Another matter, “they shall craft an Ark.” What is written above? “They shall craft a Sanctuary for Me [and I will dwell among them]” (Exodus 25:8). The Holy One blessed be He said to Israel: ‘You are My flock and I am a shepherd,’ as it is stated: “You are My flock, the flock of My pasture; you are man” (Ezekiel 34:31).
And ‘I am a shepherd,’ as it is stated: “Shepherd of Israel, listen” (Psalms 80:2). ‘Construct a pen for the Shepherd, so He will come and herd you.’ That is why it is stated: “They shall craft a Sanctuary for Me, and I will dwell among them.” ‘You are a vineyard,’ as it is stated: “For the house of Israel is the vineyard of the Lord of hosts” (Isaiah 5:7). ‘I am the Guardian,’ as it is stated: “Behold, the Guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps” (Psalms 121:4). ‘Construct a hut for the Guardian so He may guard you.’ ‘You are children and I am your Father,’ as it is stated: “You are children to the Lord your God” (Deuteronomy 14:1).
And ‘I am your Father,’ as it is stated: “For I have been a Father to Israel” (Jeremiah 31:9). ‘It is an honor for the children when they are with their father, and an honor for the Father when He is with His children.’ Likewise it says: “The crown of elders is grandchildren, [and the glory of children is their fathers]” (Proverbs 17:6). ‘Construct a house for the Father, so He may come and dwell among His children.’ That is why it is stated: “They shall craft a Sanctuary for Me [and I will dwell among them].”’