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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 Nu04-02a
      URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/v33n20.htm
      Brief Summary: The Levites began LEARNING temple service at 25; The Levites began SERVING in the Temple at 30.

The table below presents two contradictory verses. Both verses talk about the age at which Levites commence service. The underlined words highlight the contradiction. One verse says Levites start temple service at 30 while the other verse says Levites start temple service at 25 Which is it? Do Levites start working at 25 or 30? Rashi simply resolves this using the 2 Stages method: The assignment and the learning stage starts at age 25. The actual Temple service starts at age 30.

Summary Verse / Source Text of verse / Source
Levites start serving the Temple at 30. Nu04-02a ######
Levites start serving the Temple at 30. Nu08-24 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, This is it what concerns the Levites: from twenty five years old and upward they shall go to their assigned posts for the service of the Tent of Meeting;
Resolution: 2 Stages Levites start learning about their Temple assignments at age 25. They start serving in the Temple proper at age 30. 


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