<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div>W<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; ">hen the Israelites saw that they had been rescued from Pharaoh's army at the sea, they sang out with gratitude: "zeh Keli v'anveihu Elokei avi va'arom'menhu" <i>This is my God and I will glorify Him; the God of my father and I will exalt Him</i>. </span></div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div>There are several questions that come up here. What is the difference between "...<i>and I will glorify Him</i>" and "...<i>and I will exalt Him</i>." It seems like a repetition. Onkelos, Rashi, Ibn Ezra and Ramban all agree that since "<i>v'anveihu</i>" has as its root "<i>naveh</i>" which is a home (dwelling place), its primary interpretation is "<i>And I will build Him a Sanctuary</i>" [<i>I will glorify Him</i>]. It expresses Israel's longing to build a Temple for God's Presence.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; "><p>Also, although not apparent in translation, the verse uses two different names of God. The first half of the verse uses the name Kei<i>l</i>, while the second half uses <i>Elokim</i>. Rav Kook explained the Song refers to two types of love for God. The first is an innate love and appreciation for God as our Creator and Provider. The word Ke<i>l</i> is in the singular, reflecting an appreciation for God as the only true power and the ultimate reality of the universe. A <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">second</span>, higher form of love for God is acquired through thoughtful contemplation of God's rule of the universe. This love corresponds to the name <i>Elokim</i> - in the plural - referring to the myriad causes and forces that God utilizes to govern the universe.</p><p>I see it as the first half of the verse "Kei<i>l</i>" (singular) referring to God as the personal God (how each one of us perceive God). The second half "<i>Elokei</i>" (plural) refers to how our parents perceived God. Each generation must find God for itself.</p><p>ri</p></span></div></body></html>