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Cedar trees of Lebanon [This is how the righteous are described by Dovid Hamelech in Tehilim], Giants of Torah,
Shield carriers [They are called this because they metaphorically do battle with each other while debating the details of Torah law or because they enforce the law] of Mishna and Gemara,
Powerful warriors [This is a very great praise because Dovid Hamelech uses this term to portray the angels] exerting themselves over it [Mishna and Gemara] in purity,
Their blood was spilt and their greatness removed [from us],
Behold, they are the holy Ten Martyrs executed by the Roman government,
And for these I cry.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
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