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VERSE: Lv20-02c Lv20-03b Lv20-03c Lv20-05b
RASHIS COVERED: Lv20-02c
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03 | ||
READING TIP ----------- This posting has 4 lists. So -- we are posting it over 2 days (read 2 a day) -- In a hurry? Then just read the EXPLANATION & TABLE -- Skip the BLUE and GREEN footnotes for a later date VERY BRIEF SUMMARY ------------------ One of Rashis 6 methods in explaining Biblical exegesis is to use the ALIGNMENT method. In the ALIGNMENT method we align almost identical verses, word for word. The minor differences in these verses illumines nuances EXAMPLE ------- Dt18-10 speaks about offering SONS & DAUGHTERS to the Molech idols. By contrast Lv20-02 speaks about offering DESCENDANTS to the Molech idols. This contrast suggests that ANY DESCENDANT (eg grandchildren or illegitimate children) are covered. Hence the words SONS & DAUGHTERS are interpreted broadly. This broad interpretation is inferred from the alignment. | ||
ITEM | DETAIL | |
RASHI RULE CLASS: | ALIGNMENT | |
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS | BROAD | |
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE | #11 | |
SEE BELOW | LIST306a | |
Alignment of verses with | references to Molech idolatry | |
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RASHI SUBRULE CLASS | MEANING | |
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE | #12 | |
SEE BELOW | LIST342a | |
Align of 2 verses shows | PEOPLE=PEOPLE OF LAND | |
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RASHI SUBRULE CASE | 2 CASES | |
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE | #10 | |
SEE BELOW | LIST313a | |
Align of 2 verses shows | 3 sinners/punishments in Molech | |
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RASHI SUBRULE CASE | 2 CASES | |
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE | #10 | |
SEE BELOW | LIST313b | |
Align of 2 verses shows | 3 sinners/punishments in Molech |
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03 | ||||
We align 3 verses dealing with the Molech idolatry From the alignment we infer that Molech is punishable for offering any DESCENDANT, not just SONS & DAUGHTERS | ||||
VERSE | PHRASE1 | PHRASE2 | PHRASE3 | |
Dt18-10 | ....People who offer their | sons/daughters | thru fire | |
Lv20-02 | ....People who offer their | descendants | to MOLECH | |
Lv20-03 | ....Because he gave his | descendants | to MOLECH | |
Differs | *1 | *2 | *3 | |
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*2 Molech is violated whether SONS & DAUGHTERS or DESCENDANTS (like grandchildren) are offered *1 The emphasis in Lv20-03--- BECAUSE he gave his descendants to MOLECH --- indicates that the sole determinant of liability is whether the offered person is a DESCENDANT. Hence ANY DESCENDANT is covered---even an illegitimate child. *3 The MOLECH worship consisteed of rapidly passing a child thru fire (and taking him out). The purpose was not to kill...rather the purpose was for the father to prepare the child for life (Which occasionally burns us). |
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03 | |||||
We align 2 verses about Molech: Dt17-06:07 and Lv20-02. From the alignment we infer that the phrase PEOPLE OF THE LAND means PEOPLE. Further details are provided below | |||||
VERSE | PHRASE1 | PHRASE2 | PHRASE3 | PHRASE4 | |
Dt17-06:07 | Idolatry | Execute | Witnesses kill 1st | Nation next | |
Lv20-02 | Molech | Execute | people of land kill | ||
Differs | *1 | *2 | *3 | *4 | |
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*1 Dt speaks about an Idolatry sin while Lv speaks about a particular form of idolatry--the Molech. However the execution procedure is the same (once convicted) *2 In both verses it speaks about a conviction and the need to execute *3 See http://www.RashiYomi.com/lv20-02b The repeated word in Lv20-02---EXECUTE EXECUTE---indicates a broadening of meaning---EXECUTE IN ALL CASES whether by witnesses or the people (Thus Dt17-06:07 illuminates Lv20-02) *4 From the alignment we infer meaning: PEOPLE OF LAND refer to the NATION*10 | |||||
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*10 Rashi FURTHER tries to explain WHY the phrase PEOPLE OF LAND means nation. He offers two explanations -- the people in whose merit the land(world) was created -- the people who keep the land by executing criminals This last explanation has a good ring to it PEOPLE OF THE LAND=GUARDIANS OF THE LAND=those who preserve society by executing idolaters who ruin their childrens lives. My point here however, is that Rashis comments are NOT the main issue. The main issue is the ALIGNMENT which indicates meaning (PEOPLE OF LAND=LAND). As a SUPPORT for this main issue, Rashi FURTHER elaborates and speculates why PEOPLE OF LAND should mean LAND. But these comments of Rashi are only supportive. Rashis main point is that meaning can be inferred from alignment |
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03 | |||
Alignment of Lv20-03:05. As is seen in this list, the footnotes and LIST306c the Bible clearly indicates 3 classes of sinners and 3 classes of punishment - The PERSON OFFERING, b) His followers c) His family - Execution, b) CUT OFF, c) Divine Wrath | |||
PHRASE1 | PHRASE2 | PHRASE3 | |
A person offers to MOLECH | ONLY HE IS EXECUTED | ||
If people overlook I,GOD | PLACE FACE ON THIS PERSON | and ON FAMILY | |
CUT OFF HIM a | and FOLLOWERS | ||
Differs | *1 | *2 | |
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*1 *2 The verse clearly mentions 3 groups involved in the crime - The person who offers to Molech - His family (Who silently covered up) - The followers who helped him burn his child We also have 3 punishments listed - Execution - CUT OFF from nation - God places His Face against them The alignment (& common sense) suggests the following correspondences - The person who offered in front of witnesses is EXECUTED - The FOLLOWERS who helped burn the child are CUT OFF - The FAMILY who was silent incurs GODS WRATH See LIST306c*10 | |||
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*10 It could be argued that Rashi infers these laws from another principle---the PRONOUN principle which asserts that special words like the Hebrew HU OTHO are restrictive In fact MALBIM introduced a principle that - SUFFIX O indicates HIM - OTHO (Full word) indicates ONLY HIM eg. The Hebrew VeHichRaTiHu means HE WILL DIE but The Hebrew VeHichRati OTHO means ONLY HE WILL DIE Hence the several Hebrew HU and OTHO indicate exclusivity -- ONLY the Molech offerer will die. It could be argued that this is Rashis derivation. But it would appear to me that even if the text hadnt used the words HU and OTHO we could still infer this from the ALIGNMENT. ALIGNMENT by its very nature is more suggestive and simpler as an explanatory tool and hence I chose to classify this Rashi as ALIGNMENT |
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03 | |||
Please refer to LIST306b. In this list we review Lv20-03:05 There are - 3 groups referred to: Idol offerer, followers, family - 3 punishments: Death, cutoff, Gods Face against him - 3 Biblical texts: DIE, CUTOFF, Gods Face | |||
VERSE | WHO IS REFERRED TO | PUNISHMENT | |
DIE | The person who offered in front of witnesses is | EXECUTED | |
CUT OFF | The FOLLOWERS who helped burn the child are | CUT OFF | |
MY FACE | The FAMILY who was silent incurs | GODS WRATH |