LIST451a (C) Dr Hendel, Jan-04
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Climactic structure of Dt04-22a: Die here;not even get burial plot
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TEXT OF VERSE
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INTERPRETATION REFLECTING CLIMAX
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For I Moses die here
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I die OUTSIDE Israel
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I do not go into Israel
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I wont even be buried in Israel*1
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COMMENTS
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*1 Generally application of CLIMAX requires 3 verselets.
Although we only have two verselets here, nevertheless,
as stated they are anti-climactic
- I DIE outside of Israel
- I will not go in
Hence a CLIMAX interpretation is needed to remove the
anti-climax.
As usual, we point out: What drives Rashi to the interpretation
is the REQUIREMENT of climax--since the verselets must read
in a climactic fashion therefore we are justified in
interpreting NOT GO INTO ISRAEL to mean NOT EVEN HAVE A
BURIAL plot.
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