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We discuss the concept of קֶרִי in the context of one's relationship with God.

Commentaries explore the meaning of קֶרִי, interpreting it primarily as an attitude of treating divine matters as incidental or a posture of obstinacy, rather than a consistent, deliberate way of life. The texts explain that acting with קֶרִי involves a lack of willingness to truly heed divine instruction, and this leads to a series of escalating divine punishments, which are themselves described as God acting with קֶרִי, reflecting the people's approach back upon them.

Ultimately, these consequences are meant to prompt introspection and repentance, as ignoring warnings is seen as a greater offense, highlighting the importance of recognizing divine intervention in both good and bad events and avoiding the belief that suffering is merely random or accidental.

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These texts discuss a biblical account from Leviticus concerning the son of an Israelite woman and an Egyptian man who quarreled with an Israelite and subsequently cursed God. Various rabbinic commentators offer different interpretations of the man's origins, the reasons for the quarrel, and the event's significance.

Some suggest the man was the son of the Egyptian Moses killed, while others propose the conflict arose over issues of tribal lineage or religious practice, exploring the potential spiritual meaning of the man's actions. Ultimately, the sources highlight the severity of blasphemy and the punishment for such an offense.

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We discuss the interpretation of a verse from Leviticus regarding not hating another in one's heart and the commandment to rebuke one's neighbor.

Several commentators explain that hiding hatred in the heart is a severe transgression, and the appropriate response to a neighbor's transgression is rebuke. However, they emphasize that this rebuke must be delivered properly, specifically not in public or in a way that shames the other person, unless they are persistently wicked and refuse to accept the rebuke.

The sources also connect this concept to the idea of mutual responsibility within the community and highlight that baseless hatred is a significant sin.