Destructive Natural Forces

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1. Eliyahu in Horev (Part 5)

   Revelation in a "Small, Silent Voice" (Part 1)

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

   The verse that precedes God’s revelation to Eliyahu might be viewed as part of God’s speech, or as part of the narrative. From the description of the revelation it would seem that the wind, the earthquake and the fire are not expressions of God's revelation. God controls them but is not identified with them. These verses emphasize the distinction between the destructive natural forces and God Himself.

2. Eliyahu in Horev (Part 5)

   Revelation in a "Small, Silent Voice" (Part 2)

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

   According to the metaphoric explanation of God’s revelation to Eliyahu, the way to reach the nation is not through harsh measures but rather through soft ones. According to the literal understanding of God’s revelation, there are the forces of destruction that God unleashes in order to punish His creations but those are not expressions of God. Therefore, Eliyahu should be praying not for punishment but for mercy.