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5. RASHI METHOD: CONTRADICTION
BRIEF EXPLANATION:Rashi resolves contradictory verses using 3 methods.
This examples applies to Rashis Gn37-11a Gn37-10b Gn37-10c
URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/gn37-10c.htm

    Note the contradiction in the following verses.
  • Verse Gn37-10 discussing Jacob's reaction to Joseph's dream of leadership and rule states And he told it to his father, and to his brothers; and his father yelled at him, and said to him, What is this dream that you have dreamed? Shall I and your mother and your brothers indeed come to bow down ourselves to you to the earth?
  • Verse Gn37-11 also discussing Jacob's reaction to Joseph's dream of leadership and rule states And his brothers envied him; but his father watched / hoped for the matter.

We see the contradiction: Which is it? Was Jacob angry or hopeful. Was he yelling or watching the matter?

    Rashi resolves this contradiction using the two-aspects method of resolution:
  • Publicly Jacob yelled at Joseph so that Joseph should not arouse jealosy. But
  • Privately Jacob watched the matter since he hoped Joseph would become a prophet.

Sermonic points: Here, Jacob, the patriarchal role model, shows us proper parental upbringing. The successful parent must strike a balance between caution and encouragement. Here Jacob rebukes Joseph for needlessly causing a charged atmosphere while at the same time showing silent watchfullness and encouragement to a young child's aspirations. 


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