Derasha on Ki Sisa 33:20

Parashas Ki Sisa · Passuk 33:20

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כִּי לֹא־יִרְאַנִי הָאָדָם וָחָי׃

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

וָחָי — תְּנַאי הַחַיִּים.

English: “And live” — the condition of life.

Derash on the life-condition attached to seeing the face.

Seeing the face of Hashem is incompatible with remaining alive in this world.