And thus do you find (the L–rd's esteem for the

Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Mekhilta Tractate Nezikin 18:9

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 7, 2025

And thus do you find (the L–rd's esteem for the stranger-proselyte) in the four classes who respond before Him who spoke and brought the world into being, (Isaiah 44:5) "One shall say: 'I am the L–rd's'; another shall call in the name of Yaakov; another shall mark his arm 'of the L–rd'; and in the name of Israel he shall be called": "I am the L–rd's"—these are the fearers of Heaven, untainted by sin. "another shall call in the name of Yaakov"—these are the minors (who died in childhood), the sons of the wicked in Israel. "another shall mark his arm 'of the L–rd'"—these are the penitents. "and in the name of Israel he shall be called—these are the righteous strangers (i.e., the proselytes).

Themes

Prophecy Divine justice Death Holy Land

Biblical References

Isaiah 44:5

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