It is known that G‑d, although Himself One and indivisible, relates to Creation in a number of different ways. A human king, being one person yet relating to his subjects in a number of ways, provides a fitting analogy. On the one hand, there is an element of sovereignty, of "kingship", that is completely divorced from the physical person of the king: the citizens are his subjects whether they are in his physical presence or not. The mere proclamation "in the name of the king" is sufficient, even in his absence, to enact laws and otherwise impose his rule over them. Many citizens may never have set eyes on the king in their lives, yet this intangible aspect of kingship causes them to revere and serve him.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 04:36:06 +0000
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