Saturday, February 21, 2009

Divine attention to the events of this world

Hi,

"Rabbi Simon taught: There is not a single blade of grass that lacks a constellation in the heavens that strikes it and says, ‘Grow!’

"This is the meaning of the verse (Job 38:33), ‘Do you know the laws of heaven? Can you establish its control over the earth?’"

(Midrash, Bereishit Rabbah 10:6)

Have a great day,
Mordechai
Posted by The Rebbetzin's Husband at 7:47 PM
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    (On a complete "side-note"-- the "word verification" today for placing a comment on the block is "bayptsma"-- awfully similar to baptism-- ) Now on to business.

    It seems to me that I have heard differing views on the extent of hashgacha pratis. From where do we learn the other views that suggest that Hashem is involved in the details of everything human-- but not non-human? Is there a sound basis to the other opinion?

    Michael

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  2. The Rebbetzin's HusbandFebruary 25, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Hi Michael,
    Good question. There are, indeed, many diverse views, fed by varying sources in gemara and midrash.
    The specific view you mention sounds like the Rambam's view. See Moreh haNevuchim 3:17.

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