The Questions

Project Likkutei Sichos | June 27, 2025

Rashi’s first explanation is difficult to parse. He begins by saying, “He addressed the leader of the men,” then he continues, “and he called them all lords.” Which was it, did Avraham call only the leader “lord” or did he call all three men “lords”?
Why does Rashi offer two interpretations, what is the weakness and strength of each interpretation?

Rashi’s first explanation is difficult to parse. He begins by saying, “He addressed the leader of the men,” then he continues, “and he called them all lords.” Which was it, did Avraham call only the leader “lord” or did he call all three men “lords”?
Why does Rashi offer two interpretations, what is the weakness and strength of each interpretation?

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