One could object: Firstly, how can we say that what departed was nine Sefirot? Surely the Sefirot are limited, whereas what departed is without limits and if so, cannot be considered in the category of nine Sefirot? Further, the nine Sefirot are nine separate functions, whereas in the case of the Unlimited, it is impossible to speak of separate parts. If so, what departed was not nine Sefirot, for you cannot ascribe parts to the Unlimited. Clearly, there is no difference between one part and another except by virtue of the boundary that divides between them, whereas on the level of the Unlimited, the concept of boundary is not applicable in any way, and if so, it is impossible to speak of parts.