239 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Exodus, Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23), Source Book Keys, WAGS EXODUS | 18:9 rejoiced — EXOD283 The Talmud (Sanhedrin 84a) prohibits spea... EXOD283 The Talmud (Sanhedrin 84a) prohibits speaking in a derogatory manner about non-Jews while in the presence of a convert. Concerning [this verse] Rashi explains that the word "vayichad" [rejoiced] is related to the word "chidudin" -- prickles, meaning that Yisro's flesh became full of prickles, implying Yisro's anguish and resentment over the destruction of Mitzrayim. This is the intention of the popular expression, "Do not degrade a non-Jew while in the presence of a convert" (Sanhedrin 94a). Share Print Source KeyWAGSVerse18:9Keyword(s)rejoicedSource Page(s)127-8 Switch article EXODUS | 18:7 went — EXOD282 See [[EXOD15]] Exodus 1:17 feared AHAVCH ... Previous Article EXODUS | 18:10 blessed — EXOD285 To this day, a Hebrew expression that is ... Next Article