Four are called "acquisitions": Israel—viz. "this people whom You have acquired." Heaven and earth—viz. (Genesis 14:22) "Acquirer of heaven and earth." The Temple—viz. (Psalms 78:54) "this mountain (the Temple mount) that He acquired." The Torah—viz. (Mishlei 8:22) "The L–rd acquired me (Torah) (in) the beginning of His way" (the creation). Let Israel come, who are called "acquisition," to the land, that is called "acquisition," and build the Temple, His "acquisition," in the merit of the Torah, which is called "acquisition." Thus—"this people whom You have acquired."
Four are called "acquisitions" — Israel—viz
Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team
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