[Avodah] binfol oyivkha

[Shoshana L. Boublil]

> From: Lisa Liel <lisa at starways.net>
> Subject: Re: [Avodah] binfol oyivkha

> >Look at the reisha of your quote: Didn't their evil go down with them?
> 
> Except that Shirat Hayam doesn't say that.  It says "I will sing to
> Hashem because He is greatly exalted, the horse and his rider he has
> thrown into the sea."  

> Again, this was a nation rightfully singing out in joy and praise at
> Hashem annihilating our enemies.  I don't see how it can be much clearer.

[SLB writes] The answer is in the first sentence you quoted "b/c He is
greatly exalted". The Egyptians were doing their best to prevent Israel from
reaching Mt. Sinai and getting the Torah. They were acting against bringing
Torah and the Light of Hashem to the world. 

We rejoice that the impediments are gone and that Hashem's name is indeed
exalted.

If the Egyptians had done Teshuva -- we would have been equally joyful.

Shoshana L. Boublil