Rabbi Yohanan on Keeping Shabbat with Food, Drink, and Clean Garments

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Vayetzei 22:4

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

Rabbi Yohanan said: The Holy One, blessed be He, said (Leviticus 19:3): "And you shall keep My Sabbaths; I am the LORD." I am faithful to give reward. And with what do you keep it? With food, and with drink, and with clean clothing — and I give the reward. Thus (Song of Songs 5:16): "His palate is most sweet."

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