The incident with the snake bite seems to indicate that the penalty for an issur derabanan can be greater than an issur min hatorah; how can that be explained?
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The incident with the snake bite seems to indicate that the penalty for an issur derabanan can be greater than an issur min hatorah; how can that be explained?
That is nothing new. We find this is the early part of Maseches Brachos, as well. The Maharal explains that since the Mitzvos Derabanan are closer to our level the reaction is closer and faster, too.
Shas is replete with Nasan Bo Einav Venasa Gal Shel Atzamos and similar events, while Kofrei Ha’ikkar rome unhindered. Hashem as time. He can even wait until after a person dies, or a whole generation. When the Kepeida is from a human there will be more noticeable effects.
We also find that even for Kvod Shamayim, when a person is involved the wheels turn quicker. This is what happened when Achav remarked to Eliyahu Hanavi that although they worship idols it still rains. Then, Eliyahu Hanavi swore that it won’t rain.