Verse for Shemoneh Esrei
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Question
Does the verse that each person says in the Shemoneh Esrei prayer have to start with the first letter of their name and end with the last letter, or is it acceptable if the name is included within the verse? My name is Rivka, and my verse is: "And they blessed Rivka and said to her... And your descendants shall inherit the gates of their enemies." Is this verse sufficient, or should I add a verse that starts with 'R' and ends with 'a'? Thank you very much for the response.
Answer
Hello,
It is permissible to say a verse where the name is included within it.
Source
Mentioned in the name of the Shlah