RAV KOOK PARSHAS VAEIRA

Parshat Va'era The blessings recited over most foods refer to God as the Borei, the Creator. Thus we say: "the Creator of fruits of the ground," "the Creator of fruits of the tree," "the Creator of fruits of the vine," and so on. Yet the blessing for bread — Hamotzi — does not fit this pattern. Before eating bread, we say "Who brings forth bread from the earth." Why do we not acknowledge God as the Creator of bread, as we do with other blessings? Actually, the wording of this blessing appears to quote God's announcement to Moses: "You will know that I am the Lord your God, Who brings you forth (Hamotzi) from under the Egyptian subjugation." (Ex. 6:7) Is there some connection between bread and the Exodus from Egypt?