the first cheshek shlomo (r' shlomo vilna) on the mesechta says that matar is usually used in the context of bracha so we ask for "matar". But when we mention the power of Hashem we use the term "geshem" which is more inclusive of all His powers. Similarly, "morid" is more inclusive, whereas "v'sain" (giving) implies bracha. that is why on shemini atzeres right after we say "morid hageshem" we ask "l'bracha v'lo l'klala", since the term "morid hageshem" implies even l'klala.
the first cheshek shlomo (r' shlomo vilna) on the mesechta says that matar is usually used in the context of bracha so we ask for "matar". But when we mention the power of Hashem we use the term "geshem" which is more inclusive of all His powers. Similarly, "morid" is more inclusive, whereas "v'sain" (giving) implies bracha. that is why on shemini atzeres right after we say "morid hageshem" we ask "l'bracha v'lo l'klala", since the term "morid hageshem" implies even l'klala.
ReplyDeleteyes, but why is matar a bracha
ReplyDeletehe says that most pesukim that mention "matar" are in the context of bracha.
ReplyDeleteAs in Krias Shema?
ReplyDeletegood example.
ReplyDeleteMatar is a bracha cause it is always wanted rain is not always wanted
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