PART 1 of a 3 part series on SYMBOLS

VERSE: Nu08-07b

RASHIS COVERED: Nu08-07b Nu08-09a Lv24-14b

VERY BRIEF SUMMARY
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One of the great beauties of the Bible is the
consistent use of symbolic communication. Such symbols
enrich the experience of Biblical reading with added
beauty.

Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, on the basic of several
centuries of symbolic interpretation laid down the
definitive methodology on symbolism.

For a complete study of the symbolic method see our
essay http://www.Rashiyomi.com/gen-1.htm which presents
in a compact form Rav Hirschs symbolism.

This list approach towards symbolism was developed by
him in his commentary.

In todays posting we review the symbols of
-- THE SACRIFICIAL SUPPORT PROCEDURE
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This procedure indicates VESTMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
- The offerer agrees to IDENTIFY with the animal
Therefore Every procedure done to the animal
is by agreemtn symbolic advice to the offerer
- The stoners of the blasphemer (Death penalty)
place their hands on the blasphemer indicating
that he (not them) are responsible for his death
- The Jews agree that the Levites are their
designated representatives in the temple

-- THE SACRIFICIAL CUT-HAIR PROCEDURE
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This procedure which exposes the skin seems to
symbolize LISTENING--extra sensitivity to the
outside environment (Skin). Thus
- The LEPOR who slandered people must start LISTENING
- The NAZARITE who withdrew from the world because
of its temptations must start listening and
responding to the environment
- The LEVITE who serves Gods temple and helps those
who bring sacrifices must also learn to be
a good listener

- PRAISE BE HIM WHO CHOSE THEM AND THEIR LEARNING -