Zeir Anpin in Zion

Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah 129:4

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And these are called the two states of greatness, the first and the second. The first is when it receives from Israel-Saba and Tevunah. The second is when it receives from Abba and Imma without the aforementioned division, which is a power far greater.

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Holy LandSefirotWisdomAdam EveMysticism

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