daf bit: Sotah 40

[cellio]

In a discussion of the liturgy of Yom Kippur, Rabbi Yitzchak said of the person leading prayers: let respect for the congregation be always upon you, for the kohanim (when they bless the people) stand facing the congregation and with their backs to the divine presence. Rabbi Nachman said this is derived from "David the king stood and said 'hear me, my brethren and my people'" (I Chron 28:2). Why both "brethren" and "people"? If you listen to me you are my brethren; if you do not you are my people who I will rule with a rod. (40b)

Comments

Minor grammer correction:

[giddysinger.livejournal.com]

'...*whom* I will rule with a rod.'

Re: Minor grammer correction:

[geekosaur]

Hebrew doesn't distinguish (any more than it does between "who" and "what", for that matter).

Re: Minor grammer correction:

[geekosaur]

Also, I'm always amused by people who correct other people's grammar without being able to spell it.

Re: Minor grammer correction:

[cellio]

Actually, "and I will rule you with a rod" -- I mis-transcribed.

Re: Minor grammer correction:

[zevabe.livejournal.com]

English translations of said Hebrew should distinguish though.

Re: Minor grammar correction.

[giddysinger.livejournal.com]

*facepalm*

Bwa-ha-ha-ha!

Serves me right for leaving comments on blogs from my phone while on vacation, I guess.