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      10. RASHI METHOD: SYMBOLISM
      BRIEF EXPLANATION: Rashi provides symbolic interpretations of words, verses, and chapters. Rashi can symbolically interpret either
      • (10a) entire Biblical chapters such as the gifts of the princes, Nu-07
      • (10b) individual items, verses and words
      The rules governing symbolism and symbolic interpretation are presented in detail on my website.
      This examples applies to Rashis Nu15-41e
      URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/w33n23.htm
      Brief Summary: Tzitzith, reminding us of Gods commandments, are only required on 4 corner garments, indicating that we must remember God in all 4 aspects of His relationship with us.

The commandment of tzitzith is discussed in both Nu15-38-41 and Dt22-12 The Bible clearly states that the reason for wearing Tziztzith is that you may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the Lord... I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt We are however told that this requirement of remembering God's commandments only applies to four corner garments which you wear.

    Rashi explains the symbolism of four corner garments. The Bible explicitly connects Tzitzith with our obligation to observe commandments because of the Exodus. But the Exodus is identified has having four stages - Ex06-06:07. The message is that we have a specific requirement of remembering God's commandments in each of these 4 stages of life:
  • Leaving: When leaving Egypt we were in a rush but even so we must remember God's commandments
  • No servitude: The commandments are not something we only observe as slaves (To protect us from slave impulses). As we acquired wealth in Egypt and were freed from slavery we acquire other emotions which also require observing God's commandments.
  • Redemption: On the sea when we were saved from the pursuing Egyptians we were in a state of great emotional flux - nevertheless we must strengthen ourselves and observe commandments then.
  • New Nation: Commandments were not just something we observe to be saved from Egypt. After Egypt we received the Torah - we must observe commandments while we are free. Commandments protect us against our internal vices whether we are slaves or free. 


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