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DonateA. The 248 spiritual limbs of G-d that correspond to the 248 positive commands:
The 248 positive commands correspond to the 248 spiritual limbs that are found in the world of Atzilus, which are known as a 248 limbs of the king. The meaning behind the statement is as follows: In the world of Atzilus there exists the combination of Sefiros known as Z”a, or Zeir Anpin. These combinations of attributes contain 248 different parts or aspects. The calculation is as follows: Z”a is a compilation of nine attributes [from Chochma to Yesod[1]], and each one of these attributes contains nine parts for a total of 81. Now each part contains three vessels for 3×81 which is 243. We add to this the five aspects of kindness for a total of 248. Every one of the 248 commands corresponds to one of the aspects of Z”a and draws down G-dliness to it.
[1] Torah Or p. 69a; In general, Z”a refers to the emotional Sefiros which is a total of six from Chesed to Yesod. However, on occasion it is used to refer to also the intellectual Sefiros, for a total of nine.
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