At Sinai Israel Saw Seven Heavens and Only One God

Gaster, Exempla of the Rabbis No. 375 (1924); Midrash of the Ten Commandments

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·April 19, 2026

1. 1. Story of the giving of the Law. The Israelites prostrate, angels supporting them. They see seven heavens, seven abysses, seven corners of the earth but only one God.

II. 1. Story of Abraham and Nimrod. See No. 2.

II. 3. Story of the mother and seven martyrs. No. 57.

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Biblical References

Exodus 20:1

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