The Power of Torah to Overcome the Klipah of Aluf Tzaf

Therefore, Mizmor 119 consists of each letter of the Torah eight times, since the Torah is associated with the number eight representing divine supervision that transcends the laws of nature. For this reason, parshas Nasso, which is read right after Chag HaShavuos—“zman matan toraseinu”—contains 176 pesukim. This reminds us that studying Torah, which transcends nature, enables us to overcome the yetzer hara that is the klipah of "אלוף צפו". This is also the reason that there are 176 dafs in Maseches Bava Batra. In the merit of Torah-study, we will deserve and realize the future geulah—when we will exist beyond the confines of nature—swiftly, in our times! Amen.