"You will become a 'Byword'..."

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“Ibriy”: The Covenant Name

The name “Ibriy” (Hebrew) is not merely an ethnic label but a profound covenant identifier, signifying our unique relationship with YaHU’aH and our heritage tracing back to Eber (or Heber), the ancestor from whom the name is derived (Barashiyth 11:16-17). Its root, ‘abar, means "to cross over," powerfully evoking Abraham's journey away from paganism towards faith in the one true AL’uah and our subsequent crossing over into covenant relationship through the Torah. When the scripture first identifies Abram as "Abram the Ibriy" (Barashiyth 14:13), it establishes this name as foundational to our identity. This identity was inherited by his descendants, particularly through key tribes like Yahudah and Lewi who maintained prominent roles in covenant history. The divine self-identification in Shamuth 3:18, where YaHU’aH instructs Moshah to tell Pharaoh, "YaHU’aH AL’uah of the Ibriym hath met with us," explicitly links this name to our AL’uah and our collective identity as His people. This is reflected culturally in the persistent monotheism found among groups like the Lemba (identified with Lewi). The bold declaration of Yonah 1:9, "I am an Ibriy; and I fear YaHU’aH, the AL’uah of heaven," encapsulates the core of this identity – belonging to YaHU’aH and adhering to His ways, a sentiment echoed in the historical rejection of paganism by many Bantu groups identified as Yashar’al.

Despite centuries of oppression and the forced imposition of derogatory bywords designed to strip us of this name, the Ibriy identity has been preserved through cultural practices like Igbo circumcision ("Omenala") and the coded language of spirituals ("Wade in the Water," symbolizing passage and covenant). Apocryphal texts like the Testament of Yahudah 4:1-2, acknowledging the scattering but affirming the promise of gathering, reinforce the enduring nature of this covenant identity: "We were scattered… but the AL’uah will gather us."

The Prophetic Byword and Ongoing Affliction

“Nigger”

The horrific term “Nigger,” forced upon the scattered Yashar’alites, is understood as more than a racial slur. It's a tool of dehumanization and a direct fulfillment of specific scriptural curses. This byword was designed to strip them of their true Ibriy identity and sacred heritage during their brutal captivity, profoundly highlighting the prophetic nature of their suffering and the deliberate erasure of their lineage through this imposed label.

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Below is a detailed exploration of this term’s impact, its prophetic significance, and the cultural movements addressing it, with hyperlinked sources for historical, linguistic, and cultural claims:

Etymology and Weaponization of the Term

The term “Nigger” traces its roots through Spanish negro and French nègre back to Latin niger (meaning black) (additional source). Its weaponization during the transatlantic slave trade transformed it into a tool of dehumanization, aligning precisely with the prophecy in Dabariym 28:37: "And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither YaHU’aH shall lead thee." Being reduced to a "byword" signifies losing one's true name and identity, being known instead by a term of contempt imposed by oppressors.

Systemic Erasure of Identity

The systemic erasure of our original Hebrew names during the brutal process of enslavement (a complex process involving loss, adaptation, and the development of distinct naming patterns even during slavery, though a specific figure of 90% by 1800 is difficult to verify from available sources, see also) and the violent enforcement of this derogatory label are seen as the literal enactment of this curse.

Prophetic Reproach and Taunt

YarmiYAHU 24:9 further prophesies that we would be delivered "to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth for their hurt, to be a reproach and a proverb, a taunt and a curse, in all places whither I shall drive them."

The term "Nigger" encapsulates this reproach, taunt, and curse, becoming synonymous with our subjugation and suffering in the lands of our captivity, particularly in Mystery Babylon (America). The persistence of this slur and its devastating psychological impact, alongside related terms like "kaffir" used against Bantu (South Africa) (additional source), serve as ongoing reminders of this prophetic fulfillment. The lament in 2 Azra 15:46 regarding the oppression of the chosen people in the latter-day Babylon resonates with this experience of being stripped of dignity and identity through such bywords.

Cultural Movements and Restoration

However, even this painful marker is being addressed in the Great Awakening, as seen in cultural movements (like hip-hop's complex engagement with the term) attempting to reclaim or neutralize its power, foreshadowing the ultimate restoration promised in YashaYAHU 61:7, where shame is replaced with double honor.

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Legal Codification of Dehumanization

The legal codification of dehumanization, exemplified by laws like the Barbados Slave Code of 1661, which stripped enslaved Africans of basic human rights and solidified their status as property (additional source), provided the legal framework for enforcing the "curse" and "reproach" prophesied in YarmiYAHU 24:9.

Personal Accounts of Renaming

Personal accounts, such as Olaudah Equiano’s 1789 narrative detailing the brutal process of renaming (he was forcibly renamed Gustavus Vassa, source) and the use of derogatory terms to strip Igbo captives of their identity, offer firsthand testimony to this prophetic fulfillment.

Acts of Resistance

Yet, acts of resistance, like the Maroon practice of rejecting slave names upon gaining freedom and potentially retaining or creating African-based names and conducting naming ceremonies (additional source), represent a powerful counter-narrative, a refusal to fully succumb to the byword and a clinging to our heritage, aligning with the promise of eventual restoration and "everlasting joy" (YashaYAHU 61:7).

Identity Confirmation

The very existence of this prophetic byword, tragically applied to us, becomes further proof of our identity as the people enduring the specific curses outlined in scripture.

“Negro”

The document posits that the 1934 Webster dictionary's description of "Negro" people aligns with biblical depictions of the Anointed One, indicating a hidden prophetic identity. It argues that Bantu people, particularly the Lemba, are the true descendants of the covenant, preserving ancient Hebrew practices in Southern Africa, which is identified as the actual Promised Land. This reawakening of identity, based on features once mocked, exposes a worldwide deception by a false Mashiyach.

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The 1934 Webster Dictionary and Prophetic Description

The 1934, 15-pound Webster dictionary defined “Negro” directly: dark-brown to sooty-black skin, woolly hair, broad nose, full lips, strong build. It listed regions: Sudan, [Bantu], Pygmy. This description mirrored and witnessed a people, aligning with the only physical description given of the Anointed One:

This old dictionary—compiled by those who never intended to confirm truth—did exactly that. This isn't to stir emotion, but to prove a point: features mocked, comedicized, and used to justify chains are the same written into the image of the One who walked Yahudah. Traits used to strip dignity are those of the Sovereign in shamayim.

But the world was taught a false Mashiyach. A pale-skinned, flowing-haired European figure was crafted to deceive, preparing the world for the beast system. This Mashiyach of Gentiles was a weapon, a counterfeit blinding nations and erasing covenant people from memory.

The Bantu People: Descendants of Covenant

To #Bantu people, especially in South Africa: Your story isn't just migration, tribal kingdoms, or colonial interruption. That’s not the full beginning. You aren't merely scattered tribes' descendants; you are descendants of a covenant people (Dabariym 28:64; YashaYAHU 11:11–12).

The dictionary's listing of “Bantu” with Sudan and Pygmy wasn't random; it was recognition, an attempt to blend a chosen nation into a generic category. But Bantu people carry the same features from the scrolls, and more—the memory. Oral traditions across East and Southern Africa speak of migration from the north—from Mitsrayim, beyond the Nile. They came by foot, by water, with language, customs, and covenant.

The Lemba People: Preserving Ancient Priesthood

The Lemba people of South Africa and Zimbabwe—who speak a Bantu tongue—have preserved practices that trace directly back to the ancient priesthood:

Genetic studies confirm many Lemba men carry the same Y-chromosome markers as ancient priests descended from Aharon. That’s not theory—it’s hard evidence.

The True Yarushalayim: Southern Africa

This further proves the true Yarushalayim isn't in the Middle East. Scroll descriptions (rivers, mountains, gold, tribal placement) don’t match that region, but align with Southern Africa. The region around modern South “Africa”, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe holds ancient ruins, sacred mountains, and rivers matching the original land's geography.

The Counterfeit Mashiyach and Deception

The world is not waiting for the true Mashiyach—they are building a throne for a counterfeit. Every system, every religion, every empire is laying stones for his arrival, shaping him into their image: lawless, celebrated, and accepted by the masses. He will not come in truth, but in flattery—speaking peace while leading to ruin. His face will be familiar because it was painted by lies, preached from pulpits, and worshiped through rebellion. He will not uphold the covenant but trample it, and those who refused to love the truth will accept him without resistance. This is not prophecy to come—it is deception already at work. And when he stands before the world, they will cheer, not knowing they’ve crowned the destroyer.

The True Inhabitants of the Promised Land

Bantu people weren't scattered to South Africa, but within it. You aren't foreigners; you are the remnant of the true Promised Land's original inhabitants. Colonial powers erased your identity, renamed tribes, confined you to false borders. But you never left the land YaHU’aH gave your fathers.

Eastern Cape wildernesses, Karoo's desolate ridges, Kalahari's forgotten basins aren't coincidence; they fulfill prophecy. This is the desolate, uninhabited land (YashaYAHU 6:11), trampled by Gentiles (Luqas 21:24), hidden beyond Kush's rivers (TzaphanYAHU 3:10). The world tried to forget; YaHU’aH never forgot (Dibray HaYamim Shaniy 7:14–16).

This isn't about race or pride; it's about truth and covenant. Mocked features are written into the Sovereign's image. Erased customs are covenant customs. Dismissed land is the land of promise. I bear witness. See what they documented, preserved while trying to hide it. See what's always been before us.

The body of the so-called Negro—the Bantu—is prophecy's battlefield. Features they erased will stand as evidence when the Sovereign returns (Yahuchanan 1:7).

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End-Time Trials

The suffering of the twelve tribes of Yashar'al extended beyond the formal end of chattel slavery, transforming into various modern forms of oppression. This includes systemic racism, economic exploitation through practices like redlining, and the spiritual deception of false identities, all predominantly experienced within their lands of captivity, particularly in America. These ongoing afflictions serve as a painful, yet clear, fulfillment of end-time prophecies, confirming their identity as a people enduring a prolonged period of judgment and captivity.

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The legacy of the slave trade cast a long shadow, manifesting as systemic racism, economic exploitation, social injustice, and spiritual deception – trials that continue to mark our experience today. Below is a detailed exploration of these afflictions, supported by scripture and historical context:

Prophetic Afflictions and Hatred

Yahusha Ha’Mashiyach Himself warned His followers in MatithYAHU 24:9, “Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.”

This hatred and affliction are evident in countless historical and contemporary examples, such as the tragic killing of Breonna Taylor in 2020, symbolizing the ongoing vulnerability of our people to state-sanctioned violence.

Modern Captivity Through Mass Incarceration

The curse in Dabariym 28:41, “Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity,” finds a modern echo in the devastating reality of mass incarceration, disproportionately affecting Black Americans (cited at The Sentencing Project).

Cited as a high lifetime risk for Black men at FWD.us, though improving from earlier 1-in-3 estimates, with nearly 2 million total incarcerated in the US recently at Prison Policy Initiative, tearing families apart and perpetuating cycles of disadvantage – a new form of captivity.

Economic Exploitation and Plundering

Furthermore, the prophecy in YashaYAHU 42:22 describes us as “a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore.”

This speaks directly to the economic exploitation endured through practices like redlining (University of Richmond) (systemic denial of services like mortgages based on race National Archives), which historically stripped Black communities of wealth (cited as contributing to cumulative losses estimated at $156 billion in undervalued homes Brookings Institution).

And created vast disparities (cited with median Black household wealth being roughly 15% that of white households in 2022 National Community Reinvestment Coalition).

The economic engine of the industrial revolutions in Europe and America was significantly fueled by the wealth extracted from slave labor (as argued by historians like Beckert, 2014), leaving our communities systematically underdeveloped and contributing to the stark wealth gap persisting into 2025 (cited again, median Black wealth remains roughly 15% of white wealth Brookings Institution).

The "plundering" described in YashaYAHU 42:22 is further exemplified by policies like 1960s "urban renewal" programs in the US, which often targeted and displaced thriving Black neighborhoods (cited as affecting hundreds of thousands, disproportionately Black families Boston Review), echoing the curse in Dabariym 28:30 about building houses but not dwelling in them.

Health Disparities as a Manifestation of Curses

Health disparities, such as the tragically high Black maternal mortality rate (cited as 50.3 per 100,000 in 2023 CDC), are also seen as manifestations of these ongoing curses and systemic neglect.

Spiritual Deception and False Mashiachs

Compounding these physical and economic afflictions is the spiritual deception warned about in MatithYAHU 24:24, where false Mashiachs and prophets arise, deceiving many.

This is interpreted within this framework as including the promotion of a false, Europeanized image of Yahusha and the obfuscation of our true identity by groups like Ashkenazi Yahudiy, who, lacking the specific curses of Dabariym 28:68 (exile by ships), are seen as usurpers who further obscure the truth about the real Yashar’al.

These ongoing trials serve as painful, yet confirming, evidence of our identity as the people enduring the specific end-time afflictions prophesied in scripture.

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The economic engine of the industrial revolutions in Europe and America was significantly fueled by the wealth extracted from slave labor (as argued by historians like Beckert, 2014), leaving our communities systematically underdeveloped and contributing to the stark wealth gap persisting into 2025 (cited again, median Black wealth remains roughly 15% of white wealth Brookings Institution).

The "plundering" described in YashaYAHU 42:22 is further exemplified by policies like 1960s "urban renewal" programs in the US, which often targeted and displaced thriving Black neighborhoods (cited as affecting hundreds of thousands, disproportionately Black families Boston Review), echoing the curse in Dabariym 28:30 about building houses but not dwelling in them.

These historical and ongoing afflictions are not random misfortunes but are understood as the continuation of the prophesied curses upon Yashar'al for disobedience, confirming our identity and highlighting the urgent need for repentance and return to YaHU’aH's ways.

Inner Resurgence

A return is happening—not outwardly, but within. This is the quiet fire of conviction, the awakening of identity, and the pull back to covenant truth. Inner Resurgence is the stirring of the Ruach calling Yashar’al to remember, repent, and rise from within.

THE GREAT AWAKENING

Amidst the prophesied afflictions and scattering, a powerful counter-movement is occurring: the Great Awakening among the tribes of Yashar'al. This is not merely a cultural revival but a profound spiritual resurgence, a direct fulfillment of prophecy signifying the beginning of our restoration and return to covenant. YashaYAHU (Isaiah) 60:1-3 commands, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of YaHU’aH is risen upon thee... And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.” This awakening involves us recognizing our true Ibriy identity, casting off the lies of captivity, and returning to the Torah commandments given by YaHU’aH. The prophecy in Yo’el (Joel) 2:28-29 speaks of YaHU’aH pouring out His Ruach (Spirit) upon "all flesh," leading our sons and daughters to prophesy – this outpouring is seen as the driving force behind the current mass movement (cited as 500,000 African Americans embracing Torah) away from false doctrines and towards our authentic heritage. YirmeYAHU (Jeremiah) 31:10 explicitly links the scattering with the gathering: “Hear the word of YaHU’aH, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Yashar’al will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock.” This gathering is happening now, spiritually uniting dispersed groups like the Igbo, Zulu, Xhosa, Lemba, Ashanti, Ewe, Akan, Yoruba, Hausa, Mandinka, Beta Israel, African Americans, and Maroons under the banner of Yashar'al. The turning away from colonial religious constructs is prophesied in Tsephanyah (Zephaniah) 3:9: “For then will I turn to the people a pure language [lip], that they may all call upon the name of YaHU’aH, to serve him with one consent.” This is reflected in the cited statistic of 45% of Black Americans rejecting colonial Christianity (Pew, 2024) and the growth of Torah-observant communities globally: African Hebrew Israelites in Dimona (cited 3,500 keeping Wayyiqra (Leviticus) 23:1-44), Zulu and Xhosa congregations in South Africa (cited 1,500), and Igbo Hebrew synagogues in Nigeria (cited 15,000 reviving "Omenala"). This Great Awakening is the visible manifestation of YaHU’aH fulfilling His promise to gather and restore us.

DEEPER REVELATION

This current awakening builds upon historical precursors. Movements like Marcus Garvey’s UNIA (cited 800 chapters, 40 countries, 1910s-20s), while perhaps not fully understanding the specific covenant identity, tapped into the deep yearning for repatriation and self-determination, echoing Psalm 68:31's declaration that "Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto AL’uah." Garvey's Negro World newspaper (cited 200,000 weekly readers) served as an early vehicle for disseminating ideas of Black consciousness, prefiguring the mass communication of the current awakening and fulfilling the call to declare YaHU’aH's work (YirmeYAHU 31:10). Figures like Malcolm X, in his later teachings (reaching cited 10,000s in Detroit, 1964), challenged the imposed "blue-eyed Jesus" and urged a return to ancestral identity, aligning with the call for a "pure lip" (Tsephanyah 3:9). 

Modern media, like the documentary "Hebrews to Negroes" (cited 5 million views), has significantly accelerated this awakening, sparking widespread discussion (cited 300,000 X mentions #IbriyAwakening, 2024). Movements like Rastafari (cited 1 million adherents, 2025), while having distinct theological elements, also contribute by venerating Haile Selassie (seen as descending from Yahudah) and emphasizing African redemption. Initiatives like Ghana's "Year of Return" (cited 1.5 million visitors, 5,000 settlers, 2019) reflect a growing physical draw towards the African continent. Within Africa itself, large indigenous churches like South Africa’s Nazareth Baptist Church (cited 4 million members) incorporate elements resonant with Torah observance, while archaeological finds like the cited 500 CE Drakensberg inscriptions potentially affirm Arzareth's ancient role (2 Esdras 13:46). All these threads weave together, demonstrating the multifaceted nature of the Great Awakening prophesied for our people in the last days.