Torah Scholars at the Synagogue

[And for a spirit of justice to him that sits in judgment and for strength to them that turn back the battle to the gate (Isaiah 28:6).] And for a spirit of justice: This [is referring to] one who brings his [evil] inclination to trial [and forces himself to repent]. To him that sits in judgment: This [is referring to] one who judges an absolutely true judgment. And for strength: This [is referring to] one who triumphs over his [evil] inclination. Them that turn back the battle: [This is referring to those] that give and take [in their discussion of halakhah] in the battle of [understanding] the Torah. To the gate: [This is referring to] the Torah scholars who arrive early and stay late [at the darkened gates] of the synagogues and study halls.

Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 2: Emerging Judaism.

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