When Isaac Was Born the Sick Were Healed and Lights Increased

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Vayera 37:2

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

"And Sarah said: God has made laughter for me" (Genesis 21:6). This teaches that in the hour when Isaac was born, the sick were healed, the deaf were opened, and the blind were made to see; therefore it says, "God has made laughter for me." Rabbi Berekhyah the Priest said: What is the meaning of "everyone who hears will laugh for me"? Did everyone then hear? Rather, what is the meaning of "everyone who hears"? That the Holy One, blessed be He, added to the luminaries of the sun and the moon, as it is said, "And God made the two great lights" (Genesis 1:16). Therefore, "everyone who hears will laugh for me."

Themes

HealingLightBirthPatriarchsHumor

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