Malaquías 3:13 Comentario: Midrash Lekach Tov & Tze'enah Ure'enah

חָזְק֥וּ עָלַ֛י דִּבְרֵיכֶ֖ם אָמַ֣ר יְהוָ֑ה וַאֲמַרְתֶּ֕ם מַה־נִּדְבַּ֖רְנוּ עָלֶֽיךָ׃

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Midrash Lekach Tov

Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah. The twelve tribes, corresponding to the twelve zodiac signs. Know that all the tribes were named after their greatness in Israel. Reuben, named after "And the Lord saw that the affliction of his people" (Exodus 3:7). Simeon, named after "And God heard their cry" (Exodus 2:24). Levi, named after "And many nations shall be joined to the Lord" (Zechariah 2:11). Judah, named after "I will praise you, O Lord, for you were angry with me" (Isaiah 12:1). Issachar, named after "Because there is a reward for your labor" (Jeremiah 31:15). Zebulun, named after the Temple, "I will build a house for you in Zebulun" (1 Kings 8:13). Dan, named after "I have judged" (Genesis 49:16). Naphtali, named after "He gives sweet words" (Song of Songs 4:11). Gad, named after the manna, "And the manna is like the seed of Gad" (Numbers 11:7). Asher, named after "And all nations will call you blessed" (Malachi 3:12). Joseph, named after "The Lord will once again stretch forth his hand" (Isaiah 11:11). Benjamin, named after "The Lord swore by his right hand" (Isaiah 62:8). We learn that all the names of the tribes were named after the good redemption and salvation of Israel.
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Tze'enah Ure'enah

“You have spoken harsh words against Me” [3:13]. He punished Israel one more time. Your words are harsh against Me. That is to say, you speak much against Me and you say, what sins have we done and you say, the world goes by itself and the Holy One does not guide it.
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