Rabbi Eliezer How does He do it?

Midrash Aggadah Ein Yaakov, Rosh Hashanah 1:17

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 20, 2025

(15) It is said above that the school of Hillel said: "He who abounds in kindness inclines [the scale of justice] towards the side of kindness." How does He do it? R. Eliezer said: "He presses on [the side containing the virtues], as it is said (Micah 7, 19) He will turn again. He will have compassion upon us, He will suppress our iniquities." R. Jose b. Chanina says: "He lifts up the scale of sins, as it is said (Ib. 18) He lifts up iniquity and forgiveth transgression."

Themes

Divine justice Repentance Sin Patriarchs Judgment

Biblical References

Micah 7, 19

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