Israel's Strength and the Month of Redemption in Tanchuma Bo

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Bo 8:1

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

Another interpretation of "This month" (Exodus 12:2). This is what Scripture says: "What is my strength, that I should wait?... Is my strength the strength of stones, or is my flesh bronze?" (Job 6:11-12). Israel said before the Holy One, blessed be He: Master of the Universe, is our strength the strength of stones, and is our flesh of bronze? "What is my strength, that I should wait?" The Holy One, blessed be He, said to them: As you live, all that you hoped for while you were enslaved, you hoped for well; and in this month you are being redeemed.

Themes

RedemptionHopeJobEgyptAdam Eve

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