(Exodus 12 — 1) "in the land of Egypt" — (He spoke to them)

Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Mekhilta Tractate Pischa 1:8

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 6, 2025

(Exodus 12:1) "in the land of Egypt":(He spoke to them) outside the city. But perhaps in the city itself? (This cannot be, for it is written (Exodus 9:29) "When I leave the city" (I shall pray). Now does this not follow a fortiori, viz.: If prayer (that of Moses to the L–rd)—the lesser—was only outside the city, then speech (that of the L–rd to Moses)—the greater—how much more so (was it not spoken in the city)! And why did He not speak with him in the city? For it was full of abominations (of idolatry)!

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Moses Prayer Egypt Exodus Passover

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