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    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 Gn24-02b
    URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/rule1314.htm
    Brief Summary: Abraham CAME [from Beer Sheva (Gn21-33:34)] to mourn Sarah (Gn24-02b)

Verse Gn24-02b discussing Abraham's coming to mourn Sarah states And Sarah died in Kiriath-Arba; which is Hebron in the land of Canaan; and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her. Rashi notes that the underlined words, came references verses Gn21-33:34 discussing Abraham's recent place of residence, in Beer Sheva. Hence the Rashi comment The statement in Gn23-02 that Abraham came to mourn Sarah references verse Gn21-33:34 which explains that Abraham founded some free hotels in Beer Sheva, preached about God and stayed there a long time.

Text of Target Verse Gn23-02 Text of Reference Verse Gn21-33:34
And Sarah died in Kiriath-Arba; which is Hebron in the land of Canaan; and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her. And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God. And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines’ land many days.
Rashi comments: The statement in Gn24-02 that Abraham came to mourn Sarah references verse Gn22-18:19 which explains that Abraham founded some free hotels in Beer Sheva, preached about God and stayed there a long time. 


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