1. RASHI METHOD: REFERENCES BRIEF EXPLANATION: Commentary on a verse is provided thru a cross-reference to another verse. The cross references can either provide (1a) further details, (1b) confirm citations, or (1c) clarify word meaning. This examples applies to Rashis Dt10-08d URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/rule1303.htm Brief Summary: (Dt10-08) The Priests were chosen to stand before God and BLESS IN HIS NAME refers to (Nu06-22:27) which contains the Priestly blessing to the nation.

Verse Dt10-08d discussing the function of the priests states At that time the Lord set apart the tribe of Levi, to carry the ark of the covenant of the Lord, to stand before the Lord to minister to him, and to bless in His name, to this day. Rashi notes that the underlined words, to bless in His name references verses Nu06-22:27 discussing the Priestly blessing. Hence the Rashi comment The textual statement that the Levite's purpose is to bless in his name stated at Dt10-08 references verses Nu06-22:27 which describes the requirement for the Priests, a subtribe of the Levites, to daily bless the people in the name of God.

Text of Target Verse Dt10-08d	Text of Reference Verse Nu06-22:27
At that time the Lord set apart the tribe of Levi, to carry the ark of the covenant of the Lord, to stand before the Lord to minister to him, and to bless in his name, to this day.	And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, On this wise you shall bless the people of Israel, saying to them, The Lord bless you, and keep you; The Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. And they shall put my name upon the people of Israel; and I will bless them
Rashi comments: The textual statement that the Levite's purpose is to bless in his name stated at Dt10-08 references verses Nu06-22:27 which describes the requirement for the Priests, a subtribe of the Levites, to daily bless the people in the name of God.