The Fountain That Watered the Entire Face of the Earth

The Midrash of Philo 6:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

What is the meaning of saying: "A fountain went up from the earth, and watered all the face of the earth?" (Genesis 2:6).

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