וַיָּפׇג לִבּוֹ - Un Be לב Able - פרשת ויגש

Source sheet The provided text focuses on the Hebrew word וַיָּפׇג meaning "his heart failed," from Genesis 45:26, describing Jacob's emotional reaction upon hearing of Joseph's survival. Various commentaries and sources explore the nature of this emotional response, ranging from a temporary cessation of belief to a near-death experience caused by overwhelming joy. The discussion extends to related Hebrew terms suggesting similar states of emotional or physical shock, including the temporary suspension of one's heart beat, ultimately examining the multifaceted interpretations of this verse across different rabbinic traditions.