<Dl> <Dd> They do not show a man a palm tree of gold, nor an elephant going through the eye of a needle . </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> They do not show a man a palm tree of gold, nor an elephant going through the eye of a needle . </Dd> <P> A Midrash on the Song of Songs uses the phrase to speak of God's willingness and ability beyond comparison, to accomplish the salvation of a sinner: </P> <Dl> <Dd> The Holy One said, open for me a door as big as a needle's eye and I will open for you a door through which may enter tents and (camels?). </Dd> </Dl>

Camel rich man the eye of the needle