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In the Hagadah after enumerating the plagues, there are 3 paragraphs deriving the number of plagues in Egypt and at the Sea of Reeds - by Rabbi Yosi Haglili, Rabbi Eliezer and Rabbi Akiva.

What's the original source of these? I couldn't find it in a Gemarah. Is it in a Tosefta, maybe?

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    I have seen a reference to the Mekhilta d’Rashbi and other references that say it is a mishna (since the Rabbis referred to were Amoraim), but I have not yet seen a specific citation. Mar 27, 2018 at 13:56
  • In general the Haggadah draws greatly from Mechilta d’Rashbi
    – DonielF
    Mar 27, 2018 at 15:22

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It seems to be based on this piece in Mekhilta deRashbi, Parshat Beshalach (Shemot 14:29).

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  • Thanks. The link is blocked, now, so IY"H, I'll look later. No wonder I had trouble finding it.
    – DanF
    Mar 27, 2018 at 14:02

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