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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 Gn42-15a
      URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/w34n24.htm
      Brief Summary: Joseph swore by God when he wanted to be truthful; He swore by Pharoh when he might break his word.

The table below presents two contradictory verses. Both verses speak about Joseph's beliefs The underlined words highlight the contradiction. One verse says Joseph swore by Pharoh while the other verse states God was with Joseph. We see the contradiction--- was Joseph God-fearing or Pharoh-fearing. Rashi simply resolves this using the 2 Aspects method: Joseph believed in God. When he swore truthfully he would swear by God. When he anticipated he might have to break his word he swore by Pharoh.

Summary Verse / Source Text of verse / Source
Joseph believed/affirmed in God Gn37-03:04 And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. There is none greater in this house than I; nor has he kept back any thing from me but you, because you are his wife; how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
Joseph swore by Pharoh Gn42-15 Hereby you shall be tested; By the life of Pharaoh you shall not go from here, except if your youngest brother comes here.
Resolution: 2 Stages Joseph believed in God. When he swore truthfully he would swear by God. When he anticipated he might have to break his word he swore by Pharoh. 


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