God Answers Jacob's Vow Word for Word at Bethel

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Vayishlach 10:3

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The Holy One, blessed be He, said to him: You have testified concerning Me that I was with you, as it is said, "But the God of my father has been with me" (Gen. 31:5). "And will keep me" (Gen. 28:20) — and I kept you from Laban. "And will give me bread to eat" (ibid.) — "And God took away your father's cattle and gave them to me" (Gen. 31:9). "And a garment to wear" (Gen. 28:20) — "And on that day he removed the he-goats, etc." (Gen. 30:35). "And I will return in peace, etc." (Gen. 28:21) — "And Jacob came in peace, etc." (Gen. 33:18).

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Divine ProvidenceJacob

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