1. The fourth
Sephirah of the cabalistic
Tree of Life, the middle Sephirah on the
Pillar of Mercy. The term is a Hebrew word meaning "Mercy." It represents the
archetype of the number 4, the merciful aspect of the Godhead. It corresponds to the divine name El, the archangel Tzadqiel, the angelic choir called Chashmalim, and Tzedek, or heavenly Sphere of
Jupiter.
2. In Chokmah is the Radix of blue and thence is there a blue colour pure and primitive, and glistening with a spiritual Light which is reflected unto
Chesed. And the Sphere of its Operation is called
Tzedek or justice and it fashioneth the images of material things, bestowing peace and mercy; and it ruleth the sphere of the action of the planet Jupiter. And
Al is the title of a God strong and mighty, ruling in Glory, Magnificence and Grace. And the Archangel of Chesed is
Tzadkiel, the prince of Mercy and Beneficence, and the Name of the Order of Angels is
Chashmalim Brilliant Ones, who are also called the Order of Dominions or Dominations. The Sephira Chesed is also called Gedulah or Magnificence and Glory.