Waters of Ocean

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 208

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

208. Waters of Ocean.

Gen. R. ch. 13 § 9.

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Eccles. R. I, 7 § 3. Yalk. II, § 967.

Yalk. Sip. I, p. 7.

Cod. Br. M. 2380 (Midr. Hahefes) f. 10 a.

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Wisdom Adam Eve Solomon Rain Torah

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