Jacob's Image Fixed Upon the Throne of Glory

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Bamidbar 22:1

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

[Number every firstborn male (Numbers 3:40).] This is what Scripture says (Isaiah 43:4): "Since you are precious in My eyes, you are honored, and I love you." The Holy One, blessed be He, said to Jacob: Jacob, you are exceedingly precious in My eyes. Why? Because, as it were, I have fixed your image upon the throne of My glory, and in your name the angels praise Me and say (Psalms 41:14): "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel." Thus, "Since you are precious in My eyes, you are honored."

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JacobPatriarchsDivine ThroneKingsAngels

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