What do you think the purpose of the Seneh experience? Is there any symbolism to the seneh itself? (you can look at commentaries if you like)
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The experience of the Seneh (bush) was actually very important to the legacy of Moshe. The Midrash explains that the burning bush was a symbol of the Egyptian exile. The bush itself, representing Israel, could not be consumed. The experience regarding Moshe's perspective is as follows: Moshe has never truly seen the power of Hashem's prophecy. Hashem chose a brilliant approach to make sure Moshe truly had faith in the G-d. Hashem uses fire, an amazing phenomenon, to represent himself and to tell Moshe his next task. This was a crucial experience for Moshe's future as a leader. Ethan
I happen to concur with my peer Ethan in the respect that the Seneh symbolized the fate of the Israelite nation. Moshe spoke with God, Who was depicted as a Burning Bush. With God's super-powers, the usually combustible bush never died out and presented missions for the benefit of Am Yisrael, of course to create a Mamlechet Kohanim V'goi Kadosh. God was setting up Moshe to be the prophetic and effective leader he is known for being. Through the preternatural fiery Seneh, God lets Moshe know that He will ensure the Israelites are taken care of, even with the use of Divine mercy. All in all, this event truly initiates Moshe's prophetic career and exposes Moshe to his new mission. Happy Trails, Dylan
I think the demonstration of the bush being completely encompased with fire yet it does not ubder go any change is an amazing comparison to Moshe and to a certain extent the Jewish people. Both then and over the past 3,00 years. The bush is in an unideal position. It's surrounded by the very thing tht's used to easily destroying anything in it's path.Yet, theres a bush and bushes which are made up of sertainly burnable material, and this bush, while being in a completely destructive element for a long period of time is having miraculously 0 change.So too Moshe who grew up in the house of Paroh and with egyptians and is defiantely in an enviroment tht should destroy his kedusha and Judaism, remains, amazingly, completely unharmed. This bush is the perfect example for the Jews throghout the ages in any country or time. Are we surrounded by destructive people and religions? yes. have these people and religions consumed or in this case converted everything else in it's path untill now? yes But is the influence (the fire) consuming the Bush (the jewish people) even though we're constantly inside of it? absolutely not. We remain a Jewsih nation despite everything we've been through from Mitzaraim to Nazi Germany
I like your original and creative interpretations. Some commentators pick up on both your interpretations - Israel remaining physically unharmed or Israel / Moshe remaining spiritually unharmed. Really good job!
The experience of the Seneh (bush) was actually very important to the legacy of Moshe. The Midrash explains that the burning bush was a symbol of the Egyptian exile. The bush itself, representing Israel, could not be consumed. The experience regarding Moshe's perspective is as follows: Moshe has never truly seen the power of Hashem's prophecy. Hashem chose a brilliant approach to make sure Moshe truly had faith in the G-d. Hashem uses fire, an amazing phenomenon, to represent himself and to tell Moshe his next task. This was a crucial experience for Moshe's future as a leader.
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I happen to concur with my peer Ethan in the respect that the Seneh symbolized the fate of the Israelite nation. Moshe spoke with God, Who was depicted as a Burning Bush. With God's super-powers, the usually combustible bush never died out and presented missions for the benefit of Am Yisrael, of course to create a Mamlechet Kohanim V'goi Kadosh. God was setting up Moshe to be the prophetic and effective leader he is known for being. Through the preternatural fiery Seneh, God lets Moshe know that He will ensure the Israelites are taken care of, even with the use of Divine mercy. All in all, this event truly initiates Moshe's prophetic career and exposes Moshe to his new mission.
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Dylan
I think the demonstration of the bush being completely encompased with fire yet it does not ubder go any change is an amazing comparison to Moshe and to a certain extent the Jewish people. Both then and over the past 3,00 years. The bush is in an unideal position. It's surrounded by the very thing tht's used to easily destroying anything in it's path.Yet, theres a bush and bushes which are made up of sertainly burnable material, and this bush, while being in a completely destructive element for a long period of time is having miraculously 0 change.So too Moshe who grew up in the house of Paroh and with egyptians and is defiantely in an enviroment tht should destroy his kedusha and Judaism, remains, amazingly, completely unharmed. This bush is the perfect example for the Jews throghout the ages in any country or time. Are we surrounded by destructive people and religions? yes. have these people and religions consumed or in this case converted everything else in it's path untill now? yes But is the influence (the fire) consuming the Bush (the jewish people) even though we're constantly inside of it? absolutely not. We remain a Jewsih nation despite everything we've been through from Mitzaraim to Nazi Germany
ReplyDeleteI like your original and creative interpretations. Some commentators pick up on both your interpretations - Israel remaining physically unharmed or Israel / Moshe remaining spiritually unharmed.
ReplyDeleteReally good job!