Tamim You Should be with G-d
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Tamim You Should be with G-d

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תָמִים תִהְׁיֶה, עִם ה' אֱלֹקֶיךָ

Questions:

1. How does one translate the word “Tamim”? This word is usually translated as “perfect.” Regarding Korbanos (VaYikra 1,3; 1,10; 3.1; 3.9; 4,3; 4,23; 5,15, 5,18; 5,28). In other places it indicates a perfection of character (Noach Bereshis 6,9; Avrohom 17,1). However, here in Devarim this Mitzvah follows a list of negative commandments, indicating this command adds caution and strength to be careful with these prior commands and not being perfect with all 613 Mitzvos.
2. How does one fulfill this Mitzvah? Three major opinions cited below
3. Why does the Torah place this Mitzvah in this section? The prior section is a series of negative commands, and the following section relates to true and false prophecy.

תָמִים תִהְׁיֶה, עִם ה' אֱלֹקֶיךָ

Questions:

1. How does one translate the word “Tamim”? This word is usually translated as “perfect.” Regarding Korbanos (VaYikra 1,3; 1,10; 3.1; 3.9; 4,3; 4,23; 5,15, 5,18; 5,28). In other places it indicates a perfection of character (Noach Bereshis 6,9; Avrohom 17,1). However, here in Devarim this Mitzvah follows a list of negative commandments, indicating this command adds caution and strength to be careful with these prior commands and not being perfect with all 613 Mitzvos.
2. How does one fulfill this Mitzvah? Three major opinions cited below
3. Why does the Torah place this Mitzvah in this section? The prior section is a series of negative commands, and the following section relates to true and false prophecy.

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