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===Rebuke=== | ===Rebuke=== | ||
− | Hashem speaks to Moshe in | + | Hashem speaks to Moshe in a Harsh tone<ref>Rashi</ref> and rebukes him<ref>Likutay Halachos CM Prikah vteniah 4:14</ref> as a result of his hard accusation that so far the situation had only deteriorated for the Jews. This prophecy like the other times, took place outside the city that was filled with idolatry.<ref>Baal Haturim</ref> Hashem then revealed to Moshe that both the attribute of Judgment and the attribute of Mercy were in truth really one, although this is impossible to comprehend as it falls under 'the ways of Hashem that are incomprehensible'.<ref>Likutay HalachosYD Ribbis 5:31</ref> He also told him that despite the bulk of the nation influenced by Dassan and Aviram had failed to stand strong throughout the hard test of faith during the final intensifying of labor, He would redeem them in merit of the Avos and those righteous Jews that did remain faithful during this ordeal.<ref>Likutay Halachos CM Prikah vteniah 4:14</ref> |
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− | This prophecy like the other times, took place outside the city that was filled with idolatry.<ref>Baal Haturim</ref> Hashem then revealed to Moshe that both the attribute of Judgment and the attribute of Mercy were in truth really one, although this is impossible to comprehend as it falls under 'the ways of Hashem that are incomprehensible'.<ref>Likutay HalachosYD Ribbis 5:31</ref> He also told him that despite the bulk of the nation influenced by Dassan and Aviram had failed to stand strong throughout the hard test of faith during the final intensifying of labor, He would redeem them in merit of the Avos and those righteous Jews that did remain faithful during this ordeal.<ref>Likutay Halachos CM Prikah vteniah 4:14</ref> | + | |
===Shem Havaya=== | ===Shem Havaya=== | ||
− | This time Hashem reveals Himself with the 'Shem Havaya', a name referencing action, indicating that He plans on fulfilling His promises. He points out the Avos | + | This time Hashem reveals Himself with the 'Shem Havaya', a name referencing action, indicating that He plans on fulfilling His promises. He points out the Avos were only addressed with the name 'Kel Shaky' and did not fulfill the promises He made them, yet they did not doubt Him. Not only were they not given the land, they were treated like foreigners. Avraham had to had to purchase the Meorat Hamachpela at its overpriced value, Yitzchck encountered strife with each well he dug and Yackov had to purchase the lot of land where he set up camp.<ref>Rashi Shemos 6:9</ref> Although the Avos clearly knew the 'Shem Havaya' they did not encounter its full manifestations during their lifetime. |
− | + | Now the time has come to fulfill the second part of the promise made in the Bris bein HaBisarim and punish the nation that had afflicted the Jews. Hashem relates how He lifted His hand, making an oath on His throne,<ref>Rashi</ref> which symbolizes His kingship.<ref>Ikar Sefsi Chachamim</ref> | |
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===Four Expressions of Redemption=== | ===Four Expressions of Redemption=== | ||
− | + | V'Hotzasi - "I will take you out", V'Hitzalti - "I shall save you" , V'Galti - "I shall redeem you" , V'Lakachti - "I shall take you". Although all these elements took place in the redemption of Egypt, each one also was to manifest at the end of the four exiles, the last one V'Lakachti to manifest at the end of 'Galus Edom' the hardest of the four.<ref>Baal Haturim Shemos 6:6</ref> | |
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===Rejected by the Jews=== | ===Rejected by the Jews=== | ||
− | Moshe repeats his prophecy to the Jews but they fail to be comforted<ref | + | Moshe repeats his prophecy to the Jews but they fail to be comforted<ref>Rashi</ref> due to their impatience of spirit caused by the suffering of their cruel bondage. Additionally they themselves knew that they were not worth of the redemption through their actions. This was a form of 'false humility' since they should have had faith in Hashem that he would help them in to His great kindness, even though they were not deserving. This initial mistaken mind-frame placed them in constricted consciousness which led them to the far more severe flaw of rejecting Moshe.<ref>Likutay Halachos AC Tefilin 6:31</ref> |
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− | Additionally they themselves knew that they were not worth of the redemption through their actions. This was a form of 'false humility' since they should have had faith in Hashem that he would help them in to His great kindness, even though they were not deserving. This initial mistaken mind-frame placed them in constricted consciousness which led them to the far more severe flaw of rejecting Moshe.<ref>Likutay Halachos AC Tefilin 6:31</ref> | + | |
===Commandment to Confront Pharaoh=== | ===Commandment to Confront Pharaoh=== | ||
− | Hashem send Moshe to once again confront Pharaoh | + | Hashem send Moshe to once again confront Pharaoh, requesting that he let the Jews out of his land. Moshe express his doubts of Pharaoh accepting his words when even the Jews did not especially considering that he had a speech defect as a result of his burnt lips. Hashem adds Aharon to the mission making him Moshe's elucidator and explainer, to compensate for Moshe's speech defect. He then instructs Moshe to deal gently with the Jews and to tolerate them. At the same time Moshe is warned to treat Pharaoh with respect despite his wickedness since he held a position of royalty.<ref>Rashi</ref> This commandment to confront Pharaoh is repeated a second time after the listing of Moshe and Aharon's genealogy.<ref>Rashi</ref> |
− | + | ====Uncircumcised Lips==== | |
+ | During the test given to 3 year old Moshe after snatching Pahraoh's crown, he burnt his lips. This wound partially sealed up his mouth, giving him a speech impediment.<ref>Rashi Shemos 6:12</ref> | ||
===Lineage of Moshe & Aharon=== | ===Lineage of Moshe & Aharon=== | ||
− | A lineage list is given for the Tribes of Reuvain and Shimon, leading up to Levi in order to list the genealogy of Moshe and Aharon. | + | A lineage list is given for the Tribes of Reuvain and Shimon, leading up to Levi in order to list the genealogy of Moshe and Aharon. Additionally Reuvain, Shimon and Levy were the three sons belittled by Yackov during the 'blessing of the Tribes', their genealogy is listed twice to reiterate that they were also important. This also confirms the continuation of Reuvain as the Bichor for Yichus, withstanding the redeemer Moshe coming from Levi.<ref>Ikar Sefsi Chachamim in name of Ramban</ref> These were the Moshe and Aharon who spoke to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, to let the Jews out of Egypt. They were commanded by Hashem and fulfilled the command, remained in their mission and in their righteousness from beginning to end.<ref>Rashi Shemos 6:27</ref> |
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====Genealogy of Tribe of Reuvain==== | ====Genealogy of Tribe of Reuvain==== | ||
− | The sons of '''Reuvain''' | + | The sons of '''Reuvain''' were Chanoch, Pallu, Chezron, and Carmi,each establishing a family. |
====Genealogy of Tribe of Shimon==== | ====Genealogy of Tribe of Shimon==== | ||
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====Genealogy of Tribe of Levi==== | ====Genealogy of Tribe of Levi==== | ||
− | *'''Levi''' | + | *'''Levi''' had three sons Gershon, Kohas, Merari and a daughter Yocheved. |
**The sons of '''Gershon''' were Libni and Shimei. | **The sons of '''Gershon''' were Libni and Shimei. | ||
− | **The sons of '''Kohas''' | + | **The sons of '''Kohas''' were Amram, Yitzhar, Chevron and Uzziel. |
− | *** '''Amram''' | + | *** '''Amram''' married his aunt '''Yocheved''' together having three children; Miriam, Aharon and Moshe. |
**** '''Aharon''' married '''Elisheva''', the daughter of Aminadav and sister of Nachshon together they had; Nadav and Avihu, Elazar and Ithamar. | **** '''Aharon''' married '''Elisheva''', the daughter of Aminadav and sister of Nachshon together they had; Nadav and Avihu, Elazar and Ithamar. | ||
− | ***** '''Elazar''' married from the daughters of Putiel (decedent of both Yosef and Yisro) | + | ***** '''Elazar''' married from the daughters of Putiel (decedent of both Yosef and Yisro) and had a son named Pinchas. |
*** The sons of '''Yitzhar''' were Korach, Nepheg and Zichri. | *** The sons of '''Yitzhar''' were Korach, Nepheg and Zichri. | ||
**** The sons of Korach were Assir, Elkanah and Aviasaph | **** The sons of Korach were Assir, Elkanah and Aviasaph | ||
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'''Years of Levi, Kohas and Amram''' | '''Years of Levi, Kohas and Amram''' | ||
− | Levi lived to hundred thirty and seven years, Kohas lived to a hundred thirty three years and Amram lived to hundred and thirty seven years | + | Levi lived to hundred thirty and seven years, Kohas lived to a hundred thirty three years and Amram lived to hundred and thirty seven years. This information is mentioned to help calculate the historical time line of the Egyptian exile.<ref>Rashi</ref> Additionally as long as one of the Tribes was still alive the servitude did not start, Levi having been the last surviving brother.<ref>Rashi Shemos 6:16</ref> |
'''Sister of Nachshon''' | '''Sister of Nachshon''' | ||
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'''Putiel''' | '''Putiel''' | ||
− | Putiel was a reference used for both Yisro who fattened calves for idolatrous sacrifices (Pitem / פִּטֵּם) and Yosef who defied and fought his evil inclination during the test of Potiphar’s wife (Pitpet / פִּטְפֵּט). | + | Putiel was a reference used for both Yisro who fattened calves for idolatrous sacrifices (Pitem / פִּטֵּם) and Yosef who defied and fought his evil inclination during the test of Potiphar’s wife (Pitpet / פִּטְפֵּט). The wife of Elazar descended on one side from Yosef and the other parent came from Yisro. |
===Review of Confrontation Comandment=== | ===Review of Confrontation Comandment=== | ||
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===Aharon's role=== | ===Aharon's role=== | ||
− | The first three plagues were initiated out by Ahron since Moshe was not able to afflict Nile with blood or frogs out of gratitude of it protecting him when his mother placed him there as an infant. | + | The first three plagues were initiated out by Ahron since Moshe was not able to afflict Nile with blood or frogs out of gratitude of it protecting him when his mother placed him there as an infant. Similarly he was unable to smite the ground with lice out of gratitude of it covering up the body of the Egyptian officer he had killed. |
===Refusal to Give In=== | ===Refusal to Give In=== | ||
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===Initiation=== | ===Initiation=== | ||
− | Upon Hashem's instruction, Moshe commands Aharon to take the staff and stretch his hand over the waters of Egypt. Moshe was unable to smite the Nile himself out of gratitude of it protected him when he was placed in it as an infant. | + | Upon Hashem's instruction, Moshe commands Aharon to take the staff and stretch his hand over the waters of Egypt. Moshe was unable to smite the Nile himself out of gratitude of it protected him when he was placed in it as an infant. Aharon raised the staff and struck the water of the Nile before the eyes of Pharaoh and his servants, turning all the water in the Nile to blood. Additionally all the rivers, canals (man-made pools and ditches, extending from the riverbank used to irrigate the fields), ponds of Egypt turned to blood as well as all other bodies of water including those in bathhouses and personal bathtubs. Even the water in wooden and stone vessels turned to blood. This caused the fish to die making the Nile became putrid; the Egyptians could not drink water and there was blood throughout the entire land of Egypt. They attempted to dig all around the surroundings of the Nile but it did not yield them water. |
===Replication by Necromancers=== | ===Replication by Necromancers=== | ||
− | Pharaoh's necromancers also turned water into blood with their secret rites involving incantation which they uttered silently to bring about acts of demons. | + | Pharaoh's necromancers also turned water into blood with their secret rites involving incantation which they uttered silently to bring about acts of demons. Upon seeing this Pharaoh concluded that Aharon's act was just a product of sorcery. He mocked Moshe for bringing simple magic into Egypt, the capital of occult, comparing him to a man that brings straw into barn thinking he has some innovation in his hand. Pharaoh therefore hardened his heart, turned and went home, paying no attention to the blood nor the sign of the staff that had turned into a serpent. |
===End of Blood=== | ===End of Blood=== | ||
− | Seven full days passed after Hashem had smitten the Nile before the blood reverted to its original state of water. One week of plague time following three weeks of warning by Moshe was the general schedule throughout the ten plagues. | + | Seven full days passed after Hashem had smitten the Nile before the blood reverted to its original state of water. One week of plague time following three weeks of warning by Moshe was the general schedule throughout the ten plagues. |
==Plague of Frogs== | ==Plague of Frogs== |