Quotation על בראשית 21:35

Why is Gimel third? It has three parts, teaching us that it bestows kindness. (gomel) But did Rabbi Akiva not say that Gimel has three parts because it bestows, grows, and sustains? It is thus written (Gen. 21:8), "The child grew up and was weaned," He said: He says the same as I do. He grew and bestowed kindness to his neighbours and to those entrusted to him.