Derasha on Vayakhel 35:27
Parashas Vayakhel · Passuk 35:27
The Complete Passuk
וְהַנְּשִׂאִים הֵבִיאוּ אֵת אַבְנֵי הַשֹּׁהַם וְאֵת אַבְנֵי הַמִּלֻּאִים לָאֵפוֹד וְלַחֹשֶׁן׃
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Source Citation
Torah Temimah points to Yoma 75a.
Core Text of Chazal
Core Text of Chazalתַּנְיָא, נְשִׂיאִים מַמָּשׁ, וְכֵן הוּא אוֹמֵר: נְשִׂיאִים וְרוּחַ.
English: The “nasi'im” are literally clouds, as indicated by “clouds and wind.”
Type of Learning
Derash on the unusual unqualified term “nasi'im,” identifying it with clouds.
What Is Learned
The verse is read as referring to the clouds that supplied the precious stones for the Mishkan.