Pisqa’ 120³⁵¹

1. “Now, remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt” (Dt. 15:15). Just as, in Egypt, I repeatedly provided for you, so must you, too, repeatedly provide for him [your freed slave]; just as, in Egypt, I gave to you with an open hand, so must you, too, give to him with an open hand. And, similarly, He says: “There are dove’s wings plaited with silver” (Ps. 68:14)— this refers to Israel’s despoiling [of the Egyptians] in Egypt. “And her limbs with engraved gold” (Ps. 68:14)— this refers to the despoiling [of Egypt] at the Sea. “We will make for you bracelets of gold” (Song 1:11)— this refers to the despoiling of Egypt in the Sea. “With studs of silver” (Song 1:11)— **this refers to the despoiling [of the Egyptians] in Egypt.**³⁵²13.

footnotes: ³⁵¹ H:165-166; JN1:300. ³⁵² //Mechilta Ishmael, paskha’,

“Therefore, I command you concerning this matter today” (Dt. 15:15)— during the day you may pierce the ear [of the Hebrew slave who wishes to remain enslaved]; but you may not pierce the ear at night.