97 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24), Source Book Keys, TEMIMAH-GEN GENESIS | 18:17 hide — GEN958 Ravina asked one of the Rabbis: “Whence is... GEN958 Ravina asked one of the Rabbis: “Whence is derived the formula [Proverbs] of the Rabbis: ‘The remembrance of the righteous is for blessing’?” The latter answered: “From the fact that it is written: ‘Shall I conceal from Abraham,’ and, immediately thereafter [Genesis 18:18]: ‘And Abraham will be a great nation’” [Apparently, once the name of a righteous person is mentioned, it is followed directly by praise of the individual. [Bracket explanation is from Sefaria.org] Yoma 38b TEMIMAH-GEN 85 Share Print Source KeyTEMIMAH-GENVerse18:17Keyword(s)hideSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 18:17 hide — GEN959 When God bestows on an individual a specia... Previous Article GENESIS | 18:17 hide — GEN957 If the Blessed One graces a man with wealt... Next Article