Jewish%20thought for Sotah 65:4
איצטריך משום דכתיב והיו
THE 'PRAYER'. [It may be recited in any language because] it is only supplication, and one may pray in any language he wishes. But may the 'prayer' be recited in any language? Behold Rab Judah has said: A man should never pray for his needs in Aramaic. For R. Johanan declared: If anyone prays for his needs in Aramaic, the Ministering Angels<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Who convey the petitions to the Throne of Glory. ');"><sup>4</sup></span>
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