Midrash Aggadah

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Midrash Aggadah texts, a body of rabbinic literature devoted to the narrative, ethical, and homiletical interpretation of the Hebrew Bible. These works illuminate Scripture through stories, parables, and theological reflection.

Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 1

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 1

And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son (Gen. 25:19). May it please our master to teach us why peace-offerings (sacrifices) were instituted?1There are three kinds of ...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 2

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 2

These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham begot Isaac (Gen. 25:19). Scripture states elsewhere in allusion to this verse: The father of the righteous will greatly ...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 3

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 3

These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham begot Isaac (Gen. 25:19). Why does Scripture repeat itself by adding: Abraham begot Isaac? There were some men who whispe...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 4

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 4

These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham begot Isaac (Gen. 25:9). Scripture states elsewhere in allusion to this verse: Children’s children are the crown of old m...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 5

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 5

These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham begot Isaac (Gen. 25:19). It is written in Scripture: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tong...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 6

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 6

Abraham begot Isaac (Gen. 25:19). R. Isaac stated; No generation lacks scoffers. While Nabal was shearing his flock, David sent some of his young men to him with the request: Give,...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 7

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 7

And it came to pass that when Isaac was old (Gen. 27:1). May it please our master to teach us whether a blind man is permitted to stand before the ark to lead the congregation in p...

SacrificeDeath

Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 8

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 8

And it came to pass that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim (Gen. 27:1). Scripture states elsewhere: A gift (bribe) is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; w...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 9

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Toldot 9

And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old (Gen. 27:1). Scripture states elsewhere in reference to this verse: Instead of thy fathers shall be thy sons, whom thou shalt make prin...

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