November 16, 2024; 15 Cheshvan, 5785 Sponsored anonymously for the Refuah Shleimah of Yair Nissan Ben Sara
The Passuk in this week’s Parsha tells us that when Hashem was about to destroy Sedom and Amorah, Hashem said, “Shall I hide what I am about to do from Avraham?” (Bereishis 18:17) The problem with this question is that, in general, Hashem does not reveal His plans to mankind – no matter who it is. Hashem says that, “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are My ways your ways.” (Isaiah 55:8) Accordingly, Hashem is not want to run his plans by a human being. That being the case, why does Hashem feel the need to consult with Avraham?...