Jacob's Answer to Isaac and the Ram of the Akedah

Midrash Aggadah, Genesis 27:20

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"And Isaac said to his son: How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son? And he said: Because the LORD your God brought it before me." If He caused [a beast] to be found for your offering — as it is written, "and behold, a ram behind" (Genesis 22:13) — then for your food to eat, how much more so.

Themes

Divine ProvidencePatriarchsSacrificeAbrahamJacob

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