The Daily Heavenly Voice from Horeb and the Dishonor of Torah

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Ki Tisa 12:4

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

"And the tablets were the work of God" (Exodus 32:16). On each and every day a heavenly voice (bat kol) goes forth from Mount Horeb and says: Woe to the creatures for the dishonor of the Torah! For everyone who does not occupy himself with Torah is called "rebuked." [As it is said:] "the work of God" — for they are the handiwork of the Holy One, blessed be He.

Themes

HeavenTorahDivine VoiceAdam EveMoses

Biblical References

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