--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: How could I say to Him: Blessed be Thou…" description: "\"How could I say to Him: Blessed be Thou, Almighty, Master of the Universe, who chose us among all nations to be tortured day and night, to watch as our..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/87d/elie-wiesel-341_almighty_how-could-i-say-to-him-blessed-be-thou-a_286816.jpg" --- # How could I say to Him: Blessed be Thou, Almighty, Master… ![“How could I say to Him: Blessed be Thou, Almighty, Master of the Universe, who chose us among all nations to be tortured day and night, to watch as our fathers, our mothers, our brothers end up in furnaces? Praised be Thy Holy Name, for having chosen us to be slaughtered on Thine altar?” quote by Elie Wiesel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/87d/elie-wiesel-341_almighty_how-could-i-say-to-him-blessed-be-thou-a_286816.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/87d/elie-wiesel-341_almighty_how-could-i-say-to-him-blessed-be-thou-a_286816.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/87d/elie-wiesel-341_almighty_how-could-i-say-to-him-blessed-be-thou-a_286816.jpg) > “How could I say to Him: Blessed be Thou, Almighty, Master of the Universe, who chose us among all nations to be tortured day and night, to watch as our fathers, our mothers, our brothers end up in furnaces? Praised be Thy Holy Name, for having chosen us to be slaughtered on Thine altar?” [Elie Wiesel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/elie-wiesel/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker laments divine selection of suffering, questioning why a benevolent deity would permit such extreme cruelty. **In simple terms:** Why would a loving God allow such suffering? Key Takeaway Reflect on the problem of evil. Themes theodicy faith suffering justice Mood sorrowful reflective Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - Holocaust remembrance - theological debate - personal grief - interfaith dialogue Key Concepts Divine justice human cruelty existential doubt Questions to Reflect On - What does this reveal about human attempts to find meaning in tragedy? - How can faith respond to incomprehensible suffering? 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