Parashat Bereishit
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We see the humility of Hashem who knew the angels would be jealous of man, so he therefore first consulted with them.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:26"/> Additionally it is the policy of Hashem to consult them when he judges kings.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:26"/> Here He also did saying there are heavenly beings in His likeness and if no earthly beings were created in His likeness, there will be envy in the Creation.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:26"/> Although the angels were consulted, only Hashem created man, unlike the heretics that misquote the verse since 'let us create' is written in plural.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:26"/> | We see the humility of Hashem who knew the angels would be jealous of man, so he therefore first consulted with them.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:26"/> Additionally it is the policy of Hashem to consult them when he judges kings.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:26"/> Here He also did saying there are heavenly beings in His likeness and if no earthly beings were created in His likeness, there will be envy in the Creation.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:26"/> Although the angels were consulted, only Hashem created man, unlike the heretics that misquote the verse since 'let us create' is written in plural.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:26"/> | ||
− | Hashem created man in His image using His hands, unlike everything else that was created with His sayings.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:27">Rashi Berashis 1:27</ref> He was created in the image of Hashem, with a mold like a coin.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:27"/> The image that was prepared for Adam was the image of the likeness of his Creator,<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:27"/> Both male and female humans were created by Hashem on the sixth day.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:27"/> Originally they were created together with two faces on a single body, but later Hashem divided them by taking one of Adom's ribs.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:27"/> Man was created from earth and is composed of dust, blood and bile.<ref name="Baal Haturim Birashis 1:27">Baal Haturim Birashis 1:27</ref | + | Hashem created man in His image using His hands, unlike everything else that was created with His sayings.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:27">Rashi Berashis 1:27</ref> He was created in the image of Hashem, with a mold like a coin.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:27"/> The image that was prepared for Adam was the image of the likeness of his Creator,<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:27"/> Both male and female humans were created by Hashem on the sixth day.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:27"/> Originally they were created together with two faces on a single body, but later Hashem divided them by taking one of Adom's ribs.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:27"/> Man was created from earth and is composed of dust, blood and bile.<ref name="Baal Haturim Birashis 1:27">Baal Haturim Birashis 1:27</ref> |
Hahsem blessed them, telling them to be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over all the beasts that tread upon the earth. Only males have the commandment to multiply<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:28">Rashi Berashis 1:28</ref> and should subdue the females from public socialization.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:28"/> If they merit they will subdue even the fish but if not they will be subdued even by nations like the Plishtim.<ref>Baal Haturim Berashis 1:28</ref> | Hahsem blessed them, telling them to be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over all the beasts that tread upon the earth. Only males have the commandment to multiply<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:28">Rashi Berashis 1:28</ref> and should subdue the females from public socialization.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 1:28"/> If they merit they will subdue even the fish but if not they will be subdued even by nations like the Plishtim.<ref>Baal Haturim Berashis 1:28</ref> | ||
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===Shabbos=== | ===Shabbos=== | ||
− | Hashem finishes creation | + | Hashem finishes creation right before Shabbos and then takes a rest and blesses it making it holy. |
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==Sin of Adam== | ==Sin of Adam== | ||
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===Decree of the Flood=== | ===Decree of the Flood=== | ||
− | + | Hashem decides to destroy the now corrupted world, giving a 120 year extension to the decree. This decree took place before the birth of Yefes.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 18:3">Rashi Berashis 18:3</ref> Noach finds favor in Hashem's eyes. | |
==References== | ==References== |