95 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3), Source Book Keys, WAGS GENESIS | 31:14 Rachel — GEN1333 The Mishnah Avot 5:10 teaches that... GEN1333 The Mishnah Avot 5:10 teaches that refraining from speaking in the presence of a distinguished person is one of the signs of wisdom. The Midrash describes the consequences of speaking in front of a greater person: “Why did Rachel die before her elder sister? Because she spoke in the presence of her sister, as [this verse] says, “And Rachel and Leah answered him and they said to him…” She was punished even though Yaakov called Rachel first, as the verse says, “And Yaakov sent word and he called to Rachel and to Leah.” [See also 49:5 WAGS 74] WAGS 73-4 Share Print Source KeyWAGSVerse31:14Keyword(s)RachelSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 31:7 changed — GEN1332 Just as it is prohibited for an employer ... Previous Article GENESIS | 31:18 dark — GEN1334 The Hebrew term for falsely propping ones... Next Article