204 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32), Source Book Keys, AHAVCH GENESIS | 9:23 covered — GEN744 They were not obliged to show this respect... GEN744 They were not obliged to show this respect; this act is not one of the seven mitzvoth of Benei Noach. The sons acted out of chesed. The Torah further quotes the blessing, given by Noah to these sons, which was fulfilled later on. It is mentioned in order to show us the greatness of this virtue. Man must deal benevolently with his fellows and exert himself to the utmost to hide the shame of his fellowmen, just as he would in protecting his own honor. AHAVCH 22 Share Print Source KeyAHAVCHVerse9:23Keyword(s)coveredSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 9:22 saw — GEN741 The generation of Noah was condemned to er... Previous Article GENESIS | 9:23 covered — GEN742 (Continued from [[LEV731]] Leviticus 19:18... Next Article