. Several times in the past, the Geullah (redemption) could have taken place. Because of our sins, however, the redemption was postponed and the Galuth (exile) became lengthened. As it is said: "Bishnath Zoth" (in this year), which refers to the year 5408, which was supposed to be the year of the redemption as is mentioned in the holy Zohar.
Instead of the Geullah, however, many people were killed that year in Poland, for our sins. When the real final redemption takes place, people may question whether our sins will again nullify the redemption so that it will not take place, Heaven forbid. The answer to this doubt comes from the words of the Prophet when he says: "Nahamu Nahamu" (comfort, comfort), doubling the word Nahamu. One Nahamu is for the Galuth itself and the other is for the fact that the Galuth was extended and the Geullah postponed.
The prophecy continues: כי מלאה צבאה (the time of the exile has been fulfilled). This comes to teach us that once the final time has come, it cannot be postponed further because this is the time of the true Geullah.
(Nahal Soreq, Haftarath WaEth-hannan)
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