Ryan Teague Beckwith writes about Netanyahu's speech to Congress.
...He then quoted Deuteronomy 31:6, Moses’ parting words to the Israelites, in Hebrew: “Be strong and resolute, neither fear nor dread them.”
http://time.com/3730272/benjamin-netanyahu-moses-sculpture/
Actually, Mr. Beckwith should have written, "He then quoted the first half of Deuteronomy 31:6, omitting the half that really counts."
Be strong and courageous! Neither fear, nor be dismayed of them, for the Lord, your God He is the One Who goes with you. He will neither fail you, nor forsake you.
http://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/9995/jewish/Chapter-31.htm
H/T - a special relative.
Below is a comment posted at the end of an INN article about the Prime Minister's speech.
First; I’m not a fan of Bibi but today I saw him function as a truth speaker and I was impressed. THEN I listened to the American comments on Netanjahu’s speech and my heart sank. American’s have no concept of historical time.The USA lives in the here and now; completely oblivious to long term consequences of their actions. They are like children; pragmatic and only focussed on the short term. Bibi gave them true Prophecy today and they heard fear mongering, politicking and criticism. Like children they can’t accept that they might be in a position of determining the course of history; this is grown – up stuff; too complex/ too “scary” for Americans to deal with. American’s can’t understand that Bibi would NEVER risk the relationship with the USA if it wasn’t for an Existential reason! Bibi wasn’t playing politics; he was trying to save the world from catastrophe. Like the prophets of old he came to warn; Their ears can’t hear and their eyes are incapable of seeing. G-d have mercy on the unbelievers! Bibi was correct to talk about a crossroads; and we Jews will have to accept that we will, as was foretold, have to walk the correct road without human support; Thank G-d! we know we have the only relevant support; As long as we trust in HaShem; we are not alone.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/192082#.VPYPCpVATIU
Click here to listen to Senator Robert Menedez deliver a rousing speech at AIPAC.
The State seems to always conveniently forget to refer to H' in their speeches. The only difference here is that since this is erev Purim, where we know the Hand of H' was hidden, in a way this seems to be a replay of the story of Purim and Bibi is Esther. May we again see miracles, both hidden and revealed for the children of Israel.
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