Pesukei d’Zimrah: Elul Kavanot: Baruch Sh’Amar: Attributes of Mercy

The Thirteen mentions of “Baruch” in this prayer correspond to the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy:

1. “Baruch sh’amar v’haya ha’Olam,” corresponds to Kail.
2. “Baruch Hu,” corresponds to Rachum.
3. “Baruch omer v’oseh,” corresponds to v’Chanun.
4. “Baruch gozer u’mikayeim,” corresponds to Erech.
5. “Baruch oseh Vireishit,” corresponds to Apaim.
6. “Baruch merachem al ha’Aretz,” corresponds to v’Rav Chesed.
7. “Baruch merachem al ha’briot,” corresponds to v’Emet.
8. “Baruch meshalem,” corresponds to Notzer Chesed.
9. “Baruch chai la’ad,” corresponds to la’Alafim.
10. “Baruch Podeh,” corresponds to Noseh Avon.
11. “Baruch Shemo,” corresponds to vaFesha.
12. “Baruch ata Hashem, Elokeinu,” corresponds to v’Chata’ah.
13. “Baruch ata Hashem, Melech…” corresponds to v’Nakeh.

(Peri Eitz Chaim, Sha’ar ha’Zemirot, Chapter 4)