In time of drought the Rabbi was informed from Heaven to

Midrash Aggadah Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 425

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

In time of drought the Rabbi was informed from Heaven to appeal to a merchant for intercession. He was

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ashamed to call upon an apparently ignorant man but none the less did so. The merchant first believed that he was mocking at him but seeing he was in earnest brought out a pair of scales and said, “These scales are symbolical of the Divine Ineffable Name. If ever I have acted dishonestly and not kept the scales even let fire consume me. But if I have acted honestly, let rain fall.,, Rain fell in torrents.

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