160 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24), Source Book Keys, TELVOL1 GENESIS | 18:2 ran — GEN899 It was irrelevant to Abraham whether his g... GEN899 It was irrelevant to Abraham whether his guests shared his faith. According to the rabbinic understanding, when travelers thanked Abraham and Sarah for their hospitality, the couple would direct the guest’s thanks to God, the ultimate source of food Tanhuma Lekh Leckha 12. Through such behavior, Judaism’s premier patriarch and matriarch made people aware of God’s existence and made God lovable to them. TELVOL1:458-9 Share Print Source KeyTELVOL1Verse18:2Keyword(s)ranSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 18:2 ran — GEN902 The only way to account for the shrillness... Previous Article GENESIS | 18:2 ran — GEN896 “Hospitality is even greater than receivin... Next Article