They Echo Words That God Already Uttered Long Before

Mekhilta Tractate Pischa 12:12

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

Similarly, (Isaiah 1:2) "Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, as the L–rd has spoken." And where did He speak it? (Devarim 32:1) "Hear, O heavens, and I shall speak."

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Prophecy Heaven Humor Wit Moses

Biblical References

Isaiah 1:2

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