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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 Gn28-04a
    URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/rule1315.htm
    Brief Summary: (Gn28-04a) AND GOD WILL GIVE YOU (Jacob) THE BLESSINGS OF ABRAHAM Rashi: This references Gn12-02, Gn22-18 I WILL MAKE YOU, ABRAHAM, INTO A GREAT NATION, ALL NATIONS WILL BE BLESSED IN YOU

Verse Gn28-04a discussing Isaac's blessing to Jacob states and give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land of thy sojournings, which G-d gave unto Abraham.' Rashi notes that the underlined words, the blessing of Abraham references verses Gn12-02, Gn22-18 discussing the blessings that God gave Abraham. Hence the Rashi comment The statement in Gn28-04a that Isaac blessed Jacob to receive the blessings of Abraham references verses like Gn12-02,Gn22-18 which state that Abraham will become a great nation and that all nations will be blessed through him.

Text of Target Verse Gn28-04a Text of Reference Verse Gn12-02,Gn22-18
And give you the blessing of Abraham, and to your seed with you; that you may inherit the land where you are a stranger, which God gave to Abraham. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing; And in your seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because you have obeyed my voice
Rashi comments: The statement in Gn28-04a that Isaac blessed Jacob to receive the blessings of Abraham references verses like Gn12-02,Gn22-18 which state that Abraham will become a great nation and that all nations will be blessed through him. 


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