"The Great Redemption" (51)
"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto
-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption
Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
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51.
In truth, while both Moshichim are termed “horns” metaphorically, since they’re from (the sephirot of) Netzach and Hod which are horns, (nonetheless) Moshiach Ben David will be first to rule. Thus it’s said, “He’ll ... exalt the horn of his anointed” (1 Samuel 2:10), since His horn is higher than that of Moshiach Ben Yoseph. This touches on the mystery of “Who will be in the lead? Ben Yishai will lead” (Sanhedrin 102A). That’s (simply) the way it has to be, in accordance with their (hierarchal) standing.
Now, the greatest favor to be granted the Jewish Nation touches on the mystery of the withdrawal of vengeance and of the darkness of the yetzer harah. For eventually everyone will recognize his (rightful) place in the (hierarchal) standing, as well as the fact that one is (rightfully) above and the other below. There won’t be any vengeance or hatred (on anyone’s part, though, in reaction), since it will simply be (true and based on) each one’s (actual) standing according to his (hierarchal) standing. And the higher one will (prove to be) be as important as the lower one (and vice versa), since both are agents of the Supernal Luminaries. Everyone will occupy his (own unique) place and no one will cross over his boundary, as is the case of the Supernal Luminaries.
Thus, Moshiach Ben David will indeed be the foremost in reign, which is in keeping with the mystery of Malchut (i.e., rule), while Moshiach Ben Yoseph will be in keeping with the mystery of “and Joseph is the ruler of the land” (Genesis 42:6). And while Ben David will only act according to the dictates of Ben Ephraim, Ben Ephraim will (actually) do what Ben David desires, thus it’s said “they will be as one in your hand” (Ezekiel 37:17).
This is a very broad and deep topic but this should be enough (of an explanation) for anyone who has the heart to understand and the eyes to see. Understand it well.
(c) 2006 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
(Feel free to contact me at feldman@torah.org )
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Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just", and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers). His new work on Maimonides' "The Eight Chapters" will soon be available.
Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled
"Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"
-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption
Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
_____________________________________________
51.
In truth, while both Moshichim are termed “horns” metaphorically, since they’re from (the sephirot of) Netzach and Hod which are horns, (nonetheless) Moshiach Ben David will be first to rule. Thus it’s said, “He’ll ... exalt the horn of his anointed” (1 Samuel 2:10), since His horn is higher than that of Moshiach Ben Yoseph. This touches on the mystery of “Who will be in the lead? Ben Yishai will lead” (Sanhedrin 102A). That’s (simply) the way it has to be, in accordance with their (hierarchal) standing.
Now, the greatest favor to be granted the Jewish Nation touches on the mystery of the withdrawal of vengeance and of the darkness of the yetzer harah. For eventually everyone will recognize his (rightful) place in the (hierarchal) standing, as well as the fact that one is (rightfully) above and the other below. There won’t be any vengeance or hatred (on anyone’s part, though, in reaction), since it will simply be (true and based on) each one’s (actual) standing according to his (hierarchal) standing. And the higher one will (prove to be) be as important as the lower one (and vice versa), since both are agents of the Supernal Luminaries. Everyone will occupy his (own unique) place and no one will cross over his boundary, as is the case of the Supernal Luminaries.
Thus, Moshiach Ben David will indeed be the foremost in reign, which is in keeping with the mystery of Malchut (i.e., rule), while Moshiach Ben Yoseph will be in keeping with the mystery of “and Joseph is the ruler of the land” (Genesis 42:6). And while Ben David will only act according to the dictates of Ben Ephraim, Ben Ephraim will (actually) do what Ben David desires, thus it’s said “they will be as one in your hand” (Ezekiel 37:17).
This is a very broad and deep topic but this should be enough (of an explanation) for anyone who has the heart to understand and the eyes to see. Understand it well.
(c) 2006 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
(Feel free to contact me at feldman@torah.org )
********************************
AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" has been reissued at *at a discount*!
You can order it right now from here
Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just", and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers). His new work on Maimonides' "The Eight Chapters" will soon be available.
Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled
"Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"
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