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With regard to bowing, the Talmud relates: When Rav Sheshet bowed he bowed all at once, like a cane, without delay. When he stood upright he stood upright like a snake, lifting himself slowly, demonstrating that the awe of God was upon him in the manner that he bowed and stood upright (HaBoneh).
And, with regard to the formulation of the blessings, Rabba bar Ḥinnana Sava said in the name of Rav: Throughout the year a person prays and concludes the third blessing of the Amida prayer with: The holy God, and concludes the blessing regarding the restoration of justice to Israel with: King who
In contrast, R' Elazar said that one need not be exacting, and even if he said: The holy God during those 10 days, he fulfilled his obligation, as it is stated: “And YHWH of Hosts is exalted through justice, and the holy God is sanctified through righteousness” (Isaiah 5:16). The Talmud explains: Wh
The Talmud asks: What is the conclusion that was reached about this halakha?
Here, too, opinions differ: Rav Yosef said in accordance with the opinion of R' Elazar: There is no need to change the standard formula: The holy God and: King Who loves righteousness and justice. Rabba said in accordance with the opinion of Rav: The holy King and: The King of justice. The Talmud c