Categories: The 10 Minute Parsha / Rabbi David Fohrman
Vaera: Did God Take Away Pharoah's Free Will?
According to the simple meaning of the text, it seems like God took away Pharaoh's free will - how could He do such a thing? In this video, we explores the different words used by the Torah, kaved and chazek; Rabbi Fohrman argues that the precise language shows that God allows Pharaoh to pursue his vision, even if the vision is a defiance of God.
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July 17, 2026 







