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    5. RASHI METHOD: CONTRADICTION
    BRIEF EXPLANATION:Rashi resolves contradictory verses using 3 methods.
    • (5a) Resolution using two aspects of the same event
    • (5b) Resolution using two stages of the same process
    • (5c) Resolution using broad-literal interpretation.
    This example applies to Rashis Lv04-03b
    URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/ex21-03c.htm
    Brief Summary: The priest brings a young adult; both a child bullock and ox

    Note the contradiction in the following verse discussing the Chief Priest sin offering: Lv04-03 states if the anointed priest shall sin so as to bring guilt on the people, then let him offer for his sin, which he hath sinned,
  • An ox
  • a child bullock
without blemish unto HaShem for a sin-offering.

We see the contradiction. Which is it? Is the offering a child bullock or an adult ox?

    Rashi resolves this contradiction using the broad-literal meaning method. He offered a young adult. Hence
  • it was still a child bullock
  • but also a beginning ox adult.

Sermonic points: It is easy to have 20 years of experience and not make mistakes. It is also easy to be a child and not do anything right. But young adulthood is when occasional serious mistakes are made. The priest must recognize this as a transitional period through which he will reach perfection thru intense learning, study and practice. The sprinkling of the blood seven (=many) times towards the holies symbolizes this intensity.


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