Ibn Ezra: Cushite Woman (Beha’alotcha)
Seemingly out of nowhere, Miriam and Aaron gossip critically about Moses. They say, “He married a Cushite woman!” (Numbers 12:1). But what does that mean?
Ibn Ezra: Bless the Blessers (Naso)
Ibn Ezra on “Thus they shall link My name with the people of Israel, and I will bless them” (Numbers 6:27). Who exactly does “them” refer to?
Ibn Ezra: Supporting the Throne (Bamidbar)
Sefer Bamidbar begins with a description of the tribal encampments, each tribe with a standard. Ibn Ezra connects the tribal images with a mystical vision.
Ibn Ezra: Excess Blessing (Bechukotai)
God lays out blessings and curses as consequences of covenant. There are more curses than blessings, but Ibn Ezra says the opposite is true.
Ibn Ezra: Mine Forever (Behar)
During the Jubilee, land must revert to original owners. God’s explanation – “for the land is mine.” What is the significance of God’s ownership of land?