Jacob's Vow at Bethel Fulfilled in Israel's Wilderness

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Vayishlach 10:5

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·

(Gen. 28:20:) IF GOD WILL BE WITH ME — (this corresponds to Exod. 13:21:) AND THE LORD WENT BEFORE THEM BY DAY. (Gen. 28:20:) AND WILL GUARD ME — for I guarded them from Pharaoh and his companions, and I shook off Pharaoh and all his army; and likewise Amalek, (as it is said, Exod. 17:13:) AND JOSHUA WEAKENED AMALEK AND HIS PEOPLE. (Gen. 28:20:) AND WILL GIVE ME BREAD TO EAT — (this corresponds to Exod. 16:4:) BEHOLD, I AM RAINING DOWN FOR YOU BREAD FROM THE HEAVENS. (Gen. 28:20:) AND CLOTHING TO WEAR — (this corresponds to Deut. 8:4:) YOUR GARMENT DID NOT WEAR OUT UPON YOU. (Gen. 28:21:) AND I WILL RETURN IN PEACE — (this corresponds to Exod. 18:23:) AND ALSO ALL THIS PEOPLE WILL COME TO ITS PLACE IN PEACE.

Themes

JacobExodusPatriarchsEgyptPassover

Biblical References

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