Monday, April 2, 2018

theology - Hashem as the judge vs His omniscience


How can Hashem's role as the Supreme Judge on the High Holidays be reconciled with His omniscience:


On one hand, we picture Him as He weighs the Mitzvot and the sins and awaits for our Teshuvah for the 10 days, as we ask for His mercy etc, on the other hand, we believe that He's omniscient and He knows the outcomes in advance?


This is not a question about our free will, but about picturing Hashem as a Judge while admitting He knows the outcome. So why the trial? Let Him announce the verdict without needing a trial.




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