Holy Sanctuary of Temple

Sifrei Devarim 86:1

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

"and Him shall you fear": His awe shall be upon you.

"and His mitzvoth shall you keep": This is a negative commandment.

"and His voice shall you heed": the voice of His prophets.

"and Him shall you serve": Serve Him in His Temple.

"and to Him shall you cleave": Separate yourselves from idolatry and cleave to the L-rd.

(Devarim 13:6) "And that prophet": and not one who is under compulsion.

Themes

Torah Temple Prophecy

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