[Avodah] our way of (roundabout) speaking

[Elazar M. Teitz]

R. Micha Berger: 

>I would translate "im yitzeh H'" to "I want it to happen, and hope He does
>to." However, "be'ezras Hashem" is a statement of intent -- "I am going to
>try to do it, and I hope He allows me to succeed." There is a slight
>difference between realizing the difference between hope and bitachon and
realiting the difference between hishtadlus and success.

>E.g. Be"H we're going to the doctor tomorrow, iy"H they'll find a medicine
>for him then.

     Actually, as Yiddish is spoken, it is exactly the opposite.  When stating the intent to do something, one adds "im yirtze Hashem," thereby indicating the awareness that man proposes, but G-d disposes.  When indicating the desire for an outcome, one says "b'ezras Hashem" or "mit G-tt's hilf," expressing the hope that He will bring about the desired outcome.
Thus, one would say "We're going to the doctor tomorrow, G-d willing; with G-d's help, hthe doctor will find the cure."

EMT

 

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