Derasha on Ki Sisa 34:08

Parashas Ki Sisa · Passuk 34:08

The Complete Passuk

וַיְמַהֵר מֹשֶׁה וַיִּקֹּד אַרְצָה וַיִּשְׁתָּחוּ׃

Chabad.org — English + Rashi

Source Citation

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

Core Text of Chazal

Core Text of Chazal
וַיְמַהֵר מֹשֶׁה — זְרִיזוּת בִּתְפִלָּה.

English: “And Moshe hastened” — alacrity in prayer.

Type of Learning

Derash on Moshe’s immediate bowing upon hearing the middos.

What Is Learned

Moshe hastened, bowed to the ground, and prostrated himself — immediate response to the revelation of the middos.