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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;<ref name="Rashi Shemos 6:3">Rashi Shemos 6:3</ref> Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaackov, were only addressed and promises promises<ref name="Rashi Shemos 6:3"/> with the name 'Kel Shaky' and the name 'YKVK' He did not make known to them. | 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;<ref name="Rashi Shemos 6:3">Rashi Shemos 6:3</ref> Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaackov, were only addressed and promises promises<ref name="Rashi Shemos 6:3"/> with the name 'Kel Shaky' and the name 'YKVK' He did not make known to them. | ||
− | Hashem also established covenants with all three of the Avos using the name Kel Shaky promising to give them the Land of Canaan.<ref name="Rashi Shemos 6:4">Rashi Shemos 6:4</ref | + | Hashem also established covenants with all three of the Avos using the name Kel Shaky promising to give them the Land of Canaan.<ref name="Rashi Shemos 6:4">Rashi Shemos 6:4</ref> |
* To Avraham Hashem appeared to him with the name Kel Shaky at the time he was commanded to do a Bris Mila<ref>Berahsis 17:1</ref> and was the Land of Canaan as an ever lasting inheritance for him them and his descendants<ref>Berahsis 17:1</ref><ref name="Rashi Shemos 6:4"/> | * To Avraham Hashem appeared to him with the name Kel Shaky at the time he was commanded to do a Bris Mila<ref>Berahsis 17:1</ref> and was the Land of Canaan as an ever lasting inheritance for him them and his descendants<ref>Berahsis 17:1</ref><ref name="Rashi Shemos 6:4"/> | ||
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− | + | To Abraham in the section dealing with [the commandment of] circumcision (Gen. 17), it is said: “I am the Almighty God… And I will give you and your seed after you the land of your sojournings” (Gen. 17:1, 8). To Isaac [it is stated], “for to you and to your seed I will give all these lands, and I will establish the oath that I swore to Abraham” (Gen. 26:3), and that oath which I swore to Abraham was spoken with the [name] “Almighty God.” To Jacob [it is said], “I am the Almighty God; be fruitful and multiply, etc. And the land that, etc.” (Gen. 35:11, 12). So you see that I vowed to them [many vows], but I did not fulfill [My vows yet]. | |
− | The name YKVK represents Hashem's truthfulness of keeping His words and promises.<ref name="Rashi Shemos 6:3"/> Since Hashem did not fulfill the promises He made to the Avos, | + | The name YKVK represents Hashem's truthfulness of keeping His words and promises.<ref name="Rashi Shemos 6:3"/> Since Hashem did not fulfill the promises He made to the Avos, they did not experience attributes of the name YKVK in actuality during their life.<ref name="Rashi Shemos 6:3"/> |
− | + | Yet despite this the Avos 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. | |
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+ | 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> | ||
===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=== |