Parashas Vaeira · EXTRA (side-ring) · Passuk 6:3
Sefaria — Or HaChaim on Vaeira 6:3
English: וארא אל אברהם , I used to appear to Abraham, etc. The reason G'd did not lump the three patriarchs together but referred to each one by name is, that G'd's relationship with each one of the patriarchs was based on something unique to the patriarch in question. Abraham was unique in that he recognised his Creator without having had guidance from another human being. If someone had foreknowledge of the existence of G'd and His power, he does not deserve special credit for conducting himself in line with such knowledge. Every intelligent being would choose good over evil once he possessed such knowledge. Abraham did not possess any of these advantages which would have acquainted him with G'd's attributes. We have explained in connection with Isaiah 41,9 that the reason G'd called Abraham "the
Commentary (Rishon) on a TT-silent passuk — EXTRA side-ring only.
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