224 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24), Source Book Keys, PATH GENESIS | 18:6 hastened — GEN924 The deeds of the righteous are always carr... GEN924 The deeds of the righteous are always carried out speedily. … Shlomo HaMelech [King Solomon], may peace be upon him, said Proverbs 22:29: “Have you seen a man who is quick in work? He will [ultimately] stand before kings; he will not have to] stand before those who are lowly.” And the Sages of blessed memory attributed to him [Shlomo HaMelech] this selfsame praise for his speedy work in building the Beis HaMikdash [Temple] without indolence or delay. Through a homiletic interpretation Shir HaShirim Rabbah 1:2 they also attributed it to Moshe, may peace be upon him, for his speedy work with regard to the Mishkan [Tabernacle]. You will also find that all of the deeds of the righteous are always done speedily. Regarding Avraham, it states [this verse and 18:7] … If you probe further, [you will see] that just as alacrity is influenced by the arousal from within, this arousal itself is influenced by alacrity. For if one is enthusiastic in his performance of a mitzvah, he will find that when he quickens his external [physical] movement he will thereby cause his inner fervor to be aroused, and his yearning and desire will progressively intensify. However, if he reacts with lethargy when moving his limbs, the inner drive of his spirit will also wither and be extinguished. Experience will confirm this as true. PATH 43-4 Share Print Source KeyPATHVerse18:6Keyword(s)hastenedSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 18:6 hastened — GEN923 People who do acts of generous sustaining ... Previous Article GENESIS | 18:6 quick — GEN925 Do not indulge in too much conversation... Next Article