Rabbi Ammi on the Stingy Borrower of a Cow in Re'eh

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Re'eh 5:1

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

Rabbi Ammi interpreted the verse with reference to one who borrows a cow. His eye was grudging about renting two cows, so he borrowed one and rented one, "and he does not know that want shall come upon him" (Proverbs 28:22), for it is written, "(If) its owner is not with it, he shall surely make restitution" (Exodus 22:13).

Themes

HumorWisdomWitEgyptExodus

Biblical References

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