Why the Covenant of Abraham Is Missing from the Ten Commandments

Midrash Aggadah Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 41

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 17, 2025

A Matrona asked R. Jose b. Halafta why the covenant of Abraham was not mentioned in the ten commandments and the reply was: "The proselyte mentioned therein implies to the covenant."

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