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*1 I am aided in this series by the following Sefer
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   The MISHKAN and the Holy Garments
   ------------------------------------------------
   by Rabbi Steinberg, TORAS CHAIM, Jerusalem 5752

   We will therefore frequently cite many Rishonim/Acharonim
   and other opinions. ARE PRIMARY FOCUS will always be
   explanation of the Biblical text

   This book was loaned to me by the family of an elderly
   incapacitated person whom I lained for last year in his house

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VERSE: Ex25-09a

RASHIS COVERED: Ex25-09a Ex25-09b

BACKGROUND
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One of Rashis main 6 goals in his commentary is to clarify
grammar. One major grammatical function is to clarify sentence
structure. Of the 6,000 Biblical verses 99% of them form complete
sentences. A small percent (about 0.5%) of Biblical sentences
span two verses. Rashis job is to alert the reader to these
rare occurences

THE TEXT
--------
(Ex25-08) Make Me a Temple (Ex25-09) the way I am showing you


THE RASHI
---------
The above sentence spans two verses. We consequently infer that
the end of Ex25-09 is a new and separate sentence

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End of Ex25-09 And this is how you will make temple utensils
              in the future
-------------------------------------------------------------
So eg the utensils in Solomons temple were made the same
way the utensils in Moses temple were made

REFERENCES
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We have a list of Rashis governing Multi-Verse sentences at
http://www.RashiYomi.Com/grammar.htm Use your edit function
to find the heading MULTI-VERSE SENTENCES

THE LIST
--------
We present the clauses of Ex25-02:09 below. For purposes of
clarity we separate the main sentence clauses and the
parenthetical clauses into two columns. Other omitted clauses
are discussed in the footnotes. Our objective in this list is
to show how Rashi perceives the paragraph as one whole sentence.

*1 Rashis point: Ex25-08 and Ex25-09 are perceived as 1 sentence
   --------------------------------------------------
   Make me a temple the way I am showing you below*10
   --------------------------------------------------

   It follows that the end of Ex25-09 is a 2nd & new sentence
   ---------------------------------------------------
   And this set of instructions is how you will always
   make temple utensils (RASHI: as eg in the utensils
   of the Temple of Solomon)
   ---------------------------------------------------

*10 The actual Biblical text has additional sentence phrases
    ------------------------------------------------------------
    Make me a temple --(so that I can dwell among the Jews)--
    the way I am showing you:((Both))Temple Structure & Utensils
    ------------------------------------------------------------

    IN SUMMARY: Rashi sees the 2 verses as one sentence and
    see other phrases in these verses as parenthetical.

RASHI RULE USED: GRAMMARr

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VERSE: Ex25-27a

RASHIS COVERED: Ex25-27a Ex25-27b Ex25-27c Ex25-27d

BACKGROUND
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Hebrew prepositions are frequently indicated by LETTERS. For
example, M means FROM, B means IN, L means TO. Closed analysis
shows that many of these letters have multiple meanings. For
example L can mean ABOUT, FROM, IN, WITH, ON, FOR or a personal
use.

REFERENCE
---------
Visit the RashiYomi grammar page for examples of all the
above as well as further examples from the Bible

http://www.RashiYomi.Com/grammar.htm


THE TEXT
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Ex25-27 contains the prefix L (LAMED) 4 times.

THE RASHI
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In one of these phrases L is part of an idiom meaning OPPOSITE
while in the other 3 it means FOR. The same LETTER with
different meanings could easily cause confusion. Hence
Rashi clarifies the usages for us


THE LIST
--------
The list presents the 4 phrases of the verse with
the meaning of L in each case. The actual text Ex25-27 is
talking about
----------------------------------------------------
making RINGS on the table legs underneath the
table-top-foundation in order to hold (house) rods
that are used for carrying.
----------------------------------------------------
Here is the the verse

*1 The letter L (LAMED) is part of an idiom LeOOMath which
   means OPPOSITE.

   This simply means that there were 4 rings, one on each
   leg which were used for carrying the table. The rings
   were placed ON TOP of the legs UNDERNEATH (OPPOSITE)
   the table top.

*2 The sentence would sound less clumsier without all these
   nested clauses. It for example could have said
   ------------------------------------------------------
   Opposite the table top will be the rings THAT house
   the CARRYING POLES
   ------------------------------------------------------

   Rashi does not explain why all the nested clauses are used
   I dont know a reason nor does any commentator discuss it.

RASHI RULE USED: GRAMMARr

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VERSE: Ex25-19a

RASHIS COVERED: Ex25-19a Ex25-25b Ex25-19b
                Ex25-18b Ex25-18c Ex25-12c

BACKGROUND
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One of the contributions of this email list is the idea that
the Bible uses STYLES each of which has particular meanings.

REFERENCE
---------
Visit http://www.RashiYOmi.Com/ishmael.htm for a description
of the 3 main Biblical styles and how they are interpreted

THE TEXT
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Throughout Ex25 we have 3 temple utensils that have a GENERAL
DETAIL style. Here is an example
------------------------------------------------------
EX25-12 GENERAL: Make 4 Rings on 4 corners
Ex25-12 DETAIL:  ----(by) making 2 Rings per side
------------------------------------------------------

RASHI (Paraphrased)
-------------------
The statement MAKE 4 RINGS is general and ambiguous. It could
mean make 4 rings on each side or make 4 rings total. By
following this GENERAL PHRASE with a detail phrase -- 2 RINGS
PER SIDE 2 RINGS PER SIDE -- we obtain specificity which removes
all ambiguity. In other words the purpose of the GENERAL DETAIL
style is to help remove ambiguity

THE LIST
--------
The list below contains 3 examples from 3 different utensils.
In each case the GENERAL IDEA is followed by the DETAILED
stage. I have clarified this detail stage by inserting the
elliptical word (BY). e.g.
---------------------------------------------------------
MAKE 4 RINGS FOR THE ARK (by) MAKING 2 RINGS PER SIDE
---------------------------------------------------------
Insertion of such ellipticals smoothens clause connection
Here is the list

*1 Actually one has to read two verses: Ex25-18:19 together
   The verses form an GPG pattern(GENERAL PARTICULAR GENERAL)
 ----------------------------------------------------------------
 GENERAL:Make 2 Kerubim: They should be SCULPTORED,from the cover
 DETAIL: -------- Make 1 Kerub per side
 GENERAL:From the cover should the Kerubim be made
 ----------------------------------------------------------------

 So the ABA form teaches 3 things
 -- the 2 Kerubim should be 1 per side
 -- Each Kerub should be 1 SCULPTORED PIECE(not SOLDERED)
 -- And also the Kerub-Cover unit should be 1 SCULPTORED piece

 For the requirement of SCULPTORED vs SOLDERED see *11

*2 Again we have two verses Ex25-24:25
 --------------------------------------------------------------
 GENERAL: Make a Gold rim for the tabletop
 DETAIL:  -(by) Making a foundation on the legs with a gold rim
 --------------------------------------------------------------

 The details of constuction are as follows:
 -- There were 4 wooden legs
 -- connected by a SURROUNDING foundation
    So the LEGS+FOUNDATION formed a wooden table
 -- This table had a golden rim around the edge
    (The type of rim that holds accidental spills)
 -- On top of this table was placed a REMOVABLE TABLE TOP

 A review of the verses and a picture is presented in footnote*12

*10 There is one opinion that the ark had 8 rings, 4 Per side.
   However the above list shows that the GENERAL-DETAIL method
   enables one to read the verse smoothly as requiring only
   4 rings--2 rings per side.

*11 See http://www.RashIYomi.Com/other-20.htm for
  a list of Biblical items that were made by SCULPTORING
  not SOLDERING *10

  See Nu08-02b Nu10-02e Ex25-18b Ex25-18c
  Ex25-31a Ex25-31b and Ex25-19b for this SCULPTOR vs SOLDER
  requirement in the CANDELLABRAH, TRUMPETS, & ARK-COVER

*12 Here is a picture

       ||||| B: Table FOUNDATION (Ex25-25)
      |   ||
     |   | |
    |||||  |
    |   |  | A: The Table Legs Ex25-23
    |   |
    |   |

    So the FOUNDATION (Ex25-25) and LEGS (Ex25-23) form
    an ordinary table.

    The FOUNDATION had a golden rim around it.

    On top of the table was placed the actual WOODEN TABLE
    which was overlayed with Gold. Such removable table tops
    are common these days also. The removable table top
    can safely be stored away and not exposed. The Golden
    rim protects the sitters at the table from accidental spills

    Rashis exact language on these items is as follows
    ------------------------------------------------------------
    Ex25-25a The actual table was 4 legs + Foundation. On top
             of this was placed a removable table top LIKE THE
             TABLES OF KINGS
    ------------------------------------------------------------

    ------------------------------------------------------------
    Ex25-24a The Golden rim is a symbol of royalty
    ------------------------------------------------------------

    Here is the text of the verses
    ------------------------------------------------------------
    Ex25-03 Make a wooden table
    Ex25-03 2.5 cubits in length
    Ex25-03 1.5 cubits in Height
    Ex25-04 Overlay the table with pure gold
    Ex25-04 MAKE A GOLD RIM SURROUNDING THE TABLE
    Ex25-05 (by 1st connecting the 4 legs with a SURROUNDING top)
    Ex25-05 and making a golden rim to that top
    ------------------------------------------------------------
    We have called the SURROUNDING TOP the FOUNDATION and the
    actual removal table top the table.

    NOTE: I have added the parenthetical word (BY) to give the
    flavor of Rashis connecting the GOLDEN RIM OF THE TABLE to
    the GOLDEN RIM of the SURROUNDING PERMANANT TOP

    Finally I note that Rashi brings two opinions
    -- The one we presented above:
       Table=4 legs + Foundation + Removable table top
    -- An alternate version which asserts that the foundation
       was placed on top of the table!!?!?

    This 2nd version would not make sense functionally since
    -- the golden rim and
    -- the foundation
    would both surround the table (eg the way a table rim
    today prevents accidental spills)

    But it is a respectable Talmudic opinion.

RASHI RULE USED: Example4

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          THE 6 RASHI RULE CLASSES(Version 3.2 Dec 15 2001)
                http://www.Rashiyomi.com/rules-01.htm
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THE DICTIONARY RULE: Rashi can function as a dictionary.
                     He presents 2-6 meanings of words
         REFERENCE: http://www.RashiYomi.Com/words.htm
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* EXAMPLE 1: AL means ON. AL can also mean
      - WITH (Eat Passover WITH matzoh Ex12-09e)
      - IN   (Place the Matzoh IN the basket Ex29-03)
      - TO   (The boards shall be even from bottom TO top Ex26-24c)
      - NEAR (His borders will be NEAR Tzison Gn49-13b)
      - AFTER(Offer Peace offerings AFTER the daily Lv03-05a)

* EXAMPLE 2: KI means IF,PERHAPS,RATHER,BECAUSE,WHEN,THAT
   Gn18-15a Gn24-33a

* EXAMPLE 3: YDA means FAMILIAR, not KNOW (eg Dt34-10a)
	   eg Gn04-01 Adam was FAMILIAR with his wife

* EXAMPLE 4: ON THE FACE OF means DURING THE LIFETIME
            Nu03-04a Gn11-28a Ex20-03c Dt05-07a

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THE GRAMMAR RULE: Rashi comments on RARE or SIMILAR usages
        REFERENCE:http://www.RashiYomi.Com/grammar.htm
===========================================================

* EXAMPLE 1: BA-ah means CAME;ba-AH means COMING(Gn46-26a)


* EXAMPLE 2:THE SENTENCE: 0.2% of Biblical sentences are 2verses
 -(Dt11-07:08) It was not your fathers who saw this;rather you

* EXAMPLE 3: Hitpael has different rules if 1st root letter is
   Tzade (USE: Ni-Tz-Ta-Dack not Ni-Th-Tza-Dack--Gn44-16a)

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THE CITATION RULE: Rashi enriches meaning by citing OTHER verses
         REFERENCE:http://www.RashiYomi.Com/other-20.htm
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* EXAMPLE 1: Dt26-05d We went down to Egypt with A FEW PEOPLE
	    ENRICHED by Gn46-27: We went down with 70 people

* EXAMPLE 2: Lv01-05a Non-priests may SLAUGHTER offerings
	    This law DERIVED from explicit statement in 2Chr30-17

* EXAMPLE 3:Why does Rashi say that Chur is Miriams son(Ex17-10b)
	    DERIVED from possible interpretation of 1-Chr18-19

* EXAMPLE 4: Gn35-22a Reuven Slept with Bilhah(Fathers concubine)
	    Gn49-04  Reuven PLAYED with fathers BEDS
        CONCLUSION: Reuven inteferred with fathers personal
	life(ruffled bedspreads); Bible condemns Reuven by
	exaggeration; he is accused of incest which he didnt do

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THE 3 RABBI ISHMAEL RULES: They govern style(broad vs literal)
REFERENCE:http://www.RashiYomi.com/example1.htm thru example9.htm
=================================================================

* EXAMPLE 1: Simple sentences are always GENERALIZED
            ---------------------------------------
	    Dt25-04a Dont MUZZLE an OX while it is THRESHING
	    Rabbi Ishmael: Dont STOP any ANIMAL from eating
			   while DOING ITS WORK
					
* EXAMPLE 2: GENERAL-EXAMPLE style always interpreted LITERALLY
            --------------------------------------------------
 Nu05-12d (GENERAL) If a women DESECRATES her marriage
	   (EXAMPLE) and commits ADULTERY
	   Rabbi Ishmael: Nu05 only applies to ADULTERY.
	   It does not apply to other marriage DESECRATIONS
			
* EXAMPLE 3: GENERAL-EXAMPLE-GENERAL style intepreted SIMILARLY
            --------------------------------------------------
 Lv05-21b (GENERAL) If a man DENIES under oath
	  (EXAMPLE) ..denies a deposit,loan,theft,wages,lost item
	  (GENERAL) or ANY DENIAL which he denies
 RABBI ISHMAEL: These laws apply to any SIMILAR Example
 * The law applies to partnerships, movables and monetary objects
 * The law does not apply to real-estate or slander

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THE CLIMAX RULE: The Bible should be interpreted in such a manner
                that it reflects CLIMACTIC development to a goal
             REFERENCE: http://www.RashiYomi.Com/example9.htm
=================================================================
 EXAMPLE 1: Dt19-11a If a man HATES, SPIES, CONFRONTS & KILLS
 RASHI: Bible identifies 4 stages to murder(Capped)

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THE FORMATTING PRINCIPLE: Bible had its own method to mimic
                          bold, bullets, footnotes, paragraphs
==============================================================

* BOLD: Bible REPEATS words to obtain BOLD emphasis effect
          http://www.RashiYomi.Com/doubl-14.htm
  --------------------------------------------------------------
  EXAMPLE 1:(Ex12-09c) COOK COOK it in water (So COOKED is bold)
  INFERENCE: Prefered to COOK it in water;
         But COOK It at all costs(Even if you dont have water)

* BULLETS: Bible indicates bullets by REPEATING KEYWORDS
  --------------------------------------------------------
 Who am I
 - THAT I should go to Pharaoh
 - THAT I should take the Jews out of Egypt (Ex03-11a)
 --------------------------------------------------------
 RASHI: Repeated word THAT creates BULLET effect
 - Pharoh was a difficult king (Bullet one)
 - Jews were not yet ready for freedom (Bullet two)

* FOOTNOTES: The Bible indicates FOOTNOTES by ALMOST DUPLICATING
	     verses but making small minor changes
                http://www.RashiYomi.Com/align-58.htm
  ---------------------------------------------------------------
  EXAMPLE: Ex20-03a
  VERSE        PHRASE #1       PHRASE #2       PHRASE #3
  -------      ---------       ---------       ------------------
  Ex20-03      Dont            POSSESS  the gods of others
  Ex20-04      Dont            MAKE     idols

  RASHI: So both POSSESSion & MAKING of idols are prohibited
  ---------------------------------------------------------------

                           End of Rashi is Simple Digest

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