22nd Sivan
1. G-d’s Immutable Nature
- The verse “I, Havayah, have not changed” highlights G-d’s unchanging essence before and after creation.
- Creation does not alter His Being or Knowledge, and all beings remain nullified in relation to Him.
2. Unity of Knowledge and Being
- G-d’s Essence, Knowledge, and Being are perfectly unified, unlike human knowledge, which is external and additive.
- Maimonides describes G-d as “the Knower, the Known, and Knowledge itself,” emphasizing the simplicity and perfection of His unity.
3. Faith Beyond Comprehension
- Comprehending G-d’s knowledge and essence transcends human intellect, requiring belief in His Oneness.
- His perception encompasses all existence, from the grandest creations to the minutest creatures.
4. Contrast Between Divine and Human Knowledge
- Human knowledge involves external observation, resulting in multiplicity and change.
- G-d’s knowledge derives from Himself, maintaining absolute unity and perfection without composition.
5. The Limitations of Human Understanding
- Isaiah and other prophets stress the vast difference between G-d’s ways and human thought, underscoring the impossibility of fully grasping His essence intellectually.
| Section | Key Points |
| G‑d’s Immutable Nature | • “I, Havayah, have not changed” shows G‑d is constant |
| • Creation does not alter Him | |
| • All beings are nullified in relation to Him | |
| Unity of Knowledge and Being | • G‑d’s Essence, Knowledge, and Being are one |
| • Unlike humans, His knowledge is not separate | |
| • He is the Knower, the Known, and Knowledge itself | |
| Faith Beyond Comprehension | • G‑d’s nature cannot be fully understood |
| • Requires faith in His Oneness | |
| • He perceives all existence equally | |
| Contrast Between Divine and Human Knowledge | • Human knowledge is external and limited |
| • It creates multiplicity and change | |
| • G‑d’s knowledge is internal and completely unified | |
| The Limitations of Human Understanding | • G‑d’s ways are beyond human thought |
| • Prophets emphasize this difference | |
| • His Essence cannot be grasped intellectually |