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Judaism: Religious Experience

Miracles in Judaism

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Overview

The word nes, the manna in Exodus 16 and its rules, open and hidden miracles, Perkei Avot 5:6, scientific explanations of the manna, differing views of what miracles show, and miracles in everyday life.

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What is a miracle in Judaism?

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Why is the Hebrew word nes significant?

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What happens in Exodus 16?

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  1. 1

    What is a miracle in Judaism?

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    A miracle is an extraordinary event that goes beyond the normal pattern of nature and shows God's power.

  2. 2

    Why is the Hebrew word nes significant?

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    Nes means both “miracle” and “banner”, something raised up to be seen. A miracle is a sign pointing people towards God.

  3. 3

    What happens in Exodus 16?

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    The hungry Israelites complain in the wilderness, and God sends quail in the evening and manna in the morning. Manna feeds them for forty years.

  4. 4

    What rules came with the manna in Exodus 16?

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    Each family gathers only what it needs, and leftovers rot by morning. On the sixth day a double portion is gathered, and none falls on Shabbat.

  5. 5

    What does the miracle of the manna show about the Almighty?

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    The manna shows that God provides for his people and cares for their daily needs. The miracle also tests whether Israel will trust God and keep his rules.

  6. 6

    Name two other miracles in the Tenakh.

    Model answer

    God parts the Sea of Reeds so the Israelites escape from Egypt. Elijah raises a widow's son from the dead.

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