135 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24), Source Book Keys, GATES GENESIS | 20:7 intercede — GEN1082 If one has caused anguish to another and ... GEN1082 If one has caused anguish to another and has harassed him, embarrassed him, or spoken badly of him, he cannot attain atonement without [first] asking forgiveness from him. So our Sages, of blessed memory, said Baba Kama 92a: Even though he has monetarily compensated the other for his shame and the suffering inflicted through beating, he is not atoned for these wrongs until he asks his forgiveness, i.e. even after returning Abraham’s wife, Avimelech needed forgiveness. Abraham’s willingness to pray for Avimelech testifies to his having forgiven him. (Peirush Mar”d) GATES 74-5 Share Print Source KeyGATESVerse20:7Keyword(s)intercedeSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 20:7 intercede — GEN1085 Prayer that asks God to heal someone from... Previous Article GENESIS | 20:7 intercede — GEN1080 [Baba Kamma 8:7 citing this verse ... Next Article