אות - טו

The Rebbe said that it takes both wisdom and great effort to be like an animal (cf. Shabbat 117b) . The wisdom one needs to be like a beast is alluded to in the verse, “Every wise-hearted man whom God bestowed wisdom is a beast” 20 Usually translated, “Every wise-hearted man whom God bestowed wisdom in them ( BaHeiMah ).” BaHeiMaH can also be read, BeHeiMaH ("is a beast"). (Exodus 36:1) .

It is also written, “God saves man and beast” (Psalms 36:7) . Our Sages say this refers to “people who are wise and clever, and conduct themselves humbly like an animal” ( Chulin 5b) . This is also the meaning of Asaf’s words, “I was a fool, I did not know, I was like an animal before You” (Psalms 73:22) .