Akiva says — "More beloved" was the seeing of our father

Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Mekhilta Tractate Amalek 2:17

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 4, 2025

R. Chanina b. Akiva says: "More beloved" was the seeing of our father Abraham than that of Moses. For Abraham was not caused to exert himself whereas Moses was. What is stated of Abraham? (Genesis 13:14) "Lift up your eyes now and see from the place where you are north and south and east and west. "And of Moses what is stated? (Devarim, Ibid.) "Go up to the top of Pisgah and lift up your eyes to the west, to the north, to the south and to the east, and see with your eyes"—Go up, and look, and see.

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Patriarchs Moses Love Abraham Creation

Biblical References

Genesis 13:14

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