Bava Kamma 92b
Gratitutde is Easily Misplaced
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From where is this matter derived whereby people say: While the wine
belongs to its owner, the gratitude is given to the one who pours it?
The source is as it is written with regard to God
commanding Moses to transfer his authority to Joshua:
Although the spirit of God was not given to Joshua by Moses,
as Moses was only a conduit, he was given credit for it.
belongs to its owner, the gratitude is given to the one who pours it?
The source is as it is written with regard to God
commanding Moses to transfer his authority to Joshua:
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And the Lord said unto Moses: Take you
Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is spirit, and lay your hand upon him... that all the congregation of the children of Israel may hearken |
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And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit
of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him. and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the Lord commanded Moses. |
Although the spirit of God was not given to Joshua by Moses,
as Moses was only a conduit, he was given credit for it.