Bava Kamma 54b § ?+
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The word good is not stated in the
first version of the 10 Commandments.
But it is not stated in the
latter version of the 10 Commandments.
in the context of the mitzva to honor one’s
parents, the word good is stated there:
A Rabbi then comes on the scene to say:
Before you ask me why the word good is stated,
ask me if the word good is actually stated there or not,
since I am not sufficiently proficient in my knowledge
of the biblical verses to remember the precise wording,
and I do not know if the word good is stated there or not.
Go to an expert in aggada. Perhaps he heard something
on this matter and can answer your question.
first version of the 10 Commandments.
But it is not stated in the
latter version of the 10 Commandments.
in the context of the mitzva to honor one’s
parents, the word good is stated there:
| In order that it shall be good for you. |
A Rabbi then comes on the scene to say:
Before you ask me why the word good is stated,
ask me if the word good is actually stated there or not,
since I am not sufficiently proficient in my knowledge
of the biblical verses to remember the precise wording,
and I do not know if the word good is stated there or not.
Go to an expert in aggada. Perhaps he heard something
on this matter and can answer your question.