114 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Lech Lecha (Genesis 12:1–17:27), Source Book Keys, AMEMEI GENESIS | 14:13 Hebrew — GEN818 The first Jew, Abraham, was called a Hebre... GEN818 The first Jew, Abraham, was called a Hebrew [this verse] because, according to the Midrash Genesis Rabbah 42:13, the terms means that, regarding belief and action, the entire world was on one side while Abraham was on the other side (Ever). Abraham’s actions and beliefs separated him from all others. AMEMEI 122 Share Print Source KeyAMEMEIVerse14:13Keyword(s)HebrewSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 14:13 dwelling — GEN817 Whoever has within him these three qual... Previous Article GENESIS | 14:13 Hebrew — GEN819 The very names of the Jews as a Jewish peo... Next Article