(The Segulah of Learning Zera Shimshon)
The Midrash in Shemos Rabba (47:6) tells us that the Aseres Hadibros were written five on one side and five on the other opposing side. This means that "Anochi" is opposite "Lo Tzirtzach," "I am Hashem your G-d" opposite "You shall not kill."
What's the connection between the two?
"Anochi Hashem," in addition to just telling us "I am Hashem your G-d," is giving us a lesson about prayer. R' Eliezer in Brachos (28b) is quoted saying, "When you are davening, you have to know before Whom you stand."
"Anochi" is paired with "Don't kill" because murder is when someone separates a soul from a body, and tefillah without kavanah is like creating a body without a soul (similar to murder). "Anochi" and "Lo Tzirtzach" both are warnings against "murder."
Source: Zera Shimshon Parshas Yisro
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