Where Did God First Speak

Mekhilta Tractate Pischa 12:13

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

Similarly, (Isaiah 40:5) "The glory of the L–rd shall appear, and all flesh will behold as one, for the mouth of the L–rd has spoken." And where did He speak it? (Devarim 32:39) "See, now, that I — I am He, and there is no god beside Me."

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Isaiah 40:5

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