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Surviving a severe crisis brings a deep duty to show gratitude. This obligation is not meant to remain a quiet, internal feeling of relief, but rather demands a clear and public expression. Just as other groups of survivors were expected to show their appreciation upon reaching safety, those who have recently been rescued share this exact same responsibility [אבן עזרא].

True gratitude must be expressed in two distinct directions. First, a person must offer direct thanks to God for His kindness. Second, they are required to take their experience outward, sharing their story publicly and telling others about the wondrous acts that led to their survival [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

This call to share the story of survival represents a higher expectation than before. During the early moments of a rescue, people often fail to grasp the full extent of God's kindness. Overwhelmed by the situation, they typically focus only on the immediate danger they just escaped, offering thanks solely for that specific moment of relief. However, once they have been saved completely, a deeper response is required. They are now expected to fill in what was missing, recognize God's encompassing kindness, and speak openly about the entire series of miracles they experienced together [מלבי״ם].