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| Dec 28, 2008 5-Contradiction Bilam claimed to know the THOUGHTS OF GOD. But comically he knew less than his DONKEY. |
Dec 29, 2008 6-Style We generalize Bilam's behavior: A distinguished person should always take 2 servants on a journey (They talk to each other and leave him alone) |
Dec 30, 2008 7-Format God 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. |
Dec 31, 2008 8-Database Non-Mosaic prophecy takes place at night;Mosaic prophecy takes place by day. |
Jan 1, 2009 9-Non-Versre Very often consent to affairs is made conditional on at least outward participation in religious affiliation |
Jan 3, 2009 10-Symbolism HIS SEED IS ON MANY WATERS metonomycally means HIS SEED IS VERY PROSPEROUS. |
| Dec 21, 2008 9-Non-Versre Think of EMOR and MOAB as SQUARE lands separated by space. A FINGER like landpiece juts out from EMOR stopping short of MOAB borders. |
Dec 22, 2008 10-Symbolism CEDAR = High Society person; HYSSOP = low-life; WOOL-dyed-WORM-red = the wormy poor working for the people (WOOL=SHEEP). Awareness of all types facilitates PURITY. |
Dec 23, 2008 1-Reference Amalayk was FIRST [Rashi: FIRST to attack] and his END is destruction [Rashi: Command to destroy them.] |
Dec 24, 2008 2-Meaning The OUTSIDE VILLAGE refered to a central village which focused in many OUTSIDE open Markets. |
Dec 25, 2008 3-Grammar The root KUPH-AYIN-AYIN means DISLODGE; The root YUD-KUPH-AYIN means HANG. The YUD indicates POTENTIAL since HANGING has the potential to DISLODGE. |
Dec 27, 2008 4-Alignment The MOABITE PRINCES and MIDIANITE SCHOLARS went to Bilam. The scholars sensed hesitancy and inferred Bilam was a charlatan. |
| Dec 14, 2008 3-Grammar Moses sent spies ... THEY conquered the villages HE (Israel) conquered the residing Emorites. |
Dec 15, 2008 4-Alignment The ashes of each Red Heiffer were deposited in two places: a) outside the camp (for use by the nation) b) inside the the temple to commemorate. |
Dec 16, 2008 5-Contradiction The priest stands a) OUTSIDE the Temple camp but b) FACING the Temple gate. |
Dec 17, 2008 6-Style Moses upon being insulted prayed for the welfare of the Jews that insulted him. This offers general guidance to people who are insulted. |
Dec 18, 2008 7-Format The Egyptians caused anguish a) TO us and b) TO our forefathers. The Patriarch-Prophets experienced equal anguish upon learning of suffering of their descendents. |
Dec 20, 2008 8-Database Moses was punished, not for a technicality - he hit the rock vs. speaking to it - but rather for a general complaining attitude to God. |
| Dec 7, 2008 6-Style GIVE TITHE OF TITHE; like Israelite grain tithe;GIVE TITHE OF TITHE. Rashi: Similarity in requirements of eating (in ritual purity) and fine for violation. |
Dec 8, 2008 7-Format If God will renew and apply the punishment (earthquakes)which he uses on those who rebel, you'll know they are rebellors |
Dec 9, 2008 8-Database Non standard genealogical references can be used to indicateby inuendo certain support and lack of it for causes. |
Dec 10, 2008 9-Non-Versre Don't DESCECRATE the Sanctuary and Don't Die.RASHI: So if you DESCECRATE it you DIE. |
Dec 11, 2008 1-Reference ALL OPEN UNSEALED VESSELS - Rashi: CLAY VESSELS, because clay vessels only receive ritual impurity from air space contact inside (Lv11-32:33) |
Dec 13, 2008 2-Meaning The name of the place is the SWEPT PASS. |
| Nov 30, 2008 10-Symbolism Tzitzith, reminding us of Gods commandments, are only required on 4 corner garments, indicating that we must remember God in all 4 aspects of His relationship with us. |
Dec 1, 2008 1-Reference The statement that levite tithe tithe is similarto granary grain (Nu18-27) cross references (Nu18-12)requiring giving the first granary grain to priests. |
Dec 2, 2008 2-Meaning The Hebrew YUD-KUPH-BETH, means WINEPRESS, comesfrom the Hebrew KUPH-BETH meaning HOLLOW. |
Dec 3, 2008 3-Grammar God brought ONLY you to serve as Levites. |
Dec 4, 2008 4-Alignment The Levites didn't a) initially inherit land in Israel and also didn't b) divide in future war booty. |
Dec 6, 2008 5-Contradiction When a Levite receives Tithe he FIRST tithes his tithe to the priest. THEN the remainder can be eaten anyplace (it has no sanctity) |
| Nov 23, 2008 3-Grammar This sin offering is brought for violating ALL commandments if IT was done inadvertently. This speaks about IDOLATRY sins, a SINGLE sin equal to ALL commandments. |
Nov 24, 2008 4-Alignment Most sin offerings: Violation of ONE sin;Idolatry sin offering: Violation of ALL sins. |
Nov 25, 2008 5-Contradiction The sin offering described in Nu14-22:26 is a violation of ONE sin and ALL sins - that is, idolatry, a single sin denying all of Judaism. |
Nov 26, 2008 7-Format There are two paragraphs discussing communal and personal sin offerings respectively. Since the first paragraph deals with idolatry so too for the 2nd paragraph. |
Nov 27, 2008 8-Database Of all communal sin offerings only the idolatry sin offeringbrings an ox for an UP offering. |
Nov 29, 2008 9-Non-Versre The 10 spies carried: 1) 1 person a pomegranate, 2) 1 person a fig;8 people carried a grape cluster on a board with 4 corners(2/corner). |
| Nov 16, 2008 7-Format A modern author indicates de-emphasis by STRIKEOUT; the biblical authors indicated de-emphasis by DOTTING the word. |
Nov 17, 2008 8-Database Moses prayed briefly for his sister so that people shouldn't think he showed favoritism |
Nov 18, 2008 9-Non-Versre If her father embarassed her she would not show face for 7 days.How much more so if I God embarass her. |
Nov 19, 2008 10-Symbolism LEANING on an object symbolically indicates TRANSFER of responsibility |
Nov 20, 2008 1-Reference The SACRIFICE and SIN-OFFERING mentioned in Nu15-25arefer to the OX-UP and GOAT-SIN offering in Nu15-24. |
Nov 22, 2008 2-Meaning The Hebrew Ayin-Nun-Kuph, sometimes translated as giants or mighty, comes from a Hebrew root meaning TO BEAR - trucker type people who effortlessly carry big loads. |
| Nov 9, 2008 1-Reference The phrase MAKE THE TRUMPETS HARD meansMAKE THE TRUMPETS SCULPTURED (from one piece) |
Nov 10, 2008 2-Meaning THIS LAW IS FOR THE LEVITES implies that LEVITES have a YEAR requirement, PRIESTS have a NON-BLEMISH requirement. |
Nov 11, 2008 3-Grammar Considerations of politeness and etiquette can justify grammatical changes that avoid confrontation. |
Nov 12, 2008 4-Alignment LEVITES have an AGE requirement;PRIESTS have a NON-BLEMISH requirement. |
Nov 13, 2008 5-Contradiction The journeys and rest stops of the Jews were determinedby two stages: (1) God's order and (2) Moses prayer. |
Nov 15, 2008 6-Style Observe Passover in its SEASON but only on the FOURTEENTH. |
| Nov 2, 2008 5-Contradiction The Temple was conscecrated on the 1st of Nissan, After the annointing but on the same day they consecrated the Temple. |
Nov 3, 2008 6-Style The suspected-adulteress-woman-offering is only brought on a full sexual descecration of the marriage (Other descecrations dont justify the offering). |
Nov 4, 2008 7-Format He 1) Stands her 2) places dust in holy water 3) stands her 4) unravels her hair 5) places the rest offering on her hand 6) Swears her...Many procedures to harass her to confess. |
Nov 5, 2008 8-Database The priestly gifts at the consecration of the Temple is the only place where incense was offered (1) as a private offering (2) on the outside altar. |
Nov 6, 2008 9-Non-Versre If the Nazarite is defiled he has to (1) nazarite a new count of days and (2) not let the old count of days be included in the new count. |
Nov 8, 2008 10-Symbolism The prince gifts for the consecration of the Temple symbolized human history |
| Oct 26, 2008 8-Database God continuously CENSUSED the Jews. Obsessive CENSUSING is typically a sign of great fondness. |
Oct 27, 2008 9-Non-Versre (22300 Levites) minus (300 Levite 1st born) = 22000 non first born levites vs. 22273 first born leaves 273 unpaired firstborn. |
Oct 28, 2008 1-Reference The Ram REST OFFERING and LIBATIONS mentioned in Nu06-17b cross reference the offerings detailed at Nu15-06:07. |
Oct 29, 2008 2-Meaning ALL THAT IS MADE FOR THEM FOR WORK is an idiom meaning ALL THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR |
Oct 30, 2008 3-Grammar It is a rest offering for STANDING-UPS (Plural). The HUSBAND stands up; RELIGION stands up. |
Nov 1, 2008 4-Alignment HIDDEN FROM HIS EYES is stronger then HIDDEN FROM HIM. It implies he can see and didn't overlook. |
| Oct 19, 2008 2-Meaning Daleth-Shin-Nun means a) ash and also b) to ash - to remove the ash. |
Oct 20, 2008 3-Grammar Daleth-Shin-Nun means a) ash and also b) to ash - to remove the ash. |
Oct 21, 2008 4-Alignment There are 5 altar utensils; 4 were carried separately while the copper pan was carried with the altar to carry live coals. |
Oct 22, 2008 5-Contradiction The Levites began LEARNING temple service at 25; The Levites began SERVING in the Temple at 30. |
Oct 23, 2008 6-Style Levites will help Aaron BY SERVING the temple, not by bringing offerings. |
Oct 25, 2008 7-Format A modern author indicates de-emphasis by STRIKEOUT; the biblical authors indicated de-emphasis by DOTTING the word. |
| Oct 12, 2008 2-Meaning Chet-Lamed means FRIGHT, ANXIETY. Beth-Hey-Lamed means RUSHED. |
Oct 13, 2008 3-Grammar CHETH-RESH-MEM means NET.a) To NET TO means to DEDICATE; b) To NET IT means to CONQUER; c) TO BE NETTED means to DIE. |
Oct 14, 2008 4-Alignment The holiness of TITHE is uniform to all; The 20% redemption rule applies only to YOUR TITHE |
Oct 15, 2008 7-Format God will send diseases with a) wretched skin APPEARANCES, b) burning SENSATIONS, c) no HOPE and d) no EXPECATIONS of recovery |
Oct 16, 2008 9-Non-Versre The animal tithe must be physically marked FOR EXAMPLE by dabbing by rod every 10th animal with a dye. |
Oct 18, 2008 1-Reference Non-Priests/Levites serving in the Temple will die, the same way Korach's followers died (Nu16-35,Nu18-03) |
| Oct 5, 2008 5-Contradiction When you sell yourself to a non-Jew he is liable for (food) maintenance for both you and your children. |
Oct 6, 2008 6-Style When you BECOME POOR and sell your property there are redemption rights The law applies to any property sale (even if there is no prior poverty) |
Oct 7, 2008 7-Format The 7th year land rest applies to a) you b) servants c) workers (even non-Jew) d) righteous non-Jewish citizens e) animal life. |
Oct 8, 2008 8-Database Do such and such FEAR GOD is mentioned in only 5 commandments - those where subterfuge is possible and only God can prevent crime. |
Oct 9, 2008 9-Non-Versre Sold Land and the redemption of slaves are priced by a linear method assuming a zero value in Jubilee and maximal value at time 0. |
Oct 11, 2008 1-Reference I (GOD) will walk with you (Lv26-12) refers to conversational relationship with God as Moses had (Nu12-07:08) |
| Sep 28, 2008 9-Non-Versre THICK branches (MYRTLES) refer to branches CORDED in appearance - with overlapping leaves as the overlapping threads in twine. |
Sep 29, 2008 10-Symbolism LEANING symbolizes TRANSFERENCE of AUTHORITY. LEANING on an executed criminal symbolizes that he is responsible for this own death. |
Sep 30, 2008 1-Reference The RETURN TO POSSESSIONS (Lv25-10d) refers the right of landowners who sell property to redeem and reacquire (Lv25-28) |
Oct 1, 2008 2-Meaning AYIN-BETH-RESH means SIDE. Hence it can mean a) To PASS, b) the PAST, c) a mountain PASS, d) ANNOUNCE (Pass a message through the community). |
Oct 2, 2008 3-Grammar (1) Jews who sell themselves as slaves to nonjews have a right to go free JUST as I God freed them from Egypt. |
Oct 4, 2008 4-Alignment The Bible speaks about a RETURN a) To one's POSESSIONS b) To one's FAMILY. Jubilee frees sold LAND and sold PEOPLE |
| Sep 21, 2008 2-Meaning English uses two words: CONTINUOUS and CONTINUALLY: Hebrew uses one word-TAUV-MEM-YUD-DALET to refer to either. |
Sep 22, 2008 3-Grammar (1) Don't LEAVE the temple for parent's funeral, rather (2) stay REMAIN in Temple [and continue to offer sacs]. |
Sep 23, 2008 4-Alignment Don't DEFILE/COME to dead souls [IN THE NATION] But if he accidentally BUMPED into dead ON ROAD he buries |
Sep 24, 2008 6-Style GENERAL: Don't defile to dead, DETAIL: NAMELY, Father, mother and similar relatives. |
Sep 25, 2008 7-Format Do NOT defile oneself to general dead; but DO defile oneself to relatives |
Sep 27, 2008 8-Database LEANING symbolizes TRANSFERENCE of AUTHORITY. LEANING on an executed criminal symbolizes that he is responsible for this own death. |
| Sep 14, 2008 6-Style Don't place a stumbling block before the blind; similarly don't give innocent people bad advice. |
Sep 15, 2008 7-Format A courts overlooking minor crimes can cause in the end serious idolatrous practices such as the momentary burning rites on children. |
Sep 16, 2008 8-Database Kill an animal who sexually sinned; how much more so a person who sexually sin. |
Sep 17, 2008 9-Non-Versre Differentiate Kosher vs Non Kosher: a) Donkey vs Cow; b) Properly slaughtered vs improperly slaughtered. |
Sep 18, 2008 10-Symbolism The skies EJACULATE rain to IMPREGNATE the earth which DELIVERS produce. If the Jews sin then the EARTH prostitutes to other skies and doesn't deliver. |
Sep 20, 2008 1-Reference Passover is in SPRING; Succoth is in HARVEST season. So leap years are made if necessary |
| Sep 7, 2008 10-Symbolism The LEPOR is a SLANDERER. One component of curing SLANDER is ATTITUDE: People have a spectrum - the HIGH (Cedar/Mammal) and LOW (Grass/worm) |
Sep 8, 2008 1-Reference The skies EJACULATE rain to IMPREGNATE the earth which DELIVERS produce. If the Jews sin then the EARTH prostitutes to other skies and doesn't deliver. |
Sep 9, 2008 2-Meaning Five Hebrew words connote something bad and preverse: Ayin-Vav-Lamed, Tauv-Vav-Ayin-Beth-Hey, Cheth-Resh-Mem... |
Sep 10, 2008 3-Grammar With proper will/intention offer the sacrifice: Have in mind to eat it today and tomorrow. |
Sep 11, 2008 4-Alignment ACHIEVE GOOD WILL vs WITH GOOD WILL DO...The offerer must have will/ concentration/ intention. |
Sep 13, 2008 5-Contradiction The employer is given 12 hours (all day or all night) to pay an employee for services completed at the end of the night or day respectively. |
| Aug 31, 2008 4-Alignment There are two TAKINGS: Take the bird; Take the cedar-hyssop-worm died wool; There is one DIPPING: Dip all the above together. |
Sep 1, 2008 5-Contradiction a) Place live water in clay vessel; b) slaughter the bird OVER live water and TO the clay vessel. |
Sep 2, 2008 6-Style Shave BEARD and EYEBROW hair-hair that is DENSE and VISIBLE |
Sep 3, 2008 7-Format TOUCHING a person with discharges does not make you a tranferer of impurity. SLEEPING on the bed of a person with discharges does. |
Sep 4, 2008 8-Database These are the laws of the lepor: DURING THE DAY is his PURIFICATION. |
Sep 6, 2008 9-Non-Versre Empty the house BEFORE the priest inspects and declares impure. This allows SAVING the house contents. |
| Aug 24, 2008 5-Contradiction For lepored clothes: Wash the leprous spot and its surroundings. |
Aug 25, 2008 7-Format SHUT IN the leprosy for a week and SEE it on day seven: You don't have to literally SHUT IT IN - rather there is no further investigation till day 7. |
Aug 26, 2008 8-Database LIKE THE APPEARANCE OF SKIN LEPROSY (Lv13-43) refers to the symptoms of skin leprosy described in (Lv13-02) |
Aug 27, 2008 1-Reference The CUT-OFF punishment for ritually impurifying Temple related items (Lv22-03,Lv19-20) means DEATH (Lv15-31b) |
Aug 28, 2008 2-Meaning CHETH-LAMED-TZADE means REMOVAL against a resistance: REMOVAL of a) shoes, b) stones from a house, c) Captives from captivity... |
Aug 30, 2008 3-Grammar HQCOT = it was cornered (Causative gerund). HTOACH = it was plastered (Causative gerund) |
| Aug 17, 2008 8-Database Impure clay utensils have no remedy; they must be broken |
Aug 18, 2008 10-Symbolism Bring these offerings for their fire symbolism will trigger a prophetic vision from God. |
Aug 19, 2008 1-Reference LIKE THE APPEARANCE OF SKIN LEPROSY (Lv13-43) refers to the symptoms of skin leprosy mentioned in Lv13-02 |
Aug 20, 2008 2-Meaning KUPH-BETH-SAMECH and TET-BETH-LAMED are synonyms refering to immersion. KUPH-BETH-SAMEcH has an additional connotation of cleaning. |
Aug 21, 2008 3-Grammar Hoo-Ka-BayS is the PASSIVE CAUSATIVE mode and therefore means AFTER IT WAS WASHED. |
Aug 23, 2008 4-Alignment Let her not COME to the temple (Holy grounds); Let her not TOUCH holy items (e.g. eating). |
| Aug 10, 2008 2-Meaning Shin-Resh-Tzade = crawling animal; Ayin-Vav-Pay = birds; Shin-Resh-Tzade-Ayin-Vav-Pay - crawling-birds = insect type flies. |
Aug 11, 2008 3-Grammar Root MEM-TZADE-ALEPH means a) to FIND in the active mode and b) to PRESENT in the causative mode (Cause someone else to FIND). |
Aug 12, 2008 4-Alignment TOUCHING a dead animal makes YOU ritually impure; CARRYING a dead animal makes YOU & YOUR CLOTHING ritually impure |
Aug 13, 2008 5-Contradiction Nadav,Avihu died by a prophetic fire which burned souls but not clothing. |
Aug 14, 2008 6-Style GENERAL:To these you will become ritually impure DETAIL: [BY] touching their carcasses - you'll be impure till eve. |
Aug 16, 2008 7-Format Fishes without fins/scales IN WATER may not be eaten; but if they had fins/scales in water and lost them on land they are kosher. |
| Aug 3, 2008 6-Style The THEFT guilt offering is brought on ANY monetary denial under oath. |
Aug 4, 2008 7-Format Throw BLOOD..BLOOD; any blood (even mixed with others). Throw ITS BLOOD... ITS BLOOD; only its blood; not if mixed with invalid sacrifices. |
Aug 5, 2008 8-Database There are two sacrifice types: Voluntary and obligatory. |
Aug 6, 2008 9-Non-Versre To THROW ROUND means several (2) throws covering all 4 sides (e.g. both diagonals). |
Aug 7, 2008 10-Symbolism We GROW (water) from NON-CITIZENSHIP (Succah); but we remain STEADFAST (salt) in the LAW (offerings). |
Aug 9, 2008 1-Reference EAT THE MINCHAH (Lv10-12c) refers to the Consecration MINCHAH (Lv09-01:04) |
| Jul 27, 2008 9-Non-Versre 1 KKR=3000 SKL. 603550*1/2 SKL= 100 KKR (300000 SKL) + 1775 SKL. |
Jul 28, 2008 1-Reference Lv01-17 speaks about RIPPING the bird. Cf. Ju14-06 ...LIKE RIP OF A LION |
Jul 29, 2008 2-Meaning NUN-VAV-CHET means REST; NUN-YUD-CHET-VAV-CHET means PLEASING. |
Jul 30, 2008 3-Grammar Change of subject with pronouns inbetween indicates a change of the main person acting. |
Jul 31, 2008 4-Alignment Throw BLOOD..BLOOD; any blood (even mixed with others). Throw ITS BLOOD... ITS BLOOD; only its blood; not if mixed with invalid sacrifices. |
Aug 2, 2008 5-Contradiction Throw BLOOD..BLOOD; any blood (even mixed with others). Throw ITS BLOOD... ITS BLOOD; only its blood; not if mixed with invalid sacrifices. |
| Jul 20, 2008 3-Grammar Kuph-Resh-Beth-Tauv-Mem is an infinitive, cohortative with suffix: WHEN THEY INTEND TO COME NEAR TO THE ALTAR |
Jul 21, 2008 4-Alignment Bezalel thru logic derived the proper sequence of Temple constructions: House 1st utensils 2nd. |
Jul 22, 2008 5-Contradiction Ordinarily only priests offered sacrifices; during the Temple consecration Moses offered. |
Jul 23, 2008 6-Style Temple work done SINCE Jews did as told |
Jul 24, 2008 7-Format The required dimensions of the utensils of Moses' desert tabernacle applied to all temples. |
Jul 26, 2008 8-Database 3 listings of the 11 Temple utensils: a) The building order; b) the construction; c) the building erection. |
| Jul 13, 2008 6-Style He made the basin of copper from the mirrors of the women who DELIBERATELY affiliated to donate. |
Jul 14, 2008 7-Format He made the basin of copper from the mirrors of the women who DELIBERATELY affiliated to donate. |
Jul 15, 2008 8-Database God choses by MERIT not LINEAGE. Ahaliab, the Temple builder, was from Dan, not Judah. |
Jul 16, 2008 9-Non-Versre Both the courtyard and the door were 5 cubits tall. |
Jul 17, 2008 1-Reference The heads of the courtyard pillars were overlaid (Ex38-28) with silver (Ex38-17). |
Jul 19, 2008 2-Meaning TEMPLE THIGH means TEMPLE SIDE |
| Jul 6, 2008 7-Format Sabbath: a) sign to Jews of God's creation; b) sign to Non-Jews of God's special love to Jews. |
Jul 7, 2008 9-Non-Versre Priests who wash hands / legs escape death. If they don't they deserve death. |
Jul 8, 2008 1-Reference Women organized into groups for Temple donations; men came second; leaders came third. |
Jul 9, 2008 2-Meaning The Hebrew TZADE-BETH-ALEPH means AFFILIATIONS. |
Jul 10, 2008 3-Grammar The craftmanship was sufficient to craft the temple and TO HAVE LEFTOVER |
Jul 12, 2008 5-Contradiction Bezalel, MANAGER of Temple construction, is credited with for the construction. |
| Jun 29, 2008 1-Reference Offer this incense (Ex30-36a) refers to incense-offering requirements mentioned in Ex30-07:09 |
Jun 30, 2008 2-Meaning CHETH-LAMED refers to sand. Hence it means a) descecrate (cf. English: treat like "dirt"). |
Jul 1, 2008 3-Grammar Defective spelling implies defective plurality. Two T-BLETS implies one tablet and duplicate. |
Jul 2, 2008 4-Alignment God designates the Temple FOR prophetic communication. |
Jul 3, 2008 5-Contradiction Abraham called to an affair for God; God announced the reputation of God |
Jul 5, 2008 6-Style Sabbath: a) sign to Jews of God's creation; b) sign to Non-Jews of God's special love to Jews. |
| Jun 22, 2008 4-Alignment CRUSHED OIL vs CLEAR OIL CRUSHED FOR LIGHT. Oil for-Light must be higher quality. |
Jun 23, 2008 6-Style Do this consecration procedure 7 days; do this consecration procedure 7 days. EMPHASIS: All subprocedures required. |
Jun 24, 2008 7-Format Do this consecration procedure 7 days; do this consecration procedure 7 days. EMPHASIS: All subprocedures required. |
Jun 25, 2008 8-Database Remember Egypt: No a) inequality, b) impurity, c) bad business practices. d) God saved you. |
Jun 26, 2008 9-Non-Versre The altar had a FOUNDATION - a hollowed receptacle like protrusion 1 cubit up from the ground. |
Jun 28, 2008 10-Symbolism Priest consecration emphasized RAM (=leadership) and OX (=daily routine productive activity). |
| Jun 15, 2008 6-Style PERHAPS you will see the donkey of your enemy overburdened with transport and you will abstain from helping him? You must, WITH HIS HELP, UNLOAD UNLOAD. |
Jun 16, 2008 8-Database Two temple sources: Voluntary donations for initial construction; obligatory tax for upkeep. |
Jun 17, 2008 9-Non-Versre The boards were shaved around the bottom to make two males which were inserted in silver female supports. |
Jun 18, 2008 1-Reference (Ex28-10) Tribal names on the stones worn by priests were ordered by tribal birth (Gn29-31,Gn30-24) |
Jun 19, 2008 2-Meaning NUN-SIN-ALEPH means a)LIFT, b) CLOUD (appears lifted), c) FIRE, d) PRAYER, e) FORGIVENESS (Sin appears HEAVY). |
Jun 21, 2008 3-Grammar I'll DESIGNATE there [the temple] for meeting with the Jews and it [THE TEMPLE] will be sanctified |
| Jun 8, 2008 9-Non-Versre Bible describes in detail chronology from 1 Sivan to 7 Sivan when Torah was received. |
Jun 9, 2008 1-Reference The 8 boards (Ex26-25a) references the 6+2 boards (Ex26-22,23) |
Jun 10, 2008 2-Meaning Beth-Resh-Cheth refers to a paradox when an open space is protective as in FLEEING, CENTER-BOARDS. |
Jun 11, 2008 3-Grammar ALL temple vessels are copper. ALL, including construction utensils. |
Jun 12, 2008 4-Alignment All Pillars, stakes and hooks - on north, south, east, west - are copper. |
Jun 14, 2008 5-Contradiction There were two taxes for the temple: Voluntary donations for initial construction and obligatory taxes for upkeep. |
| Jun 1, 2008 2-Meaning PERHAPS you will see the donkey of your enemy overburdened with transport and you will abstain from helping him? You must, WITH HIS HELP, UNLOAD UNLOAD. |
Jun 2, 2008 3-Grammar PERHAPS you will see the donkey of your enemy overburdened with transport and you will abstain from helping him? You must, WITH HIS HELP, UNLOAD UNLOAD. |
Jun 3, 2008 4-Alignment a) Do ALL commandments b1) No mention of IDOLATRY b2) No CAUSE of MENTION of idolatry. |
Jun 4, 2008 5-Contradiction Observe festivals - bring food to Jeruslem and give to the poor - even during the seventh year (when land ownership ceases) |
Jun 5, 2008 6-Style If you will observe My laws...I will destroy your enemmies, you will not have barrenness...if you observe my law |
Jun 7, 2008 7-Format PERHAPS you will see the donkey of your enemy overburdened with transport and you will abstain from helping him? You must, WITH HIS HELP, UNLOAD UNLOAD. |
| May 25, 2008 6-Style MOSES went out to Jethro,HE bowed, HE kissed him...JETHRO took sacrifices, AARON/ELDERS came to eat with JETHRO |
May 26, 2008 7-Format MOSES went out to Jethro,HE bowed, HE kissed him...JETHRO took sacrifices, AARON/ELDERS came to eat with JETHRO |
May 27, 2008 8-Database The Torah teaches moral norms by personification. Don't embarass stones ... how much more people. |
May 28, 2008 9-Non-Versre The incident of Yithro rebuking Moses for judging by himself occurred on the day following Yom Kippur. |
May 29, 2008 10-Symbolism The Torah teaches moral norms by personification. Don't embarass stones ... how much more people. |
May 31, 2008 1-Reference The command to bring first-fruits to the temple (Ex23-19) is detailed in Dt26-02 |
| May 18, 2008 10-Symbolism Moses supported himself painfully with a STONE not PILLOWS. He symbolically affirmed empathy with the Jew's plight. |
May 19, 2008 1-Reference he phrase YOU HAVE SEEN (Ex20-18b) emphasizes the emphasis YOU PERSONALLY HAVE SEEN GOD, NOT BY HEARSAY(Dt11-02,Dt11-07) |
May 20, 2008 2-Meaning "THIS DAY you have come to Sinai" implies a pun: TODAY you receive the Torah. |
May 21, 2008 3-Grammar MOSES went out to Jethro,HE bowed, HE kissed him...JETHRO took sacrifices, AARON/ELDERS came to eat with JETHRO |
May 22, 2008 4-Alignment Yithro made two complaints: a) Why do you judge ALONE; b) Why do you SIT while nation STANDS. |
May 24, 2008 5-Contradiction The Torah says "IF you build an altar." IF here means WHEN. |
| May 11, 2008 4-Alignment Joshua WEAKENED Amalayk. Saul was ordered to DESTROY Amalayk (totally). God first exercised mercy and then destroyed them. |
May 12, 2008 5-Contradiction Moses was afraid of being stoned. God considered this rediculous, so he ordered him to pass in front of the nation. |
May 13, 2008 6-Style Jews ate Manna for 40 years less one month. The first month they ate cakes that tasted like manna. |
May 14, 2008 7-Format Moses told the people: TODAY is Sabbath; TODAY eat the MANNA. TODAY you will not find it. So they shouldn't go out on Sabbath but the Manna would resume tomorrow. |
May 15, 2008 8-Database Amalayk broke the ice. It was the FIRST nation to declare war on the Jews. Hence God singled them out for destruction. |
May 17, 2008 9-Non-Versre The Jews had manna for 40 years less one month. |
| May 4, 2008 7-Format The Jews took from the Egyptians a) silver utensils, b) gold utensils, and c) clothes (which were the most needed) |
May 5, 2008 8-Database Most Biblical paragraph begin: GOD SPOKE TO MOSES. Those that mention MOSES AND AARON or AARON are special. |
May 6, 2008 9-Non-Versre Initially the number of families participating in a single pascal lamb should be sufficient to consume it(Add people if necessary) |
May 7, 2008 1-Reference Ex14-02b - RETURN to the MOUTH OF FREEDOM, is probably a pun on their leaving from the MOUTH OF DEATH (Ex12-37,Ex01-11) |
May 8, 2008 2-Meaning Joshua WEAKENED Amalayk (This contrasts with Saul who was ordered to DESTROY Amalayk). |
May 10, 2008 3-Grammar Moses, Aaron and Chur went to the mountain top. Moses hands were heavy. THEY (Aaron/Chur) took a stone to rest and AARON/CHUR supported him. |
| Apr 27, 2008 1-Reference Ex11-08a, MOSES LEFT WITH GREAT ANGER reference Ex10-28 where Pharoh said DONT SEE ME ANYMORE |
Apr 28, 2008 2-Meaning Relative pronouns like THIS, IT should be translated in Biblical Hebrew using the adverb ONLY: ONLY THIS, ONLY IT. |
Apr 29, 2008 3-Grammar Numbers in construct imply groupings: e.g. A TRIPLET OF DAYS, a WEEK OF DAYS. |
Apr 30, 2008 4-Alignment The aligned contrast HAND - HANDLET suggests a dynamic new meaing: HANDLET=Weaker hand = LEFT. |
May 1, 2008 5-Contradiction Moses' locust-plague was the worst single-species plague in human history; Joel's locust plague was the worst multiple-species plague. |
May 3, 2008 6-Style All firstborn will die: Firstborn of a) Royalty b) People c) Animals. |
| Apr 20, 2008 4-Alignment God both CITED Moses (gave him a citation/ticket for his doubts) and SPOKE to him (Comforting him on future) |
Apr 21, 2008 5-Contradiction Although Jacob cursed 3 TRIBES they produced very great PEOPLE. |
Apr 22, 2008 6-Style God asked Moses to redeem the Jews but Moses was from a cursed tribe and didn't consider himself worthy. |
Apr 23, 2008 7-Format Frogs on a) Pharoh (Who decreed), b) on servants (who ordered), c) on people (who carried out orders) |
Apr 24, 2008 8-Database The name of God, SHADAI refers to those situations where God used immediate and great force. |
Apr 26, 2008 9-Non-Versre The plague of hail had FIRE AND HAIL/WATER - a double miracle since these two dont go together. |
| Apr 13, 2008 8-Database Items are frequently named in the Bible by how they will be called rather then what they are called now--e.g. the Kosher animals of Noach. |
Apr 14, 2008 9-Non-Versre Pharoh learned about Moses murder from the 2 Jews he tried to stop fighting - they slandered him. |
Apr 15, 2008 10-Symbolism God appeared to Moses in a BURNING THORNBUSH symbolizing that God was empathic to the BURNS(Pain) and LOW SLAVE STATUS (Thorns) of the Jews. |
Apr 16, 2008 1-Reference Ex08-28a, Pharoh also hardened his heart this time, REFERENCES,Ex08-24 where he promised Jews freedom. |
Apr 17, 2008 2-Meaning ALOT idiomatically means ENOUGH (SYNECHDOCHE) |
Apr 19, 2008 3-Grammar Yud-2-3 verbs (Pay Yud verbs) change the YUD to VAV in NIFAL, HIFIL and HAFAL conjugations. |
| Apr 6, 2008 2-Meaning TO SEE can means PHYSICALLY SEE or EMPATHIZE. |
Apr 7, 2008 3-Grammar English uses the word OF for construct. Hebrew construct is indicated by O-A vowel differences. |
Apr 8, 2008 4-Alignment Pharoh will a)Let the Jews go; and b) Drive them out quickly (Because of fear of Gods punishment) |
Apr 9, 2008 5-Contradiction God promised Moses that Aaron would come out to greet him when he returned to Egypt. But Moses first his father-in-law's permission. |
Apr 10, 2008 6-Style God dealt well with the midwives BY making them socially distinguished. |
Apr 12, 2008 7-Format The Egyptians imposed two burdensome work orders on the Jews a) A greater quantity of stubble, b) the need to gather it dispersed. |
| Mar 30, 2008 6-Style GENERAL: The brothers did as their father commanded him. DETAIL: [namedly] they carried him to Canaan. |
Mar 31, 2008 7-Format You were worthy of a) additional STATURE=Priesthood; b) Additional STRENGTH=Monarchy. |
Apr 1, 2008 8-Database Oaths are frequently accompanied by symbolic expressions of seriousness such as nearness to a holy object |
Apr 2, 2008 9-Non-Versre Joseph LIFTED UP/SUPPORTED his father's hand from his son's head. |
Apr 3, 2008 10-Symbolism Joseph is FRUITFUL can dually mean: a) Joseph is physically FRUITFUL b) Joseph gives FRUITFUL dream interpretations. |
Apr 5, 2008 1-Reference Moses statement HE SAVED ME FROM THE SWORD OF PHAROH (Ex18-04) is explained by Ex02-15b, PHAROH WANTED TO KILL MOSES...MOSES FLED |
| Mar 23, 2008 10-Symbolism Joseph's interpretations: 3 baskets = 3 days; 3 vines = 3 days |
Mar 24, 2008 1-Reference Rashi explains Ho11-03 by cross referencing Gn48-09b: I, God, gentled to the Israelite Kingdom as Jacob gentled to Ephraim |
Mar 25, 2008 2-Meaning You were worthy to extra STATURE and extra STRENGTH |
Mar 26, 2008 3-Grammar The phrase YOUR WORDS WILL BE TRUTHIFIED means they will be PROVEN. |
Mar 27, 2008 4-Alignment Jacob told his children a) elements of FUTURE messianic era b) PRESENT advice on how they should treat each other. |
Mar 29, 2008 5-Contradiction Jacob cursed Shimon for Joseph's (attempted murder) but brother's lied and said Jacob wanted him to forgive. |
| Mar 16, 2008 4-Alignment Joseph ISN'T HERE vs. Joseph is DEAD. Judah white-lied to prevent being forced to find Joseph. |
Mar 17, 2008 5-Contradiction a) We like what you say b) Your ownership is [only] through monetary tax |
Mar 18, 2008 6-Style GENERAL: "You my brothers see:" DETAIL: "My full brother Benjamin sees" (HINT: I like you as much as him). |
Mar 19, 2008 7-Format a) EGYPT=Egyptian people,heard; b)Pharoh's HOUSE=Pharoh's staff, heard. |
Mar 20, 2008 8-Database Jacob uses GOD OF ISAAC vs. GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC because person close with father. |
Mar 22, 2008 9-Non-Versre You COME UP to Israel which is perceived at the TOP/center of the world. |
| Mar 9, 2008 8-Database The Bible uses the passive (was born) to emphasize the time or leadership qualities of the person born |
Mar 10, 2008 9-Non-Versre Ben was framed with robbery. To avoid suspicion the investigator went from oldest to youngest so discovery looked accidental. |
Mar 11, 2008 10-Symbolism Joseph specialized in NUMBER symbolism: a) 3 baskets=3 days; b) 3 branches=3 days; c) 7 good cows=7 good years d) 7 bad cows = 7 bad years. |
Mar 12, 2008 1-Reference Judah said: YOU ASKED ABOUT OUR RELATIVES (Gn44-18c). But Gn42-07 shows it wasn't just ASKING but INTERROGATION |
Mar 13, 2008 2-Meaning Holocaust land means NON-PRODUCING land. |
Mar 15, 2008 3-Grammar The phrase YOUR WORDS WILL BE TRUTHIFIED means they will be PROVEN. (Noun (truth) becomes Verb (truthify)) |
| Mar 2, 2008 1-Reference He saw that GOD WAS WITH JOSEPH (Gn39-03 ) because Joseph always mentioned God (God will help)(Gn40-08,Gn41-16). |
Mar 3, 2008 2-Meaning EMPTY FLESHED means EMACIATED (EMPTY is RELATED to LACK OF FULLNESS AND SUPPORT) |
Mar 4, 2008 3-Grammar Nouns can be transformed into verbs in several ways: (a) CREATE: To flower (b) REMOVE: To dust (c) USAGE: To hammer. Hence the phrase YOUR WORDS WILL BE TRUTHIFIED means they will be PROVEN. |
Mar 5, 2008 4-Alignment SACK, KNAPSACK, BAG all mean the same thing. |
Mar 6, 2008 5-Contradiction Egypt at first had stored food but then it too suffered from the famine. |
Mar 8, 2008 7-Format We DESCENDED DESCENDED connotes two descents: a) physical descent to Egypt and b) social descent - they use to provide others and now are dependent. |
| Feb 24, 2008 4-Alignment Jacob MOURNED; His (Jacob's) father CRIED (Isaac new Joseph was alive but couldn't tell Jacob about it and felt bad). |
Feb 25, 2008 5-Contradiction TIMNAH was in the MIDDLE of a mountain. You go UP from the bottom and DOWN from the top. |
Feb 26, 2008 7-Format The phrase ROSE AND aLSO STOOD connotes a standing of the sheaf without falling. |
Feb 27, 2008 8-Database Biblical style focuses on the excelling person in a group and token mentions the others. |
Feb 28, 2008 9-Non-Versre Rashi diagrams the birth of the twins: a)Twin A sticks out hand b) Twin A's hand back to womb c) Twin B comes out first d) Twin A comes out second. |
Mar 1, 2008 10-Symbolism Joseph had a dream in which he was WANDERING / CONFUSED. His goals were BROTHERHOOD but his brothers didn't trust him-they wanted a new religion not based on prophecy. |
| Feb 17, 2008 7-Format The angels said WHERE IS YOUR SPOUSE Rashi: Strike out the words TO HIM. They said it to both! |
Feb 18, 2008 8-Database Genealogies are usually patriarchal. If a genealogy is not patriarchal it emphasizes some special relationship. Basmath sister of Nevayoth implies he helped her get married. |
Feb 19, 2008 9-Non-Versre Even criminals have boundaries. Going into their turf may invite rought treatment but they know that rape is off-limits. |
Feb 20, 2008 1-Reference Jews are called HEBREWS from EYVER-OTHER SIDE. They are DIFFERENT - OTHER SIDE. |
Feb 21, 2008 2-Meaning HEBREW comes from EYVER meaning OTHER SIDE and refers to a) Person EYVER who fathered cutting world into 2 sides, b) Abraham who stood on one side against world and c) Joseph who was an OUTSIDER (other side). |
Feb 23, 2008 3-Grammar English indicates construct using OF. Hebrew indicates CONSTRUCT using two word forms. |
| Feb 10, 2008 9-Non-Versre WHAT CAN I DO TO MY DAUGHTERS = How can I harm them |
Feb 11, 2008 1-Reference Jacob FEARED and WAS DISTRESSED. The word FEAR refers to possible loss of life mentioned explicitly in Gn32-12. |
Feb 12, 2008 2-Meaning Cheth-Pay-Resh means WINTER and COLD / EMBARASSING / DISGRACEFUL |
Feb 13, 2008 3-Grammar Collective nouns can use the singular. |
Feb 14, 2008 4-Alignment Jacob was AFRAID and DISTRESSED. AFRAID of being KILLED and DISTRESSED that he MIGHT HAVE TO KILL. |
Feb 16, 2008 5-Contradiction Zibeon committed incest with his mother who gave birth to Anah. Thus Zibeon and Anah had a common mother and were brothers even though Zibeon was Anah's father. |
| Feb 3, 2008 3-Grammar A suffix TAUV at the end of a word indicates a PERSONAL PRONOUN (SHAYNAH: sleep :: SNATHI: MySleep). |
Feb 4, 2008 4-Alignment Esauv took 1) Wives and 2) male children. Jacob took 1)male Children and 2)wives. Jacob showed respect for the women by allowing the males to lead. |
Feb 5, 2008 5-Contradiction Rachel told Leah how Jacob liked to be flirted with. Jacob at wedding night thought he was marrying someone who knew what he wanted physically. In the morning Leah went back to her old self;Jacob found out he was double-crossed. Feb 6, 2008 6-Style GENERAL: Don't afflict my daughters. DETAILS: Don't take extra wives. INTERPRETATION: That is, don't diminish their marital frequency. |
Feb 7, 2008 7-Format If you afflict MY DAUGHTERS MY DAUGHTERS - emphasis to show that Bilhah, Zilpah were also his daughters (from live-in girlfriends). |
Feb 9, 2008 8-Database Jacob swore by the FEAR OF ISAAC rather than the GOD OF ISAAC since it is not polite to refer to GOD OF SO AND SO while so and so are still alive. |
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| Jan 27, 2008 7-Format We see God is with you [and your parents and your whole family]. |
Jan 28, 2008 8-Database God communicates prophecy thru symbolic acts: a) 2 infants = NATIONS fighting; b) Esauv is hairy/ruddy = he fights like an animal c) Jacob=JEWS grabbed Esauv=NONJEWS by heal |
Jan 29, 2008 9-Non-Versre A person who is careful about modesty may lose his guard over a prolonged time period. |
Jan 30, 2008 10-Symbolism God communicates prophecy thru symbolic acts: a) 2 infants = NATIONS fighting; b) Esauv is hairy/ruddy = he fights like an animal c) Jacob=JEWS grabbed Esauv=NONJEWS by heal |
Jan 31, 2008 1-Reference Jacob cursed the robber of Laban's idols (Gn31-32) and as a result Rachel died prematurely (Gn35-19). |
Feb 2, 2008 2-Meaning The Hebrew GLAD means the GL (Stone heap) is an AD (Witness). |
| Jan 20, 2008 1-Reference 1C01-32 speaks about Keturah, Abraham's concubine. Hence we infer that Abraham had one concubine with 2 names KETURAH, HAGAR. |
Jan 21, 2008 2-Meaning The Hebrew preposition AYIN-LAMED normally translated as ON can also mean WITH as in YOU WILL LIVE WITH YOUR SWORD. |
Jan 22, 2008 3-Grammar PUNS: "Two People [singular] are you pregnant with". "Two nations [plural] will be born." Emphasis on both great nations and great people. |
Jan 23, 2008 4-Alignment Rivkah (children thru marriage) had a FULL 9 month pregnancy; Tamar (Children thru an affair) had a 7 MONTH pregnancy. |
Jan 24, 2008 5-Contradiction 1C01-32 and Gn25-06 speak about Abraham's CONCUBINE, CONCUBINES. She was one person with 2 differents stages of personality development. |
Jan 26, 2008 6-Style Esauv did not want the birthright - he wanted a life of eating and drinking. |
| Jan 13, 2008 4-Alignment Eliezer 1st gave Rivkah the ring 2nd asked to come over (because he was sure). But he reversed order when he told the story (not to act sure) |
Jan 14, 2008 6-Style SARAHS LIFE - had 3 stages - SARAHS LIFE (One unified life with 3 aspects). |
Jan 15, 2008 7-Format CLIMAX: Let the girl stay with us a) DAYS [= A YEAR] or b) at least 10 [=10 months] |
Jan 16, 2008 8-Database BOWING in the Bible symbolizes to 4 things: a) Thanks b) Acknowledgement of power c) Greeting d) Worship |
Jan 17, 2008 9-Non-Versre Seeing a charitable woman PROVES that she is Isaac's wife to be, since CHARITABLE men need CHARITABLE wives. |
Jan 19, 2008 10-Symbolism 3 gifts of Eliezer to Rivkah: a) A cheap bracelet = caring about the cheap person; b) dual bracelets = dual - man God - approach c) $10 item = concern about community vs single digit/person. |
| Jan 6, 2008 7-Format The angels said WHERE IS YOUR SPOUSE Rashi: Strike out the words TO HIM. They said it to both! |
Jan 7, 2008 8-Database Lot despite his materialistic personality. preached justice and was hospitable - traits learned from Abraham. |
Jan 8, 2008 9-Non-Versre GOD LEFT AFTER TALKING TO ABRAHAM. Teaches court etiquette- listen to all arguments before closing. |
Jan 9, 2008 1-Reference THE GOD WHO SWORE TO GIVE ME THIS LAND (Gn24-07) references The CONVENANT OF CUTS where God so SWORE (Gn15-18) |
Jan 10, 2008 2-Meaning YUD-CAPH-CHETH means TO PROVE: either a) To make a claim against someone (PROVE), or b) make someone change behavior(RE-PROVE) |
Jan 12, 2008 3-Grammar Gn24-37:38 is a MULTI-verse SINGLE sentence: Don't take a Canaanite wife for my son UNLESS you first try and fail to obtain a wife from my family. |
| Dec 30, 2007 1-Reference The Angelic admonition "Do not stay in the PLAIN(Gn19-17)" CROSS REFERENCES the fertile Jordan plain which initially attracted LOT (Gn13-10). |
Dec 31, 2007 2-Meaning ALEPH-TZADE means BE URGENT (Not hurry); MEM-LAMED-TET means ESCAPE (not save) |
Jan 1, 2008 3-Grammar The feminine form of the TESTIMONY is TESTAMENT. A TESTAMENT is a TESTIMONY that is SUBSERVIENT (=Female) to commemoration of some event. |
Jan 2, 2008 4-Alignment Abraham cooked CAKE:Lot cooked MATZOH. Lot commemorated Abraham's swift expulsion from Egypt at which time he ate MATZOH. |
Jan 3, 2008 5-Contradiction Abraham gave Hagar ENOUGH water but the water was USED UP, because her son had a fever and needed alot of water. |
Jan 5, 2008 6-Style She sat OPPOSITE but FAR (A Bow's shot) |
| Dec 23, 2007 5-Contradiction God told Abram "Leave your father"-but his father repented and God promised Abram "You will return to your fathers." |
Dec 24, 2007 6-Style Only the life ON THE LAND was destroyed - fish were not destroyed. |
Dec 25, 2007 7-Format God told Abraham: a) Leave your country b) Leave your birthplace c) Leave your father's household |
Dec 26, 2007 8-Database God communicates prophecy with accompanying symbols - a dark dream symbolizes exile and despair. |
Dec 27, 2007 9-Non-Versre The alliance of 4 defeated the alliance of 5. Abraham pursued the alliance of 4 (Who were obviously mighty) to save his nephew. |
Dec 29, 2007 10-Symbolism God prophesied to Abraham about the DARK exile. God accompanied the prophesy with a supporting symbol: Great DARKness. |
| Dec 16, 2007 9-Non-Versre The ark was built with a sloping roof with the top part not a point but a 2' x 2' square (Structurally this prevented leaks). |
Dec 17, 2007 10-Symbolism Noah made his ark from LAVA-wood (Wood with a crusted type surface) to symbolically exhort his generation that God would punish them with LAVA type explosions for their sins. |
Dec 18, 2007 1-Reference Gn15-14b, promising that the nation that subjugates the Jews will themselves be judged is confirmed in Ex04-23 where God threatens to kill the Egyptian first-born for enslaving the Jews. |
Dec 19, 2007 2-Meaning AYIN-BETH-RESH means to PASS OVER. When used with a preposition BETH=IN it means PASS THROUGH. |
Dec 20, 2007 3-Grammar Abraham in his return lodged at hotels he stayed by in his initial journey; THERE he built altars and called to God |
Dec 22, 2007 4-Alignment SaraI - MY princess - was renamed SaraH - princess; she, like Abraham, was now a PRINCESS to many people. |
| Dec 9, 2007 3-Grammar NOAH WALKED WITH GOD, that is, he CONTINUOUSLY walked with God. This PRESENT PROGRESSIVE can be indicated with the PAST CONJUGATION. |
Dec 10, 2007 4-Alignment Abstention in ark: Go to ark-NOAH-SONS and WIFE-DAUGHTER IN LAW-;leave ark NOAH-WIFE and SON-DAUGTHER-IN-LAWS |
Dec 11, 2007 5-Contradiction Noah was ordered: a) 1st LET animals out of Ark. If they don't go then b) FORCE them out. |
Dec 12, 2007 6-Style (Gn07-06:07) a) THERE WAS A FLOOD b)Noah came to ark C) BECAUSE OF FLOOD. Because of FLOOD not because of GOD'S ORDER |
Dec 13, 2007 7-Format Five levels of prohibited murder: a) Suicide b) by animal agent c) By human agent, d) without witnesses e) Personally (Death Penalty) |
Dec 15, 2007 8-Database Sinners are called "Crowd, Worthless, men" or the sinner city is called by name. The residents of the Tower of Babel is called SONS OF ADAM because like Adam they rebelled against God. |
| Dec 2, 2007 7-Format In Dt30-15:18, we have GOOD=Love God; LIFE=live; EVIL=worship other gods; DEATH=perish. |
Dec 3, 2007 8-Database Many leaders reminded the people of God's good and punishment before their death and transition to a new leadership. |
Dec 4, 2007 9-Non-Versre Place the TORAH in the ARK of God is interpreted literally; There was room in the ark for the Torah. |
Dec 5, 2007 10-Symbolism If inanimate objects like the sun and moon can do what they are suppose to and earn the right to exist how much more so people. |
Dec 6, 2007 1-Reference Shem, Noah's eldest son, didn't have his firs child till 2 years after the flood. This supports the thesis that there was marital abstention during the flood years. |
Dec 8, 2007 2-Meaning KUPH-NUN-HEY means TREE SHOOTS. When referring to a ship it means CUBICLE CABINS |
| Nov 25, 2007 10-Symbolism Animals are used to symbolize characteristics: The Eagle is swift; the lion, wolf and leopard are destructive etc. |
Nov 26, 2007 1-Reference Dt29-10a discussing 'Your ...elders, judges, ...from the wood cutters to water drawers' REFERENCES Jo09-04: 'The Givonim were made into wood-cutters..." |
Nov 27, 2007 2-Meaning IDIOMS: The phrase THOSE THAT ARE NOT WITH US refer to the FUTURE UNBORN |
Nov 28, 2007 3-Grammar You create a treaty by PASSING THRU the cut halves of an animal from which the treaty meal is made. |
Nov 29, 2007 4-Alignment Moses exhorts us between GOOD and EVIL but blesses us that we will chose GOOD. |
Dec 1, 2007 5-Contradiction Moses was vigorous at the time of his death but God did not ALLOW him to lead. |
| Nov 18, 2007 3-Grammar Be CONTINUOUSLY INVOLVED IN WATCHING the commandments; Erect stones with the Torah written on it. |
Nov 19, 2007 4-Alignment FIRST FRUITS: Thank God for bounty; TITHES: Affirm compliance. |
Nov 20, 2007 5-Contradiction God will REJOICE in bringing an ENEMY to DESTROY us. |
Nov 21, 2007 6-Style Dt26-14a states "I have not eaten my tithes on the DAY OF BURIAL." This REFERENCES Lv10-20 - on BURIAL Day you don't eat SIN OFFERINGS and OTHER SIMILAR ITEMS. |
Nov 22, 2007 7-Format Women in famine shall eat a) their husband b) their grown children c) their little children and d) their stillbirths |
Nov 24, 2007 9-Non-Versre Don't PUSH BACK your neighbor's boundary so that you have more land. |
| Nov 11, 2007 6-Style Don't sleep in your lender's pajamas.' RASHI: It is prohibited even if they are just in the house. |
Nov 12, 2007 7-Format You don't marry Moabites because a) They hired someone to curse you, b1) They didn't give you food when you were journey-weary b2) they didn't give you food at the exodus from Egypt. |
Nov 13, 2007 8-Database Several commandments mention AND THEY SHALL STAND. Most require actual STANDING during performance. |
Nov 14, 2007 9-Non-Versre Destroy the idolatry so that God no longer Angry (RASHI: Hence before hand He is Angry). |
Nov 15, 2007 1-Reference Dt26-14a states "I have not eaten my tithes on the DAY OF BURIAL." This REFERENCES Lv10-20 - on BURIAL Day you don't eat SIN OFFERINGS and OTHER SIMILAR ITEMS. |
Nov 17, 2007 2-Meaning The phrase YOU WILL BE LOST means YOU WILL BE DESTROYED. |
| Nov 4, 2007 10-Symbolism Priestly gifts symbolically affirm Pinchas zealotry against immorality: a) Shoulder (exposure) b) Cheeks (liquid secretions) c) Womb/stomach (relations) |
Nov 5, 2007 1-Reference The statement that 'YOU WERE THIRSTY and exhausted' cross references the DROUGHT mentioned at Ex17-03 |
Nov 6, 2007 2-Meaning The word ZAYIN-NUN means WEAPON. The word ALEPH-ZAYIN-NUN means your PERSONAL WEAPON BELT. |
Nov 7, 2007 3-Grammar God WALKS with you and SAVES you; He should not SEE bathroom items and WITHDRAW |
Nov 8, 2007 4-Alignment WATCH the CONSEQUENCES of Leprosy (Sacrifice, shutin..); WATCH the LEPROSY itself (don't cut it out) |
Nov 10, 2007 5-Contradiction A double-crossed worker MAY pray against his employer but NEED NOT do so. |
| Oct 28, 2007 4-Alignment The king must know a) the Jewish laws and b) spirit of the Laws |
Oct 29, 2007 5-Contradiction A perjury case involves TWO witnesses perjuring ONE person. |
Oct 30, 2007 6-Style Gifts come from PEOPLE (DETAIL) who OFFER(GENERAL) [but not from Priests who offer] |
Oct 31, 2007 7-Format A False prophet EITHER a) incorrectly cites God OR b) cites other gods (even on correct laws). |
Nov 1, 2007 8-Database Several commandments mention AND THEY SHALL STAND. Most require actual STANDING during performance. |
Nov 3, 2007 9-Non-Versre Destroy the idolatry so that God no longer Angry (RASHI: Hence before hand He is Angry). |
| Oct 21, 2007 7-Format Others depend upon you a) economically b) politically but c) you are independent of them. |
Oct 22, 2007 8-Database 7 commandments have a reward of long life (Covers all: don't eat blood (Would do it anyway), honor bird parent(easy)... |
Oct 23, 2007 9-Non-Versre Destroy the idolatry so that God no longer Angry (RASHI: Hence before hand He is Angry). |
Oct 24, 2007 1-Reference The statement (Dt18-01) 'God is the Portion of the Priests' cross REFERENCES Nu18-20. |
Oct 25, 2007 2-Meaning The word KAPH LAMED can mean ALL (no exceptions) or the WHOLE/ANY (all parts). |
Oct 27, 2007 3-Grammar NECK the calf by the river (that is KILL IT - blow to NECK) |
| Oct 14, 2007 1-Reference The statement (Dt15-06) 'God will bless you if you observe as HE SAID' refers to (Dt28-03). |
Oct 15, 2007 2-Meaning Synonyms for charity refusal: Don't be TIGHT; Don't be HURRIED |
Oct 16, 2007 3-Grammar The spoil shall be hold FOR GOD - that is DEDICATED TO HIM. |
Oct 17, 2007 4-Alignment Don't place any baldness BETWEEN YOUR EYES | ON YOUR HEAD (All prohibited) |
Oct 18, 2007 5-Contradiction Every 7 years (on years 7,14,21..) there is an annulment of loans. |
Oct 20, 2007 6-Style When you give charity to BROTHERS you only need give it to POOR brothers |
| Oct 7, 2007 3-Grammar DON'T GRACE THE NON-JEW - Don't acknowledge their GRACEFULLNESS |
Oct 8, 2007 4-Alignment Both INDIVIDUAL and COMMUNITY must Love God. |
Oct 9, 2007 5-Contradiction The Jews are numerically SMALL, militarily BIG |
Oct 10, 2007 7-Format God watches over us BECAUSE a) He loves us and BECAUSE b) He promised the Patriarchs to love us. |
Oct 11, 2007 8-Database God gives people an opportunity to repent. After that punishment is rapid. |
Oct 13, 2007 9-Non-Versre Don't these others [tease them for being aliens] the way others have teased you [you were tease while being aliens in Egypt]. |
| Sep 30, 2007 4-Alignment Don't COVET|DESIRE, don't COVET|COVET. So COVET=DESIRE |
Oct 1, 2007 6-Style Has such a GREAT THING ever happened THAT God revealed himself to an entire nation. |
Oct 2, 2007 7-Format a) FEAR God, b) WORSHIP God. And then c) Your SWEARING will be by God's name. |
Oct 3, 2007 8-Database Remember salvation from Egypt by contradicting Egyptian slavery: a) equality b) ritual purity and c) no anxiety-business practices. |
Oct 4, 2007 1-Reference The obligation to WALK IN GOD'S WAYS (Dt11-30e) refers to IMITATING HIS 13 ATTRIBUTES (Ex34-06:07) |
Oct 6, 2007 2-Meaning Observe ALL commandments: a) No exceptions b) all parts |
| Sep 23, 2007 8-Database CRYING facilitates prayer being answered EXCEPT in cases of SLANDER. |
Sep 24, 2007 9-Non-Versre The Reubenites-Gadites inherited a) a parcel of land b) the Arnon River bordering that land and c) A small amount of the opposing land border. |
Sep 25, 2007 10-Symbolism The LION kills through POWER; the BEE kills thru VENOM without using power. |
Sep 26, 2007 1-Reference God's promise to show Moses Israel(Dt03-27a) was fulfilled with a panaromic showing (Dt34-01:03) |
Sep 27, 2007 2-Meaning ON THE FACE OF is an IDIOM meaning DURING THE LIFETIME |
Sep 29, 2007 3-Grammar When the Jews wanted Moses as an intermediary Moses weakened like a female |
| Sep 16, 2007 2-Meaning YUD-DALETH-HEY means FAMILIAR not to KNOW; e.g. Adam was FAMILIAR with this wife. |
Sep 17, 2007 3-Grammar Be INVOLVED IN LISTENING to cases |
Sep 18, 2007 4-Alignment The deal was to FIGHT WITH the Jews; But Reubenites-Gadites LED the Jews in battle. |
Sep 19, 2007 5-Contradiction The MINORITY report said 'Israel is GOOD'; MAJORITY report said 'Israel is BAD.' |
Sep 20, 2007 6-Style Try BIG and SMALL [People] equally implies Try BIG and SMALL [cases] equally. |
Sep 22, 2007 7-Format Spies were to find a) easiest CITIES to conquer b) crooked ROADS with potential ambushes |
| Sep 9, 2007 5-Contradiction Inner 1000 cubits of city outskirts: FOR LIVESTOCK. Outer 1000 cubits: FOR LIVESTOCK, GARDENS. |
Sep 10, 2007 6-Style CONQUER the land IN ORDER TO DWELL in it (It suffices to EXPEL inhabitants). |
Sep 11, 2007 7-Format Make 6 refuge cities for NEGLIGENT murder (Nu35-09:15) a) Willful murder tried (Nu35-16:21); b) Negligent murder goes there (Nu35-22:28) |
Sep 12, 2007 9-Non-Versre Jews camped from BETH YESHIMOTH to AVAYL SHITTIM = 12 Square miles. |
Sep 13, 2007 10-Symbolism When HIGH PRIEST=ATONE ON NEGLIGENCE dies, NEGLIGENT murderer goes home |
Sep 15, 2007 1-Reference The deal with Reubenites and Gadites (Dt03-18a) cross REFERENCES Nu32-25:27. |
| Sep 2, 2007 9-Non-Versre Land was divided PER PERSON, not PER TRIBE; Land was divied PER VALUE, not PER AREA. |
Sep 3, 2007 10-Symbolism Jews on Passover, a) PLOUGHED Gods world to freedom like OXEN, b) LED each other; and c) FOLLOWED each other to freedom. |
Sep 4, 2007 1-Reference Rashi illumine EVERY DAUGHTER WHO INHERITs (Nu33-08) with IF NO SON DAUGHER INHERITS (Nu27-08) |
Sep 5, 2007 2-Meaning EAST=before: WEST=backside: SOUTH=right: NORTH=left |
Sep 6, 2007 3-Grammar Your request for the Transjordan is a JUST-ONE-MORE time argument. |
Sep 8, 2007 4-Alignment GADITES: We care a) Sheep b) children. MOSES: You should care a) Children b) Sheep. |
| Aug 26, 2007 1-Reference Rashi illumines that the word SPLENDOR (Nu27-20) means BEAMING (Ex34-03). |
Aug 27, 2007 2-Meaning Rashi paraphrased states: NUN-SAMECH = motion with resistance: a) Flee b) Raise c) (Raised) National flag |
Aug 28, 2007 3-Grammar BECAUSE of the loss of Jews in the plague (and BECAUSE of God's love for the Jews), God ordered a census to show appreciation for the remaining. |
Aug 29, 2007 4-Alignment Passover: Jews are OX (Plough God's world); RAM - leaders; SHEEP = Followers |
Aug 30, 2007 5-Contradiction 1st: The earth swallowed up all Korach's followers; 2nd: Korach's sons repented and were saved. |
Sep 1, 2007 7-Format GIVE 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) |
| Aug 19, 2007 5-Contradiction What fools! Bilam is asked to defeat JEWS by CURSE but needs a SWORD to kill his DONKEY. |
Aug 20, 2007 7-Format (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. |
Aug 21, 2007 8-Database Although 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. |
Aug 22, 2007 10-Symbolism Although 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. |
Aug 23, 2007 -NOT SENT NOT SENT OUT |
Aug 25, 2007 -NOT SENT NOT SENT OUT |
| Aug 12, 2007 9-Non-Versre They travelled SW to SE to NE to NW. Arnon is a BORDER town, NORTH of Moab, South of Emori. |
Aug 13, 2007 10-Symbolism Place a COPPER [snake colored] COPPERHEAD on a RAISED pole [raise in prayer against snake plague]. |
Aug 14, 2007 1-Reference Rashi illumines the capped words INVITE and HONOR (Nu22-05,17) as meaning money, SILVER AND GOLD (Nu22-18). |
Aug 15, 2007 2-Meaning Rashi paraphrased states: Many governments sought INTERPRETATIVE (PAY TAUV RESH) advice from Bilam. Hence his city was nicknamed INTERPRETATION (PETHORAH). |
Aug 16, 2007 3-Grammar BECAUSE of the defeat of these two kings, Balak was very afaid. |
Aug 18, 2007 4-Alignment BALAK (Politician): WARNING shot; leave me along. BILAM(Antisemite): WAR; destruction. |
| Aug 5, 2007 2-Meaning Hebrew words can be named by their FEEL. A snake BURN feels like a BURN. |
Aug 6, 2007 3-Grammar If only we had died in God's PLAGUE DEATH [quickly and instantly without pain] |
Aug 7, 2007 4-Alignment JEWS are saved by PRAYER; EDOM is saved by SWORD. |
Aug 8, 2007 5-Contradiction MOSES sent DELEGATES who requested peace in MOSES name. |
Aug 9, 2007 7-Format The Egyptians caused anguish to a) Us to b) our forefathers (Who prophetically saw our anguish) |
Aug 11, 2007 8-Database Place a COPPER [snake colored] COPPERHEAD on a RAISED pole [raise in prayer against snake plague]. |
| Jul 29, 2007 3-Grammar a) Datan b) Aviram and c) On ...[ALL] from the tribe of Reuben. |
Jul 30, 2007 4-Alignment LEVITES: Do temple work: JEWS: Don't do. LEVITES: Do temple work. THEY=JEWS bear sin they do. |
Jul 31, 2007 6-Style Priests get GIFTS - each verse interpreted GENEROUSLY |
Aug 1, 2007 7-Format The Levite functions were to a) Assist in Temple SERVICED b) to MINISTER = songs of PRAISE |
Aug 2, 2007 8-Database Neighborhood influences character. |
Aug 4, 2007 1-Reference The border city of Amon is named BRAZEN (Nu21-24a) because Amon is protected by prophecy (Dt02-19) |
| Jul 22, 2007 7-Format STRONG-weak; GOOD-bad; FAT-lean; MANY-small; FORTIFIED-(**open**) camped. |
Jul 23, 2007 8-Database 12 commandments COMMEMORATE the exodus. They negate a) business anxiety b) ritual impurity c) mistreatment of orphans |
Jul 24, 2007 9-Non-Versre Spies went from SE (Tzin Dessert) to SW (Mediterranean) to NW (Mount Mount, Chamath) |
Jul 25, 2007 10-Symbolism TREE symoblizes an UPRIGHT person, a SPIRITUAL leader who guides the community. |
Jul 26, 2007 1-Reference The Levite functions were to a) Assist in Temple SERVICED b) to MINISTER = songs of PRAISE |
Jul 28, 2007 2-Meaning These are Priestly gifts FROM the [Time of placement on the] fire |
| Jul 15, 2007 10-Symbolism LEANING on an object symbolically indicates TRANSFER of responsibility |
Jul 16, 2007 1-Reference Moses prayer GOD FORGIVE THEM FOR YOU ARE SLOW TO ANGER (Nu14-17:18) cross REFERENCES God's description of Himself (Ex34-06:07) |
Jul 17, 2007 2-Meaning Tauv-Vav-Resh means a) To spy / explore b) To Explore fantasies |
Jul 18, 2007 3-Grammar FOR YOU adverbially connotes a PERSONAL aspect. Make FOR YOURSELF trumpets means Make for your personal use. |
Jul 19, 2007 4-Alignment Prayer on sin of slander of spies doesn't mention merit of Patriarchs (but Patriarchs mentioned by sin of Golden calf). |
Jul 21, 2007 5-Contradiction Ex31-14 states GENERAL DEATH penalty. Nu15-34a states SPECIFIC METHOD, STONING. |
| Jul 8, 2007 4-Alignment Moses cited, to the Jews, [The HOLIDAYS | to do the PASSOVER]. |
Jul 9, 2007 5-Contradiction The word FATHER can refer to FATHER or GRANDFATHER. |
Jul 10, 2007 6-Style Observe Passover in its SEASON but only on the FOURTEENTH. |
Jul 11, 2007 7-Format If a person is XX FAR AWAY XX -- not necessarily really FAR AWAY but FAR AWAY ENOUGH to not be able to come to Jerusalem. |
Jul 12, 2007 8-Database LEANING on an object symbolically indicates TRANSFER of responsibility |
Jul 14, 2007 9-Non-Versre The Jews stayed a little under a year (11 months, 3 weeks) at Sinai. |
| Jul 1, 2007 7-Format Moses and XX Aaron XX count (census) the Levites - Aaron is stricken (XX XX), not counted in census. |
Jul 2, 2007 8-Database Good neighborhoods have positive influence (Moses lived near Judah, Issacar, Zevulun) |
Jul 3, 2007 9-Non-Versre (22300 Levites) minus (300 Levite 1st born) = 22000 non first born levites vs. 22273 first born leaves 273 unpaired firstborn. |
Jul 4, 2007 1-Reference As they journeyed so they camped (Nu02-09a) REFERENCES Nu02-09:29 (CAMPINGS) and Nu10-13:27(JOURNEYINGS) |
Jul 5, 2007 2-Meaning ALEPH-VUV-NUN refers to STRUGGLE: The root can mean a) Virility b) Struggle c) Mourning d) Complain |
Jul 7, 2007 3-Grammar FOR YOU adverbially connotes a PERSONAL aspect. Make FOR YOURSELF trumpets means Make for your personal use. |
| Jun 24, 2007 9-Non-Versre Seed from 6th year is used at the a) end of 6th b) all of 7th c) beginning of 8th. |
Jun 25, 2007 1-Reference Count by FAMILY (Nu01-02) = count by TRIBE (Nu01-05:06); Count by HEAD (Nu01-02) = count by HALF DOLLARS (Ex30-12:13, Ex38-26) |
Jun 26, 2007 2-Meaning SMR = Shin Mem Resh means PROFESSIONALISM: a) Training and b) Standards |
Jun 27, 2007 3-Grammar Nu01-02:04 is a MULTI VERSE sentence: You and Tribal elders (Nu01-04) count (Nu01-02) all 20+ year olds (Nu01-03). |
Jun 28, 2007 4-Alignment Count [Israelites | Levites] that are above [20 years | 1 month] old |
Jun 30, 2007 6-Style Levites will help Aaron BY serving the temple. |
| Jun 17, 2007 3-Grammar FROM WITHIN YOU (i.e. Jewish anti-semites) your enemies will reign |
Jun 18, 2007 4-Alignment Don't abuse slaves (jewish owner) vs Don't abuse slaves OPENLY (non-jewish owners) |
Jun 19, 2007 5-Contradiction Seed from 6th year is used at the a) end of 6th b) all of 7th c) beginning of 8th. |
Jun 20, 2007 6-Style Jubilee = 1 year after 7 Land-Sabbaticals each with 6 preceding agriculture years |
Jun 21, 2007 7-Format a) no learning b) no performance c-d) despise religious / civil law e) no community involvement f) Apostasy. |
Jun 23, 2007 8-Database OPEN = money; LADEN = food, clothing; GIVE = loan; STRENGTHEN = business association. |
| Jun 10, 2007 6-Style BLEMISHED priests don't serve-blind,lame,..-(ANY)BLEMISH doesn't serve. |
Jun 11, 2007 7-Format Don't CUT a CUTTING in one's flesh-each separate cut is prohibited. |
Jun 12, 2007 8-Database LEANING on object symbolically indicates TRANSFER of responsibility |
Jun 13, 2007 10-Symbolism LEANING on object symbolically indicates TRANSFER of responsibility |
Jun 14, 2007 1-Reference The SABBATH YEAR(Lv25-08) refers to the LAND SABBATICALS(Lv25-02:03) |
Jun 16, 2007 2-Meaning TO VINE means to REMOVE / PRUNE vines; TO DUST means to REMOVE dust. |
| Jun 3, 2007 10-Symbolism Executing an animal sinned with, symbolically affirms seriousness of adultery and incest. |
Jun 4, 2007 1-Reference The PASSOVER holiday is so-called because God PASSED OVER Jewish houses (from destruction) |
Jun 5, 2007 2-Meaning HONEY refers to anything SWEET. (SYNECHDOCHE - naming a group by a good example) |
Jun 6, 2007 3-Grammar YO-O-MAD, is in HAFAL mode. It indicates the passive: SHALL REMAIN ALIVE. |
Jun 7, 2007 4-Alignment Dont SHAVE|DESTROY beard sides - only by-RAZOR prohibited |
Jun 9, 2007 5-Contradiction Bring OFFERINGS - 2 oxens, 1 ram, 7 lambs; if unavailable bring any OFFERING |
| May 27, 2007 4-Alignment He sprinkles blood: ONCE, ABOVE; 7 TIMES, BELOW |
May 28, 2007 5-Contradiction Priesthood succession: 1st) Chose son; 2nd) If not worthy chose most eligible |
May 29, 2007 6-Style Cover blood when slaughtering KOSHER animals |
May 30, 2007 7-Format The he-goat remains ALIVE ALIVE TILL CONFESSION; but then is sent to DEATH. |
May 31, 2007 8-Database They DID AS COMMANDED is stated when we might expect to the contrary. |
Jun 2, 2007 9-Non-Versre Priest GOES OUT, FROM Veil, TO Courtyard altar. |
| May 20, 2007 7-Format If the leprosy SPREAD SPREAD - whether before / after the two week review period. |
May 21, 2007 8-Database Only leprosy impurity requires a declaration by the priest |
May 22, 2007 10-Symbolism Leprosy = punishment for BIRD like chatter: Atonement: See spectrum of CEDAR=mighty & HYSSOP=lower classes. |
May 23, 2007 1-Reference He then offers HIS AND THE NATIONS up offering,(Lv16-24) cross references(Lv16-03,05). |
May 24, 2007 2-Meaning TO TURBAN, (Hebrew root TZADE-NUN-PAY) means "LIKE AN OVERLAY" (NUN(like)+TZADE-PAY (overlay)) |
May 26, 2007 3-Grammar YO-O-MAD, is in HAFAL mode. It indicates the passive: SHALL REMAIN ALIVE. |
| May 13, 2007 1-Reference Impurity of Childbirth (Lv12-02c)" likened to Menstrual impurity (Lv15-19) |
May 14, 2007 2-Meaning The Hebrew root, NUN-SIN-ALEPH means CLOUD; Hence SIN-ALEPH-TAUV, means CLOUD-WHITE. |
May 15, 2007 3-Grammar Bring UP and SIN offerings; offer IT [SIN offering]...and purify |
May 16, 2007 4-Alignment SKIN:WORKED SKIN::RAW LEATHER:PROCESSED LEATHER |
May 17, 2007 5-Contradiction Don't SHAVE the BALD spot?!? Leave its borders unshaved. |
May 19, 2007 6-Style Shave BEARD and EYEBROW hair-hair that is DENSE and VISIBLE. |
| May 6, 2007 3-Grammar Paragraph juxtaposition can indicate causation. |
May 7, 2007 4-Alignment Owner brings fat ON breast;waiving priest has breast ON fat. |
May 8, 2007 5-Contradiction Nadav, Avihu died by a prophetic fire - It burned souls but not clothes |
May 9, 2007 6-Style All Jews must mourn the death of ANY scholar like Nadav, Avihu |
May 10, 2007 7-Format The principles of the UP OFFERING, UP OFFERING - even if originally invalid |
May 12, 2007 8-Database Priest inauguration: Only time an offering has a CALF - it atones for golden CALF |
| Apr 29, 2007 5-Contradiction All priests MAY eat sin offering PROVIDED they COULD have offered it. |
Apr 30, 2007 6-Style Dont drink blood, [applies only] from birds and animals [fish blood is ok] |
May 1, 2007 7-Format The principles of the UP OFFERING, UP OFFERING - even if originally invalid |
May 2, 2007 8-Database THEY DID AS COMMANDED is used when we might expect otherwise. |
May 3, 2007 1-Reference "Calf" throughout the Bible means "under 2" (Lv09-07) |
May 5, 2007 2-Meaning The Hebrew Aleph-Caph means USUALLY, connoting exceptions. |
| Apr 22, 2007 9-Non-Versre Robbers pay 100% of original + 25% fine. Fine=20% of total returned! |
Apr 23, 2007 10-Symbolism First repent from SIN; then ELEVATE UPWARD. |
Apr 24, 2007 1-Reference "Broken" in Lv06-14c refers to the "breaking" procedure in Lv02-06. |
Apr 25, 2007 2-Meaning The word TORAH means PRINCIPLES; they universally apply |
Apr 26, 2007 3-Grammar Aleph Tauv Vav (Otho) means "only it"; a terminal suffix Vav (Oh) means "it". |
Apr 28, 2007 4-Alignment Priest scoops WITH his FISTFUL - but not a UTENSIL; FULL fistful =no OVER/UNDERfill |
| Apr 15, 2007 3-Grammar Aleph Tauv Vav (Otho) means "only it"; a terminal suffix Vav (Oh) means "it". |
Apr 16, 2007 4-Alignment UP BIRD OFFERING: head cut of; SIN OFFERING: Head partially cut off. |
Apr 17, 2007 5-Contradiction The priest brings a YOUNG ADULT: both a child, bullock and ox |
Apr 18, 2007 6-Style If you offer from ANIMALS you may only offer CATTLE, FLOCK. |
Apr 19, 2007 7-Format There are 4 bulleted items in Lv05-01:05: All offerings atone for UNKNOWN items |
Apr 21, 2007 8-Database Two types of offerings: VOLUNTARY vs OBLIGATORY. |
| Apr 8, 2007 6-Style The Temple was erected BECAUSE the Jews did as commanded (So all fit together) |
Apr 9, 2007 7-Format "These are the accountings of the TEMPLE, the TEMPLE" - all temples the same |
Apr 10, 2007 8-Database God chose AHALIAV, from inferior tribe - choice by MERIT not SENIORITY |
Apr 11, 2007 9-Non-Verse 1 Thread = 1 Gold + Blue 1 Gold + Linen |
Apr 12, 2007 1-Reference "Perfect" in Lv01-03 means "without blemish" (Lv22-21). |
Apr 14, 2007 2-Meaning "Thigh of the altar" means "side of the altar". |
| Apr 1, 2007 9-Non-Verse You GO *UP* TO ISRAEL and COME *DOWN* FROM ISRAEL |
Apr 2, 2007 1-Reference They made TABERNACLE, TENT, COVERING (Ex35-11) as commanded in Ex26 |
Apr 3, 2007 2-Meaning They SKIED the gold means THEY FLATTENED it into threads |
Apr 4, 2007 3-Grammar Observe the Sabbath EVEN if you can't build temple on Sabbath |
Apr 5, 2007 4-Alignment The ark-cover PROTECTS (Ex40-03) / SEPARATES (Ex26-33), that is CREATES BORDERS |
Apr 7, 2007 5-Contradiction Bezalel SUPERVISED the STAFF constructing Temple (Both MADE TEMPLE) |
| Mar 25, 2007 2-Meaning STIFF-NECKED means STUBBORN |
Mar 26, 2007 3-Grammar The word THIS always refers to SOMETHING ACTUALLY POINTED TO |
Mar 27, 2007 4-Alignment God didn't just TELL MOSES (Ex32-09) but TOLD MOSES TO ANSWER BACK (Dt09-13) |
Mar 28, 2007 5-Contradiction God remembers to those who: a) LOVE him for 2000 b) REVERE him for 1000 |
Mar 29, 2007 6-Style THEME-DETAIL-THEME: ATONE by COUNTING BY 1/2 DOLLAR to ATONE: Always count this way |
Mar 31, 2007 7-Format Priests wash for a) Coming (to offer) on Altar b)Entering Temple for other services |
| Mar 18, 2007 4-Alignment "If ox kills adult pay his worth" vs "If ox kills slave pay 30" |
Mar 19, 2007 5-Contradiction "Slave works FOREVER" vs "Slave free at Jubilee." FOREVER = Till Jubilee |
Mar 20, 2007 6-Style "If OX gores a person " RASHI: If ANY ANIMAL gores a person |
Mar 21, 2007 7-Format "Eye for eye, inflammation, burn" => Permanent damage, Embarassment, pain; |
Mar 22, 2007 8-Database Ex21-01:06, Dt15-12:18 = Slavery for THEFT; Lv25-39:43 = Slavery for POVERTY |
Mar 24, 2007 1-Referece HOLY COINS in Ex30-13 refers to COINS OF HOLY TEMPLE (Lv27-02:03) |
| Mar 11, 2007 7-Format Work gold INTO blue INTO scarlet INTO 6-ply Linen => Gold goes with every color |
Mar 12, 2007 8-Database FAT TAIL only offered by RAM / SHEEP Peace offering (Not by Ox / Goat) |
Mar 13, 2007 9-Non-Verse Mask attached to face with TWO threads: one AROUND head and one OVER head |
Mar 14, 2007 1-Reference (Ex24-12) "Come up to the MOUNT" references (Dt09-09:11) "40 day ascent to Mount" |
Mar 15, 2007 2-Meaning "Day or days" is an idiom meaning "24 hours" |
Mar 17, 2007 3-Grammar "If a ransom is laid on HIM he gives HIS life's worth" a) Ox Owner b) Person killed |
| Mar 4, 2007 1-References Tauv Mem Yud Daleth (TaMiD) can mean a) Continual or b) Continuous |
Mar 5, 2007 2-Meaning Kuph Daleth Shin (KaDoSh - Holy) really means a) Formal atmosphere b) Dedication |
Mar 6, 2007 3-Grammar Ex28-11 translated as "The work of an ENGRAVER OF stone " |
Mar 7, 2007 4-Alignment Cakes = RAW flour MIXED with oil vs WAFERS = COOKED flour SPREAD with oil |
Mar 8, 2007 5-Contradiction Mask attached to face with TWO threads: one AROUND head and one OVER head |
Mar 10, 2007 6-Style Offer 2 Daily Offerings on altar where God PROPHESIES to Moses and Other prophets |
| Feb 25, 2007 3-Grammar "Altar WAS SHOWN", "Temple frame WAS SHOWN", "Candellabrah IS SHOWN (A 2nd time)" |
Feb 26, 2007 4-Alignment Reread the recent method #3 |
Feb 27, 2007 5-Contradiction Two types of Temple funding: a) Voluntary gifts b) Obligatory taxes |
Feb 28, 2007 6-Style Cast 4 rings of gold WITH two of them on 1 side and two on the other side |
Mar 1, 2007 8-Database Temple fundings used for a) Silver sockets b) Construction c) Communal offerings |
Mar 3, 2007 9-Non-Verse Temple was 30' x 10' with holy of holies 10' x 10' x 10' |
| Feb 18, 2007 6-Style THEME: God be with you; DETAILS: Delegate judges; THEME: Ask God's approval |
Feb 19, 2007 7-Format Jews saved from A1) Egyptian SERVICE A2) Pharoh's SERVICE, B)Egyptian SUBJUGATION |
Feb 20, 2007 8-Database SYMBOLIC AFFIRMATION of values; No WIDE STEPS on altar(Modesty) |
Feb 21, 2007 10-Symbolism Reread the recent method #8 |
Feb 22, 2007 1-Reference (Ex25-01:08) "Take donations incense" references "incense procedure (Ex30-01:10) |
Feb 24, 2007 2-Meaning "Make trumpet, Candellabrah, kerubim HARD" means "Sculptored" vs "Soldered" |
| Feb 11, 2007 -NOT SENT NOT SENT OUT |
Feb 12, 2007 1-Reference (Ex18-04) God saved me from SWORD of PHAROH refers to Ex02-11:15 |
Feb 13, 2007 2-Meaning Sin-Resh means a) Expert b) Leader c) Manager (Basic meaning: Manager) |
Feb 14, 2007 3-Grammar Jethro went home FOR HIMSELF - Rashi: Indicates personal aspect - made a God club |
Feb 15, 2007 4-Alignment (Ex24-01:02) a) NATION not on mount b) ELDERS on MOUNT c) Moses closest |
Feb 17, 2007 5-Contradiction God's PRESENCE in HEAVEN; His VOICE on Earth |
| Feb 4, 2007 3-Grammar Jews TURNED back; RETREATED; HENCE Pharoh pursued them |
Feb 5, 2007 4-Alignment Who is like you God: strong, holy, praiseworthy, does wonders |
Feb 6, 2007 5-Contradiction Animals brought in house spared from plague; used to pursue Jews |
Feb 7, 2007 7-Formatting If you will LISTEN LISTEN to God's laws = If you ACCEPT thelaws |
Feb 8, 2007 8-Database SYMBOLIC AFFIRMATION of values; Jews win when Moses RAISES hands = Pray |
Feb 10, 2007 9-Non-Verse There were 7 days from the Exodus to the drowning of the Egyptians by the Reed sea |
| Jan 28, 2007 7-Format a) No slave status b) Shave c) Proper appareil --> Meet with King |
Jan 29, 2007 8-Database Proper Etiquette: Describe nicely those who do you favors |
Jan 30, 2007 9-Non-Verse Joseph said "this is Leah's 1st born, 2nd born etc..." |
Jan 31, 2007 10-Symbols Theme method of dream interpretation: each ANIMAL = 1 year |
Feb 1, 2007 1-Reference Ex06-03:04 "I, God promised Patriarchs Israel" - cf. Gn17-07:08 |
Feb 3, 2007 2-Meaning "morning guard" = TIME of "morning guard" = early AM |
| Jan 21, 2007 8-Database e.g. "Mount Sinai" named "Mount of God";naiming by future events |
Jan 22, 2007 5-Contradiction Egypt had food, but the food rotted; So Egypt also had famine;Needed Joseph |
Jan 23, 2007 2-Word Meaning Pay Ayin Mem = Periodic repetition:Bells, Hammer, Footsteps, Throbbing feeling |
Jan 24, 2007 3-Grammar (Gn42-21:24) Brothers felt guilty; HENCE Joseph wept |
Jan 25, 2007 4-Alignment "Jacob's sons" vs "Joseph's brothers"; Brothers had forgiven Joseph |
Jan 27, 2007 6-Style If OX damages = If ANY ANIMAL damages; Joe/Ben WEPT = Shared emotions |
| Jan 14, 2007 4-Alignment "WHEN HE TOOK IT OUT" vs "WHEN HE TOOK IT OUT OF HIS BOSSOM" |
Jan 15, 2007 5-Contradict Moses had the AGE of a "BABY" but the DEMEANOR of a "CHILD" |
Jan 16, 2007 1-Reference "God ACCIDENTED us" means "God gave us PROPHECY" |
Jan 17, 2007 6-Style God dealt WELL with midwives BY making them distinguished |
Jan 18, 2007 7-Format Who am I that I should a)Deal with Pharoh b)Save the Jews |
Jan 20, 2007 10-Symbolism THORNBUSH on FIRE symbolizes BURNING PAIN |
| Jan 7, 2007 7-Format a) No prison record b) Bathed c) Attire - ROYAL MEETING |
Jan 8, 2007 8-Database Refer to people who do you favors prasingly |
Jan 9, 2007 9-Non-Verse Joseph said "this is Leah's 1st born, 2nd born etc..." |
Jan 10, 2007 10-Symbols Interpretation of the 7-Cow dream of Pharoh |
Jan 11, 2007 2-Meaning "May your children FISH-IFY"(become a school of FISH) |
Jan 13, 2007 3-Grammar Pharoh's daugher's MAIDENS came down; ONE MAIDEN saved Moses |
| Dec 31, 2006 8-Database Biblical style: Mention all BRIEFLY; Then FOCUS on hero |
Jan 1, 2007 10-Symbols Full interpretation of Wine-master's dream |
Jan 2, 2007 2-Meaning Hebrew Pay-Ayin-Mem = Repetition: hammar; steps; throbbing |
Jan 3, 2007 3-Grammar "We are guilty for selling Joseph" caused "Joe cries" |
Jan 4, 2007 4-Alignment "Joseph's brothers" vs "Jacob's sons" - They repented |
Jan 6, 2007 6-Style Joe and Ben CRIED - [Rashi:Also shared feelings of missing] |
| Dec 24, 2006 2-Meaning Hebrew DBR vs DBH means SPEAK vs. CHATTER |
Dec 25, 2006 3-Grammar CONSTRUCT in Hebrew: KuToNeth; NON-CONSTRUCT: KeToNeth |
Dec 26, 2006 4-Alignment "Told brothers tne dream" vs "Told brothers AND FATHER the dream" |
Dec 27, 2006 5-Contradict Father WATCHED the dream but YELLED at Joseph |
Dec 28, 2006 6-Style "A SUCCESSFUL - God-with-him - SUCCESSFUL" person |
Dec 30, 2006 7-Format They stripped Joseph's a) clothing b) his special coat |
| Dec 17, 2006 3-Grammar WHO ARE YOU? Jacob. WHERE YOU GO? Esauv. WHY? For gift |
Dec 18, 2006 4-Alignment "We will GIVE our daughters" vs "You will TAKE them" |
Dec 19, 2006 5-Contradict "They Dealt CUNNINGLY because he raped their daughter" |
Dec 20, 2006 6-Style Facilitate APPEASEMENT: Distinct droves with spaces |
Dec 21, 2006 7-Format Passed a)present b)wives c)sons d) ?Leftover items |
Dec 23, 2006 1-Reference Hebrew root YBM means "Marry sister in law" (Dt25/05:06) |
| Dec 10, 2006 6-Style Rachel->All mothers: "Give me children or I feel dead" |
Dec 11, 2006 7-Format He saw ANGELS of God - he sent an ANGEL [Rashi: Real one] |
Dec 12, 2006 8-Database "God of SO AND SO" - only said about dead people OR Isaac |
Dec 13, 2006 9-Non-Verse "He devoured our money" - hubby had to work vs receive dowry |
Dec 14, 2006 1-Reference Gn32/13 Plentiful children like sea sand - cf. Gn28-14 |
Dec 16, 2006 2-Meaning (Exaggeration)Young flock are ON me=I must carry them |
| Dec 3, 2006 9-Non-Verse Rivkah was 15 when she married Isaac |
Dec 4, 2006 1-Reference Gn28-20:22 BethEl will be Gods house - cf. Gn35/01:07 |
Dec 5, 2006 2-Meaning WHEN [vs IF] God will be with me...[Because of promise] |
Dec 6, 2006 3-Grammar HEY at word-end means TOWARDS: Jacob went TOWARDS Charan |
Dec 7, 2006 4-Alignment "He ran when HE HEARD" vs "He ran when he saw GOLD RINGS" |
Dec 9, 2006 5-Contradict Jacob married Leah in EVENING but only found out in MORNING |
| Nov 26, 2006 2-Meaning "sword captives" means "war captives" (Synechdoche) |
Nov 27, 2006 3-Grammar "Steal me" means "steal my heart" means "deceive" |
Nov 28, 2006 4-Alignment Take "sons and wives" vs "wives and sons"/Jacob vs Esav |
Nov 29, 2006 6-Style Esauv despised birthright SO HE could eat/drink |
Nov 30, 2006 7-Format a)TO hunt b)TO Bring - Preferably hunt;if not bring=buy/steal |
Dec 2, 2006 8-Database "Isaac son of ABRAHAM was born to ABRAHAM" - not to AVIMELECH |
Nov 22, 2006 3-Grammar "895" vs "5 and 90 years and 800 years" |
Nov 23, 2006 6-Style Esauv despised birthright SO HE could eat/drink |
Nov 25, 2006 1-Reference (Gn31/41a)you changed my wages 10 times - cf. Gn31/07:09 |