Exodus 8:1-15 Verse 1-4 of this chapter are the last part of chapter 7 in the Hebrew Bible (7:26-29) v1: Pharaoh doesn’t want to see Moses. But G-d commands Moses to go. G-d doesn’t necessarily lead us to do things that are easy. Some of the things challenge us and make us feel uncomfortable or …
Exodus 7:14-25 The plagues were plagues of revelation. G-d manifested Himself to Pharaoh, to the Egyptians, to the Hebrews, and throughout the world. This is a paradigm of what is going to happen at the end of this age (Book of Revelation) v14: The word translated “hard” here would be better translated “heavy” (dull or …
Exodus 7:1-13 When G-d reveals Himself to us are we wise and humble enough to say “Yes!” to His revelation? If we are, He brings about a positive change into our lives. If we don’t a negative change happens in our lives. v1: This term “Elohim” (G-d) oftentimes, Scripturally, relates to the G-d who sets …
This week’s Torah Reading is Parashat Eikev. This reading covers Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25. Here is a brief commentary from Baruch: In this week’s Torah portion one learns a very important lesson about merit. Merit can be simply defined as the outcome of something which is earned. Spiritually speaking, merit can be transferred to another. This is …
