Parashas Ki Sisa · EXTRA (side-ring) · Passuk 34:29
Sefaria — Or HaChaim on Ki Sisa 34:29
English: ויהי ברדת משה , "It occurred while Moshe descended," The Torah uses the word ויהי which portends something painful because all the righteous people in the camp of the Israelites were "burned" when they observed that Moshe' face emitted rays of light. ברדת משה מהר סיני , when Moshe descended from Mount Sinai, etc. I am not sure why these words appear at this point, neither do I know why the Torah repeated ברדתו מן ההר , "when he descended from the Mountain." Besides, why did the Torah have to emphasise that Moshe was unaware of the rays his face gave off before even having told us that his face did radiate light? Furthermore, who did finally tell Moshe that his face emitted rays of light? If
Commentary (Rishon) on a TT-silent passuk — EXTRA side-ring only.
See the Or HaChaim on this passuk for the full derash and implications.