Êxodo 21:9 Cabalá: Zohar

These three manifestations of the Divine Grace shall “not be diminished” to the soul, if she be worthy; but if she be not so, then she will not be crowned with any of them: “If he do not these three unto her”-because of the soul’s unworthiness-“then shall she go out free without money (kesepk)” (V. 11). That is to say, the soul is then pushed away without yearning (kisupka) for union with the supernal light, and without the joy of possessing it.

“The clouds his chariots” in the next verse refers to Michael and Gabriel; “Who walketh upon the wings of the wind” to Raphael, who comes to give healing to the world. From that point on “he maketh his angels spirits, his ministers a flaming fire.” Old man, old man! As thou art aware of all these things, fear not, but speak out boldly, and let the words of thy mouth spread light! ‘ The two friends rejoiced and listened in ecstasy and delight to the holy words. Said the old man: ‘O ancient, O ancient, upon what a task hast thou entered! Thou hast plunged into the great sea, and now perforce must swim on till thou shalt have gained the farther shore!