The Lord Spoke to Moses Not Through

Mekhilta Tractate Shabbata 1:1

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

(Exodus 30:11) "And the L–rd spoke to Moses": Not through an interpreter, and not through an angel, and not through a messenger.

Themes

Moses Angels Wisdom Egypt Exodus

Biblical References

Exodus 30:11

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