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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 Dt07-07a
      URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/dt07-07a.htm
      Brief Summary: The Jews are numerically SMALL, militarily BIG

The table below presents presents two contradictory verses. Both verses speak about the relative importance of Jews among the nations. The underlined words highlight the contradiction. One verse says the Jews are small while the other verse implies that the Jews are big. Which is it? Are the Jews a small or big nation?

Summary Verse / Source Text of verse / Source
Jews are small Dt07-07 The Lord did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because you were more in number than any people; for you were the fewest of all peoples;
Nations greater than you implies that you yourself - the Jews - are big! Dt09-01 Hear, O Israel; You are to pass over the Jordan this day, to go in to possess nations greater and mightier than yourself, cities great and fortified up to heaven,
Resolution: 2 Aspects
  • Numerically the Jews are small
  • Militarily the Jews are big.

By using the table structure with underlines we are able to participate and empathize with Rashi in construction of the Rashi comment.


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