The Messiah Petitions God

Sukkah 52a

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Our Rabbis taught: The Messiah son of David, who is destined to be revealed speedily in our days, the Holy One, blessed be He, says to him: Ask of Me something and I will give it to you, as it is said: "I will tell of the decree... You are My son, this day I have begotten you. Ask of Me, and I will give the nations as your inheritance" (Psalms 2:7-8). And once he saw that the Messiah son of Joseph had been killed, he says before Him: Master of the Universe! I ask of You nothing but life. He says to him: Life, even before you asked, your father David already prophesied concerning you, as it is said: "He asked life of You, You gave it to him" (Psalms 21:5).

Themes

HeavenMessiahAdam Eve

Original Sources

  • B. Sukkah 52a.

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