142 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), Source Book Keys, AMJV GENESIS | 5:1 likeness — GEN539 Just as you were created in the image of G... GEN539 Just as you were created in the image of God with some Godliness inside of you, so too was every other person. Based on this verse, Genesis Rabbah 24:7 says that even if you feel that others have put you down and therefore you feel you have the right to also put others down, you may not do so. Since everyone has some Godliness inside, not only is this not the correct manner in which to behave, but by doing so, you are also putting down God Himself in the process. AMJV 293 Share Print Source KeyAMJVVerse5:1Keyword(s)likenessSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 5:1 likeness — GEN537 Ben Azai considered this verse to be the a... Previous Article GENESIS | 5:1 likeness — GEN540 Rabbi Akiva taught: “Love your neighbor as... Next Article