Verses for Protection from the Evil Eye - Ayin HaRah

Rabbi Chaim David Azulai ( 5484-5567; 1724-1807) known as The Chida from his initials teaches that a good protection from Evil Eye is to say the 11 Verses from the Tanach that begin with a Nun and end with a Nun Sofit. This provides the full effect of protecting one from falling spiritually and thus is a good protection from Ayin Harah, Loshon Harah, and witchcraft according to the Chida.

It is significant that there are 11 of these Verses that begin with a Nun and end with a Nun Sofit. 11 is the number of components of the incense called Ketoret. The word Ketoret comes from a Shoresh or root that means "getting closer". The incense brings you closer and also acts as a protection from the negative system. These 11 Verses protect you from the Satan as well. It is good to say these verses during the two week period of the Parashiot of Tazria and Metzora. It also helps to say these verse on each Shabbat.

Here are the 11 Verses

First Verse

Vayikra - Leviticus Chapter 13 Verse 9

Hebrew

נגע צרעת כי תהיה באדם והובא אל-הכהן

Transliteration

Negah TzaraAt Ki Tehiyeh BeAdam VeHovah El HaCohen

English Translation

When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought unto the priest.

chanoch's Commentary

Analysis

8 Words and 28 letters

The number 8 indicates a connection to the Sefira of Binah which is called the Energy Store as well as Supernal Mother.

28 connects to the Hebrew word Coach כח which translates as power and strength.

Explanations

One of the significant spiritual laws is that one is not able to see themselves without the other people in the world acting as their mirror. This is why the Metzora must be brought to the Priest and only the Priest is able to determine if they are truly Metzora or it is not the disease.

Second Verse

Bamidbar - Numbers Chapter 32 Verse 32

Hebrew

נחנו נעבר חלוצים לפני יהוה ארץ כנען ואתנו אחזת נחלתנו מעבר לירדן

Transliteration

Nachnu NaAver Chalutzim Lifnai HaShem Eretz Canaan VeEtnu Achzat Nachaltanu Mayever LeYardan

English Translation

We will pass over armed before HaShem into the land of Canaan, and the possession of our inheritance shall remain with us beyond the Jordan.'

chanoch's Commentary

Analysis

12 Words and 53 letters

The number 12 relates to the 12 Tribes of Israel and the natural physical world.

53 is the gematria of the Hebrew word Gan which means Garden. If it becomes unified with the Alef it changes from a Garden to a judgment, the Hebrew word Din.

Explanations

The word Anachnu is missing an Alef at the beginning which would change this verse to start with an Alef and not a Nun. If the Alef is not missing than it would have 54 letters.

Third Verse

Devarim - Deuteronomy Chapter 18 Verse 15

Hebrew

נביא מקרבך מאחיך כמני יקים לך יהוה אלהיך אליו תשמעון

Transliteration

Naviyah Mekarovcha MeiAchicha Kamoni yakyam Lecha HaShem Elohecha Alav Tashmayun

English Translation

A prophet will HaShem thy God raise up for/to you, from your midst of your brethren, like me; To him you are (instructed to) hearken;

chanoch's Commentary

Analysis

10 Words and 43 letters

10 is a hint to the 10 sefirot.

43 is the gematria of the Hebrew word Gam which means also.

Explanations

When one listens to the Prophets one becomes connected to the True Protection Shield.

Fourth Verse

Jeremiah - Yirmiyahu Chapter 50 Verse 8

Hebrew

נדו מתוך בבל ומארץ כשדים יצאו והיו כעתודים לפני-צאן

Transliteration

Nadav Matocha Bavel VemeEretz Cashdim Yetzav Vehayav CaAtodim Lifnai Tzon

English Translation

Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and go forth out of the land of the Chaldeans, and be as the he-goats before the flocks.

chanoch's Commentary

Analysis

10 Words and 42 letters

10 is a hint to the 10 sefirot.

42 connects us to the 42 Letter Name of God which also connects to the Ana Bekoach

Explanations

The Hebrew word Bavel connects to the Tower of Babel story and relates to confusion in addition to meaning the country/nation of Bavel which is Persia and Iran of today.

The Hebrew word Chaldeans means Astrologers.

This verse is telling us to flee from the confusion of the Astrologers. Then to become the important person/nation before the other nations / people just as the He Goat is followed by the others goats. When you flee from confusion you connect to clarity. This means to choose what appears to be the more difficult of your choices. This choice will become the shortest least difficult path for you.

Fifth Verse

Tehillim - Psalms Chapter 46 Verse 5

Hebrew

נהר פלגיו ישמחו עיר-אלהים קדש משכני עליון

Transliteration

Nahar Pelagav Yismachu Ir Elohim Kodesh MeShecani Elyon

English Translation

There is a river, the streams whereof make glad the city of Elohim, the holiest dwelling-place of the Most High

chanoch's Commentary

Analysis

8 Words and 34 letters

The number 8 indicates a connection to the Sefira of Binah which is called the Energy Store as well as Supernal Mother.

34 has a few different meanings. On the one hand it relates to the concept of a door. This is both and opening or a closing. It also is the Hebrew word Dahl which means poor or lacking.

Explanations

What is lacking in this verse is a direct connection to people.

Sixth Verse

Tehillim - Psalms Chapter 77 Verse 21

Hebrew

נחית כצאן עמך ביד-משה ואהרן

Transliteration

Nachit Katzon Amcha BeYad Moshe VeAaron

English Translation

Thou didst lead Thy people like a flock, by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

chanoch's Commentary

Analysis

6 Words and 22 letters

6 relates to the 6 emotional Sefirot of Zeir Anpin. These are Chesed, Gevurah, Tiferet, Netzach, Hod, and Yesod.

22 connects to all 22 letters of the Hebrew Alef Bet. Yet not all the letters are present in the verse. It indicates a lack of a Gimmel, Zion, Tet, Lamed, Sameck, Pey, and Kuf.

Explanations

Moshe and Aaron are relating to Netzach and Hod. Even so, HaShem wants all people to learn to be a cause and not an effect as in a flock.

Seventh Verse

Tehillim - Psalms Chapter 78 Verse 12

Hebrew

נגד אבותם עשה פלא בארץ מצרים שדה-צען

Transliteration

Neged Avotam Asah Peleh BaAretz Mitzrayim Shadah Tzon

English Translation

Marvelous things did He in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.

chanoch's Commentary

Analysis

8 Words and 29 letters

The number 8 indicates a connection to the Sefira of Binah which is called the Energy Store as well as Supernal Mother.

29 is the gematria of the letters that relate to the month of Av from the Sefer Yetzirah.

Explanations

The word Tzoan translates as "the platforms".

Eighth Verse

Mishlei - Proverbs Chapter 7 Verse 17

Hebrew

נפתי משכבי מר אהלים וקנמון

Transliteration

Nafoti Mishcavi Mar Ahelim Vekamon

English Translation

I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

chanoch's Commentary

Analysis

5 Words and 22 letters

The number 5 connects us to all 5 worlds and the 4 Phases of Creation The worlds are Emanation - Atzilut, Creation - Beria, Formation - Yetzirah, Asiyah - Action. Above them all is Adam Kadmon - Primordial Man. The Sefirot involved are Keter, Chochmah, Binah, Zeir Anpin and Malchut.

22 connects to all 22 letters of the Hebrew Alef Bet. Yet not all the letters are present in the verse. It indicates a lack of a Gimmel, Dalet, Zion, Chet, Tet, Sameck, Ayin, and Tzadi.

Explanations

Aloe is not one of the 11 components of the Ketoret. Why is the bed perfumed with it. Aloe uses the same letters as Elohim.

Ninth Verse

Mishlei - Proverbs Chapter 20 Verse 27

Hebrew

נר יהוה נשמת אדם חפש כל-חדרי-בטן

Transliteration

Ner HaShem Nishmat Adam Chafesh Kal Chadarai

English Translation

The spirit of man is the lamp of HaShem, searching all the inward parts.

chanoch's Commentary

Analysis

8 Words and 25 letters

The number 8 indicates a connection to the Sefira of Binah which is called the Energy Store as well as Supernal Mother.

25 represents the process of the 5 worlds within 5 worlds.

Explanations

Do we search within us or within HaShem and His Creation? To KNOW this answer one must study Kabbalah.

Tenth Verse

Shir HaShirim - Song of Songs Chapter 4 Verse 11

Hebrew

נפת תטפנה שפתותיך כלה דבש וחלב תחת לשונך וריח שלמתיך כריח לבנון

Transliteration

Nafot Tatapinah Shefatotecha kalah davash vechalev Tachat Leshonecha Veriach Shelomtecha Cariach Levanon

English Translation

Thy lips, O my bride, drop honey--honey and milk are under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon.

chanoch's Commentary

Analysis

12 Words and 52 letters

Both 12 Words and 52 letters relate to the Sefirot of Malchut. Malchut represents manifestation. Shir HaShirim is described as a love song between HaShem and the Children of Israel.

Explanations

Honey represents the left column and the concept of building a vessel. Milk represents the concept of fulfilling the vessel with Light and fulfillment. Levanon is actually the 50 Gates of the Heart. It represents the unity of Chochma and Binah. Wisdom and Understanding.

Eleventh Verse

Divrai HaYamim - First Chronicles Chapter 12 Verse 2

Hebrew

נשקי קשת מימינים ומשמאלים באבנים ובחצים בקשת מאחי שאול מבנימן

Transliteration

Nashoki Keshet Miminim Vemishmaelyim Beavnim Vebachatzim Bekeshet Mayachi Shaul Mebenaymin

English Translation

They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left in slinging stones and in shooting arrows from the bow; they were of Saul's brethren of Benjamin.

chanoch's Commentary

Analysis

10 Words and 53 letters

See Above

Explanations