Derasha on Ki Sisa 34:07

Parashas Ki Sisa · Passuk 34:07

The Complete Passuk

וְנַקֵּה לֹא יְנַקֶּה

Chabad.org — English + Rashi

Source Citation

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

Core Text of Chazal

Core Text of Chazal
וְנַקֵּה לֹא יְנַקֶּה — מְנַקֶּה לַשָּׁבִים וְאֵינוֹ מְנַקֶּה לְשֶׁאֵינָם שָׁבִים.

English: “And clearing He does not clear” — clears those who repent, and does not clear those who do not.

Type of Learning

Derash resolving the apparent tension in venakeh lo yenakeh.

What Is Learned

Clearing and not clearing: forgiveness for those who return; no clearance for those who do not.