Miriam Prophesies Her Mother Will Bear a Savior

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 164:5

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·

Another interpretation: [she was called Puah] because she would cry out [po'ah] through the Holy Spirit and say: My mother is destined to bear a son who will save Israel.

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ProphecyWomenRedemption

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