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Until now, the Talmud has cited statements made by R' Yoḥanan in the name of the tanna, R' Yosei. Now, the Talmud begins to cite what R' Yoḥanan said in the name of R' Shimon ben Yoḥai: From the day that God created the world there was no person who called him “Lord” until Abraham came and called hi
The Talmud cites another statement extolling that virtue of Abraham is mentioned, as Rav said: Even Daniel’s prayers were only answered on account of Abraham, as it is stated: “And now listen, God, to the prayer of Your servant and to his supplication; and cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate
Rather, this verse contains an allusion that the prayer should be accepted for the sake of Abraham, who called You, Lord. Daniel utilized that name of God in order to evoke Abraham’s virtue and enhance his prayer.
And R' Yoḥanan said in the name of R' Shimon ben Yoḥai: From where is it derived that one must not placate a person while the person in the throes of his anger? As it is stated: “My face will go, and I will give you rest” (Exodus 33:14).
And R' Yoḥanan said in the name of R' Shimon ben Yoḥai: From the day God created the world, no one thanked God until Leah came and thanked Him, as it is stated: “And she became pregnant and gave birth to a son, and she said, ‘This time I will give thanks to God,’ and thus he was called Judah” (Gen