In case it is not clear, there seem to be two Metatrons, one spelled with six letters (מטטרון), and one spelled with seven (מיטטרון). Neither should be confused with Megatron (and definitely not with Enoch Powell). It is mentioned here because it is related that Elisha ben Abuyah (the Akher) bumped into the Metatron when he entered the orchard. In mentioning the Orchard or Pardes(פרדס ) it is clear that the meaning is Paradise (same etymology) and that (for Davnob geeks) suggests a familial link. But let's not be over-judgemental.
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