Spiritual Gems from the parsha

And G-d (Elokim) said to Moses...I am G-d (Havaya) (Ex. 6:2)

The innovation in this verse is not that G-d revealed that His Name is Havaya (the ineffable four-letter Tetragrammaton); Moses was already aware of that. Rather, with these words G-d was telling Moses that the two Names Elokim (G-d within nature), and Havaya (G-d as He transcends nature) - are united, essentially one and the same. In truth, this is the purpose of creation: that the revelation of the Name Havaya illuminate the Name Elokim.

(Sefer HaMaamarim Tav-Reish-Ayin-Beit)

And I appeared (va'eira) (Exodus 6:3)

Why does Rashi comment that G-d appeared "to the Patriarchs"? To teach us that G-d revealed Himself to them not because of their great virtue, but solely because they were the fathers of the Jewish people, and would thus pass on everything they received to their descendants forever.
(Likutei Sichot)

And I will harden the heart of Pharaoh (Ex. 7:3)

If Pharaoh deserved to be punished, why didn't G-d merely punish him without taking away his free will? Rather, Pharaoh's punishment was meted out by G-d measure for measure. Pharaoh rebelled against G-d, saying, "Who is G-d that I should obey His voice?" Anyone who insolently refuses to recognize G-d, and thinks he can do as he pleases, deserves that G-d show him he is not his own boss.
(The Lubavitcher Rebbe)

Behold, the Children of Israel have not hearkened unto me (Ex. 6:12)

What does G-d answer when Moses complains that the Jews will not listen to him? "These are the heads of their fathers' houses." The Jewish people were not to blame for their inattention to Moses' message; the fault was that of the Jewish leaders, who were closed to the idea of the redemption and unwilling to spread the message.
(Ohr Hachaim)