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    4. RASHI METHOD: ALIGNMENT
    BRIEF EXPLANATION: Aligning two almost identically worded verselets can suggest
    • (4a) 2 cases of the same incident or law
    • (4b) emphasis on the nuances of a case
    • (4c) use of broad vs literal usage of words
    This examples applies to Rashis Ex38-22a
    URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/w33n11.htm
    Brief Summary: Bezalel thru logic derived the proper sequence of Temple constructions: House 1st utensils 2nd.

The table below presents an aligned extract of verses in Ex25-10 Ex26-01, Ex36-08 Ex37-01. Both verses discuss the sequence of construction of Temple objects. The alignment justifies the Rashi assertions that God commanded Moses in Ex25 to construct the Temple utensils - such as the ark - 1st and then construct the Temple building while Bezalel when he actually constructed the Temple built the Temple building 1st and the Temple utensils, such as the ark, 2nd. Bezalel argued that people don't buy house utensils prior to owning a house and such common sense dictates the proper order.

Verse Text of Verse Rashi comment
Ex25-10 Ex26-01 And they shall make an ark ....... And you shall make the Temple... God commanded Moses in Ex25 to construct the Temple utensils - such as the ark - 1st and then construct the Temple building
Ex36-08 Ex37-01 And every wise hearted man, among them that did the craftsmanship, made the Temple... And Bezalel made the ark ... God commanded Moses in Ex25 to construct the Temple utensils - such as the ark - 1st and then construct the Temple building while Bezalel when he actually constructed the Temple built the Temple building 1st and the Temple utensils, such as the ark, 2nd. Bezalel argued that people don't buy house utensils prior to owning a house and such common sense dictates the proper order.

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