160. “Therefore, this, etc.” Therefore, this verse is a translation, so that the supernal angels will not think that it is stated about them, and [therefore] they will not be hostile toward us. Thus, the secret of the word eleh is as we stated, that it is a holy word which is not replaced in the translation.

Explanation: The entire verse is written in [Aramaic] translation, except for the word eleh, as it states: “Shall perish from the earth and from under these [eleh] heavens.” [The Zohar] says that the reason is because this word has no translation. Since the connection of eleh to Mi draws the supernal brains of Ḥokhma, as stated, if, Heaven forfend, the letters alef*-*lamed-heh [eleh] are blemished like Cain, they fall into the kelippot, and then not even the sanctity of the translation remains in them. This means that it is inconceivable that they should have a translation, which is of the aspect of six extremities of holiness (see section #152#, above).