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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 examples applies to Rashis Gn37-13a
      URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/w34n23.htm
      Brief Summary: Even though Joseph's brothers hated him (Gn37-04) nevertheless Joseph was ready to go to them since he craved brotherly unity (Gn37-08).

The table below presents two contradictory verses. Both verses speak about Joseph's relationship with his brothers The underlined words highlight the contradiction. One verse says Joseph's brothers hated him, while the other verse states Joseph was eager to see his brothers. We see the contradiction--- Was there hatred or desire between Joseph and his brothers. Rashi simply resolves this using the 2 Stages / 2 Aspects method: Joseph's brothers hated Joseph because he slandered them(Gn37-04). But Joseph really wanted to rule over this brothers to help them (Gn37-08). Although Joseph's brothers hated him also because of his dreams and aspirations Joseph still was anxious to meet them in the hope of reaquiring their friendship.

Summary Verse / Source Text of verse / Source
Joseph's brothers hated him due to slander Gn37-03:04 ... Joseph, being seventeen years old, ... and Joseph slandered them ...And when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him.
Joseph desired to meet with his brothers Gn37-13 And Israel said to Joseph, Are not your brothers feeding the flock in Shechem? Come, and I will send you to them. And Joseph said to Jacob, I am available.
Resolution: 2 Aspects / 2 Stages Joseph's brothers hated Joseph because he slandered them(Gn37-04). But Joseph really wanted to rule over this brothers to help them (Gn37-08). Although Joseph's brothers hated him also because of his dreams and aspirations Joseph still was anxious to meet them in the hope of reaquiring their friendship. 


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