Abraham Instructed and Enlightened on the Way He Should Go

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Lech Lecha 4:7

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

Another interpretation of (Genesis 12:1): "to the land that I will show you." Rabbi Berekhyah the Priest, son of Rabbi, said: This is what Scripture says (Psalms 32:8): "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go." For I will instruct you. What is the meaning of "I will instruct you"? I will place wisdom in you, as it is said (Joshua 1:7): "so that you may prosper." "And teach you" (Psalms 32:8) means that I will enlighten your eyes.

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