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Ibn Ezra, Exodus 22:23

 

אבן עזרא, שמות כב:כג

Original Text:

ואחר שאמר לא תענון לשון רבים אמר אם... תענה, כי כל רואה אדם שהוא מענה יתום ואלמנה ולא יעזרם, גם הוא יחשב מענה:

Translation:

After it says, "Do not oppress" in the plural the language changes to be singular..., for anyone who sees a person oppressing an orphan or a widow and does not come to their aid, they will also be considered oppressors.
[AJWS translation]

Suggested Discussion Questions:

1. According to the Ibn Ezra, what is the responsibility of a witness?
2. What injustices do you witness today? Are you responsible to fix them? How?

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Sarah Margles

Comments on this Text

 Does the Ibn Ezra propose a fair expectation of us?