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Seeing Hashem

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At times, Hashem directly reveals himself, allowing humans to glimpse God Himself.

Sources:Rashbam

Hashem reveals himself to mankind only via prophecy. Any image that they see is only in a prophetic dream.

When Torah speaks of humans seeing Hashem, it refers to a cognitive experience, man's comprehending of some aspect of Hashem's nature.

Sources:Verses which speak of Hashem appearing to man refer not to Hashem Himself, but to an angel

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