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, Chukat 21

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Chukat 21

(Numb. 21:17:) “Then Israel sang.” For what reason is Moses not mentioned there?136Numb. R. 19:26. For the reason that he was being punished because of the waters; and no person pr...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Chukat 22

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Chukat 22

(Numb. 21:21:) “Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon […].” This text is related (to Ps. 34:15), “Depart from evil and do good; [seek peace and pursue it].” The Torah did not comman...

Midrash Tanchuma, Chukat 23

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Chukat 23

(Numb. 21:21:) “Then Israel sent messengers.” All the words of Torah are necessary to each other, for what one covers over the other opens up.146Numb. R. 19:28. It is stated here (...

Midrash Tanchuma, Chukat 24

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Chukat 24

(Numb. 21:25:) “Israel took all these towns….” This text is related (to Is. 61:8), “Because I the Lord love justice, I hate robbery with a burnt offering.”152Numb. R. 19:30. The Ho...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Chukat 25

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Chukat 25

(Numb. 21:34:) “But the Lord God said unto Moses, ‘Do not fear him.’” This text is related (to Prov. 28:14), “Fortunate is the one who is always afraid […].” Such is the nature of ...

Judgment

Midrash Tanchuma, Balak 1

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Balak 1

(Numb. 22:2:) “Now Balak [ben Zippor] saw (rt.: r'h).” This text is related (to Deut. 32:4), “The Rock, His work is perfect, because all His ways are justice.” As the Holy One, ble...

Midrash Tanchuma, Balak 2

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Balak 2

(Numb. 22:2:) “Now Balak ben Zippor saw.” What is the meaning of “Now he saw?” He saw retribution which would come against Israel in the future.3Numb. R. 20:2. And he hated them mo...

Midrash Tanchuma, Balak 3

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Balak 3

(Numb. 22:4:) “So Moab said unto the elders of Midian.” What is the relevance of [mentioning] the elders of Midian here?7Numb. R. 20:4. It is simply that they saw Israel conquering...

Midrash Tanchuma, Balak 4

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Balak 4

(Numb. 22:4, cont.:) “Now Balak ben Zippor was king of Moab….” But was he not formerly a prince, as stated (in Josh. 13:21), “Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba, princes of Sihon?”10Ac...