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VERSE: Gn47-29z

======================== OATHS & AFFIRAMTIONS ==============


VERY BRIEF SUMMARY
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A revu of OATHS taken in the Bible shows that they are
expressions of seriousness. Hence they are typically
accompanied by symbolic affirmations. Here are examples
-Gn26-30:31 Oath of peace AFFIRMED by a party
-Gn31-52:53 Oath of separation AFFIRMED by symbolic stone border
-Gn21-30:31 Oath of territorial respect AFFIRMED by possesions
-Gn24-02    Oath of power of attorney AFFIRMED by hand surrender
-Gn47-29c   Oath of power of attorney AFFIRMED by hand surrender

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TODAYS RASHI RULE:             DATABASES
TODAYS RASHI SUBRULE:          DATABASES
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF RULE
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Many Rashi are based on database queries. Rather then give
abstract theory we explore this particular example. Rashi
performs a database query: WHICH VERSES IN CHUMASH DEAL
WITH OATHS. WHAT, BESIDES MENTION OF OATH, IS CONTAINED
IN THESE VERSES.  Such queries can be elegantly expressed
in the database language, SQL. To put it simply a review
of verses with OATHS shows they are accompanied by ACTS
OF AFFIRMATION.

STANDARD REFERENCES FOR THIS RULE
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A rather technical account (in advanced SQL for those
who know it) occurs in the following unpublished paper
http://www.RashiYomi.com/database.htm

TODAYS EXAMPLE
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We present the database query of OATHS and ACTS OF AFFIRMATION
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VERSES     OATH FOR               SYMBOLICALLY AFFIRMED BY
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Gn26-30:31 Peace                  Party *1
Gn31-52:53 Separation symbolic    Stone border(separation *2)
Gn21-30:31 Territoriality respect Display of possesions*3
Gn24-02    Power of attorney      Surrender of hand*4
Gn47-29c   Power of attorney      Surrender of hand*4

NOTES
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*1 To symbolize lack of hatred Isaac made a PARTY for
   Avimelech

*2 The erected stone wall symbolized separation (So Jacob
   and Laban would go their own separate ways and not
   bud into each others affairs)

*3 Abraham displayed the 7 sheep; by taking them Avimelech
   acknowledged that the water wells belonged to Abraham

*4 In both these verses, power of attorney is indicated:
   - In one verse Abraham deputizes Eliezer to obtain a
     wife for Isaac
   - In an other verse Jacob deputizes Joseph to bury
     him in Israel

   In both cases the HAND IS PLACED UNDER THE THIGH
   This symbolizes that the ACTIVITY (HAND) of the agent
   is placed UNDER THE POWER of the DEPUTIZER
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RASHI RULE USED: DATABASES
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