Derasha on Ki Sisa 32:04
Parashas Ki Sisa · Passuk 32:04
The Complete Passuk
וַיִּקַּח מִיָּדָם וַיָּצַר אֹתוֹ בַּחֶרֶט וַיַּעֲשֵׂהוּ עֵגֶל מַסֵּכָה וַיֹּאמְרוּ אֵלֶּה אֱלֹהֶיךָ יִשְׂרָאֵל אֲשֶׁר הֶעֱלוּךָ מֵאֶרֶץ מִצְרָיִם׃
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Source Citation
Torah Temimah points to classical source on this unit (verified).
Core Text of Chazal
Core Text of Chazal
עֵגֶל מַסֵּכָה — הָעֵגֶל.
English: “A molten calf” — the calf.
Type of Learning
Derash on the formation of the golden calf.
What Is Learned
Aharon took the gold, formed it with a graving tool, and made a molten calf; the people proclaimed it their gods.