Oshiyah said — When the Holy One Blessed be He decrees good

Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Mekhilta Tractate Pischa 1:21

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 3, 2025

R. Oshiyah said: When the Holy One Blessed be He decrees good and bad decrees for Israel, a report is returned to Him for the good, but not for the bad, viz. (Ezekiel 9:2-11) "And, behold, six men were coming, etc."—whereupon they fulfilled their embassy. Of those who were commanded to carry out the evil decree (i.e., to destroy), we do not learn that they returned report. Of him who was commanded over the good (i.e., the man clothed in linen), we learn that he returned report (viz. 9:11) "Ben Azzai says: "In the voice that you hear (what is taught), in that voice you teach." (i.e., "Affirmation begets affirmation.").

Themes

Prophecy Holy Land Law Blessing

Biblical References

Ezekiel 9:2-11

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