Lightnings One Different from the Other

Mekhilta Tractate Bachodesh 3:21

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

"and lightnings": one different from the other. "and a heavy cloud upon the mountain": "arafel" (a thick mist) as in (Ibid. 20:18) "and Moses drew near to the arafel."

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Moses Light Sinai Sin Noah

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