Commentary: On Psalms

Do not remember against us the iniquities of our ancestors; may your compassion come speedily to meet us, for we are brought very low. (Psalms 79:8)

Having said, How long, O Lord? Will You be angry for ever? (Psalms 79:5) they ask God again to disregard the great sins which they have committed. The words iniquities of our ancestors refer to the…

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In his commentary on Psalms, Yefet analyzes a number of themes that are particularly pertinent to his Karaite ideology and community—such as the sins of the Israelites, which led to the current situation of exile—homing in on Rabbanite practices and leniencies. Yefet often expresses contemporary concerns in his exegesis, elucidating his perspective on Israel’s relationship with the nations of the world.

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