Biblical Parallels Index – Shemot 5/0
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Biblical Parallels Index – Shemot 5
Questioning God’s Justice
Moshe is the first of many prophets who question God’s justice in the face of human suffering (Shemot 5:22). See also Yirmeyahu 12:1-2, Chavakuk Chapter 1, Kohelet 7:15, and Sefer Iyyov for some other examples.
Sources
- See the commentary of Rabbenu Chananel for analysis of Moshe’s intent in questioning Hashem’s justice.
Articles
- See Theodicy – צדיק ורע לו for exploration of the wide range of approaches in Jewish thought to this fundamental philosophical question.
