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

“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 (B’re’shith (Genesis) 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" (B’re’shith (Genesis) 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 Shemoth (Exodus) 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 (Jonah) 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 Judah 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 our people, the Yashar’alites scattered in the diaspora, is understood not merely as a racial slur but as the direct fulfillment of specific scriptural curses designed to strip us of our true Ibriy identity and heritage during our captivity.

LEARN THE FACTS

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:
  • 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:
    • YirmeYAHU (Jeremiah) 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 Esdras 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.

Deeper Revelation:

  • Legal Codification of Dehumanization:
  • 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.
  • 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.

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End-Time Trials

 The suffering endured by the twelve tribes of Yashar'al did not end with the formal abolition of chattel slavery; rather, it transformed into new forms of oppression, fulfilling prophecies of ongoing affliction in the end times, particularly within the lands of our captivity, America.

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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’Mashiach Himself warned His followers in MattithYAHU (Matthew) 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 (additional source), symbolizing the ongoing vulnerability of our people to state-sanctioned violence.

Modern Captivity Through Mass Incarceration: 

  • The curse in Debarim (Deuteronomy) 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 (Isaiah) 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 (Isaiah) 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 Debarim (Deuteronomy) 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 MattithYAHU (Matthew) 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 Yahudyim, who, lacking the specific curses of Debarim 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.

Deeper Revelation: 

  • 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 (Isaiah) 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 Debarim (Deuteronomy) 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.