The Breath Of God

Rashi on Gen. 1:2

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·

"And the spirit of God was hovering" (Genesis 1:2). The throne of glory was standing in the air and hovering over the face of the waters by the breath of the mouth of the Holy One, blessed be He, and by His utterance, like a dove that hovers over the nest.

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CreationAngelsHeavenSoulProphecy

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