Ki Seitzei 23:09 · unit 3
TT #337 · Parashas Ki Seitzei · Fourth Aliyah · Passuk 23:09
The Complete Passuk
כִּֽי־תֵצֵ֥א מַחֲנֶ֖ה עַל־אֹיְבֶ֑יךָ וְנִשְׁמַרְתָּ֖ מִכֹּ֥ל דָּבָ֥ר רָֽע׃
When you go forth as a camp against your enemies, then you shall keep yourself from every evil thing.
Chabad.org — 23:09
Source Citation
Torah Temimah points to Sifrei Devarim 253.
Sefaria
Core Text of Chazal
Core Text
מִכֹּל דָּבָר רָע – אַף מֵהִרְהוּר.
English: “From every evil thing” — even from improper thoughts.
On the daf / in context: Some readings extend the caution to thoughts as well as deeds.
Type of Learning
Expansion of the scope.
What Is Learned
The vigilance includes guarding against improper thoughts in the camp.