The Generation of Dispersion and the World to Come

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 62:12

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·

The generation of the Dispersion have no portion in the world to come, as it is said, "And the LORD scattered them from there" (Genesis 11:8), in this world; "and from there the LORD dispersed them" (Genesis 11:9), in the world to come.

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BabelWorld To ComeDivine Punishment

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