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.
Tag: Leviticus
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?
Ibn Ezra: The Anger of a Stranger (Emor)
In Emor, a half-Israelite, half-Egyptian man blasphemes God and is then stoned to death. Why was he deemed a stranger? Could it have turned out differently?
Ibn Ezra: Silent Thief (Kedoshim)
You shall not steal. What does that have to do with charity? Abraham ibn Ezra suggests one can be a silent thief, robbing us of justice.
Ibn Ezra: Life Blood (Acharei Mot)
In discussing the proper ritual of animal sacrifice, the Torah emphasizes one should not consume blood, because blood is life. Ibn Ezra offers an image.