Those Who Went Out to Gather on the Seventh Day

Mekhilta DeRabbi Shimon Ben Yochai 16:26

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"And it came to pass on the seventh day, that some of the people went out to gather" (Exodus 16:27). These were the ones among them who lacked faith.

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ShabbatDivine JusticeWisdom

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