Ki-Tese: (p1) Outward Manifestation

In this episode of Zaraben.com Studios, host RC JedidiYah delves into Teaching 49, Ki-Tese, exploring its meaning and relevance. The teaching focuses on the rules of engagement and behavior during times of war, specifically highlighting the Hebrew words 'lacham’ for battle and 'saba' for traditional war. JedidiYah emphasizes the concept of vows, the significance of outward appearances in relationships, and the distinction between male and female desires. He explains how outward beauty attracts men and discusses the process a woman undergoes to join a man's household, including shaving her head and shedding her former identity. The teaching ties these physical manifestations to spiritual principles, underscoring the importance of submission and covenant in relationships with God and within marriages. JedidiYah concludes by advising men to focus on their submission to YHVH to foster a harmonious relationship with their wives.

 

Prepare by Reading: Dabarim (Deuteronomy) 21:10-25:19