Ki-Teitzei I

“When you go out to wage war against your enemies, and G–d, your G–d, will deliver them into your hands and you will take captives...” —Ki Teitzei 21:10

The wording of this verse indicates a clear-cut promise that “when you go out to wage war” this will result in your victory: “G–d, your G–d, will deliver them into your hands.” Moreover, the Torah adds: “and you will take shivyo—captives.” It does not say shevi but shivyo, which literally means “his captives” (or “his capture”). The implication is that we shall regain the enemy’s capture, that is, that which the enemy had captured from us in the past.

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Author: Rabbi J. Immanuel Schochet

Keywords: Jerusalem's enemies, Enemies of the Jews, Messianic battle, Israel's enemies, Enemies of God, Third temple, Captives

Bible reference(s): Deuteronomy 21:10

Source: Living with Moshiach, Kehot Publication Society.

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