Ibn Ezra on Ki Sisa 34:35

Parashas Ki Sisa · EXTRA (side-ring) · Passuk 34:35

Torah Temimah has no citation on this passuk. Side-ring material from Ibn Ezra.

Sefaria — Ibn Ezra on Ki Sisa 34:35

Core Text — Ibn Ezra on Ki Sisa 34:35
וראו. והנה טעם והשיב משה את המסוה. וכן עשה תמיד וככה היה משפטי עם ישראל עד יום שאספו כבוד השם אליו, ולא נודע קבורתו בחמלת ד' עליו ברוך אשר בחר בו, ושם רוח קדשו בקרבו :

English: AND THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL SAW THE FACE OF MOSES, THAT THE SKIN OF MOSES’ FACE SENT FORTH BEAMS. Observe. The meaning of and Moshe put the veil back upon his face 244 In other words, ve-heshiv is not to be taken as a perfect but as an imperfect. is that Moshe always acted in this manner. 245 Scripture is not describing something that happened once but something which Moshe continually practiced. This was his practice in dealing with the Israelites until the day that God’s glory gathered him to Himself. Moshe’ grave is unknown, 246 Since I.E. mentions Moshe’ death he notes that Moshe’ grave is unknown. the Lord being merciful unto him. 247 So that his grave not become an object of worship. Th

Type of Learning

Commentary (Rishon) on a TT-silent passuk — EXTRA side-ring only.

What Is Learned

See the Ibn Ezra on this passuk for the full derash and implications.