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Hiram Abiff (also Hiram Abif or the Widow's son) is the central character of an allegory presented to all candidates during the third degree in Freemasonry. Hiram is presented as the chief architect of King Solomon's Temple. He is murdered inside this Temple by three ruffians, after they failed to obtain from him the Master Masons' secrets.
With the death of Hiram Abif, the Master’s word was lost and thereafter a substitute word has to be used. This is most commonly given as ‘Mah-Hah-Bone’, although there are variants such as Mahabon, Moabon and Machbenach (the latter two appearing in French rituals).
4 Αυγ 2015 · “Mahabone” is a secret word that means “the Grand Lodge door opened.” It is whispered into a candidate’s ear when they are entering the third degree of Masonry by means of the Lion’s Grip.
He named his one self "Hiram Abiff" (Hiram Father), and his baby self / inner child as "Mahabone" (Blessed Son). Then he invented Masonry to pull himself - more correctly his split selves - together!
It is in this position, and only in a whisper, that the word "Mahabone," or "Macbenach," is given, the first meaning "the death of a brother," and the second "the brother is smitten." 402. The Legend Explained .—Taken literally, the story of Hiram would offer nothing so extraordinary as to deserve to be commemorated after three thousand years ...
1 Νοε 2019 · Death regards not those sweet engagements and pleasing intercourses, and those improving joys which are known to Freemasons. Death summons away, in the midst of his day and usefulness, many a beloved brother of our craft.
4 Οκτ 2023 · Mahhabone: or, the grand lodge door open'd. Wherein is discovered the whole secrets of free-masonry, both ancient and modern. ... The second edition, with additions. By J*** G******, ... 1766..
