Covenant" is written of Israel, viz

Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Mekhilta Tractate Nezikin 18:6

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 21, 2025

"Covenant" is written of Israel, viz. (Genesis 17:13) "And My covenant (i.e., circumcision) shall be in your flesh." And it is also written of strangers, viz. (Isaiah 56:4) "and they hold fast to My covenant." "Acceptance" is written of Israel, viz. (Exodus 28:38) "for acceptance for them before the L–rd." And "acceptance" is written of strangers, viz. (Isaiah 56:7) "their burnt-offerings and their sacrifices for acceptance upon My altar." "Watching" is written of Israel, viz. (Psalms 121:4) "He neither slumbers nor sleeps, the Watcher of Israel." And "watchers" is written of the strangers, viz. (Ibid. 146:9) "The L–rd watches the strangers."

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Prophecy Temple Covenant Charity Holy Land

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