As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L

“That Hashem your G-d carried you just as a man carries his son.” (1:31)

This is a most significant declaration. Israel, and Israel alone is Hashem’s son, as He had declared: “My son My firstborn is Yisrael” (Shemot 4:22) and “Send forth My son” (ibid. 4:23).

All the severe castigations and the heavy chastisements (which our enemies delight in pointing out how the Israelites failed) were the strongest demonstrations of Hashem’s love. “And you should know with your heart that just as a man chastises his son, so does Hashem your G-d chastise you.” (8:5) Although this generation was privileged to see and to be close to Hashem more than any other generation, yet the principle that Hashem bears Yisrael in His arms as His son continues to hold for all their generations.

This is an astonishing statement which we ourselves would never have dared to say. Yet Hashem declares openly for the entire world to hear that the loyal and observant Jewish nation is held in His arms as a father holds his beloved child.

Quoted from “Fortunate Nation” by Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L

Shabbat Shalom

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