Re’eh (See!)

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, אתהYou 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: Did Moses really expect to change יהוה‘s mind? And if we believe that …