Derasha on Ki Sisa 33:10

Parashas Ki Sisa · Passuk 33:10

The Complete Passuk

וְרָאָה כָל־הָעָם אֶת־עַמּוּד הֶעָנָן עֹמֵד פֶּתַח הָאֹהֶל וְקָם כָּל־הָעָם וְהִשְׁתַּחֲווּ אִישׁ פֶּתַח אָהֳלוֹ׃

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Source Citation

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

Core Text of Chazal

Core Text of Chazal
וְהִשְׁתַּחֲווּ — הִשְׁתַּחֲוָיָה לַשְּׁכִינָה.

English: “And they would prostrate themselves” — prostration before the Presence.

Type of Learning

Derash on the people’s response to the cloud at the ohel.

What Is Learned

All the people would see the pillar of cloud standing at the tent opening, rise, and prostrate themselves at their tent openings.