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Words of the Parashah - Shoftim

Hebrew Word of the Week

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Shoftim

The Hebrew word of the week is shoftim (judges, magistrates), a Qal participle that is derived from the root shafat (to judge, govern). Shoftim is the keyword of Parashat Shoftim, and occurs as the first word in Deuteronomy 16:18:

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Scripture Passages:

Isa. 30:18b (BHS)

For the LORD is a God of justice; blessed are all those
who wait for him. (Isa. 30:18b)

Amos 5:15a (BHS)

Hate evil, and love good, and establish justice in the gate (Amos 5:15a)

Isa. 40:23 (BHS)

He brings princes to naught, Makes judges of the earth as emptiness. (Isa. 40:23)

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