Abrahams First And Final Trials Spoken In One Phrase

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 63:2

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Another interpretation: The Holy One, blessed be He, said to him: The first trial and the last trial I will test you with none but this same expression: "Go forth from your land," and "Go forth to the land of Moriah."

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AbrahamFaithDivine Justice

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