Midrash Aggadah

3,763 texts · Page 351 of 419

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, Miketz 9

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Miketz 9

And God Almighty give you mercy before the man (Gen. 43:14). May it please our master to teach us the number of times a man must pray each day. Thus did our masters teach us: A man...

Patriarchs

Midrash Tanchuma, Miketz 10

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Miketz 10

And God almighty give you mercy before the man (Gen. 43:14). Scripture states elsewhere in allusion to this verse: For this let everyone that is godly pray unto Thee in a time when...

DeathJudgment

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 1

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 1

Then Judah came near unto him (Gen. 44:18). May it please our master to teach us: Which guarantor is responsible for the repayment of a loan? Thus do our masters teach us: R. Simeo...

Torah

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 2

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 2

Then Judah came near (Gen. 44:18). Scripture states elsewhere in allusion to this verse: My son, if thou art become a surety for thy neighbor, if thou hast struck thy hands for a s...

Torah

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 3

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 3

Then Judah came near unto him. Scripture states elsewhere in reference to this verse: The lion, which is the mightiest of beasts, turneth not away for anyone (Prov. 30:30). It happ...

Torah

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 4

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 4

Then Judah came near unto him (Gen. 44:18). Scripture states elsewhere in reference to this verse: And the envy of Ephraim shall depart (Isa. 11:13). Concerning whom did Isaiah utt...

Joseph

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 5

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 5

Another comment on Then Judah drew near unto him. He came near him and said huskily; “Oh, my lord, do not transgress the laws of justice because of us. Let thy servant, I pray thee...

DeathJudgmentCovenant

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 6

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 6

And he sent Judah before him (Gen. 46:28). May our master teach us: When is the blessing over the light offered at the expiration of the Sabbath? Thus do our masters teach us: The ...

Prayer

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 7

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 7

And Joseph made ready his chariot (Gen. 46:29). R. Yudan said in the name of R. Aibu: Two men were accorded more homage than any other men in all the world; they were Jethro and Ja...

Merkavah