See [Hen], God is beyond reach in His power (Job 36 — 22)

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Nach 920:20

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

See [Hen], God is beyond reach in His power (Job 36:22): Rav Berakhiah said, "It is in the Greek language [as hen means one]. It is as you say, One is our God: Exalted in His power – He increases the strength of the righteous to perform His will. And who teaches like Him – to the sinners, He teaches the path of repentance; repent O Israel [alluding to (Hosea 14:2)]." One Scripture states, See, God is beyond reach in His power; and [another] Scripture states, The Omnipotent – we cannot attain to Him; He is great in power (Job 37:23). How do these two verses both exist? When He gives to them, He gives according to His power: The stream on the banks will grow, etc. (Ezekiel 47:12); A wind from the Lord started up, swept quail, etc., about a day’s journey on this side (Numbers 11:31). But when He requests [things] from them, He only requests according to their power, as it is stated, You shall offer one lamb in the morning(Numbers 28:4); And the tabernacle, make ten curtains (Exodus 26:1).

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Prophecy Divine justice Temple Repentance Holy Land

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