קֶרִי On My Wayward Son - בְּחֻקֹּתַ֖י - וְאִם תֵּלְכוּ עִמִּי קֶרִי

See source sheet hereWe discuss the concept of קֶרִי in the context of one's relationship with God. Commentaries explore the meaning of קֶרִי, interpreting it primarily as an attitude of treating divine matters as incidental or a posture of obstinacy, rather than a consistent, deliberate way of life. The texts explain that acting with קֶרִי involves a lack of willingness to truly heed divine instruction, and this leads to a series of escalating divine punishments, which are themselves described as God acting with קֶרִי, reflecting the people's approach back upon them. Ultimately, these consequences are meant to prompt introspection and repentance, as ignoring warnings is seen as a greater offense, highlighting the importance of recognizing divine intervention in both good and bad events and avoiding the belief that suffering is merely random or accidental.