Kimhi tended to go out of his way to reject the views of the rabbis of the Talmud often, which has led to the theory that, although disagreeing with them, Kimhi fully acknowledged the tradition and authority of the talmud rabbis. In his commentaries, Kimhi labels his interpretation as Peshat, and that of the talmudic rabbis as Derash, creating a strict divide between the two in his writings.
Kimhi's tendency to disagree with the Talmud rabbis has led some to infer that he secretly respected their authority despite their differences. In his commentaries, Kimhi separates his own interpretation (Peshat) from theirs (Derash), highlighting a clear distinction in his writings.