Jacob's Encounter at the Place as Prayer in Midrash Tanchuma

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Vayetzei 4:1

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

"And he encountered the place" (Genesis 28:11). There is no "encountering" except prayer, as it is stated, "And as for you, do not pray on behalf of this people... and do not entreat Me" (Jeremiah 7:16). And concerning him David said, "Behold, He neither slumbers nor sleeps..." (Psalms 121:4); "The Lord is your keeper, the Lord is your shade..." (Psalms 121:5); "By day the sun shall not strike you..." (Psalms 121:6); "The Lord shall keep you from all evil..." (Psalms 121:7); "The Lord shall guard your going out and your coming in, from now and forever" (Psalms 121:8).

Themes

PrayerJacob

Biblical References

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