139 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24), Source Book Keys, SACKS GENESIS | 18:25 far — GEN1016 The sages Genesis Rabbah 49:9 sugg... GEN1016 The sages Genesis Rabbah 49:9 suggested that Abraham was referring to [immoral conduct that brings dishonor to God’s law as a code of justice and compassion] when he challenged God on His plan to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah if this meant punishing the righteous as well as the wicked: “Far be it from You [chalila Lekha] to do such a thing” [this verse]. God and the people of God must be associated with justice. Failure to do so constitutes a chillul Hashem. SACKS 196 Share Print Source KeySACKSVerse18:25Keyword(s)farSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 18:24 forgive — GEN1013 The Torah makes it clear that its greates... Previous Article GENESIS | 18:25 far — GEN1015 The Rabbis understood Abraham as wanting ... Next Article