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APPENDIX: THE LIGHTNING SUMMARY
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Lesson Example Verse Method Sub Method Brief Explanation of Method Brief summary of Rashi The contribution or Novelty of Rashi
1 2.1a Dt26-05d OTHER VERSES further details Rashi adds further details to the meaning of a given verse by citing an OTHER VERSE Dt26-05 states that the Jews came down to Egypt with a TINY number of people. Gn46-27 further clarifies this by explaining that the number of people going down to Egypt were 70 Rashi clarified the meaning of the term TINY by citing an OTHER VERSE which provided numerical information
1 2.1b Gn48-05b OTHER VERSES further details Rashi adds further details to the meaning of a given verse by citing an OTHER VERSE Gn48-05 states: the grandchildren EPHRAIM and MENASHEH WILL BE TO ME LIKE REUVEN AND SHIMON. Rashi clarifies this by citing an OTHER VERSE Nu13 showing that the grandchildren received tribal status like the children Rashi clarified the meaning of the phrase LIKE REUVEN and SHIMON by citing an OTHER VERSE which provided more detail
1 3.1a Ex16-20b GRAMMAR noun-verb transforms Rashi coins a verb form of a noun--for example to DUST, to FLOWER or to HAMMER the manna WORMED worms Rashi clarifies that the VERB FORM is derived from the NOUN form (TO WORM means that WORMS formed)
1 3.1b Nu31-03b GRAMMAR noun-verb transforms Rashi coins a verb form of a noun--for example to DUST, to FLOWER or to HAMMER ARM yourself for war Rashi clarifies that the VERB FORM is derived from the NOUN form (to ARM means to provide soldiers with ARMS)
1 3.1c Gn13-12a GRAMMAR noun-verb transforms Rashi coins a verb form of a noun--for example to DUST, to FLOWER or to HAMMER and LOT TENTED to Sedom Rashi clarifies that the VERB FORM is derived from the NOUN form (TO TENT means to PITCH a tent)
1 3.1d Ex29-05a GRAMMAR noun-verb transforms Rashi coins a verb form of a noun--for example to DUST, to FLOWER or to HAMMER he shall GIRD the GIRDLE Rashi clarifies that the VERB FORM is derived from the NOUN form (TO GIRD means to place on the GIRDLE)
1 3.1e Nu04-13b GRAMMAR noun-verb transforms Rashi coins a verb form of a noun--for example to DUST, to FLOWER or to HAMMER they shall ASH the altar Rashi clarifies that the VERB FORM is derived from the NOUN form (TO ASH is similar to the English TO DUST--to remove dust and ashes)
1 3.1f Gn50-23a GRAMMAR noun-verb transforms Rashi coins a verb form of a noun--for example to DUST, to FLOWER or to HAMMER the great grandchildren were CHILDRENED on his lap Rashi clarifies that the VERB FORM is derived from the NOUN form (TO CHILDREN means to raise children)
1 4.1 Gn50-15c WORD MEANINGS special connective words Rashi explains and lists all usages of special connective words like AND, OR, IF, WHEN, BECAUSE, ALSO, THAT After their father died the brothers were afraid: PERHAPS Joseph will hate us... Rashi clarifies that the Hebrew connective word LAMED VAV can mean a) if b) if only it were so and c) perhaps
1 5.1 Gn48-11d ALIGNMENT word meanings Rashi identifies the meanings of words by using parallel terms in ALIGNED pairs of verses He washes, CLOTHING in WINE, and SAMECH-VAV-TAUV in GRAPE BLOOD Rashi identifies the ALIGNED terms: WINE=GRAPE BLOOD and SAMECH-VAV-TAUV=GARMENT. Rashi translates SAMECH-VAV-TAUV as GARMENT
2 3.2 Ex01-07a GRAMMAR noun-verb transforms Rashi coins a verb form of a noun--for example to DUST, to FLOWER or to HAMMER The Jews SWARMED and INSECTIFIED, they reproduced allot Rashi clarifies that the VERB FORM is derived from the NOUN form (TO INSECTIFY is to PRODUCE ALLOT OF CHILDREN like INSECTS)
2 6.2a Lv02-05a WORD MEANINGS synonyms Rashi explains the nuances and differences between two SYNONYMS with almost identical meanings if you offer a Minchah offering on a FRYING PAN Rashi identifies FRYING PAN and POT as two cooking utensils and explains the difference that one is FLAT and one is DEEP
2 6.2a Lv02-07a WORD MEANINGS synonyms Rashi explains the nuances and differences between two SYNONYMS with almost identical meanings if you offer a Minchah offering in a POT Rashi identifies FRYING PAN and POT as two cooking utensils and explains the difference that one is FLAT and one is DEEP
2 6.2b Ex05-07a WORD MEANINGS synonyms Rashi explains the nuances and differences between two SYNONYMS with almost identical meanings Rashi explains two Biblical words as indicating two stages in the brick-production process: GRAVEL vs. BRICKS Rashi identified the two words as closely related in meaning (SYNONYMS) and showed the differences between them.
2 6.2b Ex05-07b WORD MEANINGS synonyms Rashi explains the nuances and differences between two SYNONYMS with almost identical meanings Rashi explains two Biblical words as indicating two stages in the brick-production process: GRAVEL vs. BRICKS Rashi identified the two words as closely related in meaning (SYNONYMS) and showed the differences between them.
2 7.2a Ex01-11b STYLE general-detail Rashi identifies a paragraph unit as consisting of a GENERAL THEME followed by DETAILS. Rashi interprets the paragraph unit as focusing only on the DETAILS but not on other aspects of the GENERAL THEME. the tax-masters AFFLICTED THEM BY making them BUILD CITIES Rashi explains that although the concepts of TAX and AFFLICTION are GENERAL the Egyptians accomplished this affliction thru making the Jews BUILD CITIES
2 7.2b Dt06-06a STYLE general-detail Rashi identifies a paragraph unit as consisting of a GENERAL THEME followed by DETAILS. Rashi interprets the paragraph unit as focusing only on the DETAILS but not on other aspects of the GENERAL THEME. LOVE God BY LEARNING his laws Rashi explains that although the concept of LOVE OF GOD is GENERAL, nevertheless all God wants is LEARNING (and associated performance)
2 7.2c Nu05-12d STYLE general-detail Rashi identifies a paragraph unit as consisting of a GENERAL THEME followed by DETAILS. Rashi interprets the paragraph unit as focusing only on the DETAILS but not on other aspects of the GENERAL THEME. She DESECRATES her marriage BY committing ADULTERY Rashi explains that although in GENERAL there are many ways to DESECRATE a marriage, in Nu05-12 we are only speaking about DESECRATION thru ADULTERY.
2 8.2a Ex01-16c CONTRADICTION 2 aspects Rashi resolves 2 contradictory verses by viewing them as describing 2 different aspects of the same item Ex01-12 says that the Egyptians EMOTIONALLY hated the ENTIRE Jewish people; Ex01-16 states that Pharoh POLITICALLY hated the MALES because he was suspicious of a savior who could arise from them Rashi resolves the contradiction (Hatred of ALL PEOPLE vs Hatred of MALES) by distinguishing two aspects of the Jews: THE NATION vs the MALES and by distinguishing two aspects of HATRED: EMOTIONAL vs POLITICAL
2 8.2b Ex02-06a CONTRADICTION 2 aspects Rashi resolves 2 contradictory verses by viewing them as describing 2 different aspects of the same item She opened the basket, saw a PHYSICAL BABY who cried with the DEMEANOR of an OLDER CHILD Rashi resolves the contradiction (BABY-CHILD) by identifying two aspects of Moses: His physical AGE--he was a baby and his DEMEANOR in CRYING--he cried/complained with the maturity of an older child
2 8.2b Ex02-06b CONTRADICTION 2 aspects Rashi resolves 2 contradictory verses by viewing them as describing 2 different aspects of the same item She opened the basket, saw a PHYSICAL BABY who cried with the DEMEANOR of an OLDER CHILD Rashi resolves the contradiction (BABY-CHILD) by identifying two aspects of Moses: His physical AGE--he was a baby and his DEMEANOR in CRYING--he cried/complained with the maturity of an older child
2 9.2a Ex18-10a FORMAT bullets Rashi interprets a repeating keyword as creating a BULLET like effect. Rashi then interprets the BULLET like effect to indicate contrastive emphasis on a group of items being discussed. God saved the Jews FROM PHAROH, a harsh LEADER, and FROM EGYPT, a harsh Nation. Rashi interprets the repeating keyword FROM as indicating BULLETS. Both PHAROH and EGYPT are bulleted creating a contrastive emphasis: Both the LEADER and NATION
2 9.2a Ex18-10b FORMAT bullets Rashi interprets a repeating keyword as creating a BULLET like effect. Rashi then interprets the BULLET like effect to indicate contrastive emphasis on a group of items being discussed. God saved the Jews FROM PHAROH, a harsh LEADER, and FROM EGYPT, a harsh Nation. Rashi interprets the repeating keyword FROM as indicating BULLETS. Both PHAROH and EGYPT are bulleted creating a contrastive emphasis: Both the LEADER and NATION
2 9.2b Ex18-01d FORMAT bullets Rashi interprets a repeating keyword as creating a BULLET like effect. Rashi then interprets the BULLET like effect to indicate contrastive emphasis on a group of items being discussed. Jethro heard what God had done TO MOSES and TO ISRAEL Rashi interprets the repeating keyword TO as creating a BULLET effect. BOTH Moses and Israel are emphasized. So for example when God gave them Manna he fed the PEOPLE and save MOSES from being attacked for lack of food
2 9.2b Ex18-01e FORMAT bullets Rashi interprets a repeating keyword as creating a BULLET like effect. Rashi then interprets the BULLET like effect to indicate contrastive emphasis on a group of items being discussed. Jethro heard what God had done TO MOSES and TO ISRAEL Rashi interprets the repeating keyword TO as creating a BULLET effect. BOTH Moses and Israel are emphasized. So for example when God gave them Manna he fed the PEOPLE and save MOSES from being attacked for lack of food
2 9.2c Ex03-11a FORMAT bullets Rashi interprets a repeating keyword as creating a BULLET like effect. Rashi then interprets the BULLET like effect to indicate contrastive emphasis on a group of items being discussed. Who am I THAT I should go to PHAROH, a difficult leader, and save the JEWS, a difficult people Rashi interprets the repeating keyword THAT as indicating a BULLET like effect. Both PHAROH and the JEWS are bulleted creating a contrastive emphasis that Moses would have difficulty with the LEADER and with the NATION
2 9.2c Ex03-11b FORMAT bullets Rashi interprets a repeating keyword as creating a BULLET like effect. Rashi then interprets the BULLET like effect to indicate contrastive emphasis on a group of items being discussed. Who am I THAT I should go to PHAROH, a difficult leader, and save the JEWS, a difficult people Rashi interprets the repeating keyword THAT as indicating a BULLET like effect. Both PHAROH and the JEWS are bulleted creating a contrastive emphasis that Moses would have difficulty with the LEADER and with the NATION
3 6.3a Ex06-09a WORD MEANINGS synonyms Rashi explains the nuances and differences between two SYNONYMS with almost identical meanings They did not ACCEPT [listen to] Moses' consolation because of their hard work Rashi points out that the word LISTEN can mean a) Physically listen, b) Accept c) Obey, d) Understand, and e) hear a News report
3 6.3b Gn41-15a WORD MEANINGS synonyms Rashi explains the nuances and differences between two SYNONYMS with almost identical meanings I, Pharoh, have heard that you can UNDERSTAND [LISTEN] to a dream to interpret it Rashi points out that the word LISTEN can mean a) Physically listen, b) Accept c) Obey, d) Understand, and e) hear a News report
3 6.3b Gn41-15b WORD MEANINGS synonyms Rashi explains the nuances and differences between two SYNONYMS with almost identical meanings I, Pharoh, have heard that you can UNDERSTAND [LISTEN] to a dream to interpret it Rashi points out that the word LISTEN can mean a) Physically listen, b) Accept c) Obey, d) Understand, and e) hear a News report
3 6.3c Gn11-07d WORD MEANINGS synonyms Rashi explains the nuances and differences between two SYNONYMS with almost identical meanings Let Us descend and confuse their languages so that they will NOT UNDERSTAND [LISTEN TO] each other Rashi points out that the word LISTEN can mean a) Physically listen, b) Accept c) Obey, d) Understand, and e) hear a News report
3 6.3d Gn03-08b WORD MEANINGS synonyms Rashi explains the nuances and differences between two SYNONYMS with almost identical meanings And they PHYSICALLY HEARD [LISTEN] the Prophetic Voice of God in the Garden Rashi points out that the word LISTEN can mean a) Physically listen, b) Accept c) Obey, d) Understand, and e) hear a News report
3 6.3e Gn45-16a WORD MEANINGS synonyms Rashi explains the nuances and differences between two SYNONYMS with almost identical meanings And the NEWS [LISTEN] in Pharoh's house was that Joseph's brothers had come Rashi points out that the word LISTEN can mean a) Physically listen, b) Accept c) Obey, d) Understand, and e) hear a News report
3 4.3a Ex18-18b WORD MEANINGS special connective words Rashi explains and lists all usages of special connective words like AND, OR, IF, WHEN, BECAUSE, ALSO, THAT If you judge all day then you [and Aaron] ALSO will wither, this nation [and the COURTS] ALSO will wither Rashi points out that the SPECIAL CONNECTIVE WORD ALSO includes similar items: Moses and ALSO Aaron; the nation AND ALSO the courts
3 4.3b Gn07-03a WORD MEANINGS special connective words Rashi explains and lists all usages of special connective words like AND, OR, IF, WHEN, BECAUSE, ALSO, THAT Take 7 pairs from the Kosher animals; ALSO take 7 pairs from the [Kosher] birds Rashi points out that the SPECIAL CONNECTIVE WORD ALSO implies similar attributes: 7 pairs from KOSHER animals and also 7 pairs from KOSHER birds [the attribute KOSHER is not explicitly mentioned by the birds]
3 4.3c Dt22-22b WORD MEANINGS special connective words Rashi explains and lists all usages of special connective words like AND, OR, IF, WHEN, BECAUSE, ALSO, THAT ....place the ADULTERERS [and their unborn fetus, if applicable] ALSO to death Rashi points out that the SPECIAL CONNECTIVE WORD, ALSO includes DERIVED items..the adulterers die and the unborn fetus, if applicable ALSO dies [you don't wait for a birth if they are convicted]
3 4.3d Malbim WORD MEANINGS special connective words Rashi explains and lists all usages of special connective words like AND, OR, IF, WHEN, BECAUSE, ALSO, THAT The Hebrew letter VAV can mean AND or OR The letter VAV means AND or OR depending on whether the sentence is SIMPLE or COMPOUND and depending on whether it is a prohibition or command
3 4.3e Lv23-27a WORD MEANINGS special connective words Rashi explains and lists all usages of special connective words like AND, OR, IF, WHEN, BECAUSE, ALSO, THAT USUALLY on Yom Kippur you will receive atonement--but not if it is a social sin since you must first ask forgiveness from your fellow man Rashi interprets the Hebrew ALEPH CAPH as meaning USUALLY. Rashi emphasizes why the Biblical sentence is USUALLY, implying EXCEPTIONS
3 4.3f Dt16-15a WORD MEANINGS special connective words Rashi explains and lists all usages of special connective words like AND, OR, IF, WHEN, BECAUSE, ALSO, THAT USUALLY you will be happy on the Festivals--but not necessarily on the FIRST night when you might still preoccupied with the business week
3 3.3 Ex09-31a GRAMMAR noun-verb transforms Rashi coins a verb form of a noun--for example to DUST, to FLOWER or to HAMMER The barley was ruined by the hail because the Barley was SPRINGED Rashi explains that the VERB FORM of the NOUN, SPRING, is SPRINGED, meaning FULLY BUDDED
3 10.3a Nu09-22a FORMAT climax Rashi perceives a LIST of paragraph or sentence items as listed in CLIMACTIC order. This CLIMACTIC order allows inferences of nuances. The Prophecy cloud lasts a a) night, b) day-night, c) 2 days, d) a month or e) DAYS=A YEAR Rashi infers from the CLIMACTIC LISTING ORDER--eve, day-night, 2 days, month, DAYS that DAYS means A YEAR
3 10.3b Ex07-28b FORMAT climax Rashi perceives a LIST of paragraph or sentence items as listed in CLIMACTIC order. This CLIMACTIC order allows inferences of nuances. God punishes PHAROH, SERVANTS and PEOPLE Rashi emphasizes CLIMACTIC nature of listing, PHAROH, SERVANTS, PEOPLE. Pharoh instigated and is listed 1st, Servants implemented and are listed 2nd, people followed and are listed 3rd
4 11.4a Lv02-11a WORD MEANINGS metonymy (FFF) An item is named by its FORM (e.g. PENTAGON), FUNCTION (e.g. United Nations),FEEL (e.g. HARDSHIP), by something closely RELATED (e.g. WEAPONS are called ARMS), or by an EXEMPLARY MEMBER (e.g. HONEY means ANYTHING SWEET) HONEY means any SWEET FRUIT JUICE Rashi names the WHOLE GROUP of SWEET ITEMS by an EXEMPLARY member, HONEY
4 11.4b Lv13-02a WORD MEANINGS metonymy (FFF) An item is named by its FORM (e.g. PENTAGON), FUNCTION (e.g. United Nations),FEEL (e.g. HARDSHIP), by something closely RELATED (e.g. WEAPONS are called ARMS), or by an EXEMPLARY MEMBER (e.g. HONEY means ANYTHING SWEET) CLOUD means CLOUD WHITE Rashi names a COLOR, CLOUD WHITE, by a RELATED OBJECT, the CLOUD (Cf. ORANGE in English)
4 11.4c Lv13-05a WORD MEANINGS metonymy (FFF) An item is named by its FORM (e.g. PENTAGON), FUNCTION (e.g. United Nations),FEEL (e.g. HARDSHIP), by something closely RELATED (e.g. WEAPONS are called ARMS), or by an EXEMPLARY MEMBER (e.g. HONEY means ANYTHING SWEET) EYE means APPEARANCE (in this case COLOR)
4 11.4d Lv19-16b WORD MEANINGS metonymy (FFF) An item is named by its FORM (e.g. PENTAGON), FUNCTION (e.g. United Nations),FEEL (e.g. HARDSHIP), by something closely RELATED (e.g. WEAPONS are called ARMS), or by an EXEMPLARY MEMBER (e.g. HONEY means ANYTHING SWEET) Don't STAND on the BLOOD of your neighbor means Don't IGNORE your neighbor when he is in DANGER (But try and help him) BLOOD is RELATED to DANGER; STAND is a GOOD EXAMPLE of REMAINING IN PLACE
4 11.4e Ex10-24a WORD MEANINGS metonymy (FFF) An item is named by its FORM (e.g. PENTAGON), FUNCTION (e.g. United Nations),FEEL (e.g. HARDSHIP), by something closely RELATED (e.g. WEAPONS are called ARMS), or by an EXEMPLARY MEMBER (e.g. HONEY means ANYTHING SWEET) Let your cattle STAND means Let your cattle REMAIN Rashi names REMAINING by an GOOD EXAMPLE, STANDING
4 11.4f Ex12-05b WORD MEANINGS metonymy (FFF) An item is named by its FORM (e.g. PENTAGON), FUNCTION (e.g. United Nations),FEEL (e.g. HARDSHIP), by something closely RELATED (e.g. WEAPONS are called ARMS), or by an EXEMPLARY MEMBER (e.g. HONEY means ANYTHING SWEET) ...a lamb SON OF A YEAR means a ONE YEAR old lamb
4 4.4a Gn19-04b WORD MEANINGS special connective words Rashi explains and lists all usages of special connective words like AND, OR, IF, WHEN, BECAUSE, ALSO, THAT ALL of Sedom gathered for the rape--ALL gathered WITHOUT exception (There were no righteous people in the city) Rashi interprets the SPECIAL CONNECTIVE WORD, ALL, to mean NO EXCEPTIONS
4 4.4b Lv21-11b WORD MEANINGS special connective words Rashi explains and lists all usages of special connective words like AND, OR, IF, WHEN, BECAUSE, ALSO, THAT Neither shall the priest come to ANY dead body means ANY part of a dead body--so a priest cannot come in contact with a pint of blood of the deceased Rashi interprets the SPECIAL CONNECTIVE WORD, ANY, to mean ANY SIGNIFICANT part
4 4.4c Nu21-08b WORD MEANINGS special connective words Rashi explains and lists all usages of special connective words like AND, OR, IF, WHEN, BECAUSE, ALSO, THAT ALL who were bitten by the snakes who looked upward to the copper serpent were cured--ALL who were bitten, even if they bitten by a dog Rashi interprets the SPECIAL CONNECTIVE WORD, ALL, to mean EVEN BORDERLINE cases that you thought did not fit in
4 4.4d Nu14-01b WORD MEANINGS special connective words Rashi explains and lists all usages of special connective words like AND, OR, IF, WHEN, BECAUSE, ALSO, THAT The WHOLE nation cried about the exodus--the WHOLE nation, even the Judges and leaders Rashi interprets the SPECIAL CONNECTIVE WORD, ALL, to mean ALL GROUPS--the people, judges, leadership etc
4 12.4a Ex10-08b GRAMMAR root conjugations Rashi reviews the technical rules of conjugation roots and their meanings (Today most of this material can be found in standard grammar textbooks) And Moses and Aaron WERE RETURNED to Pharoh Rashi identifies the CONJUGATION as the PASSIVE CAUSATIVE--that is someone CAUSED Moses and Aaron to return
4 12.4b Ex10-24a GRAMMAR root conjugations Rashi reviews the technical rules of conjugation roots and their meanings (Today most of this material can be found in standard grammar textbooks) Only LET your cattle STAY Rashi identifies the CONJUGATION as the PASSIVE CAUSATIVE---To cause something to STAND is equivalent to LETTING IT STAY
4 7.4 Ex12-14c STYLE general-detail Rashi identifies a paragraph unit as consisting of a GENERAL THEME followed by DETAILS. Rashi interprets the paragraph unit as focusing only on the DETAILS but not on other aspects of the GENERAL THEME. Observe the Passover for GENERATIONS, FOREVER [Thus all generations must observe the Passover even those who did not personally see the miracles] Rashi identifies GENERATIONS-FOREVER as a GENERAL-DETAIL sequence. GENERATIONS could refer just to those generations that saw the exodus miracle (only they should celebrate Passover). GENERATIONS-FOREVER implies ALL GENERATIONS
4 13.4 Ex10-11a SPREADSHEETS spreadsheets Rashi clarifies the consequences and definitions of a complex set of computations, associations or diagrams. Today such associations are normally clarified with a SPREADSHEET Pharoh allowed the WARRIORS (seniors and lads) to go but prohibited the INFANTS (boys and girls) to go Moses asked that SENIORS,LADS,BOYS,GIRLS be allowed to Go. Pharoh said YES to WARRIORS and NO to INFANTS. Rashi uses a SPREADSHEET to line up SENIORS,LADS,BOYS,GIRLS with WARRIORS,INFANTS
4 13.4 Ex10-11b SPREADSHEETS spreadsheets Rashi clarifies the consequences and definitions of a complex set of computations, associations or diagrams. Today such associations are normally clarified with a SPREADSHEET Pharoh allowed the WARRIORS (seniors and lads) to go but prohibited the INFANTS (boys and girls) to go Moses asked that SENIORS,LADS,BOYS,GIRLS be allowed to Go. Pharoh said YES to WARRIORS and NO to INFANTS. Rashi uses a SPREADSHEET to line up SENIORS,LADS,BOYS,GIRLS with WARRIORS,INFANTS
4 14.4 Ex04-14a DATABASE patterns Rashi makes a broad DATABASE query that reviews and uncovers patterns over the entire Bible or large parts of it Whenever the Bible records a loss of God's temper we also find a punishment---since God lost His Temper on Moses for requesting not to be the leader of the Jewish people, therefore, he was punished and was not allowed to become Priest Rashi is not simply commenting on a word phrase (such as Aaron the LEVITE). Rather Rashi's primary contribution is to make a broad DATABASE analysis of all verses where GOD LOST HIS TEMPER. In each case we find a PUNISHMENT nearby.
5 2.5a Ex12-21c OTHER VERSES further details Rashi adds further details to the meaning of a given verse by citing an OTHER VERSE In Ex12-21 Moses tells the Jews to take lambs PER FAMILY. The phrase PER FAMILY is illuminated by an OTHER VERSE Ex12-03 in which God tells the Jews to take a lamb PER FAMILY Rashi shows how the phrase PER FAMILY is a literal citation of the same phrase in AN OTHER VERSE
5 9.5a Ex12-21a FORMAT bullets Rashi interprets a repeating keyword as creating a BULLET like effect. Rashi then interprets the BULLET like effect to indicate contrastive emphasis on a group of items being discussed. Moses said DRAG (from your OWN property) or TAKE (that is BUY from the Market) sheep for the Passover sacrifice Rashi identifies the 2 verbs - DRAG, TAKE - as a BULLETED list. This BULLETED list creates a CONTRASTIVE EMPHASIS--two methods of acquisition are indicated
5 9.5a Ex12-21b FORMAT bullets Rashi interprets a repeating keyword as creating a BULLET like effect. Rashi then interprets the BULLET like effect to indicate contrastive emphasis on a group of items being discussed. Moses said DRAG (from your OWN property) or TAKE (that is BUY from the Market) sheep for the Passover sacrifice Rashi identifies the 2 verbs - DRAG,TAKE - as a BULLETED list. This BULLETED list creates a CONTRASTIVE EMPHASIS--two methods of acquisition are indicated
5 6.5a Ex14-10c WORD MEANINGS synonyms Rashi explains the nuances and differences between two SYNONYMS with almost identical meanings The verse states that the Jews SCREAMED to God. Rashi explains that SCREAMING means PRAYING Rashi identifies10 SYNONYMS for the concept of PRAYER
5 6.5b Ex15-08f WORD MEANINGS synonyms Rashi explains the nuances and differences between two SYNONYMS with almost identical meanings Ex15-08 says: the waters CURDLED. Rashi bases this translation on a similar use of the root in JOB referring to the CURDLING of cheese. Rashi explains that enemy feel on CURDLED water and was injured from hardness) The verse seems to say the WATER WAS HEAPED. Rashi identifies the EXACT TYPE of HEAPING from a verse in JOB using a similar root which refers to the CURDLING of cheese
5 3.5 Ex15-10b GRAMMAR noun-verb transforms Rashi coins a verb form of a noun--for example to DUST, to FLOWER or to HAMMER Rashi translates: The ENEMY WHIRLPOOLED down to the depths Rashi coins the verb form WHIRLPOOLED which refers to being sucked in by a WHIRLPOOL
5 15.5a Ex14-27a WORD MEANINGS idioms Rashi explains the meaning of IDIOMATIC phrases -- that is, a group of word which together has a meaning that is distinct from the sum of the meanings of its component words Rashi explains that the phrase TURN OF MORNING means DAWN Rashi identifies the IDIOMATIC meaning of a group of words
5 15.5b Ex15-08a WORD MEANINGS idioms Rashi explains the meaning of IDIOMATIC phrases -- that is, a group of word which together has a meaning that is distinct from the sum of the meanings of its component words Rashi explains that WIND OF YOUR NOSTRILS means ANGER Rashi identifies the IDIOMATIC meaning of a group of words
5 11.5a Ex15-26c GRAMMAR noun-verb transforms Rashi coins a verb form of a noun--for example to DUST, to FLOWER or to HAMMER Rashi explains that EAR GODS LAWS means to LISTEN PRECISELY, WEIGH all consequences, Rashi identifies the VERB form TO EAR as meaning TO LISTEN INTENTLY and WEIGH all consequences. Here Rashi coins a verb form TO EAR of the NOUN ear. (The root for EAR and SCALE are the same in Hebrew)
5 9.5b Ex14-04a FORMAT bullets Rashi interprets a repeating keyword as creating a BULLET like effect. Rashi then interprets the BULLET like effect to indicate contrastive emphasis on a group of items being discussed. God says He will be honored THRU PHAROH (a difficult king) and THRU HIS ARMY (a difficult people) Rashi interprets the repeating KEYWORD THRU to indicate a BULLET effect. The BULLET effect places separate EMPHASIS on each item: PHAROH, a difficult king and his ARMY, a difficult nation
5 16.5a Nu14-01a ALIGNMENT 2 nuances Rashi ALIGNS verses or verse clauses with almost identical wording. The minor differences in the ALIGNMENT implies nuances. The Biblical use of ALIGNMENT is similar to the modern use of FOOTNOTES to indicate extra nuances to a text. The verse says: CONGREGATION moaned, NATION cried. Rashi interprets: NATION=people, CONGREGATION = LEADERS Rashi identifies the ALIGNED nature of the ALMOST identical verse clauses. From the minor differences CONGREGATION vs NATION Rashi infers that two groups are spoken about: The actual NATION and the CONGREGATION =the LEADERSHIP
5 16.5b Ex11-05a ALIGNMENT 2 nuances Rashi ALIGNS verses or verse clauses with almost identical wording. The minor differences in the ALIGNMENT implies nuances. The Biblical use of ALIGNMENT is similar to the modern use of FOOTNOTES to indicate extra nuances to a text. Ex11-05 vs Ex12-29 mentions that the 1stborn of SERVANTS vs. CAPTIVES were punished. The SERVANTS were punished because they enslaved the Jewish slaves . The CAPTIVES were punished for praising their own deity for Egypt's overthrow Rashi identifies that Ex11-05 and Ex12-29 are ALMOST IDENTICAL and must be aligned. They only differ in use of the words SERVANTS vs CAPTIVES. Hence Rashi explains the NUANCES of this minor difference.
5 16.5b Ex11-05b ALIGNMENT 2 nuances Rashi ALIGNS verses or verse clauses with almost identical wording. The minor differences in the ALIGNMENT implies nuances. The Biblical use of ALIGNMENT is similar to the modern use of FOOTNOTES to indicate extra nuances to a text. Ex11-05 vs Ex12-29 mentions that the 1stborn of SERVANTS vs. CAPTIVES were punished. The SERVANTS were punished because they enslaved the Jewish slaves . The CAPTIVES were punished for praising their own deity for Egypt's overthrow Rashi identifies that Ex11-05 and Ex12-29 are ALMOST IDENTICAL and must be aligned. They only differ in use of the words SERVANTS vs CAPTIVES. Hence Rashi explains the NUANCES of this minor difference.
5 16.5b Ex12-29d ALIGNMENT 2 nuances Rashi ALIGNS verses or verse clauses with almost identical wording. The minor differences in the ALIGNMENT implies nuances. The Biblical use of ALIGNMENT is similar to the modern use of FOOTNOTES to indicate extra nuances to a text. Ex11-05 vs Ex12-29 mentions that the 1stborn of SERVANTS vs. CAPTIVES were punished. The SERVANTS were punished because they enslaved the Jewish slaves . The CAPTIVES were punished for praising their own deity for Egypt's overthrow Rashi identifies that Ex11-05 and Ex12-29 are ALMOST IDENTICAL and must be aligned. They only differ in use of the words SERVANTS vs CAPTIVES. Hence Rashi explains the NUANCES of this minor difference.
5 12.5a Ex15-01a GRAMMAR root conjugations Rashi reviews the technical rules of conjugation roots and their meanings (Today most of this material can be found in standard grammar textbooks) Rashi translates: I WISH to sing to God. Rashi teaches the GRAMMAR principle that the future conjugation can also indicate the JUSSIVE/COHORTIVE mode--I WISH to do such and such
5 12.5b Ex15-06d GRAMMAR root conjugations Rashi reviews the technical rules of conjugation roots and their meanings (Today most of this material can be found in standard grammar textbooks) Rashi translates: You always SMASH the enemy Rashi teaches the GRAMMATICAL principle that the FUTURE conjugation can also indicate the HABITUAL PRESENT---hence Rashi translates the FUTURE conjugation as meaning YOU ALWAYS DO SUCH AND SUCH
5 12.5c Ex15-07b GRAMMAR root conjugations Rashi reviews the technical rules of conjugation roots and their meanings (Today most of this material can be found in standard grammar textbooks) Rashi translates: You always OVERPOWER those coming against you. Rashi teaches the GRAMMATICAL principle that the FUTURE conjugation can also indicate the HABITUAL PRESENT---hence Rashi translates the FUTURE conjugation as meaning YOU ALWAYS DO SUCH AND SUCH
5 11.5b Ex14-07a GRAMMAR noun-verb transforms Rashi coins a verb form of a noun--for example to DUST, to FLOWER or to HAMMER Rashi translates 600 ELITE chariots Rashi identifies the ADJECTIVAL form of the verb TO CHOSE as meaning ELITE. Here Rashi uses a GRAMMATICAL transformation (CHOSE--ELITE)
5 2.5b Ex14-10b OTHER VERSES further details Rashi adds further details to the meaning of a given verse by citing an OTHER VERSE Rashi explains that SAW EGYPT also means THEY HAD DREAMS OF THE EGYPTIAN DEITY PURSUING THEM Rashi derives this from Ex14-19 which mentions how the Jews had dreams and visions of the Angel of God protecting them. Hence because of this OTHER VERSE Rashi assumes that the slaves also had FLASHBACKS on the Egyptian Deity.
6 2.6a Ex19-15b OTHER VERSES further details Rashi adds further details to the meaning of a given verse by citing an OTHER VERSE Rashi infers the REASON for the PROHIBITION in Ex19-15 DO NOT COME NEAR A WOMAN. from an OTHER VERSE Ex19-22a which states LET THE PRIESTS....ALSO MAKE THEMSELVES HOLY.--- that is BECOME RITUALLY PURE/HOLY (no marital relations) Rashi explains the reason for one verse (Ex19-15b) by citing an OTHER VERSE (Ex19-22a)
6 2.6a Ex19-22c OTHER VERSES further details Rashi adds further details to the meaning of a given verse by citing an OTHER VERSE Rashi infers the REASON for the PROHIBITION in Ex19-15 DO NOT COME NEAR A WOMAN. from an OTHER VERSE Ex19-22a which states LET THE PRIESTS....ALSO MAKE THEMSELVES HOLY.--- that is BECOME RITUALLY PURE/HOLY (no marital relations) Rashi explains the reason for one verse (Ex19-15b) by citing an OTHER VERSE (Ex19-22a)
6 2.6b Ex19-24b OTHER VERSES further details Rashi adds further details to the meaning of a given verse by citing an OTHER VERSE Rashi modifies the meaning of Ex19-24b MOSES AND AARON WILL COME UP TO GOD from Ex24-01:02 which states AND MOSES ALONE SHALL COME UP...Hence MOSES came closest, Aaron came but was not as close, the people did not come Rashi modifies the meaning of one verse by citing an OTHER VERSE which gives FURTHER DETAILS
6 11.6 Ex18-18c WORD MEANINGS metonymy (FFF) An item is named by its FORM (e.g. PENTAGON), FUNCTION (e.g. United Nations),FEEL (e.g. HARDSHIP), by something closely RELATED (e.g. WEAPONS are called ARMS), or by an EXEMPLARY MEMBER (e.g. HONEY means ANYTHING SWEET) Rashi points out that a BURDENsome activity is named by the way it FEELS - it FEELS like a BURDEN Rashi identifies an ETYMOLOGY as focusing on a RELATED ITEM that FEELS the same way (BURDENSOME--BURDEN-HEAVY)
6 12.6a Ex18-16a GRAMMAR root conjugations Rashi reviews the technical rules of conjugation roots and their meanings (Today most of this material can be found in standard grammar textbooks) When they HAVE a case they COME to ME Rashi identifies the sentence as a CONDITIONAL sentence (WHEN such and such THEN such and such). In HEBREW conditional sentences use FUTURE and PAST conjugation; In ENGLISH conditional sentences use PRESENT conjugations (When they HAVE ..they COME)
6 12.6b Ex18-22a GRAMMAR root conjugations Rashi reviews the technical rules of conjugation roots and their meanings (Today most of this material can be found in standard grammar textbooks) They SHALL always JUDGE the people The PREFIX VAV followed by the PAST conjugation usually is translated as the FUTURE (They WILL judge). Here Rashi translates it as a COMMAND (They SHALL Judge)
6 12.6c Ex24-01a GRAMMAR root conjugations Rashi reviews the technical rules of conjugation roots and their meanings (Today most of this material can be found in standard grammar textbooks) God had ALREADY told Moses to come up to the Mountain [So this chapter was said PRIOR to the 10 commandments] Rashi translates: PREFIX VAV+FUTURE CONJUGATION means PAST (God SAID) but PAST CONJUGATION means PAST PERFECT (God HAD SAID)
6 16.6 Ex19-03c ALIGNMENT 2 nuances Rashi ALIGNS verses or verse clauses with almost identical wording. The minor differences in the ALIGNMENT implies nuances. The Biblical use of ALIGNMENT is similar to the modern use of FOOTNOTES to indicate extra nuances to a text. DISCUSS with the HOUSE OF JACOB(=women); TELL the SONS OF ISRAEL(=men) Rashi identifies the two ALIGNED clauses of the verse as ALMOST identical; Rashi infers nuances (HOUSE=women, SONS=men) from the ALIGNED clauses
6 16.6 Ex19-03d ALIGNMENT 2 nuances Rashi ALIGNS verses or verse clauses with almost identical wording. The minor differences in the ALIGNMENT implies nuances. The Biblical use of ALIGNMENT is similar to the modern use of FOOTNOTES to indicate extra nuances to a text. DISCUSS with the HOUSE OF JACOB(=women); TELL the SONS OF ISRAEL(=men) Rashi identifies the two ALIGNED clauses of the verse as ALMOST identical; Rashi infers nuances (HOUSE=women, SONS=men) from the ALIGNED clauses
6 8.6 Ex20-19c CONTRADICTION 2 aspects Rashi resolves 2 contradictory verses by viewing them as describing 2 different aspects of the same item Ex20-19 says God spoke to Jews from HEAVEN; Ex19-20 says God DESCENDED to EARTH (Mount Sinai). Dt04-36 clarifies: Gods VOICE is from HEAVEN while his FIRE is on EARTH/MOUNT SINAI Rashi identifies two contradictory verses. Rashi resolves the contradiction by focusing on TWO aspects of GOD: His VOICE in HEAVEN vs. HIS FIRE on EARTH
6 17.6 Ex18-23a STYLE general-detail-general Rashi sees a Biblical paragraph unit as consisting of a PARAGRAPH THEME sentence accompanied by DETAILS developing the PARAGRAPH THEME. Consequently the DETAILS are generalized since they are seen as exemplifying the GENERAL THEME. Ex18-19:23 has an ABA form and states (A) Seek Gods approval (B) appoint a hierarchy of Judges (A) If God approves it will be well with you. Hence the Rashi comment: Jethro's advised Moses to seek Gods approval of a Judge Hierarchy Rashi identifies the GENERAL (God be with you) DETAIL (create a hierarchy of Judges) GENERAL (If God approves it will be Good) structure of Ex18-19:23. This GENERAL-DETAIL-GENERAL structure implies that Hierarchy needed Gods approval
6 10.6 Ex19-12c FORMAT climax Rashi perceives a LIST of paragraph or sentence items as listed in CLIMACTIC order. This CLIMACTIC order allows inferences of nuances. Ex19-12 states: At the revelation a) Don't go up into the mountain and b) don't EVEN approach its borders Rashi IDENTIFIES the CLIMACTIC nature of the verse: Don't go a) to the mountain b) or even to the borders. Rashi emphasizes this CLIMACTIC nature by inserting the word EVEN.
6 14.6 Ex20-02b DATABASE patterns Rashi makes a broad DATABASE query that reviews and uncovers patterns over the entire Bible or large parts of it Rashi reviews all verses mentioning the exodus and discovers Patterns. 1 of the 9 verses states "..FROM PHAROH KING OF EGYPT" emphasizing that we were not ordinary slaves but slaves of the King (Treated well) Rashi gathers all verses mentioning the EXODUS. Rashi arranges these 9 verses in a table which exhibits patterns.Certain phrases only occur once or twice leading to Rashi comments
6 14.6 Dt06-12a DATABASE patterns Rashi makes a broad DATABASE query that reviews and uncovers patterns over the entire Bible or large parts of it Rashi reviews all verses mentioning the exodus and discovers Patterns. All 9 of the verses refer to our slavery in the HOUSE OF SLAVES--Rashi explains although we were slaves we did not dwell in barns and fields but rather in houses Rashi gathers all verses mentioning the EXODUS. Rashi arranges these 9 verses in a table which exhibits patterns.Certain phrases only occur once or twice leading to Rashi comments
6 14.6 Dt13-06b DATABASE patterns Rashi makes a broad DATABASE query that reviews and uncovers patterns over the entire Bible or large parts of it Rashi reviews all verses mentioning the exodus and discovers Patterns. 2 of the 9 verses mentioned that we were REDEEMED Rashi comments: If God ONLY REDEEMED YOU (Paid Egyptians for your freedom) you would still be indebted to him Rashi gathers all verses mentioning the EXODUS. Rashi arranges these 9 verses in a table which exhibits patterns.Certain phrases only occur once or twice leading to Rashi comments
6 13.6 Dt09-18a SPREADSHEETS spreadsheets Rashi clarifies the consequences and definitions of a complex set of computations, associations or diagrams. Today such associations are normally clarified with a SPREADSHEET There were 3 ascents of 40 days.1st) Moses received the 10 commandments; 2nd) Moses prayed that God should not destroy the Jews who had made the Golden calf. 3rd) Moses received the 10 commandments a second time. Rashi organizes the contents of Dt09, Dt10 using a SPREADSHEET clearly showing the 3 ascents of 40 days, what was done on each ascent, when they began and when they ended.
6 13.6 Dt09-25a SPREADSHEETS spreadsheets Rashi clarifies the consequences and definitions of a complex set of computations, associations or diagrams. Today such associations are normally clarified with a SPREADSHEET There were 3 ascents of 40 days.1st) Moses received the 10 commandments; 2nd) Moses prayed that God should not destroy the Jews who had made the Golden calf. 3rd) Moses received the 10 commandments a second time. Rashi organizes the contents of Dt09, Dt10 using a SPREADSHEET clearly showing the 3 ascents of 40 days, what was done on each ascent, when they began and when they ended.
6 13.6 Dt10-01a SPREADSHEETS spreadsheets Rashi clarifies the consequences and definitions of a complex set of computations, associations or diagrams. Today such associations are normally clarified with a SPREADSHEET There were 3 ascents of 40 days.1st) Moses received the 10 commandments; 2nd) Moses prayed that God should not destroy the Jews who had made the Golden calf. 3rd) Moses received the 10 commandments a second time. Rashi organizes the contents of Dt09, Dt10 using a SPREADSHEET clearly showing the 3 ascents of 40 days, what was done on each ascent, when they began and when they ended.
6 13.6 Dt10-10a SPREADSHEETS spreadsheets Rashi clarifies the consequences and definitions of a complex set of computations, associations or diagrams. Today such associations are normally clarified with a SPREADSHEET There were 3 ascents of 40 days.1st) Moses received the 10 commandments; 2nd) Moses prayed that God should not destroy the Jews who had made the Golden calf. 3rd) Moses received the 10 commandments a second time. Rashi organizes the contents of Dt09, Dt10 using a SPREADSHEET clearly showing the 3 ascents of 40 days, what was done on each ascent, when they began and when they ended.
6 18.6a Ex20-22d SYMBOLISM item Rashi symbolically interprets individual items or simple procedures. Rashi accomplishes this symbolic interpretation by studying the FORM, FUNCTION and LINGUISTIC DESCRIPTION of the item. Do not use CUTTING TOOLS whose function is DESTRUCTIVE to make the ALTAR whose function is to bring PEACE and ATONEMENT between MAN and MAN or between MAN and GOD. Rashi makes explicit the symbolic nature of CUTTING TOOLS and the ALTAR. Rashi identifies SYMBOLIC MEANING using the FUNCTION of the ITEM. Rashi is justified in using a SYMBOLIC approach because the Biblical text itself does so.
6 18.6b Ex20-23a SYMBOLISM item Rashi symbolically interprets individual items or simple procedures. Rashi accomplishes this symbolic interpretation by studying the FORM, FUNCTION and LINGUISTIC DESCRIPTION of the item. Don't go up to STEPS on the altar [Rashi: instead use a RAMP] so that you don't expose your nakedness to the stones [Rashi: The Bible uses ANTHROPOMORPHISM---if you shouldn't embarrass stones how much more so you shouldn't embarrass people] Rashi makes explicit the Bible's use of SYMBOLIC ANTHROPOMORPHISM---if you shouldn't EMBARRASS stones how much more so you shouldn't embarrass people.
6 18.6b Ex20-23b SYMBOLISM item Rashi symbolically interprets individual items or simple procedures. Rashi accomplishes this symbolic interpretation by studying the FORM, FUNCTION and LINGUISTIC DESCRIPTION of the item. Don't go up to STEPS on the altar [Rashi: instead use a RAMP] so that you don't expose your nakedness to the stones [Rashi: The Bible uses ANTHROPOMORPHISM---if you shouldn't embarrass stones how much more so you shouldn't embarrass people] Rashi makes explicit the Bible's use of SYMBOLIC ANTHROPOMORPHISM---if you shouldn't EMBARRASS stones how much more so you shouldn't embarrass people.
6 19.6 Gn48-11d WORD MEANINGS root Rashi infers the meaning of a word from the meaning of its underlying Biblical root. He washes his GARMENTS in WINE and his (wife's) LINGERIE in the BLOOD OF GRAPES The meaning of the root SAMECH VAV TAUV is SEDUCE. When we combine the root meaning, SEDUCE, with the general meaning of the word, GARMENT, we arrive at the concept of NIGHTGOWN or LINGERIE.
6 20.6 Ex04-09b FORMAT underline/bold Rashi treats a REPEATED Biblical word the same way a MODERN reader would treat an UNDERLINE or BOLD. The BOLD or UNDERLINE or REPEATED word indicates EMPHASIS. God told Moses (a) take WATER from Nile, (b) Spill WATER in hand on ground (c) it becomes blood. [Rashi: The WATER remained WATER in Moses hand and only turned to blood when it hit the ground] Rashi identifies the REPEATING WORD WATER. This repeated word is like an UNDERLINED word in a modern text--the underline creates emphasis--the WATER was still WATER in Moses hand and it did not turn to blood till it hit the ground.
NotDone 21.7 Ex25-31a OTHER VERSES word meanings Rashi takes a term whose intuitive general meaning is known and defines it further through an OTHER VERSE which provides further details. The phrase HARD PRODUCTION occurs in several verses (e.g. Nu10-02). However Ex25-31 defines HARD PRODUCTION as SCULPTURED from one piece vs SOLDERED from several pieces. Rashi reviews all verses using a Biblical word and identifies the verse that precisely defines its meaning
NotDone 22.7 Gn24-29a GRAMMAR sentence Rashi presents grammatical rules that affect whole sentences vs. individual words.One such rule are the CONNECTING rules. There are 3 methods to CONNECT sentences: CAUSE, CONTRAST, UNIFYING THEME. Gn24-29 states a) Laban saw the bracelets and b) Laban Ran to Eliezer who gave them. [Rashi states: He ran because he wanted more gifts Here Rashi connects sentence (a) as the CAUSE of sentence (b)] Rashi identifies the two sentences (SAW BRACELETS and RAN TO GIVER) and CONNECTS the 2 sentences as CAUSE EFFECT (He saw the bracelets and this caused him to run because he wanted more)
NotDone 23.7 Ex20-03a ALIGNMENT 2 cases Rashi ALIGNS two clauses with almost identical phrases and shows that they deal with two cases Ex20-03 states DON'T MAKE idols, DON'T POSSESS other gods. [Rashi comments: These are two prohibitions: A prohibition of MANUFACTURE even if you sell it and don't keep it and a prohibition of POSSESSION even if someone else made it] Rashi identifies and ALIGNS the two verse clauses and shows they differ in that one prohibits DON'T PRODUCE while the other prohibits DON'T POSSESS thereby indicating two prohibitions.
NotDone 24.7 Nu08-24b CONTRADICTION 2 stages Rashi resolves 2 contradictory verses by seeing them as two stages of one process. Nu08-24 states that Levites start their TEMPLE EDUCATION at 25 while Nu04-03 states that LEVITES start their TEMPLE SERVICE at 30 Rashi identifies a CONTRADICTION in two verses (Levites start at 25 vs 30) Rashi resolves the contradiction by seeing the two verses as describing two stages of one process (EDUCATION, SERVICE)
NotDone 25.7 Ex21-06d CONTRADICTION broad-literal Rashi resolves 2 contradictory verses by using BROAD-LITERAL interpretation of terms in these verses. Ex21-06 states: a slave who refused freedom is enslaved FOREVER. This contradicts Lv25-10: all slaves GO FREE in the JUBILEE year. Rashi INTERPRETS the word FOREVER broadly vs literally--FOREVER means FOR A LONG TIME Rashi identifies the two contradictory verses. Rashi resolves the contradiction by interpreting FOREVER broadly to mean A LONG TIME. Hence a slave can go free in JUBILEE and this does not contradict being enslaved A LONG TIME
NotDone 26.7 Dt25-04a STYLE broad Rashi GENERALIZES a verse. Alternately he sees the verse as only indicating an example of a more general obligation. Dt25-04 prohibits muzzling an OX while threshing. Rashi generalizes this: You can't muzzle ANY ANIMAL while it is doing its work. Rashi identifies the verse content as indicating only an example and generalizes the prohibition from OXEN to all ANIMALS.
NotDone 27.7 Nu15-05a FORMAT paragraphs Rashi identifies a collection of Biblical verses as forming a STRUCTURED PARAGRAPH. The PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE implies that specific TOPICS are being discussed in certain parts of the paragraph Rashi identifiesNu15-01:10 as a paragraph dealing with the libations for a) LAMBS (Nu15-04:05), b) RAMS (Nu15-06:07), and c) OXEN (Nu15-08:09) Rashi identifies the paragraph structure. Each subpart of the paragraph deals with a distinct animal and describes its libations.
NotDone 28.7 Ex28-37a SPREADSHEET diagrams Rashi verbally describes a complicated picture or diagram. Rashi describes how the Priest mask was fastened to the head: One set of threads went AROUND the head from ear to ear; another set of threads went OVER the head. Thus the mask and its threads resembled the outline of a HELMET Rashi verbally describes a complex diagram or picture.
NotDone 29.7 Nu15-36a SPREADSHEET consequences Rashi takes a verse whose meaning is understood and adds CONSEQUENCES or indicates PREREQUISITES The verse says: The criminal was TAKEN OUTSIDE THE CAMP to be executed.[Rashi concludes: The execution chamber was distant from the courthouse (The extra distance allowed time for last minute defenses should they arise)] Rashi gives a CONSEQUENCE of the verse--if the executed was TAKEN OUT then the execution chamber had to be DISTANT from the court.
NotDone 30.7 Nu07-19c SYMBOLISM chapter Rashi interprets an entire Biblical Chapter or Procedure as symbolic --- this involves integrating the symbolic meaning of several items in the chapter. Rashi interprets the gifts of the princes at the consecration of the Temple as symbolically describing all of human history from Adam thru Moses thru the building of the Temple. Rashi gives an INTERPRETATION THEME (human history) and INTERPRETATION KEY (use of numbers) to the SYMBOLIC interpretation (So 130= Adam's age when he begat successors, 70=# of nations, 10=10 commandments)
NotDone 31.7 Nu04-24a OTHER VERSES citation Rashi identifies the CITATION cross referenced in a verse. Nu04-24 states that a SIN offering should be slaughtered IN THE SAME PLACE THAT AN UP OFFERING is slaughtered (Rashi cites Lv01-11 which states that UP offerings are slaughtered in the NORTH). Rashi identifies the REFERENCE cited in the other verse