Sulam Ya’aqov — Chapter 3

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While I was still petitioning, a Voice went forth before me:

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'Sari'el, prince appointed over visions, go to Yaaqov. Cause him to understand the vision he saw. Reveal to him what may be revealed, and first bless him.'

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Then Sari'el came to me.

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His appearance was terrible, and his face shone with the strength of one sent from the Presence.

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Yet I did not fall into the fear I had felt before the greater Face of fire upon the ladder.

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The messenger said to me: 'What is your name?'

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I answered: 'Yaaqov.'

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He said: 'You shall not always be called only Yaaqov. The Name by which your House shall stand is Yisra'el.'

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And I understood that the vision joined what had been shown at the House of El with what would later be declared over me when I contended at the crossing and was blessed.

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Sari'el said: 'Do not fear me. I was sent because you petitioned for understanding.'

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