Derasha on Ki Sisa 32:31

Parashas Ki Sisa · Passuk 32:31

The Complete Passuk

אָנָּא חָטָא הָעָם הַזֶּה חֲטָאָה גְדֹלָה

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Source Citation

Torah Temimah points to classical source on this unit (verified).

Core Text of Chazal

Core Text of Chazal
אָנָּא — לְשׁוֹן בַּקָּשָׁה.

English: “Alas” — a language of entreaty.

Type of Learning

Derash on the particle of entreaty in Moshe’s confession.

What Is Learned

Moshe’s “anna” frames the confession as a plea, not a mere report.