86 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Deuteronomy, Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25), Source Book Keys, AMJV DEUTERONOMY | 11:13 serving — DEUT510 According to some opinions, man who is a ... DEUT510 According to some opinions, man who is a spiritual being [i.e., unlike animals], can impact the higher spiritual worlds (Nefesh HaChaim, gate 1:3). While this mystical idea is not universally accepted, praying to God is something that is unique to man and is commanded by God for man to do [this verse]. Whether man can "change God's mind" or "change himself to influence God's decisions, man certainly has some influence on the spiritual world. Share Print Source KeyAMJVVerse11:13Keyword(s)servingSource Page(s)95 Switch article DEUTERONOMY | 11:13 serving — DEUT511 See [[DEUT132]] Deuteronomy 4:35 showed A... Previous Article DEUTERONOMY | 11:13 you — DEUT512 See [[EXOD40]] Exodus 2:12 struck DORFFDR... Next Article