Daily Zohar # 5115 – Vayikra – He can nullify decrees

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Zohar Vayikra
Continued from previous DZ
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No decree was decreed above upon the world that Rabbi Shimon did not nullify. And this is what is written: “מוֹשֵׁל בָּאָדָם” “ruler over man” (2 Samuel 23:3) — that is, the verse: “צוּר יִשְׂרָאֵל מוֹשֵׁל בָּאָדָם צַדִּיק מוֹשֵׁל יִרְאַת אֱלֹהִים” “The Rock of Israel rules over man; a righteous one rules with the fear of God” (2 Samuel 23:3). The Holy One, blessed be He, rules over man. And who rules over the Holy One, blessed be He, as it were? A tzaddik rules — for the Holy One, blessed be He, decrees and he nullifies.
Notes:
The Zohar reveals the extraordinary power of the true tzaddik, exemplified by Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai: no heavenly decree against the world could stand in his days, because he would nullify it through his merit and prayer. The verse from 2 Samuel 23:3 is interpreted to mean that while Hashem rules over man, the tzaddik — through his fear of God and closeness to Him — can, as it were, rule over the divine decree itself. Hashem issues a “גזירה” (gezera, decree), but the tzaddik has the power to annul it. This teaches the immense spiritual authority and protective role of the genuine tzaddik, who stands as a living shield for his generation, capable of transforming harsh judgments into mercy through his holiness and intercession.
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For example, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai: One day, he was sitting at the entrance of the gate of the city of Lod. He lifted his eyes and saw the sun shining, but its light was blocked three times. In the midst of this, the light darkened, and the sun appeared black and green. He said to his son, Rabbi Elazar: Come after me, my son, and let us see. Certainly, a decree has been decreed above, and the Holy One, blessed be He, wants to inform me. Certainly, that matter which has been decreed has been suspended above for thirty days, and the Holy One, blessed be He, does not act until He informs the tzaddikim. This is what is written: “כִּי לֹא יַעֲשֶׂה אֲדֹנָי יְהוָה דָּבָר כִּי אִם־גָּלָה סוֹדוֹ אֶל־עֲבָדָיו הַנְּבִיאִים” “For ADNY YHVH will do nothing unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7).
Notes:
The Zohar gives a vivid example of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai’s spiritual sensitivity and power. While sitting at the gate of Lod, he noticed unusual signs in the sun — its light being blocked three times and turning black and green — and immediately understood that a harsh heavenly decree had been issued. He took his son, Rabbi Elazar, to investigate, knowing that Hashem does not execute such decrees without first informing the tzaddikim. The decree had been suspended for thirty days above, giving time for the righteous to respond. This illustrates how the true tzaddik is attuned to supernal signs, receives divine notification of impending judgments, and has the ability to intercede and potentially nullify them, as taught in Amos 3:7. Rabbi Shimon’s constant vigilance and closeness to Hashem allowed him to protect the world through awareness and prayer.

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