God Wanted a Defender for Israel, Not a Bystander

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 392:3

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·

Another interpretation: Moses said to Him, "Master of the universe, I know that You love Your children, and that You seek only someone who will plead an advocacy (sanegoria) on their behalf," as it is said, "And now, let Me be." And was He being held, that He should say "let Me be"? Rather, He sought only someone who would seek mercy for them.

Themes

MosesPrayerDivine Compassion

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