Your Quarrels Give the Lord Occasion for Wonders

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 261:16

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·

Another interpretation: As long as you dispute with me, the Omnipresent performs for you wonders and mighty acts, and My Name is magnified.

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MiraclesIsraelFaith

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