Parashas Ki Sisa · EXTRA (side-ring) · Passuk 32:25
Sefaria — Ramban on Ki Sisa 32:25
English: AND MOSES SAW THAT THE PEOPLE WERE ‘PHARUA’ (BROKEN LOOSE). The meaning of this is that although Aharon defended himself and said that he was not at fault with them, yet Moshe knew in his heart that the people were broken loose — For they are a nation void of counsel, and there is no understanding in them . 368 Deuteronomy 32:28. It is similar to the expression, ‘vatiphr’u’ (and ye have set at nought) all my counsel , 369 Proverbs 1:25. and similar also to the verse, for ‘hiphria’ (he had cast away restraint) in Judah, and acted treacherously against the Eternal . 370 II Chronicles 28:19. [Thus the verse is stating that Moshe saw] that Aharon had let the people loose, and left them without any
Commentary (Rishon) on a TT-silent passuk — EXTRA side-ring only.
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