The Shekhinah Comes from Lebanon to Gather Exiled Israel

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Beshalach 11:1

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

(Exodus 15:1:) "THEN SANG MOSES" and so forth. This is what Scripture says (Song of Songs 4:8): "With me from Lebanon, O bride, [with me from Lebanon shall you come]." It need only have said "With me from Lebanon shall you come, O bride." What is the meaning of "with me from Lebanon shall you come"? Rather, in the world to come the Holy One, blessed be He, brings in and gathers the exiles of Israel, and they go to Jerusalem, and the Shekhinah goes forth to their meeting place (its meaning: to their depth), as it is said: "With me from Lebanon shall you come."

Themes

ShekhinahRedemptionWorld To Come

Biblical References

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