Parashas Ki Sisa · EXTRA (side-ring) · Passuk 34:29
Sefaria — Ibn Ezra on Ki Sisa 34:29
English: THAT MOSES KNEW NOT THAT THE SKIN OF HIS FACE SENT FORTH BEAMS WHILE HE TALKED WITH HIM. The meaning of while He talked with him is, while God talked with him. This occurred because the glory 223 God’s glory. was seen upon Moshe’ face. Moshe’ face therefore shone like the brightness of the firmament. [SENT FORTH BEAMS.] The word karan (sent forth beams) is related to the word karnayim (rays) in Rays hath He at His side (Hab. 3:4), 224 Keren means a horn. Hence the word karan . Literally, it means horned. I.E. therefore explains that karan should be understood as sent forth beams. for the opening part of the verse explicitly states, And a brightness appeareth as the light . Now since Rays hat
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