98 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), Source Book Keys, AMEMEI GENESIS | 4:1 knew — GEN456 Why does the Torah use this specific verb,... GEN456 Why does the Torah use this specific verb, that is, knowledge, for the sexual act? This teaches us that in Judaism, proper sex between partners must be more than a mere physical act. It is very special, as it must also involve the brain. The sexual union, therefore, is much more than any physical act of man. It is one that entails a relationship, a partnership through the thought process. … It is the thoughts and feelings beyond the physical that will ultimately determine if the physical union will be satisfying or not. AMEMEI 261 Share Print Source KeyAMEMEIVerse4:1Keyword(s)knewSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 4:1 gained — GEN452 What God was doing when He asked Abraham t... Previous Article GENESIS | 4:1 knew — GEN453 In the work that I do, I am often dismayed... Next Article