English: R’ Yehoshua ben Levi said: When Moshe ascended on high he found the Holy One tying crowns to the letters. He said: Moshe, is there no greeting in your city? … Immediately he said to Him: “And now, please let the strength of Hashem be great, as You have spoken.”
Type of Learning
Heavenly encounter supplying the language of this verse.
What Is Learned
The phrase is anchored in Moshe’s response when prompted to offer greeting on high.