Restates the Teaching of Rabbi Rabbi Yehudah Hanasi That Appears

Mekhilta Tractate Nezikin 5:18

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

Rebbi says: There is "death" at the hands of heaven and "death" at the hands of man. Just as the first leaves no outward sign, so, the second.

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Miracles Death Divine Justice Heaven Law

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