Derasha on Ki Sisa 33:11
Parashas Ki Sisa · Passuk 33:11
The Complete Passuk
וְדִבֶּר יְהֹוָה אֶל־מֹשֶׁה פָּנִים אֶל־פָּנִים כַּאֲשֶׁר יְדַבֵּר אִישׁ אֶל־רֵעֵהוּ וְשָׁב אֶל־הַמַּחֲנֶה וּמְשָׁרְתוֹ יְהוֹשֻׁעַ בִּן־נוּן נַעַר לֹא יָמִישׁ מִתּוֹךְ הָאֹהֶל׃
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Source Citation
Torah Temimah points to classical source on this unit (verified).
Core Text of Chazal
Core Text of Chazal
פָּנִים אֶל־פָּנִים — דִּבּוּר יָשִׁיר.
English: “Face to face” — direct speech.
Type of Learning
Derash on face-to-face speech between Hashem and Moshe.
What Is Learned
Hashem would speak to Moshe face to face, as a man speaks to his friend; then Moshe would return to the camp, while Yehoshua remained in the tent.