122 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Leviticus, Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:1–20:27), Source Book Keys, BLOCH LEVITICUS | 19:17 rebuke — LEV577 … the moral responsibility expressed in th... LEV577 … the moral responsibility expressed in the maxim [extends] to any individual, even a stranger, who has it in his power to correct an offender. If he fails to do so, he shares the offender's guilt. This warning was spelled out by Nachmanides (13th cent.) in his comment on [this verse]: "If you fail to rebuke him, you are at fault, and his sin is also your sin." Some of the talmudic comments on admonition reflect a profound understanding of human nature. The failure of parents to correct their offspring is taken by the children as a sign of parental indifference. Reproach, on the other hand, is regarded as proof of concern and love. Share Print Source KeyBLOCHVerse19:17Keyword(s)rebukeSource Page(s)14 Switch article LEVITICUS | 19:17 heart — LEV574 The biblical law [this verse] implies that... Previous Article LEVITICUS | 19:17 rebuke — LEV592 The duty of admonishing is open-ended. If ... Next Article