Amalek in Joseph's Time

Sifrei Devarim 296:1

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

(Devarim 25:17) "Remember what Amalek did to you on the way when you went out of Egypt." "Remember": I might think (that remembrance) with the heart (is intended). But (19) "Do not forget" speaks of heart-forgetfulness. How, then, am I to understand "Remember"? (As referring to "remembrance") with the mouth.

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