Maureena’s Torah Reflections
Parashat Devarim. Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22
These are the words that Moses spoke to all Israel beyond the Jordan… (Deut. 1:1)
In Parashat Devarim, we are presented with a Moses who is eloquent. In contrast, in Exodus, we are presented with a Moses who is not eloquent:
But Moses said to the Lord, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue” (4:10).
The question that arises within me is whether Moses got back his speech through a miracle or through his own efforts. From the rabbis I learn that he overcame the impediment with time, effort, and God-given inspiration. He is a model for all of us of what we can accomplish (with God’s help) if we put forth the effort.
Prepared by Prof. Sr. Maureena Fritz nds
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