The Warrior God

Shemot Rabbah 5:14

He said to them: And what are His deeds? They said to him: He stretches out the heavens and lays the foundation of the earth; His voice hews out flames of fire; He shatters mountains and breaks rocks; His bow is fire, His arrows a flame, His spear a torch, His shield clouds, His sword lightning; He forms mountains and hills; He covers the mountains with grasses; He sends down rains and dews; He makes the green herbs sprout; He answers the beasts; He fashions the embryo in its mother's womb and brings it forth into the air of the world. He said to them: From the very start you speak falsehood, for I am the lord of the world, and I created myself and the Nile, as it is said: "My river is my own, and I have made myself" (Ezekiel 29:3).

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