As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L

“And now let the power of Hashem be great, as You spoke saying:” (14:17)
“Hashem, slow to anger, and great in kindliness, forgiving iniquity and transgression…” (14:18)

“The power of Hasham” means the glory of Hashem’s name among men. Why is the greatness of Hashem’s name called in the verse “the power of Hashem?” This is because the power of Hashem is demonstrated by His kindliness to His people Israel.

Thus the second Beracha in the Amidah is named ‘Gevurot’ (”Mightiness”) and begins with the words “You are mighty.” The following words speak entirely of Hashem’s Kindliness, “You revive the dead, You are great to help, You cause the wind to blow and You bring down the rain, You supply the needs of the living with kindliness…”

Thus all the kindliness which Hashem’s world offers to men is a demonstration of the Power of Hashem. And a demonstration that all of His Power is for Kindliness (”great to help” – “rav le’hosheea”)

Actually, Hashem did not need Moshe’s urging, and His granting of forgiveness (14:20) would have been forthcoming without Moshe’s intercession. Hashem knows that His Name is aggrandized in the world because of His kindliness to Israel. But here the opportunity was offered to Moshe to enunciate this principle and to elevate Moshe for his devotion to Hashem’s glory and for his devotion to Hashem’s people.

Quoted from “Journey Into Greatness” by Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L

Shabbat Shalom

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