1)

What is the definition of "Nikras ha'Tzur"?

1.

Rashi #1: It is 'a hole in the rock' 1 .

2.

Rashi #2 (34:29), Targum Onkelos and Targum Yonasan: It is aa cave in the rock 2 (which was on the mountainside). 3


1

As in Bamidbar 16:14 and in Mishlei, 30:17 (Rashi).

2

Where Hashem placed him after he climbed onto the rock.

3

See Bamidbar 17:5 (Ramban).

2)

What are the connotations of Vesakosi Kapi"?

1.

Rashi #1: It means literally that Hashem placed His Hand (Kevayahol) over Moshe's face (Rashi in 34:29) to protect him.

2.

Rashi #2 (citing Targum Onkelos) and Targum Yonasan: It means that Hashem protected Moshe via a command. 1

3.

Da'as Zekenim and Rosh: It means that Hashem will place His Cloud (His shining Radiance - Rosh) in front of him (Moshe), to prevent him from seeing His Face..


1

See Sifsei Chachamim.

3)

Why did Hashem need to protect Moshe?

1.

Rashi: Because otherwise, the destructive angels that were accompanying Him would have caused him harm. 1

2.

Seforno: To prevent him from dying 2 upon seeing the Shechinah passing. 3


1

See also Targum Yonasan on Pasuk 23 and Na'ar Yonasan there.

2

Refer to 33:19:3:3.

3

As implied in the following Pasuk.

4)

Why would Hashem place Moshe in the crevice "ba'Avor Kevodi" - after He passes? He should have done so beforehand?

1.

"ba'Avor Kevodi" translates as 'Whilst i am passing', as implied by Targum Onkelos and Targum Yonasan.

2.

Rosh: "ba'Avor" refers to announcing - 'When I call.'

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