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The last letters of the words
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(Send forth, if you please) spell the
word (strength). And the word , written backwards, spells
(weak). Hashem was indicating to Moshe that by sending the spies, he was
weakening his own strength, as well as that of the entire nation. By
requesting to send spies, the people were implying that they preferred to
live naturally, no longer above the laws of nature.
Yosef had been led in supernatural ways. He was therefore punished for
asking the cupbearer to remind Pharaoh of his situation, since he displayed
the desire to be dealt with in a natural manner.
David Hamelech waged his wars in miraculous manners. He showed
Hashem that this was the way he wished to be led, even though it entailed
self-sacrifice on his part, as described in Navi.
Yehoshua bin Nun sent two righteous spies to scout Yericho. He was
afraid that Am Yisrael would send spies of their own, with ulterior
motives. He therefore preempted them by sending out these men. He was
granted Heavenly assistance, and the walls of Yericho miraculously fell
before him.
Why did Moshe accede to the demand of the people and send spies to
investigate the Land, knowing that Hashem did not approve? He wanted
to teach us that one who tries to outsmart Hashem, so to speak, will never
profit. Also, the way in which a person wishes to go, he is led, whether
by miracle or by nature. It is all up to him.
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