Seven is the number of perfection and wholeness in Jewish tradition (Stern, 2020). On the seventh night of Chanukah it is remembered that the Jews are to be the light of the world, and not to hide that light under a bushel and the Gentiles will come to that ligtht (see Isaiah 60:1-3). This is what Yeshuah (Jesus) meant in Matthew 5, in bringing the light unto the world (Staley, 2018).
First Blessing:
Blessed are you, Lord our G-d, King of the Universe, Who sanctified us by his commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the lights of Hanukkah.
Second Blessing:
Blessed are you, Lord our G-d, King of the Universe, Who wrought miracles for our fathers in days of old, at this season. (Akhlah, 2021).
References
Akahlah, (2021). Hannukah blessings, Seventh night. Akahlah.com. https://www.akhlah.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah/hanukkah-blessings/hanukkah-blessings-seventh-night/
Staley, J. (2018). The seventh night of Hannukah - The light of the Gentiles. Staley Family Ministries. https://staleyfamilyministries.com/the-seventh-night-of-hanukkah.html
Stern, E. (2020). Getting to know your candles - A writing workshop with Emily Stern - Night 7 2020. Jewish Journal. https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/blogs/343025/getting-to-know-your-candles-a-hanukkah-writing-workshop-with-emily-stern-night-7-2020/#:~:text=The%20seventh%20night%20of%20Hanukkah%20is%20a%20special,who%20you%20are%20in%20the%20eyes%20of%20G-d.
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