 hostile towards sin, hostile towards evil, and aggressive and even violent on at least one occasion. Because the turning over of the tables in the temple was a violent act. In fact, we're told in one of the stories that he fashions a whip. It's interesting that it says he fashions it, not even like he grabbed one, but he actually took a little bit of time. So there's premeditation here of making this weapon and using it against people, causing physical pain to them.