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    8. RASHI METHOD: DATABASES
    BRIEF EXPLANATION:Rashi makes inferences from Database queries. The precise definition of database query has been identified in modern times with the 8 operations of Sequential Query Language (SQL).
    This example applies to Rashis Ex35-34a
    URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/ex35-34a.htm

Today we ask the database query: In the Bible, does God select by lineage or merit? Surprisingly, as Rashi points out Selection for important posts was frequently done by merit not by lineage. The list below justifies this Rashi observation.

Person Chosen for Who was avoided that was better Verse support
Moses Prophet Aaron his older brother Ex04-10:16
Ahaliav Build Temple Ahaliav was from Dan-not Judah Ex35-34a
David King He was youngest of 8 1S16-07:12
Jacob Patriarch Esauv was older Gn27
Saul King Saul was from Binyamin-Not Judah 1S09-21

Sermonic Points: As can be seen from the above list God in many situations choses people based on merit rather than on tribal status (Judah vs. Benjamin or Dan) or seniority (the eldest). A famous clash between Jacob and Joseph in Gn48 further emphasizes that merit takes place on lineage and form. Judaism firmly believes that our standing before God is based on our own deeds. Such a positive attitude, placing responsibility on each individual, strongly encourages good deeds and action.


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