Jacob's Ladder as Sinai with Moses and Aaron Ascending

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Vayetzei 7:3

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

Another interpretation: "And behold, the angels of God" (Genesis 28:12) — this is Moses and Aaron, as it is said, "Then Moses and Aaron went up" (Exodus 24:9). "And behold, the LORD stood over it" (Genesis 28:13) — "And the LORD came down upon Mount Sinai" (Exodus 19:20). "And He said: I am the LORD, the God of Abraham your father, and the God of Isaac" (Genesis 28:13) — and it is said at Sinai, "I am the LORD your God" (Exodus 20:1).

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MosesJacobPatriarchsSinaiDreams

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