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Mishlei 15:14 - Seeking Knowledge vs. Snacking on Foolishness (Part 1)

January 08, 2025 • Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss • Season 18 • Episode 4

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Mishlei 15:14 - Seeking Knowledge vs. Snacking on Foolishness (Part 1)

לֵב נָבוֹן יְבַקֶּשׁ דָּעַת [וּפִי] (ופני) כְסִילִים יִרְעֶה אִוֶּלֶת:

Length: 45 minutes
Synopsis: This morning (1/8/25), in our morning Mishlei shiur, we learned a pasuk that seemed obvious in its first half and ... strange and ambiguous in its second half. We came up with some nice ideas, and picked up some nice Mishlei methodology along the way! Tomorrow (בג"ה), we'll delve into the meforshim.
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מקורות:
משלי טו:יד
תרגום רס"ג
שד"ל - משלי כה:א
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