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Destroying the world

The Torah seems to be very specific about the promise never to destroy the Earth again by a flood. The Torah is very specific on that, it seems to be that way for a reason, and the same with being vague in other places. However, in this case, it is not vague.

In class, the teacher, paraphrased, thus, Hashem promised never to destroy the Earth again. Someone asked, but that is not what it says, it says only by flood, and that leaves other options open such as fire . .. not just flood. The instructor responded, well that’s what everyone assumes, there will not be another destruction by Hashem.
I was curious about that, and checked around, and was unable to find anything on that particular question, only the assumption. I was wondering if you knew any references or commentaries dealing with this question?

There are no hard and fast rules about white shirts. In general, a white shirt is considered to be a modest but respectable garment, and a person should wear clothing that is respectable.


Also, part of the day is spent standing in prayer in front of the Creator, and this certainly warrants respectable attire.


In any case, the main thing is not the external garments, but rather the spiritual ones, namely, a person’s thought, speech, and deed. Physical clothing is only a means to the end, the goal being purity of spiritual garments.

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