Prophecy

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Explore 2,755 Jewish texts related to the theme of Prophecy, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Joab and Creation

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That feeling isn't new. In fact, according to Midrash Tehillim 60, it goes way back. This particular midrash (a method of interpreting biblical stories beyond their literal meaning...

Prophecy of Moab

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The ancient rabbis grappled with this too. They felt it on a national level, in their relationship with God. And they didn't shy away from the tough questions. They wrestled with t...

Gates of Heaven

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The ancient rabbis grappled with this too. They looked at Psalm 61, and from it, they wove a powerful message about suffering, redemption, and the ever-present possibility of conne...

David the Warrior and Jerusalem

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The book of Psalms touches on this very feeling. Psalm 61:3, "…when my heart becomes faint…," it's not just a pretty verse, it's a doorway into understanding the depths of prayer. ...

Cosmic Origins and Rock

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But according to the ancient wisdom of Midrash Tehillim, it’s a profound truth. The text opens with a connection to Psalm 62, "For the conductor, on the hands of the dove. Yet my s...

Stars and Firmament of Chiya

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, grapples with this very idea. Specifically, Midrash Tehillim 62 invites us to ponder the constant, almost i...

Reckoning of Souls

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How does God really reward and punish us? Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, grapples with this very question. It dives into Psalm 62...

David Before the Flood

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Midrash Tehillim 62, a beautiful exploration from the world of midrash (Jewish biblical interpretation), gives us some fascinating – and maybe even comforting – food for thought. T...

Absalom and David

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You're not alone. It seems to be a deeply human thing, this turning to the Divine in moments of crisis. But is that… okay? Is it somehow "less than" if we only remember to call out...