Q&A: He Who Revives the Dead
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He Who Revives the Dead
Question
Hello, honored Rabbi.
What is the meaning of the words in the prayer where we attribute to God that He revives the dead with abundant mercy? After all, He does not revive the dead, so what does this phrase mean?
Answer
It seems to me that this can be explained in two ways:
- Were it not for Him, we would be dead, and therefore He keeps us alive through His abundant mercy.
- In the future, He will revive the dead.