צַ֤ו אֶֽת־אַהֲרֹן֙ וְאֶת־בָּנָ֣יו לֵאמֹ֔ר זֹ֥את תּוֹרַ֖ת הָעֹלָ֑ה הִ֣וא הָעֹלָ֡ה עַל֩ מוֹקְדָ֨ה עַל־הַמִּזְבֵּ֤חַ כָּל־הַלַּ֙יְלָה֙ עַד־הַבֹּ֔קֶר וְאֵ֥שׁ הַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַ תּ֥וּקַד בּֽוֹ׃
Command Aaron and his sons thus: This is the ritual of the burnt offering: The burnt offering itself shall remain where it is burned upon the altar all night until morning, while the fire on the altar is kept going on it. (6:2)
But what does “צו” mean?
Rashi says that Whenever the word “צו” is used, it’s a commandment to be done without delay and is meant to apply to more than one occasion. And if it’s not done immediately then you could lose the opportunity to be an,e to do the commandment.
Questions:
- where else is the word “צו” seen in the Torah? The
- What other meanings does ״צו״ have?
- Where else do we see the word used like this?
What other meanings does ״צו״ have?
ReplyDeleteChizkuni says that whenever it says צו it is a commandment that should be done right away without delay. It is also supposed to be preformed many times and not just one time. I like this idea because I think that it is important to do something right away when someone important is telling you to do something.
Where else in the Torah do we see that word צו used? In פרשת פינחס פרק כח פסוקים א-ב it says ״וידבר יהוה אל משה לאמר, צו את בני ישראל״. Rashi explains that here hashem uses the word צו to hint/show moshe that in order for hashem to provide anything to moshe, moshe has to first provide for hashem. I like this answer a lot because it shows us that we cannot always just expect to take, time and time again from someone. We also have to be able to give to them as well and that’s what creates a balanced relationship.
ReplyDeleteThe Or Hachaim agrees with rashi saying that צו implies a sense of urgency to do something for both the present and future generations. Rabbi Shimon notes that this expression is used specifically when performing a commandment involving personal expense. The commandment of the kohanim for the burnt offering involves night time activity, unlike any of the other offerings. In Vayikra, 24:2, the word צו is used in regards to the oil for the lamps, which were used primarily at night and also involves personal expense for the people contributing oil for the lamps. The Torah also notes that Aaron completed this task meticulously and with urgency. I like this idea because it shows the importance of doing something you’re asked to do right away even if it involves personal expense.
ReplyDeleteRivka Krause:
ReplyDeleteWhat does צו mean? According to the Adrete Eliyahu, whenever it says צו, it’s a commandment of זריזות that may have importance for generations to come.