English of Core Text: Heaven and earth are one of the acquisitions of the Holy One that He acquired in His world, as it is said “Possessor of heaven and earth.” Avraham is one of His acquisitions…
On the daf / in context: The title קֹנֵה is read as expressing especially beloved possession; the same language is extended to Avraham himself in the parallel tradition.
Type of Learning
Custom
What Is Learned
“Possessor of heaven and earth” marks both the cosmos and Avraham as treasured acquisitions of God.