Derasha on Vayakhel 35:19

Parashas Vayakhel · Passuk 35:19

The Complete Passuk

אֶת־בִּגְדֵי הַשְּׂרָד לְשָׁרֵת בַּקֹּדֶשׁ אֶת־בִּגְדֵי הַקֹּדֶשׁ לְאַהֲרֹן הַכֹּהֵן וְאֶת־בִּגְדֵי בָנָיו לְכַהֵן׃

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Source Citation

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

Core Text of Chazal

Core Text of Chazal
מַאי בִּגְדֵי הַשְּׂרָד? אָמַר רַבִּי חָמָא בַּר חֲנִינָא: אֶלְמָלֵא בִּגְדֵי כְהֻנָּה לֹא נִשְׁתַּיֵּר מִשּׂוֹנְאֵיהֶם שֶׁל יִשְׂרָאֵל שָׂרִיד וּפָלִיט.

English: Rabbi Chama bar Chanina interprets “the service garments” as connected with the priestly garments: without the priestly garments, no remnant would have remained of Israel’s enemies, because the priestly service brings atonement.

Type of Learning

Derash on “בגדי השרד,” connecting the garments with the priestly service.

What Is Learned

The priestly garments are associated with the sacrificial service through which Israel receives atonement.