Derasha on Vayakhel 35:22

Parashas Vayakhel · Passuk 35:22

The Complete Passuk

תְּנוּפַת זָהָב לַיהֹוָה׃

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Source Citation

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

Core Text of Chazal

Core Text of Chazal
מוֹצָא שְׂפָתֶיךָ תִּשְׁמֹר וְעָשִׂיתָ — אֵין לִי אֶלָּא שֶׁהוֹצִיא בִּשְׂפָתָיו שֶׁהוּא חַיָּב, גָּמַר בְּלִבּוֹ מִנַּיִן? תַּלְמוּד לוֹמַר: כָּל נְדִיב לֵב.

English: A person who completes the intention to give can become obligated even without an explicit verbal statement, as derived from “every generous-hearted person.”

Type of Learning

Derash connecting “generous-hearted” intention with obligation in sacred vows.

What Is Learned

For consecrated gifts, a completed intention of giving can create an obligation even without verbalizing it.