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      9. RASHI METHOD: SPREADSHEETS
      BRIEF EXPLANATION: The common denominator of the 3 submethods of the Spreadsheet method is that inferences are made from non textual material. The 3 submethods are as follows:
      • Spreadsheet: Rashi makes inferences of a numerical nature that can be summarized in a traditional spreadsheet
      • Geometric: Rashi clarifies a Biblical text using descriptions of geometric diagrams
      • Fill-ins: Rashi supplies either real-world background material or indicates real-world inferences from a verse. The emphasis here is on the real-world, non-textual nature of the material.
      This example applies to Rashis Nu06-21a Nu06-21b
      URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/rule1219.htm
      Brief Summary: (Nu06-21) According to his vow BESIDES the (standard) requirements. RASHI: He can ADD to standard requirements but NOT DIMINISH.

Verse Nu06-21a,b discussing the offerings of the Nazaarite states This is the rule of the Nazaarite who has vowed, and of his offering to the Lord for his separation, besides that which his means allow; according to the vow which he vowed, so he must do after the Torah of his separation. Rashi illustrates this verse with numerical examples.

  • Case of no extra vow: If the Nazaarite only vowed to become a Nazaarite then he brings the standard Nazaarite offering (a lamb, female lamb, ram, matzoh basket, wafer and cakes)
  • Case of vow for more: If he for example vowed to become a Nazaarite on condition of bringing 100 up,sin and peace offerings then as indicated by the underlined words in the verse the Nazaarite brings both the standard Nazaarite offering and additionally brings the 100 peace, up, and sin offerings. So in total he brings 101 up,sin and peace offerings. #####

Because this Rashi clarifies the Biblical text with numerical examples we have classified it as a spreadsheet submethod of the non verse method. 


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