Parshas Naso 5778

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Parshas Naso 5778

by Mordechai Dolinsky

 

5:12 Rashi brings that the disloyalty and rebellion of the sotah is not only towards her husband but also against Hashem.  The rebellion against the husband is clear from the halacha aspect and even moreso from the natural instinct.  How can the rebellion apply to Hashem, that the pasuk actually puts them together and equates them, especially the aspect of doing an open act of rebellion.

 

In order for a marriage to be successful there must be present the presence of Hashem, to make it work.  As much as we invest all of our efforts, which we must do, we all know, see and feel”HE” is there.  In a thousand different ways Hashem is there bringing the couple together.  Her rebellion against Hashem is something truly tangible.

 

The pasuk that Rashi quotes including Hashem is His role as a warrior, a man of action which according to this understanding has very special meaning.

 

Have a wonderful, meaningful Shabbos.