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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 Lv25-17a
      URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/w2n5.htm
      Brief Summary: Do such and such FEAR GOD is mentioned in only 5 commandments - those where subterfuge is possible and only God can prevent crime.

Today we ask the database query: When is the concluding phrase Fear God used to exhort commandment performance. The query uncovers 5 examples. An examination of these examples justifies the Rashi assertion that Fear God is only used as a concluding phrase in a commandment where violation of the commandment cannot be detected by people and only fear of God's providence prevents violation.

The table below presents results of the query along with illustrations of Rashi's comment.

Commandment Verse Text Of Verse Why is commandment violation not detectible except by God?
Don't maliciously tease people Lv25-17 You shall not therefore tease one another; but you shall fear your God; for I am the Lord your God. You could argue I was giving constructive criticism.
No stumbling block before blind Lv19-14 You shall not curse the deaf, nor put a stumbling block before the blind, but shall fear your God; I am the Lord Clearly the deaf person has no way of knowing you cursed him.
Show honor to the elderly Lv19-32 You shall rise up before the hoary head, and honor the face of the old man, and fear your God; I am the Lord You can get absorbed in your work whenever an elder is passing by and claim you didn't notice him.
Don't take interest Lv25-36 Take no interest from him, or increase; but fear your God; that your brother may live with you. You could lend out thru a non-Jewish middle man who is allowed to charge interest (and reap the same benefit!)
Don't overwork your slave Lv25-43 You shall not rule over a slave with rigor; but shall fear your God. You could claim you really need alot of work done and your intent is not to molest him. 


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