R. Isaac and the Hidden Voice in Let Us Kill Joseph

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Vayeshev 13:8

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

"Behold, this master of dreams is coming. Now therefore, come, and let us kill him, etc." R. Isaac said: The Scripture says to you, "Expound me." Who said "and we shall see"? Rather, they said "Come, and let us kill him," and the Holy Spirit says, "and we shall see them." They said "Come, and let us kill him," and he said, "And behold, your sheaves shall gather round about." And we shall see whose stands — yours or mine.

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ProphecyDivine Providence

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