Parshat Balak
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nu22-01aGRAMMARRConsecutive Paragraph:4 reasons:Contrast
nu22-01aGRAMMARR4 reasons for juxtaposing Paragraphs
Nu22-02aGRAMMARBECAUSE of the defeat of these two kings, Balak was very afaid.
nu22-03aWORD MEANINGSThe root GAYR means ALIEN & FEAR
nu22-03bWORD MEANINGSKph-Tzde has 9 meanings:Cut,disgusted...
nu22-04aCONTRADICTIONDidnt know like donkey but knew God!
Nu22-04cDATABASEAlthough the Jews are not viscious, nevertheless, to get to Israel they must consume alot, similarly to a tamed OX consuming much pasture to do a days work.
nu22-04cDOUBLE PARSHASThe phrase AT THAT TIME has 4 meanings
nu22-04cSPECIAL WORDSAT THAT TIME implies CAUSAL relationshp
Nu22-05dDOUBLE PARSHASRashi aligns 2 versions of Bilams request
Nu22-05fDOUBLE PARSHASRashi aligns 2 versions of Bilams request
Nu22-06aDOUBLE PARSHASRashi aligns 2 versions of Bilams request
Nu22-06aALIGNMENTBALAK (Politician): WARNING shot; leave me along. BILAM(Antisemite): WAR; destruction.
Nu22-07cFORMATGIVE them ALL things related to inheritance (a) GIVE them their father's estate (as they requested) (b) GIVE them their portion due in Israel (All survivors of Egypt received a portion in Isreal)
nu22-08cSYNONYMSSIT:STAND, SIT = STAY OVER:PASS OVER...
Nu22-09aSTYLE A CHATTY CONVERSATIONAL style indicates WARMTH
Nu22-09aDATABASEGod uses conversational styles with many prophets. The conversational openers facilitate repentance. Unfortunately in some prophets they facilitate rebellion. In some they facilitate preparation.
Nu22-11aDOUBLE PARSHASRashi aligns 2 versions of Bilams request
Nu22-11bDOUBLE PARSHASRashi aligns 2 versions of Bilams request
Nu22-12aFORMAT(a) Do not go with Moab to curse the Jew, (b) Don't curse the Jews yourself. The reason for this is THEY ARE ALREADY BLESSED.
Nu22-12a FORMATGod prohibited to Bilam: a) do not go with those who wish to curse the Jews b) don't curse the Jews c) In fact dont do anything (Good or bad) - the Jews are already blessed.
Nu22-19aSPECIAL WORDSThe Hebrew word GAM means ALSO-it is used in 3 ways
nu22-19aSPECIAL WORDSALSO:YOU(+men),JEWS(+infants);...
Nu22-21aSTYLEThe phrase HE GOT UP IN THE MORNING can emphasize 3 things
nu22-21bREPETITIONGo with Moab Moab Princes = agreed with
nu22-22bCONTRADICTIONDidnt know like donkey but knew God!
Nu22-24aMEANINGThe Hebrew Shin-Ayin-Lamed, Shual, means a WALK: a) A forest trail,walk, b) a fox (which travels by trails/walks), c) the leg from toe to top.
nu22-25aGRAMMARRThe verse contains BOTH passive & active
nu22-25bGRAMMARRThe verse contains BOTH passive & active
nu22-26aSYMBOLISMJews protected by 3 Patriarchs
nu22-28aSYMBOLISMJews protected by 3 Patriarchs
nu22-29aGRAMMARRHITPAEL indicates INTERACTION
nu22-29aUSAGEThe hitpael means INTERACTIVE activity
Nu22-29bCONTRADICTIONWhat fools! Bilam is asked to defeat JEWS by CURSE but needs a SWORD to kill his DONKEY.
nu22-29bCONTRADICTIONDidnt know like donkey but knew God!
nu22-33aWORD MEANINGSOOLAY = if/perhaps;SML = form;HTABAYR = pushy
nu22-34bCONTRADICTIONDidnt know like donkey but knew God!
Nu22-05cREFERENCERashi illumines the capped words INVITE and HONOR (Nu22-05,17) as meaning money, SILVER AND GOLD (Nu22-18).
Nu22-05aMEANINGRashi paraphrased states: Many governments sought INTERPRETATIVE (PAY TAUV RESH) advice from Bilam. Hence his city was nicknamed INTERPRETATION (PETHORAH).
Nu22-39a MEANINGThe OUTSIDE VILLAGE refered to a central village which focused in many OUTSIDE open Markets.
nu23-03aOTHER VERSESGod usually appears at night to prophets
Nu23-04aSTYLE A CHATTY CONVERSATIONAL style indicates WARMTH
nu23-04bGRAMMARRTHE 7 altars points to 7 Patriarch altr
nu23-04cGRAMMARRTHE 7 altars points to 7 Patriarch altr
nu23-07aALIGNMENTCurse EXILIC and SUCCESSFUL Jew
nu23-08aPOETRYJews cant be cursed or diminished
nu23-08bPOETRYJews cant be cursed or diminished
nu23-09aPOETRYJews cant be cursed or diminished
nu23-09cPOETRYJews cant be cursed or diminished
nu23-10aPOETRYJews cant be cursed or diminished
nu23-10bPOETRYJews cant be cursed or diminished
nu23-10cPOETRYJews cant be cursed or diminished
nu23-13aGRAMMARRKov = Curse;Kabotho = cursed;BayRch = bless
nu23-14aNEW MEANINGSFIELD OF SCANNERS = enemy monitor post
nu23-15bGRAMMARRKov = Curse;Kabotho = cursed;BayRch = bless
nu23-17aALIGNMENT1st ALL PRINCES,then PRINCES-some left
nu23-17zALIGNMENTALL STAFF vs STAFF;some had left
nu23-18bGRAMMAR3 types of HEY:a)THE,b)QUESTION,c)EXTRA
nu23-19aOTHER VERSESGod promised Israel;cant kill Jews
nu23-19bGRAMMAR3 types of HEY:a)THE,b)QUESTION,c)EXTRA
nu23-20cGRAMMARRKov = Curse;Kabotho = cursed;BayRch = bless
nu23-21aPOETRYGod with us-a)Overlook sin b)Rejoice
nu23-21bPOETRYGod with us-a)Overlook sin b)Rejoice
nu23-21cPOETRYGod with us-a)Overlook sin b)Rejoice
nu23-21dPOETRYGod with us-a)Overlook sin b)Rejoice
nu23-23aWORD MEANINGSLAMB = docile;SNAKE = JUMP to conclusions
nu23-27aGRAMMARRKov = Curse;Kabotho = cursed;BayRch = bless
nu24-01aEXAMPLE9How does DEFECTION happen: 5 Stages
nu24-01bEXAMPLE9How does DEFECTION happen: 5 Stages
nu24-01cWORD MEANINGSLAMB = docile;SNAKE = JUMP to conclusions
nu24-02aEXAMPLE9How does DEFECTION happen: 5 Stages
nu24-04aNEW MEANINGS>FALL ON FACE< means depression, respect
Nu24-05aFORMATa) Jews have beauty in personal dwellings b) Jews have beauty in their Temples
nu24-07cOTHER VERSESJews Higher = Defeated AGAG,King of Amlyk
nu24-07dOTHER VERSESJews Higher = Defeated AGAG,King of Amlyk
Nu24-13aALIGNMENTa) I will not violate the words of the LORD MY GOD b) I will not violate the words of the LORD: RASHI: He knew he sinned and could no longer call God, MY GOD
nu24-14cGRAMMARSometimes a sentence is missing a word
Nu24-20bREFERENCEAmalayk was FIRST [Rashi: FIRST to attack] and his END is destruction [Rashi: Command to destroy them.]
nu24-25aNEW MEANINGSThe idiom ALSO..ALSO indicates BOTH
Nu24-07aSYMBOLISMHIS SEED IS ON MANY WATERS metonomycally means HIS SEED IS VERY PROSPEROUS.
Nu24-07bNON-VERSRESEEDED ON PLENTIFUL WATERS. Rashi: Plants thrive especially well on watery grounds.
nu25-03aRabbiIshmael8 different methods of NAMING items