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, Vayikra 6

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayikra 6

(Lev. 4:1–2:) “And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, … ‘When a soul sins [by mistake]….’” Let our master instruct us: Is it right for one to enter the Temple Mount with his staff ...

Judgment

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayikra 7

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayikra 7

(Lev. 5:1:) “And if a soul sins in that it hears a voice swearing […, if he does not speak out, he shall bear his iniquity].” This text is related (to Eccl. 5:1), “Do not be rash w...

SacrificeJudgment

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayikra 8

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayikra 8

And He called to Moshe: And why does it say, "And He called?" Rather it is is because it stated above (Exodus 40:35), "and Moshe could not come to the Tent of Meeting" - when the D...

SacrificeDeathCovenant

Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 1

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 1

(Lev. 6:2:) “This is the law of the burnt offering.” This text is related (to Ps. 89:7), “For who in the skies is comparable to the Lord, is like the Lord among the children of the...

SacrificeCovenant

Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 2

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 2

Another interpretation (of Lev. 6:2), “Command Aaron.” What is the function of Aaron here? Israel was bringing offerings whereas Aaron is mentioned, and Scripture says here, “Comma...

SacrificeJudgment

Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 3

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 3

(Lev. 7:11:) “This is the law of the sacrifice for peace offerings.” This text is related (to Prov. 3:17), “The ways [of wisdom] are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are pea...

Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 4

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 4

Another interpretation (of Lev. 7:11), “This is the law of the sacrifice for peace offerings.” This text is related (to Ps. 85:9), “Let me hear what God, the Lord, will speak; for ...

Sacrifice

Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 5

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 5

(Lev. 7:11:) “This is the law of the sacrifice for peace offerings." When they offered the sacrifice of the peace offerings, the Holy One, blessed be He, would lift up His face to ...

Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 6

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 6

(Lev. 7:12:) “If he offers it for a thanksgiving, and he shall sacrifice.” See how the Holy One, blessed be He, forgives the sins of Israel. See what did they offer to the Holy One...