104 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), Source Book Keys, BLOCH GENESIS | 2:18 alone — GEN301 In addition to curbing man’s offensive act... GEN301 In addition to curbing man’s offensive acts, respect for man dictates affirmative measures in support of those who need help. Every individual is a beneficiary of society’s companionship and protection. This is the sense of the text in Genesis: “And the Lord God said: ‘It is not good that the man should be alone. I will make him a helpmate’” [this verse]. Mutual interdependence, essential to man’s happiness, imposes an obligation to balance the benefit derived from human intercourse with a reciprocal contribution to the welfare of others. BLOCH 255 Share Print Source KeyBLOCHVerse2:18Keyword(s)aloneSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 2:18 alone — GEN299 Despite the misgivings of moralists about ... Previous Article GENESIS | 2:18 alone — GEN297 Derekh eretz means respecting the s... Next Article