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Name of Hashem. Through the honor of Avraham, people would
recognize Hashem and give honor to the One Whom honor is truly due.
The name of Avraham even has a letter of Hashem’s Name interposed
within its own letters. Thus the blessing of honor that Hashem promised
Avraham was just a secondary consequence, a result of being the servant
of Hashem, carrying His Name within his own and increasing His glory
in this world.
This was also part of the trial of Avraham. Leaving home was just the first
step in his mission of spreading the Name of Hashem. Despite all of the
difficulties, Avraham carried through and sanctified the Name of Hashem
wherever he went.
“And Hashem said to Avram, ‘Go… and leave
your land, your birthplace, and your family to
the land that I will show you’”
(Bereishit 12:1)
