Questions tagged [rabbi-shimon-bar-yochai]

Questions regarding the 2nd-century tannaitic sage.

Also, bar-yochai; rashbi; rabbi-shimon. Questions regarding Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, also known by his acronym Rashbi, the 2nd-century tannaitic sage in ancient Judea, who was one of the most eminent disciples of Rabbi Akiva.

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What does it mean that we refer to Rav Shimon Bar Yochai as "Elokai"?

The popular song that's sung on Lag B'Omer goes "L'kavod Ha'Tanna Elokai." What does it mean that we refer to Rashbi as elokai? Does he possess divinity?

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asked May 18 '20 at 13:05

Bochur613

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