97 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Deuteronomy, Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18–21:9), Source Book Keys, TEMIMAH-DEUT DEUTERONOMY | 20:8 soft — DEUT983 "that fears and that is soft of heart": I... DEUT983 "that fears and that is soft of heart": If it is already written: "that fears," why need it be added: "and that is soft of heart"? To teach that even the bravest of the brave and the strongest of the strong -- if he is merciful [i.e., "soft-hearted"], he returns, as it is written: "and not melt the heart of his brothers as his own heart" (Tosefta Sotah 7) Share Print Source KeyTEMIMAH-DEUTVerse20:8Keyword(s)softSource Page(s)193 Switch article DEUTERONOMY | 20:8 disheartened — DEUT982 The Mishnah of Sotah 8.5 states "' And th... Previous Article DEUTERONOMY | 20:10 attack — DEUT984 We begin with the value of peace. Every m... Next Article