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In the latter part of the parsha, post-Matan Torah and after the "Mishpatim" are given over, Hashem mentions sending a "Malach" (an Angel) to lead Am Yisrael, and promising prosperity through adherence to commandments.Contrastingly, in Bamidbar after the Golden Calf incident, Hashem wants to punish Am Yisrael by sending a "Malach" to lead the way instead of Him, and the notion of an Angel leading the way - leads to outcry by Am Yisrael. What's the difference? Why does the mention of an Angel evoke varied responses? What is this "Malach" about - what is a "Malach" about??
By Talking TorahIn the latter part of the parsha, post-Matan Torah and after the "Mishpatim" are given over, Hashem mentions sending a "Malach" (an Angel) to lead Am Yisrael, and promising prosperity through adherence to commandments.Contrastingly, in Bamidbar after the Golden Calf incident, Hashem wants to punish Am Yisrael by sending a "Malach" to lead the way instead of Him, and the notion of an Angel leading the way - leads to outcry by Am Yisrael. What's the difference? Why does the mention of an Angel evoke varied responses? What is this "Malach" about - what is a "Malach" about??