Bible Transliterated

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 61

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

61. Bible Transliterated. Megillah, f. 9 b.

J. Megillah, f. 9a. Taanit, end.

Soferim, ch. I.

Mehilta, Bo. § 14. Tanh. Exod. & B. ibid.

Shemot, p. 11.

Yalk. §1.

Yalk. Sip. I, p. 1.

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