Exile Only Applies When There Was No Prior Hatred

Sifrei Devarim 184:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

"not having hated him": If he had hated him, he is not exiled.

"mitmol shilshom": As R. Yehudah says: "tmol": two days; "shilshom": three days (see #181).

(Ibid. 7) "Therefore, I command you, saying": Beth-din is being exhorted to this end.

(Devarim 19:8) "And if the L-rd your G-d broaden your border": Do the mitzvah stated herein, in reward for which the L-rd will broaden your border.

Themes

Torah Judgment Divine Justice Hatred Exile

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