Editing Sefiras HaMalchus (section)

== Even (Stone) ==
Unlike all other Sefiros that express some quality, Sefiras HaMalchus does not express any particular essence, as it has nothing of its own, and its entire purpose is only to reveal and transmit the influence of the Sefiros to created beings - bringing it down in a descent that has no comparison at all. Like the quality of authority and leadership of a human king, its purpose is to lead the people or country according to his intellect and attributes, through which are expressed - his wisdom, understanding and knowledge, as well as his attributes of kindness and strength - in leading the country and people, who are incomparably lower than the king's level. In other words, the king's sovereignty in the country expresses the characteristics - intellect and attributes - of the king. Thus, the attribute of Malchus is merely the means for transferring the influence of the Sefiros to created beings, and therefore it is in the category of an inanimate stone.

The comparison to stone exists at all levels of Malchus, from Malchus of Atzilus - "precious stone," down to its opposite in Malchus of klipah - "stumbling stone."