, in the interest of casting at least some light on their importance, I'll venture into one aspect of the "letters." To wit:

   In a world where we can travel just about anywhere - the desert, the rainforest, the ice caps; the mountain tops, the oceans' depths; even the dark side of the moon - we can study and learn just about anything. And one result of this prolific learning experience is that we have produced theologians, popes, rabbis, preachers, ministers, mediums, spirit channellers and psychic guides galore__all professing knowledge.

   And yet, an uncomfortable truth is that there is a single word...a simple "word" that has puzzled the so-called "Enlightened" academic community for centuries. in fact, the experts - all of them of the highest order of intellect and academic bearing, esteemed religious scholars and the like - have studied this "word" from every conceivable angle there is. Producing a slew - literally, thousands - of Biblical and secular commentaries on the subject. It should be so simple, really__but, so far, they can't quite nail the "word" down with an unquestionable explanation. ("Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth."; 2Timothy 3:7) Frankly speaking (strictly MY opinion, of course), all they have done is produce an awful lot of swirling confusion around the "word." Confusion, that is totally unneccessary. So, with the aid of the "Key of David," let's take an indepth look and see if we can now offer a "definitive" explanation (and, therefore, understanding) of the word, "GOD."

   Now I would like to say that the "Bible" is inerrant; I would also like to say that you can rely, absolutely, on the Theological "Commentaries" (of various passages) about the word "God" that is common to most Bibles. I would like to say those things, but I can't. At the risk of seeming like a one-note blabbermouth who says whatever he thinks and calls it candor rather than indiscretion, the "TRUTH," and I'd be deceiving you if I didn't tell it, is that it doesn't matter where you look in the "Bible," in fact, you can go from cover to cover and you will always find the word "God" spelled just one way__"God." But, if you consult the "Koine" Greek "Scriptures," you will find out that the word that has been translated as "God," is actually spelled "FOUR" different ways. They are:

Qeos

Qeon

Qeou

Qew

   This is where we start to SEE a Scriptural "Revelation," so please, don't make the mistake of thinking that this is irrelevant; don't be tempted and just gloss over those variant spellings of the word__meditatively speaking, back up a little into the more contemplative realm of the mind and really digest each "Letter" of the words. Because this is a unique example of how a "word" (any word from the "Bible") is clarified with the aid of the "Key."

   If you are fortunate enough to have one, a good Concordance of the Bible will come in handy here. And rest assured, the best of Concordances will attempt to cover those four variant spellings of the word, "God." But, invariably, the theological emphasis will be placed on the top spelling of the word, "Qeos."

   And, in some ways, it's a peculiar thing__which has always sent more than a buzz and ripples - of seismic proportions - throughout academic circles. You see, I can say without reservation that Theologians have known, for eons, that the word, "God," is a singular, yet plural noun. Most unusual. And despite being clothed, head-to-toe, in their adoptive (and collective) way of thinking, to their chagrin they can't quite explain the anomaly. Vintage Theology, but a discordant note and a major, major breach in the stoic we-can-explain-it-all mentality. (It's somewhat tantamount to a fisherman - in fertile waters - after trolling all day with a net in the middle of a Lake__trying to catch a much needed batch of fish. And, horror of horrors, discovering that he's been using a ripped fishnet. If you can spare the time, click here and go to an example of how scholars, in general, try to explain the word "God.")  

   Here, I'm going to digress again, and leave that subject hanging there for a moment. To get to the TRUTH (somewhat out of fashion and something we tend to skirt around nowadays__pushed to the sidelines, as being dated and irrelevant as rationing or religion) and better explain the solution to the puzzle, I want to go with an example of something. Let's use this small figure , to represent "Three" things; our Father, His side of the "Key of David" and His "house." And let's arrange everything in a column like this:

The Father

The Father's house

The Father's side of the "Key of David"

   At this point we want to add another little , and let it represent our Father's Son; and we want to place them side by side. The problem though, is this: After they're placed side-by-side, if we don't label both of them - or, at least one of them - in some way, how do we know which one is which, or, Who is Who? Better stated; If we place the two together, like this , which represents the Father, and which represents the Son? The answer is provided through another question, "What does the Scriptures (or the Bible) say?" Well, let's go look it up and see...

   Now, after we look it up (in the Bible, at Acts 2:33-34), we find out that our Father's Son has taken a seat to the right hand of the Father. Which means that, if they are seated side-by-side, as we face and look at them, the Father will always (I mean, always) be on our "right." And His Son will always be on our "left." In other words, it doesn't matter where they are, as long as they are together__and if they are together, we can identify them. That being the case (the same "yesterday," "today" and "forever"), our Father is always to our "Right" hand and His Son is always to our "Left" hand.

   So, when we place these two side-by-side, the beauty of this is that we immediately KNOW which is representing which (or who is who). Right? Right.

   Bear in mind that the space (or distance) between them is irrelevant__so we can represent them as just barely touching and place them ON a horizontal line. Therefore, when we look at the "Key of David" when it's presented like this:

   There should be no doubt in our mind about who the Father is, where His side of the "Key of David" is or where His house is. RIGHT? And likewise with His Son. We KNOW who the Son is, where the Son's side of the "Key of David" is and where the Son's house is. So, even though there may be an occasion when we're looking at the "Key of David" like this:
 
 

   Or even this way:
 
 

   There is no hesitation on our part with it (in terms of recognizing various parts), because the Lord has given us a way to actually see and fathom a few "Spiritual" (or, invisible) things within the "Key." No matter how it's overall design may be presented, we know "Where" the Father and His Son are represented.