The Voice of Jacob Commands Thunder and Rain at Sinai

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Toldot 16:1

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

Another interpretation: The voice is the voice of Jacob (Genesis 27:22). All the voices are yours, as it is said: And there were thunders and lightnings (Exodus 19:16). And the rains do not come down except by your merit, as it is said: When He utters His voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens (Jeremiah 10:13).

Themes

PatriarchsJacobMosesSinaiSin

Biblical References

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