The theme of moral reversal—where societal values are inverted—is prophesied in biblical scriptures as a sign of judgment and end-times peril. Such warnings are found in both the Hebrew Tenach and in the Christian New Testament. Here are examples in each
Isaiah 5:20: "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!"
Malachi 2:17: "You have wearied the Lord with your words. But you say, 'How have we wearied him?' By saying, 'Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the Lord, and he delights in them.' Or by asking, 'Where is the God of justice?'"
Proverbs 17:15: "He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the Lord."
Those were all from the Hebrew scriptures. Here is one from the Christian:
2 Timothy 3:1-5: "But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people."
These verses highlight a deliberate twisting of truth and morality, tying directly into the end-times deceptions by portraying sin as virtue and righteousness as vice.
THE ULTIMATE CASE
Perhaps no better example of "moral reversal" has been in the news nearly every day since October 7th 2023 when Hamas attacked Israel.
The name "Hamas" literally epitomizes the concept of moral reversal. Here is how:
In Hebrew, the biblical word Hamas (חָמָס) means "violence," "wrong," or "injustice". This Hebrew word is a homophone of the Arabic acronym for the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
The word ḥāmās is found in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and is notably used in the Noah story in Genesis 6:11, which says, "Now the earth was corrupt in God's sight, and the earth was filled with violence." Hamas (חָמָס) in the Hebrew.
While often translated as "violence," biblical scholars note the term can encompass a broader range of destructive or unrighteous actions, such as oppression, cruelty, and injustice.
Now let's see how Islamists and the militant group Hamas and it's supporters reverse the meaning.
Hamas is an acronym for the Arabic phrase "Ḥarakat al-Muqāwamah al-ʾIslāmiyyah" which translates to "Islamic Resistance Movement". That is why so many people call Hamas a "resistance movement."
The name is also intentionally associated with the Arabic word ḥamās which means "zeal," "strength," or "bravery".
Thus for Hamas and it's supporters, what they do and represent is justified. Those who are killed in their fight are martyrs.
REAL-TIME REVERSAL
For Israel and it's supporters, the war is a moral battle against violence, cruelty and injustice.
Since October 7, rockets become "retaliation" and hostages "collateral," inverting aggressor and defender roles in real time.
A WORLD FILLED WITH MORAL REVERSAL
The biblical concepts of end-times deception and the inversion of moral values, where "evil is called good and good evil" (Isaiah 5:20), resonate strikingly with modern dynamics. These warnings urge discernment amid pervasive manipulation of truth, where societal norms, cultural narratives, and political rhetoric often blur the lines of truth and flip righteousness and wickedness. Manipulated stories invert victim and perpetrator roles.
TRUTH?
Can you tell the truth? Its one thing to speak the truth and another to discern the truth. If we can't discern it, we can't speak it.
Modern society increasingly grapples with fragmented views on truth and morality. A 2025 study on American beliefs revealed widespread contradictions: for instance, many endorse lying or "fibs" as morally acceptable in certain contexts, providing cover for broader deceptions that undermine trust in institutions like education and family.
We live in a culture where personal pleasure trumps objective ethics. As the scriptures fortell, peoples are "lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God." Cultural outputs, from news to entertainment, amplify deceptions. Entertainment shows normalize sexual deceptions.
Tech leaders like Peter Thiel have even framed AI critics as "legionnaires of the Antichrist," signaling a cultural psy-op that positions innovation as salvation while dismissing ethical concerns as heresy— a clear echo of false prophets twisting good warnings into evil accusations.
Polarized rhetoric and institutional corruption in political arenas embody the "wicked deception." Attacks on marginalized groups, like whites or Christians, receive scant coverage, normalizing violence as non-news.
In a world of deepening delusions, the antidote remains loving truth. But where is loving truth to be found? Especially in societies that hate it. Loving truth is the North Star: discernment over dopamine, clarity over chaos.
I'm no better. I fall to deceptions. I struggle to figure out the truth and I'm certain to make mistakes. I keep trying and I know to be careful to even trust my own perceptions. Pride is my enemy as much as yours. We all have to guard our heart and recognize who we are accountable to. The source of truth.
Epilogue:
The word zayin (ז) is the seventh 7th letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and its shape is literally that of a sword, with the top being the handle and the vertical line being the blade.
It's an ancient echo, rooted in the Bible's vivid imagery: Hebrews 4:12 describes God's word as "living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Now letter me bring this back to Hamas and today.
The hostages were just released on the 7th day of a 7 day feast in the 7th month, Tishrei. The day called Hosannah Raba. (Sun, Oct 12, 2025 – Mon, Oct 13, 2025). That is the final day of the festival of Sukkot when there are seven circuits around the synagogue with the Torah scrolls. The 7th day is called Hosannah Rabbah.
Hosannah Rabbah translates to "the great hosanna," meaning "great salvation" or "great help." It translates from Aramaic as "Great Hoshana" or "Great Supplication." The name comes from prayers for salvation and deliverance, particularly for rain.
Two years ago, on the same Hebrew date, the evil Hamas (violence) came to steal the joy of Israel.
Today, which began last evening, is Simchat Torah.
On Simchat Torah, the Torah verses read are the end of Deuteronomy (33:1-34:12) and the beginning of Genesis (1:1-2:3), read from two separate scrolls. A third scroll is used for the maftir reading (final reading) from Numbers (29:35-30:1) and the haftarah reading is from Joshua (1:1-18).
The Deuteronomy versus are amazing and relevant. They include, "And the Lord said to him, “This is the land of which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, ‘I will give it to your offspring."
Per the versus read in Numbers, seven (7) male lambs a year old without blemish are to be offered, together with other offerings. Altogether, there are more animal offerings made during Sukkot and Simchat Torah than any other appointed times. Numbers 30:1--Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the people of Israel, saying, “This is what the Lord has commanded."
In Joshua 1:1-18, God's commissions Joshua to succeed Moses as leader of the Israelites. The passage contains a divine charge for Joshua to be "strong and courageous," to obey God's law, and a promise that God will be with him as he leads the people to take possession of the promised land.
The chapter describes Joshua's initial commands to the people to prepare for their conquest.
This day, Simchat Torah, the day after Hosannah Rabba, President Trump demands Hamas to be disarmed or we will disarm them!! That is a moral reversal!
P.S.
Both George Floyd and Charlie Kirk share the same birthday, today. I can't think of a more ironic example of the concept of "moral reversal" which I just posted this blog article about!
