Q: Why do we use the mother’s Hebrew name when saying a prayer for someone ill?
A: There are levels of answers to this question. First, it is assumed that the mother has the greatest concern for the welfare of her children. Like mother Rachel, she will plead before God for her children.
Also, we have no doubt about the identity of the mother since she gave birth to her offspring and her identity is therefore more assured than that of the father.
In addition, a mother’s anger is usually temporary. If the Holy One, blessed be He, is afflicted the ill patient, God’s anger will soon disappear like that of the mother.
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