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On a deeper level, the number seven symbolizes the Holy Temple, whereas eight represents what Chanukah is all about.
It is explained in Kabbalah that G-d created the world with seven Divine attributes. This is why G-d created the world in seven days, for every day of creation was dominated by one of these attributes. For this reason, the number seven is symbolic of the Divine flow of energy which is present within creation.
Sometimes when serving G-d we have to do first and think later. The message of Chanukah is that such "illogical" behavior is the pathway to miracles!
The way to access this level of Divine energy is by behaving benevolently. When a Jew serves G-d by going beyond his/her nature, then G-d reciprocates in similar fashion. The Maccabees' revolt against the powerful Greek army wasn't logical, but they marched forward with utter self-sacrifice and an unshakeable trust in the A-lmighty. And due to this "super-natural" behavior they merited to witness a super-natural miracle from G-d. Sometimes when serving G-d we have to do first and think later. The message of Chanukah is that such "illogical" behavior is the pathway to miracles...1
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