Introduction
   I am Yahweh, and there is no one else; besides Me there is no Elohim. I will gird you, though you have not known Me; that they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is no one besides Me: I am Yahweh, and there is no one else. I form the light, and create darkness; I make peace and create evil; I am Yahweh that does all these things, Isaiah 45:5 -7.

Relationship Foundation
   There is one El
   Thou believest that there is one El; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble, James 2:19.
   First, one must establish that a relationship exists. And how is this done?
   And by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments, 1 John 2:3.
   Next, in order to know Yahweh, we must think like Yahweh. In order to think like Yahweh, we must have the "mind of Yahweh." And, in order to have the "mind of Yahweh," we must have the set-apart (Holy) Spirit of Yahweh indwelling.
   The set-apart (Holy) Spirit is Yah's heart/mind and character. This set-apart (Holy) Spirit can turn a self-centered worldly mind into the spiritual righteous loving mind like Yahweh’s. The set-apart (Holy) Spirit can only come after true repentance.

Becoming Intimate with Yahweh
   To think as one with Yahweh is to be intimate with Yahweh. Once we have attained the ability to think like “El’s-like mind,” we come to understand why we are spiritually motivated to keep Yah’s Commandments/ Torah. Why? Because they can now be viewed as our Commandments also. How could we not want to keep them? So what do we receive and understand from the "Mind of Yahweh"?

Scriptural Gift Facts
   1. That the Tanach (1st testament) and the Brit Hadasha (last testament) are the perfect spiritually inspired "Mind of Yahweh" and is never changing;
   2. There is no spiritual difference between the Torah/Commandments of Yahweh given through Moshe and the prophets or the Torah/Commandments, given through Messiah Yahshua and His apostles. The worldly-minded man, both a Yahudite (Jewish person) and a foreigner, misunderstands Yah's Torah/Commandments because they are under the spirit of error;
   3. The worldly-minded man cannot understand the Spirit of Yah or those with the belief of Yahshua. They see everything from a physical perspective; and
   4. Worldly minded men will seek either “free salvation,” a get-out-of-jail-free card, the lie of once saved always saved, or “earned salvation,” by works of the letter of the Torah and not out of love, which is the Spirit of the Torah/Word. Yahshua is the Living/Breathing Torah/Word. The Belief of Yahshua is to walk as Yahshua walked.

Knowing Yahweh
   But now that you have come to know Yahweh, or rather to be known by Yahweh, how turn you back again to the weak and beggarly rudiments, to which you desire to be in bondage over again? (Galatians 4:9).
   Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of Yahweh; and everyone that loves is begotten of Yahweh, and knows Yahweh. Whoever does not love does not know Yahweh, because Yahweh is love, l John 4:7 -8.
   To know or be known by Yahweh means that you have an intimate relationship with the Creator in spiritual truth. Then you become an extension of Yahweh, as Messiah Yahshua is through Yah's set-apart (Holy) Spirit. You will have the same like-Mind, the same like-Heart and the same like-Character. Being of Yahweh and walking in the Belief/Faith of Yahshua is how you have intimacy with Yah. You will think and have the logic of Yah. You will have Yah's heart, which is pure love. You will behave, act and carry yourself by the standards of Yah's Word.

Not Knowing Yahweh
   Job 18:5-21 tells us of the place for those who do not know Yahweh and so do not walk with Messiah Yahshua:
   Yes, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine. The light shall be dark in his tent, and his lamp above him shall be put out. The steps of his strength shall be straitened (shortened), and his own counsel shall cast him down. For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walks upon the toils. A gin shall take him by the heel, and snare shall lay hold on him. A noose is hid for him in the ground, And a trap for him in the way. Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall chase him at his heels. His strength shall be hungered, and calamity shall be ready at his side. The members of his body shall be devoured, yes; the first-born of death shall devour his members. He shall be rooted out of his tent in which he trusted; and he shall be brought to the king of terrors. There shall dwell in his tent that which is none of his; brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation. His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off. His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street. He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world. He shall have neither son nor kinsman among his people, nor any remaining where he sojourned. They that come after shall be astonished at his day as they that went before were frightened. Surely such are the dwellings of the unrighteous, and this is the place of him that knows not EL.

Significant Words Showing Intimacy
   Here are 10 different words and their application in our intimate relationship with Yahweh as we grow and mature in EL’s Word. Each English word has the definition from Webster’s dictionary.
   Also included are the corresponding transliterated Hebrew word and its definition from Strong’s Concordance, along with the vers- es from Yah's Word showing the use of these words and their application.

Trust
   Webster’s Dictionary defines “trust” as assured reliance on the character, ability, strength or truth of someone or something; one in which confidence is placed; and dependence on something future or contingent.
   Yah’s Word uses the Hebrew batch (baw-takh), Strong’s number 982, and defines it to mean “to trust.”
   Yahweh is my strength and my shield; my heart has trusted in Him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song will I praise Him, Psalm 28:7.
   Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; for in You do I trust: Cause me to know the way in which I should walk; for I lift up my soul to You, Psalm 143:8.
   When you pass through the water, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you: when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon you, Isaiah/YeshaYah 43:2.

Steadfast
   Webster’s Dictionary defines “steadfast” as being very devoted and loyal to a person, belief, or cause: not changing; being firm in belief, determination or adherence to: immovable.
   Yah’s Word uses the Hebrew kun (koon), Strong’s number 3559, and defines it to mean “to be firm.”
   Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of Yahweh, knowing that your labor is not vain in Yahweh, 1 Corinthians 15:58.
   You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware lest, being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness, 2 Peter 3:17.

Righteous
   Webster’s Dictionary defines “righteous” as:
   1. Good — morally admirable;
   2. Clean-handed, guiltless, innocent, free of evil or guilt;
   3. Just — especially of what is legal or ethically right or proper or fitting;
   4. Moral — concerned with principals of right and wrong, and conforming to standards of behavior;
   5. Virtuous — morally excellent; and
   6. Worthy — having worth or merit, or value being honorable or admirable.
   Yah’s Word uses the Hebrew tsaddiq (tsad-deek), Strong’s number 6662, and defines it as “righteous or just.”
   And what great nation is there, that has statutes and ordinances so righteous as all this law, which I set before you today? (Deuteronomy 4:8).
   And Yahweh commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear Yahweh Our Elohim, for our good always, that He might preserve us alive, as at this day. And it shall be righteousness to us, if we observe to do all these commandments before Yahweh our Elohim, as He has commanded us, Deuteronomy 6:24, 25.
   I will give thanks to You with uprightness of heart, when I learn Your righteous judgments, Psalm 119:7.
   At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, because of Your righteous ordinances, Psalm 119:62.
   I know, O Yahweh, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me, Psalm 119:75.
   I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will observe Your righteous ordinances, Psalm 119:106.
   Righteous are You, O Yahweh, and upright are Your judgments, Psalm 119:137.
   You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness, and great faithfulness, Psalm 119:138.
   The sum of Your Word is truth; and every one of Your righteous ordinances endures forever, Psalm 119:160.
   Seven times a day I praise You, because of Your righteous ordinances, Psalm 119:164.
   Let my tongue sing of Your word; for all Your commandments are righteousness, Psalm 119:172.
   And they were both righteous before Elohim, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of Yahweh blameless, Luke 1:6.
   For the hearers of the law are not just before Yahweh; but the doers of the law shall be justified, Romans 2:13.
   If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also that does righteousness is begotten of Him, 1 John 2:29.
   Beloved, now we are children of Elohim, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that, if He shall be manifested, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him even as He is. And everyone that has this hope set on Him purifies himself, even as He is pure. Everyone that commits sin also transgresses the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. And you know that He was manifested to take away sins; and in Him is no sin. Whoever remains in Him does not sin: whoever sins has not seen Him, neither knows Him. Little children, let no man lead you astray: he that does righteousness is righteous, even as He is righteous: he that does sin is of the devil; for the devil sins from the beginning. To this end was the Son of Yahweh manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. Whoever is begotten of Yahweh does not practice sin, because his seed remains in him: and he may not practice sin, because he is begotten of Yahweh. In this the children of Yahweh are manifest, and the children of the devil: whoever does not righteousness is not of Yahweh, neither he that does not love his brother, l John 3:2-10.

Courage
   Webster’s Dictionary defines “courage” as the ability to do something that you know is difficult or dangerous; as the mental strength to venture, persevere and withstand danger, fear or difficulty.
   Yah’s Word uses the Hebrew amets (aw-mats), Strong’s number 553 and defines it as “to be stout, strong, bold, and alert.”
   Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be terrified of them: for Yahweh your Elohim, He it is that goes with you; He will not fail you, nor forsake you, Deuteronomy 31:6.
   Watch, stand fast in the faith, be manly, be strong, 1 Corinthians 16:13.

Zealous
   Webster’s Dictionary defines “zealous” as feeling or showing strong and energetic support for a person, cause: filled with zeal.
   Yah’s Word uses the Hebrew qanah (kaw-naw), Strong’s number 7065 and defines it as “to be zealous or jealous.”
   And He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon His head; and He put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a mantle, Isaiah 59:17.
   As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent, Revelation 3:19.

Believe
   Webster’s Dictionary defines “believe” as to have a firm faith; to accept something as true, genuine, or real; to have a firm conviction as to the goodness, efficacy, or ability of something.
   Yah’s Word uses the Hebrew aman (aw-man), Strong’s number 539, and defines it as “to confirm, support.”
   He that believes on the Son has eternal life; but he that obeys not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of Elohim remains on him, John 3:36.
   Truly, truly, I say to you, He that hears My word, and believes Him that sent Me, has eternal life, and comes not into judgment, but has passed out of death into life, John 5:24.

Peace
   Webster’s Dictionary defines “peace” as a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions, or harmony in personal relationships.
   Yah’s Word uses the Hebrew shalom (shaw-Iome), Strong’s number 7965, and defines it as “completeness, soundness, welfare, peace.”
   Yahweh will give strength to His people; Yahweh will bless His people with peace, Psalm 29:11.
   Great peace have they that love your law. And they have no occasion of stumbling, Psalm 119:165.
   Peace I leave with you: My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful, John 14:27.

Joy
   Webster’s Dictionary defines “joy” as a feeling of great happiness; a source or cause of great happiness; success in doing, finding or getting something.
   Yah’s Word uses the Hebrew simchah (sim-khaw), Strong’s number 8057, and defines it as “joy and gladness.”
   The hope of the righteous shall be gladness; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish, Proverbs 10:28.
   And the ransomed of Yahweh shall return, and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away, Isaiah 35:10.
   Count it all joy my brethren, when you shall fall into manifold temptations; knowing that the proving of your faith works patience, Jacob (James) 1:2 -3.

Endure
   Webster’s Dictionary defines “endure” as to undergo as a hardship, especially without giving in; to regard with acceptance; to continue to exist in the same state or condition.
   Yah’s Word uses the Hebrew yakol (yaw-kole), Strong’s number 3201, and defines it as “to be able, have power, and prevail.”
   But he that endures to the end, the same shall be saved, Matthew 24:13.
   And not only so, but we rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation works endurance. And endurance, approval, and approval hope, Romans 5:3 -4.
   There has no temptation taken you but such as man can bare: but Yahweh is faithful, Who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it, 1 Corinthians 10:13.
   Blessed is the man that endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which Yahweh promised to them that love Him, Jacob (James) 1:12.

Love
   Webster’s Dictionary defines “love” as a strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties; affection based on admiration, benevolence or common interests; warm attachment, enthusiasm or devotion; an assurance of affection; unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another; a person’s admiration for Yahweh.
   Yah’s Word uses the Hebrew chabab (khaw-bab), Strong’s number 2245, and defines it as “to cherish, regard and protect.”
   Make Your face to shine upon Your servant: save me in Your loving kindness, Psalm 31:16.
   My son, despise not the chastening of Yahweh; neither be weary of His reproof: for whom Yahweh loves, He corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights, Proverbs 3:11 -12.
   And you shall love Yahweh your Elohim with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this, you shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is none other commandment greater than these, Mark 12:30 -31.
   If you love Me, you will keep My commandments, John 14:15.
   He that has My commandments, and keeps them, he it is that loves Me: and he that loves Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him, John 14:21.
   Yahshua answered and said to him, If a man loves Me, he will keep My word: and My Father will love him, and We will come to him, and make Our abode with him, John 14:23.
   If you keep My commandments, you shall remain in My love; even as I have kept My Father's commandments, and remain in His love, John 15:10.
   Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him, I John 2:15.