96 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Exodus, Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19), Source Book Keys, PLYN EXODUS | 27:2 brass — EXOD952 We should not speak insolently. Rashi co... EXOD952 We should not speak insolently. Rashi comments that the altar in the Bais Hamikdosh was covered with brass to atone for insolence (literally, brazen brow), as the prophet Yeshayahu said, "And your brow is brass" (Yeshayahu 48:4). Since chutzpa, or insolence, is a very harmful attribute, someone who has this trait must endeavor to uproot it. Share Print Source KeyPLYNVerse27:2Keyword(s)brassSource Page(s)210 Switch article EXODUS | 25:40 patterns — EXOD951 In the art of living as in the art of scu... Previous Article EXODUS | 27:21 arrange — EXOD953 Light the Menorah in the Beis HaMikdash. ... Next Article