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Post by patlao on Apr 9, 2020 21:31:04 GMT -8
I was reading Exodus then these verses highlighted on me and this questions came up. I dont want to check on any commentaries because I dont want to put anything first on my thought. I want to hear first the Hebraic view and explanation on this.
Exodus 4:
24 And it came to pass on the way, at the encampment, that the Lord met him and sought to kill him.
25 Then Zipporah took a sharp stone and cut off the foreskin of her son and cast it at Moses’ feet, and said, “Surely you are a husband of blood to me!”
26 So He let him go. Then she said, “You are a husband of blood!”—because of the circumcision.
We know on the first passages Moses came from Pharaoh and warned him. Moses obeyed what G-d commanded him to do.
These are my questions:
Why suddenly G-d sought to kill Moses?
Why Zipporah circumcised their children isn't commanded to the people of Israel?
Did Moses forgot to circumcised their children? If yes Why did he forgot if this is a commanment from G-d?
Did Moses disobeyed G-d on not circumcising their children?
What is the meaning when G-d said “Surely you are a husband of blood to me!”?
What is the meaning when Zipporah said “You are a husband of blood!”?
Sorry I have many questions, I really want to learn and dig more about the scriptures!
Shalom!
Pat lao
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Post by alon on Apr 10, 2020 1:35:34 GMT -8
I was reading Exodus then these verses highlighted on me and this questions came up. I dont want to check on any commentaries because I dont want to put anything first on my thought. I want to hear first the Hebraic view and explanation on this. Exodus 4:24 And it came to pass on the way, at the encampment, that the Lord met him and sought to kill him. 25 Then Zipporah took a sharp stone and cut off the foreskin of her son and cast it at Moses’ feet, and said, “Surely you are a husband of blood to me!” 26 So He let him go. Then she said, “You are a husband of blood!”—because of the circumcision. We know on the first passages Moses came from Pharaoh and warned him. Moses obeyed what G-d commanded him to do. These are my questions: Why suddenly G-d sought to kill Moses? Why Zipporah circumcised their children isn't commanded to the people of Israel? Did Moses forgot to circumcised their children? If yes Why did he forgot if this is a commanment from G-d? Did Moses disobeyed G-d on not circumcising their children? What is the meaning when G-d said “Surely you are a husband of blood to me!”? What is the meaning when Zipporah said “You are a husband of blood!”?
Raised in the royal household in Egypt, Moses foreskin would not have been properly removed. It’s quite possible that others, or even all that went out with Moses were not properly circumcised either. They would all have to be properly circumcised before entering ha’eretz, the Land. Recall this later occurred in Josh 5:2-3 before the next generation began to take possession of the land promised them by their God. However as their leader Moshe would have been held to a much higher standard. He and his household must bear the mark of the Avrahamic covenant. He should have been circumcised at the earliest opportunity.
God came to seek his life because Moshe had been disobedient. He had put off circumcision. Tzipporah, his Medianite wife acted quickly to save his life. God’s wrath was turned away by the blood of the son and decisive redemptive action of a Midianite woman.
Circumcision was a sign of a blood covenant between a man and Most High. It was also evidence to his bride that her new husband did in fact worship the God of Israel. So a man properly circumcised was a “bridegroom of blood” to her.
When Tzipporah made Gershom’s foreskin touch between Moshe’s feet what actually happened was she threw it so that it touched his clothing where his genitals were, then it dropped between his feet. Between the feet is a Hebraic euphemism for the genitalia. Some of the fresh blood would have gotten on Moshe, temporarily marking him with the blood of the covenant. When Tzipporah touched Moses’ procreative organ with his son’s freshly cut foreskin, this would likely have been a promise that Moshe too would soon be properly (and permanently) circumcised.
Tzipporah, by her act of obedience marked her son and her husband with the blood of the covenant as commanded by HaShem. Thus she saved their lives.
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Post by patlao on Apr 13, 2020 17:26:06 GMT -8
I was reading Exodus then these verses highlighted on me and this questions came up. I dont want to check on any commentaries because I dont want to put anything first on my thought. I want to hear first the Hebraic view and explanation on this. Exodus 4:24 And it came to pass on the way, at the encampment, that the Lord met him and sought to kill him. 25 Then Zipporah took a sharp stone and cut off the foreskin of her son and cast it at Moses’ feet, and said, “Surely you are a husband of blood to me!” 26 So He let him go. Then she said, “You are a husband of blood!”—because of the circumcision. We know on the first passages Moses came from Pharaoh and warned him. Moses obeyed what G-d commanded him to do. These are my questions: Why suddenly G-d sought to kill Moses? Why Zipporah circumcised their children isn't commanded to the people of Israel? Did Moses forgot to circumcised their children? If yes Why did he forgot if this is a commanment from G-d? Did Moses disobeyed G-d on not circumcising their children? What is the meaning when G-d said “Surely you are a husband of blood to me!”? What is the meaning when Zipporah said “You are a husband of blood!”?
Raised in the royal household in Egypt, Moses foreskin would not have been properly removed. It’s quite possible that others, or even all that went out with Moses were not properly circumcised either. They would all have to be properly circumcised before entering ha’eretz, the Land. Recall this later occurred in Josh 5:2-3 before the next generation began to take possession of the land promised them by their God. However as their leader Moshe would have been held to a much higher standard. He and his household must bear the mark of the Avrahamic covenant. He should have been circumcised at the earliest opportunity.
God came to seek his life because Moshe had been disobedient. He had put off circumcision. Tzipporah, his Medianite wife acted quickly to save his life. God’s wrath was turned away by the blood of the son and decisive redemptive action of a Midianite woman.
Circumcision was a sign of a blood covenant between a man and Most High. It was also evidence to his bride that her new husband did in fact worship the God of Israel. So a man properly circumcised was a “bridegroom of blood” to her.
When Tzipporah made Gershom’s foreskin touch between Moshe’s feet what actually happened was she threw it so that it touched his clothing where his genitals were, then it dropped between his feet. Between the feet is a Hebraic euphemism for the genitalia. Some of the fresh blood would have gotten on Moshe, temporarily marking him with the blood of the covenant. When Tzipporah touched Moses’ procreative organ with his son’s freshly cut foreskin, this would likely have been a promise that Moshe too would soon be properly (and permanently) circumcised.
Tzipporah, by her act of obedience marked her son and her husband with the blood of the covenant as commanded by HaShem. Thus she saved their lives.
Dan COhhhhhhh, Wow... That was a clear and this really make sense. I was really amazed, it's like there's something covering in my eyes that was removed and I felt relieved. I literally felt goosebumps while reading. I received not only knowledge but also I felt the power of the Ruach Hakodesh. This makes me more hungry in the scriptures. Thank you so much Dan C I really appreciate you Patlao |
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Post by alon on Apr 13, 2020 18:55:08 GMT -8
Ohhhhhhh, Wow... That was a clear and this really make sense. I was really amazed, it's like there's something covering in my eyes that was removed and I felt relieved. I literally felt goosebumps while reading. I received not only knowledge but also I felt the power of the Ruach Hakodesh. This makes me more hungry in the scriptures. Thank you so much Dan C I really appreciate you Patlao
Someone taught me and I passed it on. Glad I could help. And glad to hear the Ruach bore witness to what you are learning there. That is a wonderful feeling! I sometimes get it when I am writing, particularly with the parashot (weeklt readings). But it is good to hear that someone reading what I write can et that too. Thanks!
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