Moses commemorated these nine conformations a second time, Num. xiv. 17, when there was need to convert them all into mercy.
For although he recite not now the thirteen conformations (of the beard of Macroprosopus), yet from this idea the thing depended; for he did not allow himself to enter into those conformations simply that he might enumerate them.
But unto the Influence directed he his meditation, and made mention thereof. As it is written, Num. xiv. 17, “And now, I beseech thee, let KCh, Kach, the Power of Tetragrammaton, be great!”
What is to be understood by KCh, IHVH, Kach Tetragrammaton, the Power of Tetragrammaton? Thus is MZLA QDIShA, Mezla, Qadisha, the Holy Influence, called, even the Concealed with all Concealments. And from the Influence that Strength and that Light depend.
And since of this (Influence) Moses was speaking, and this (Influence) he was commemorating, and concerning this (Influence) he was meditating, he then immediately recited those nine conformations which belong unto Microprosopus.
So that they all might exist in light, and that judgment might not be found therein. And therefore this whole judgment (otherwise, this whole beard) dependeth from the Influence.
When the hairs begin to be restrained He Himself is as the hero of an army victorious in war.
In this beard (of Microprosopus) floweth down the oil of dignity from the Concealed Ancient One, as it is said, Ps. cxxxiii. 2, “Like excellent oil upon the head, descending upon the beard, the beard of Aaron.”