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With G-d's Blessing

Rashi explains that Hashem told Avraham he would not merit children while outside Eretz Yisrael. Although Hashem can do anything, the land outside Eretz Yisrael could not receive the holiness of Avraham's descendants. Had it been able to, there would be no exile, as the place itself was lacking the necessary sanctity.

Hashem instructed Avraham with the words, "התהלך לפני והי' תמים" ("Go before Me and be perfect"). In contrast, the Torah describes Noach as "תמים הי' את האלקים התהלך" ("Noach was perfect with Hashem"), signifying that Noach needed support from Hashem. Our sages explain that Noach required divine assistance, while Avraham acted independently. Noach was born circumcised, receiving extra help from birth to draw closer to Hashem. Avraham, however, achieved closeness to Hashem without this aid, even while uncircumcised. His overwhelming love and desire for Hashem led him to merit the removal of the "orlah" (foreskin), symbolizing spiritual impurities. This profound love allowed Avraham to alter the course of the world, becoming physically distinct from other nations through the covenant of the holy brit. This unique path of service to Hashem is granted to Bnei Yisrael. Unlike other nations, where individuals maintain their inherent state without degradation, Bnei Yisrael are commanded to "Lech Lecha" ("Go...to the land that I will show you"). This signifies the power to connect to a higher spiritual source and elevate the world. Hashem did not reveal the destination immediately to Avraham, teaching that each person must continually strive for the unknown, aiming for "the place I will show you," reaching ever higher in their service to Hashem.