Parashas Ki Sisa · EXTRA (side-ring) · Passuk 34:9
Sefaria — Ramban on Ki Sisa 34:9
English: FOR IT IS A STIFFNECKED PEOPLE. This is to be understood in its literal sense. Hashem is to go in their midst because they are a stiffnecked people, for now that the Holy One, blessed be He, became reconciled with them, His Presence amongst those who are stiffnecked would be better than that of the angel. For He will want to increase their blessings more, since they are His people and His inheritance. 516 See Deuteronomy 9:29 and 32:9. And just as at the time of anger it was better for them that He send before them an angel, because they are a stiffnecked people, just as He said, lest I consume thee in the way , 517 Above, 33:3. so at the time of good-will it is better for them that the Divine
Commentary (Rishon) on a TT-silent passuk — EXTRA side-ring only.
See the Ramban on this passuk for the full derash and implications.