Devarim 2:2 · EXTRA 1 EXTRA

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Devarim 2:2

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Source Citation

Rashi on Deuteronomy 2:2:1 (Sifrei Devarim 29:2)

Core Text of Chazal / Classic Source

Core Text

ונפן ונסע. אמר להם, לא לכם בלבד אני אומר אלא אף לחכמי הדור אני אומר, אף על פי שאתם רואים אותו, לא תתגרו בו.

English: Rashi's explanation continues Moshe's instructions about Seir: the warning not to provoke Esav is directed not only to the people but also to the leaders of the generation, despite what they see before them.

On the source / in context: Rashi on Deuteronomy 2:2:1 (Sifrei Devarim 29:2) is the identified classical source for this EXTRA page. The text and learning note below are tied to that source rather than to an invented generic summary.

Type of Learning

Classic Commentary

What Is Learned

Restraint is required even when the situation looks manageable; the instruction binds the whole community and its leaders.

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