[Avodah] Ana [with a Heh] HaShem

[Rabbi Meir G. Rabi]

R Joel noted in the name of HaRav Asher Weiss
ana in ana hashem ki ani avdecha [Tehillim 116:16]
is spelled with
a hei not an alef.

He therefore proposes
The radak says ANA is lashon hodaah ?
(ie we are thankful to be ovdei hashem).
we just want a relationship with HKBH
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ANA is however seen earlier in the same Kapittel [116:4]
Ana HaShem Malta Nafshi

Hirsch translation offers the following
I beseech Thee O Lord, deliver my soul [116:4]
If, O Lord, I am Thy servant only as the son of Thy handmaiden [116:16]



Best,

Meir G. Rabi

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