God Waits for Humanity Before Acting

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 199

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

199. God waits on Man. Midr. Hagadol, Deut.

Ekeb.

Cod. Br. M. 2380 (Midr.

Hahefes) f. 45 a.

Cod. *G. 184, No. 73.

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Themes

Wisdom Kings Adam Eve Prayer Sin

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