Deuteronomy 11:26 I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; 27 את־ blessing, if you obey the commandments of יהוה your Elohim, which I command אתכֶם you this day. C-MATS Question: Do we have a choice whether we obtain a blessing or a curse? Freedom of choice has been granted to every man: if he desires to …
EKEV (Because or heel)
Deuteronomy 7:12 Wherefore, it shall come to pass if you will listen to את judgments (commands) and keep and do אתם them, יהוה your Elohim will keep with you את־ the covenant וְאת־ and the mercy which He swore to your fathers: C-MATS Question: With what word does this verse begin? “Wherefore” has been translated “because” or “heel”. “Because” you …
Va’etchanan (I pleaded)
Deuteronomy 3:23 And I pleaded withיהוה at that time saying, 24 O Adonai יהוה, אתה You have begun to show את־ your servant את־ your great וְאת־ and mighty hand: What other god is there in heaven or in earth that can do your works and mighty deeds? C-MATS Question: What does “I pleaded” mean in verse 23? Prayer is …
Dvarim (Words)
Deuteronomy 1:1 These are the words which Moses spoke to all Israel on this side of the Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain across from the Red Sea, between Paran and Tophel and Laban and Hazeroth and Dizahab. C-MATS Question: Why did Moses mention the numerous place names in this first verse of Deuteronomy? The numerous place names listed …
MATOT (tribes)/ MASSEI (stages)
Moses describes the laws of oaths; the Israelites battle the Midianites; the tribes of Reuben and Gad request to dwell outside of the Land of Israel. Numbers 30:1 And Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes concerning the Children of Israel saying, This is what יהוה has commanded. 2 If a man makes a vow to יהוה or obligates …