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 …
V’Zot HaBerachah (and this is the blessing) SIMCHAT TORAH (Rejoicing in Torah)
Deuteronomy 33:1 וְזֹאת And this is the blessing, in which blessed Moses, the man of Elohim את־ Children of Israel before his death. C-MATS Question: What were the final words of Moses? These final words of Moses are a combination of blessing and prophecy, in which he blesses each tribe according to its national responsibilities and individual greatness. Moses’ blessings …
HA’AZINU (give ear)
Deuteronomy 32:1 Listen, O you heavens and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. 2 My teaching will fall as the rain; אמְרָתי my speech will condense as the dew, as the light rain upon the tender herb and as the showers upon the grass: 3 Because I will proclaim the name of יהוה: Come declare the …