There is an idea in Kabbalah that the creation of the…
![“There is an idea in Kabbalah that the creation of the world is created through space. God is an ever present Being, and in order for anything outside of Him to exist, like this world for example, there needs to be what's called a TumTum[a], or a withdrawal of Godly-like. And that withdrawal…” quote by Matisyahu](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/776/matisyahu-3197_conflict_there-is-an-idea-in-kabbalah-that-the-cr_1265155.jpg)
“There is an idea in Kabbalah that the creation of the world is created through space. God is an ever present Being, and in order for anything outside of Him to exist, like this world for example, there needs to be what's called a TumTum[a], or a withdrawal of Godly-like. And that withdrawal happens not by connection but actually by separation. Conflict. And in the gap of that conflict is where the world is situated. That's where the world is created and lived.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The world exists because divine presence withdraws, creating a space of conflict where life emerges.
In simple terms: God’s withdrawal creates space for the world.
Key Takeaway
Embrace conflict as creative space.
Themes
spirituality
creation
conflict
duality
existence
Mood
contemplative
mysterious
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- meditation on divine absence
- artistic expression of conflict
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
cosmology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does conflict shape your life?
- What does 'withdrawal' mean in your belief system?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary across faiths.