Liturgy sur L’Exode 4:32

Our God and God of our fathers, be with the mouths of those³⁰See Shemos 4:15. Hashem said to Moshe, when he was reluctant to appear before Pharaoh, “אָנֹכִי אֶהְיֶה עִם פִּיךָ וְעִם פִּיהוּ, I will be with your mouth, and with his (Aharon’s) mouth” when you speak to Pharaoh. who have been sent by Your people the House of Yisrael, who stand to offer fervent prayer and supplication before You, in behalf of Your people, the House of Yisrael. Instruct them what to say, teach them what they shall speak, disclose to them what they shall ask, make known to them how they may glorify You. In the light of Your countenance may they walk, [their] knee, unto You may they bend, Your people, with their mouths, may they bless, and from the blessings of Your mouth, may they all be blessed. Your people, they lead into Your Presence, and from their midst,³¹This is based on the fact that the Chazzan stands in the middle of the synagogue, as he prays, with the congregation on both sides of him. they approach You; the eyes of Your people are fixed on them, and their eyes³²This refers to the eyes of the Chazzan, and is based on Midrash Tehillim 106:1, שְׁלִיחַ צִבּוּר יו‍ֹרֵד לִפְנֵי הַתֵּבָה לְפִי שֶׁעֵינֵיהֶם שֶׁל צִבּוּר תְּלוּיו‍ֹת בּו‍ֹ וְעֵינָיו תְּלוּיּו‍ֹת בְּהקב"ה שֶׁהוּא שׁו‍ֹמֵעַ תְּפִלָּתָם. “The Chazzan descends to the stand, for the eyes of the congregation are fixed on him, and his eyes are fixed on the Holy One, blessed be He, Who hears prayer. look longingly to You. They approach the Holy Ark in awe, to appease anger and wrath; and Your people surround them like a wall, and You, from the heavens look upon them with compassion. They lift their eyes to You in heaven, their hearts are poured out before You as water, and You, [please] hear [their prayer] from the heavens. May they not stammer with their tongue, nor become entangled in their speech, may they not be ashamed of those who rely on them,³³This refers to the congregations on whose behalf they are sent. They ask not to be humiliated by the collective sins of the congregations they represent. Another version is that “בְּמַשְׁעֵנָם” refers to Hashem, upon Whom they all rely. The Chazzan thus prays that he not be ashamed before Hashem. and may they not bring disgrace to their multitude [their congregation]; and may their mouths never say a word that is not according to Your will. For those to whom You are favorably disposed, Adonoy, our God, they have truly found favor, and those upon whom You have compassion, they have truly found compassion. For we know, Adonoy, our God, that You will show favor to whom You will show favor, and that You will be compassionate to whom You will be compassionate. As it is written in Your Torah: And He said: “I will cause to pass over all My goodness before you, and I will proclaim the Name, Adonoy in your presence; “I will show favor to whom I show favor, and I will be compassionate to whom I will be compassionate.”³⁴Shemos 33:19. And it is said: “Let them not be ashamed through me those who wait for You, my Master, God of Hosts; let them not be disgraced through me, those who seek You, God of Yisrael.”³⁵Tehillim 69:7.

You have always been the Help²⁶The word help indicates that the recipient also participated in his rescue, whereas the words shield and deliverer indicate that the rescue was made without any help from the rescued party. Our fathers who were righteous, participated in their rescue, and God “helped” them. Since we are not that righteous, God shields and delivers us even though we have no merit.—Siach Yitzchok of our fathers; a Shield and a Deliverer to their children after them in every generation. The heights of the universe is Your habitation, and Your judgments and Your righteousness [reach] to the ends of the earth.²⁷Alternatively: “Affect mankind to the end of earthly time.”—Avudraham Fortunate is man who heeds Your commandments; and takes Your Torah and Your word to his heart.²⁸Your Torah” means the basic concepts of the Torah itself, and “Your word” refers to ethical concepts, derived from events described in the Torah and by the Prophets.—Siach Yitzchok Truly, You are the Master of Your people and a mighty King to defend their cause. Truly, You are First and You are Last,²⁹We refer to God as First and Last only in order to preclude the notion that anything existed before Him, and to repudiate the idea that there is an end to His existence. We do not assert that He has a beginning or a fixed term.—Kuzari and we have no king, redeemer, or deliverer besides You. You redeemed us from Egypt. Adonoy, our God, You liberated us from the house of bondage. You slew all their firstborn, and You redeemed Your firstborn,.³⁰See Exodus 4:22. You split the Sea of Reeds, and You drowned the wicked. You caused the beloved ones to pass through, while the waters covered their enemies; not one of them remained. Because of this, the beloved ones praised and exalted the Almighty; and the beloved ones offered hymns, songs, and praises, blessings and thanksgiving to the King, the Almighty, [Who is] living and enduring. (He is) exalted and uplifted, great and awesome; He humbles the haughty and raises the lowly.³¹God humbled the Egyptians who were haughty and raised high the Jews who had been lowly captives in Egypt. He frees the captives and redeems the humble, helps the impoverished,³²God also helps those who are spiritually impoverished.—Rabbi Yehuda ben Yakar and He answers His people when they cry out to Him.

The help⁸³The word help indicates that the recipient also participated in his rescue, whereas the words shield and deliverer indicate that the rescue was made without any help from the rescued party. Our fathers who were righteous, participated in their rescue, and Hashem “helped” them. Since we are not that righteous, Hashem shields and delivers us even though we have no merit.—Siach Yitzchok of our fathers You have always been. A Shield and a Deliverer to their children after them in every generation. The heights of the universe, is Your habitation, and Your judgments and Your righteousness [reach] to the ends of the earth.⁸⁴Alternatively: “Affect mankind to the end of earthly time.”—Avudraham Fortunate is man who heeds Your commandments; and Your Torah and Your word⁸⁵“Your Torah” means the basic concepts of the Torah itself, and “Your word” refers to ethical concepts, derived from events described in the Torah and by the Prophets.—Siach Yitzchok he takes to his heart. Truly, You are the Master of Your people and a mighty King to defend their cause. Truly, You are First and You are Last,⁸⁶We refer to Hashem as First and Last only in order to preclude the notion that anything existed before Him, and to repudiate the idea that there is an end to His existence. We do not assert that He has a beginning or a fixed term.—Kuzari and besides You we have no king, redeemer, or deliverer. You redeemed us from Mitzrayim, Adonoy, our God, from the house of bondage You liberated us. All their firstborn You slew, and Your firstborn You redeemed.⁸⁷See Shemos 4:22. The Sea of Reeds, You split, and the wicked, You drowned. You caused the beloved ones to pass through, while the waters covered their enemies; not one of them remained. Because of this, the beloved ones praised and exalted the Almighty; and the beloved ones offered hymns, songs, and praises, blessings and thanksgiving to the King, the Almighty, [Who is] living and enduring. (He is) exalted and uplifted, great and awesome; He humbles the haughty and raises the lowly;⁸⁸Hashem humbled the Egyptians who were haughty and raised high the Jews who had been lowly captives in Egypt. He frees the captives and redeems the humble, (and) helps the impoverished,⁸⁹Hashem also helps those who are spiritually impoverished.—Rabbi Yehuda ben Yakar and He answers His people when they cry out to Him. Praises to the most high Almighty blessed is He,⁹⁰Intrinsically. and He is blessed.⁹¹By others. Moshe and the Children of Yisrael sang a song to You with great joy, and they all proclaimed:

The help⁸²The word help indicates that the recipient also participated in his rescue, whereas the words shield and deliverer indicate that the rescue was made without any help from the rescued party. Our fathers who were righteous, participated in their rescue, and Hashem “helped” them. Since we are not that righteous, Hashem shields and delivers us even though we have no merit.—Siach Yitzchak of our fathers You have always been. A Shield and a Deliverer to their children after them in every generation. Your habitation is the heights of the universe, and Your judgments and Your righteousness [reach] to the ends of the earth.⁸³Alternatively: “Affect mankind to the end of earthly time.”—Avudraham Fortunate is man who heeds Your commandments; and Your Torah and Your word⁸⁴“Your Torah” means the basic concepts of the Torah itself, and “Your word” refers to ethical concepts, derived from events described in the Torah and by the Prophets.—Siach Yitzchak he takes to his heart. Truly, You are the Master of Your people and a mighty King to defend their cause. Truly, You are First and You are Last,⁸⁵We refer to Hashem as First and Last only in order to preclude the notion that anything existed before Him, and to repudiate the idea that there is an end to His existence. We do not assert that He has a beginning or a fixed term.—Kuzari and besides You we have no king, redeemer, or deliverer. You redeemed us from Mitzrayim, Adonoy, our God, from the house of bondage You liberated us. All their firstborn You slew, and Your firstborn You redeemed.⁸⁶See Shemos 4:22. The Sea of Reeds, You split, and the wicked, You drowned. You caused the beloved ones to pass through, while the waters covered their enemies; not one of them remained. Because of this, the beloved ones praised and exalted the Almighty; and the beloved ones offered hymns, songs, and praises, blessings and thanksgiving to the King, the Almighty, [Who is] living and enduring. (He is) exalted and uplifted, great and awesome; He humbles the haughty and raises the lowly;⁸⁷Hashem humbled the Egyptians who were haughty and raised high the Jews who had been lowly captives in Egypt. He frees the captives and redeems the humble, (and) helps the impoverished,⁸⁸Hashem also helps those who are spiritually impoverished.—Rabbi Yehuda ben Yakar and He answers His people when they cry out to Him.

The help⁶³The word help indicates that the recipient also participated in his rescue, whereas the words shield and deliverer indicate that the rescue was made without any help from the rescued party. Our fathers who were righteous, participated in their rescue, and Hashem “helped” them. Since we are not that righteous, Hashem shields and delivers us even though we have no merit.—Siach Yitzchak of our fathers You have always been. A Shield and a Deliverer to their children after them in every generation. The heights of the universe, is Your habitation, and Your judgments and Your righteousness [reach] to the ends of the earth.⁶⁴Alternatively: “Affect mankind to the end of earthly time.” —Avudraham Fortunate is man who heeds Your commandments; and Your Torah and Your word⁶⁵“Your Torah” means the basic concepts of the Torah itself, and “Your word” refers to ethical concepts, derived from events described in the Torah and by the Prophets.—Siach Yitzchak he takes to his heart. Truly, You are the Master of Your people and a mighty King to defend their cause. Truly, You are First and You are Last,⁶⁶We refer to Hashem as First and Last only in order to preclude the notion that anything existed before Him, and to repudiate the idea that there is an end to His existence. We do not assert that He has a beginning or a fixed term.—Kuzari and besides You we have no king, redeemer, or deliverer. You redeemed us from Mitzrayim, Adonoy, our God, from the house of bondage You liberated us. All their firstborn You slew, and Your firstborn You redeemed.⁶⁷See Shemos 4:22. The Sea of Reeds, You split, and the wicked, You drowned. You caused the beloved ones to pass through, while the waters covered their enemies; not one of them remained. Because of this, the beloved ones praised and exalted the Almighty; and the beloved ones offered hymns, songs, and praises, blessings and thanksgiving to the King, the Almighty, [Who is] living and enduring. (He is) exalted and uplifted, great and awesome; He humbles the haughty and raises the lowly;⁶⁸Hashem humbled the Egyptians who were haughty and raised high the Jews who had been lowly captives in Egypt. He frees the captives and redeems the humble, (and) helps the impoverished,⁶⁹Hashem also helps those who are spiritually impoverished.—Rabbi Yehuda ben Yakar and He answers His people when they cry out to Him.

"And with signs" - this [refers to] the staff, as it is stated (Exodus 4:17); "And this staff you shall take in your hand, that with it you will perform signs."

The help⁸⁴The word help indicates that the recipient also participated in his rescue, whereas the words shield and deliverer indicate that the rescue was made without any help from the rescued party. Our fathers who were righteous, participated in their rescue, and God “helped” them. Since we are not that righteous, God shields and delivers us even though we have no merit.—Siach Yitzchok of our fathers You have always been. A Shield and a Deliverer to them and their children after them in every generation. The heights of the universe, is Your habitation, and Your judgments and Your righteousness [reach] to the ends of the earth.⁸⁵Alternatively: “Affect mankind to the end of earthly time.” —Avudraham Truly fortunate is man who heeds Your commandments; and Your Torah and Your word⁸⁶“Your Torah” means the basic concepts of the Torah itself, and “Your word” refers to ethical concepts, derived from events described in the Torah and by the Prophets.—Siach Yitzchok he takes to his heart. Truly, You are the Master of Your people and a mighty King to defend their cause. for the fathers and [their] sons: Truly, You are First and You are Last,⁸⁷We refer to God as First and Last only in order to preclude the notion that anything existed before Him, and to repudiate the idea that there is an end to His existence. We do not assert that He has a beginning or a fixed term.—Kuzari and besides You we have no king, redeemer, or deliverer. Truly Your redeemed us from Egypt. Adonoy, our God, from the house of bondage You liberated us. All their firstborn You slew, and Israel, Your firstborn, You redeemed.⁸⁸See Exodus 4:22. The Sea of Reeds, You split for them, and the wicked, You drowned. You caused the beloved ones to pass through, while the waters covered their enemies; not one of them remained. Because of this, the beloved ones praised and exalted the Almighty; and the beloved ones offered hymns, songs, and praises, blessings and thanksgiving to the King, the Almighty, [Who is] living and enduring. (He is) exalted and uplifted, great and awesome; He humbles the haughty to the ground. and raises the lowly,⁸⁹God humbled the Egyptians who were haughty and raised high the Jews who had been lowly captives in Egypt. to the heights. He frees the captives and redeems the humble, (and) helps the impoverished,⁹⁰God also helps those who are spiritually impoverished.—Rabbi Yehuda ben Yakar and He answers His people Israel when they cry out to Him. Praises to the most high Almighty their redeemer, blessed is He,91 and He is blessed.⁹²By others. Moses and the Children of Israel sang a song to You with great joy, and they all proclaimed:

The help²⁶The word help indicates that the recipient also participated in his rescue, whereas the words shield and deliverer indicate that the rescue was made without any help from the rescued party. Our fathers who were righteous, participated in their rescue, and God “helped” them. Since we are not that righteous, God shields and delivers us even though we have no merit.—Siach Yitzchok of our fathers You have always been. A Shield and a Deliverer to them and their children after them in every generation. The heights of the universe, is Your habitation, and Your judgments and Your righteousness [reach] to the ends of the earth.²⁷Alternatively: “Affect mankind to the end of earthly time.”—Avudraham Truly fortunate is man who heeds Your commandments; and Your Torah and Your word²⁸Your Torah” means the basic concepts of the Torah itself, and “Your word” refers to ethical concepts, derived from events described in the Torah and by the Prophets.—Siach Yitzchok he takes to his heart. Truly, You are the Master of Your people and a mighty King to defend their cause. for the fathers and [their] sons: Truly, You are First and You are Last,²⁹We refer to God as First and Last only in order to preclude the notion that anything existed before Him, and to repudiate the idea that there is an end to His existence. We do not assert that He has a beginning or a fixed term.—Kuzari and besides You we have no king, redeemer, or deliverer. Truly Your redeemed us from Egypt. Adonoy, our God, from the house of bondage You liberated us. All their firstborn You slew, and Israel, Your firstborn, You redeemed.³⁰See Exodus 4:22. The Sea of Reeds, You split and the wicked, You drowned. You caused the beloved ones to pass through, while the waters covered their enemies; not one of them remained. Because of this, the beloved ones praised and exalted the Almighty; and the beloved ones offered hymns, songs, and praises, blessings and thanksgiving to the King, the Almighty, [Who is] living and enduring. (He is) exalted and uplifted, great and awesome; He humbles the haughty to the ground. and raises the lowly,³¹God humbled the Egyptians who were haughty and raised high the Jews who had been lowly captives in Egypt. to the heights. He frees the captives and redeems the humble, (and) helps the impoverished,³²God also helps those who are spiritually impoverished.—Rabbi Yehuda ben Yakar and He answers His people Israel when they cry out to Him.

and Israel, Your firstborn, You redeemed.³⁰See Exodus 4:22.

and Israel, Your firstborn, You redeemed.⁸⁸See Exodus 4:22.