English: R’ Yochanan said: We too will say — “Nachbi son of Vafsi”: “Nachbi,” that he hid the words of the Holy One; “Vafsi,” that he stepped over the attributes of the Holy One.
Type of Learning
Name midrash of a second spy.
What Is Learned
Nachbi’s name is read as concealing Hashem’s message and skipping past His midas.