136 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Exodus, Shemot (Exodus 1:1 - 6:1), Source Book Keys, TEMIMAH-EXOD EXODUS | 4:20 rode — EXOD89 It was taught in the school of R. Yismael:... EXOD89 It was taught in the school of R. Yismael: Let one always speak in clean language; for in respect to a male zav [one with a genital emission], Scripture refers to his riding as "merkav" [connoting straddling, with legs apart], whereas in respect to a female, Scripture refers to her riding as "moshav" [connoting "side-saddle," with legs together]. But is it not written: "And Moses took his wife and his sons as he rode them [vayarkiveim (as in "merkav"!)]. The term there is use for its appropriateness in respect to his sons (Pesachim 3b). Share Print Source KeyTEMIMAH-EXODVerse4:20Keyword(s)rodeSource Page(s)19 Switch article EXODUS | 4:18 go — EXOD88 R. Avin Halevi said: One who takes leave o... Previous Article EXODUS | 4:21 hardened — EXOD90 See [[DEUT41]] Deuteronomy 2:30 hardened S... Next Article