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Shiur HarAv Soloveichik on Parshas Yisro

(Shiur date: 1969, tape #JJ available from M. Nordlicht)

Rashi comments on the verse Anochi Hashem Elokecha Asher Hotzasicha Mmitzrayim that at the Red Sea Hashem appeared as a great warrior and at Sinai He appeared as a wise old teacher. Rashi continues, don't say that there are two deities. The Rav commented on the use of the term Anochi that it identifies one, to the exclusion of all others. One refers to himself as Anochi to single out his personality in time of crisis or difficulty. For example, Hashem told Abraham that [...]