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<p>These are some of the central points of dispute (נקודות המחלוקת) between the various exegetes:</p>
 
<p>These are some of the central points of dispute (נקודות המחלוקת) between the various exegetes:</p>
 
 
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<opinion>Disrespect to Hashem – Raavad</opinion>
 
<opinion>Disrespect to Hashem – Raavad</opinion>
 
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<topic>Who hardened Paroh's heart?
 
<topic>Who hardened Paroh's heart?
 
<opinion>Hashem – Lekach Tov, Ralbag</opinion>
 
<opinion>Hashem – Lekach Tov, Ralbag</opinion>
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<opinion>Paroh – Ibn Ezra, various opinions cited by Meiri, R. Yosef ibn Kaspi, Akeidat Yitzchak, Abarbanel, Ma'asei Hashem, Biur, Shadal, Hoil Moshe, U. Cassuto</opinion>
 
<opinion>Paroh – Ibn Ezra, various opinions cited by Meiri, R. Yosef ibn Kaspi, Akeidat Yitzchak, Abarbanel, Ma'asei Hashem, Biur, Shadal, Hoil Moshe, U. Cassuto</opinion>
 
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<topic>What was the purpose of the Plagues?
 
<topic>What was the purpose of the Plagues?
 
<opinion>Retribution – Shemot Rabbah, Lekach Tov, Rambam, Ralbag, Abarbanel</opinion>
 
<opinion>Retribution – Shemot Rabbah, Lekach Tov, Rambam, Ralbag, Abarbanel</opinion>
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<opinion>Egyptian recognition of Hashem – R. Yitzchak Arama, Hoil Moshe</opinion>
 
<opinion>Egyptian recognition of Hashem – R. Yitzchak Arama, Hoil Moshe</opinion>
 
<opinion>Rehabilitation of Paroh – R. Yosef ibn Shushan</opinion>
 
<opinion>Rehabilitation of Paroh – R. Yosef ibn Shushan</opinion>
<opinion>First nine plagues for rehabilitation, but Plague of Firstborn and Yam Suf for retribution – Seforno</opinion>
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<opinion>First nine plagues for rehabilitation, but Plague of Firstborn and Yam Suf for retribution – Sforno</opinion>
 
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<topic>How was the strengthening done?
 
<topic>How was the strengthening done?
 
<opinion>Supernaturally – Many commentators</opinion>
 
<opinion>Supernaturally – Many commentators</opinion>
 
<opinion>By natural means – Ibn Ezra, various opinions cited by Meiri, R. Yosef ibn Kaspi, Akeidat Yitzchak, Abarbanel, Ma'asei Hashem, Biur, Shadal, Hoil Moshe, U. Cassuto</opinion>
 
<opinion>By natural means – Ibn Ezra, various opinions cited by Meiri, R. Yosef ibn Kaspi, Akeidat Yitzchak, Abarbanel, Ma'asei Hashem, Biur, Shadal, Hoil Moshe, U. Cassuto</opinion>
 
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<topic>Why was Sichon punished?
 
<topic>Why was Sichon punished?
 
<opinion>Licentious society – probably Ralbag</opinion>
 
<opinion>Licentious society – probably Ralbag</opinion>
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<opinion>Attacking the Israelites – probably R. Yosef Albo</opinion>
 
<opinion>Attacking the Israelites – probably R. Yosef Albo</opinion>
 
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Latest revision as of 13:22, 28 January 2023

Hardened Hearts

Points of Dispute

These are some of the central points of dispute (נקודות המחלוקת) between the various exegetes:

  • Why was Paroh punished – what sin did he commit?
    • Persecution of the Israelites – Rambam, Abarbanel
    • Licentious society – Ralbag
    • Disrespect to Hashem – Raavad
  • Who hardened Paroh's heart?
    • Hashem – Lekach Tov, Ralbag
    • Paroh at first and later Hashem – Tanchuma, Shemot Rabbah, Rashi, R. Saadia
    • Paroh – Ibn Ezra, various opinions cited by Meiri, R. Yosef ibn Kaspi, Akeidat Yitzchak, Abarbanel, Ma'asei Hashem, Biur, Shadal, Hoil Moshe, U. Cassuto
  • What was the purpose of the Plagues?
    • Retribution – Shemot Rabbah, Lekach Tov, Rambam, Ralbag, Abarbanel
    • Educate Israel – 4Q422, Bavli Yevamot, Rashi, Ralbag
    • Egyptian recognition of Hashem – R. Yitzchak Arama, Hoil Moshe
    • Rehabilitation of Paroh – R. Yosef ibn Shushan
    • First nine plagues for rehabilitation, but Plague of Firstborn and Yam Suf for retribution – Sforno
  • How was the strengthening done?
    • Supernaturally – Many commentators
    • By natural means – Ibn Ezra, various opinions cited by Meiri, R. Yosef ibn Kaspi, Akeidat Yitzchak, Abarbanel, Ma'asei Hashem, Biur, Shadal, Hoil Moshe, U. Cassuto
  • Why was Sichon punished?
    • Licentious society – probably Ralbag
    • Unidentified sins – Rambam
    • Part of seven Canaanite nations – R. Yosef ibn Shushan
    • Attacking the Israelites – probably R. Yosef Albo