Send out some men that they may spy out (veyaturu) the land of Canaan (13:2)

Send out some men that they may spy out (veyaturu) the land of Canaan (13:2) "V'yaturu" is etymologically related to "veyatiru" - to undo and release a tie. Before the spies' visit, the land of Canaan was spiritually "bound" to the seven nations, under their dominion and control. By touring the length and breadth of Israel, the spies sent by Moses "undid" this tie and severed it forever. (The Chozeh of Lublin)