The whole distinction between the first three and the lower seven is in the lower seven, which receive Ḥokhma in order to give to Ze’er Anpin and Nukba. This level is called the lamed of tzelem, since this letter alludes to the fact that this level contains three brains: Ḥokhma, Bina, and Da’at.97See the footnotes in the previous section for an explanation of the pseudo-sefira of Da’at. Each of the brains is comprised of ten sefirot, and thus they are thirty sefirot, the numerical value of the letter lamed, for the right of Da’at and the left of Da’at98In this context, the right and left of Da’at are united into one, as opposed to in the first three described in the previous section. are here considered as one, since they are the middle line99See the previous sections (especially 33 – 38) for a fuller description of the mechanics of the middle line. that unites Ḥokhma and Bina.
Structure of the Tzelem and the Flow of Wisdom
Introduction to Sulam Commentary 47:2