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OVERVIEW OF HILIGHTS IN THIS ISSUE
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03

Whats new and hot in this issue?
ITEM WHATS NEW & HOT IN THIS ISSUE
Passover Check out http://www.Rashiyomi.com/pa.htm
ENGLISH RASHI Complete ONLINE English Bible and Rashi
COMMENTS
*1 Want a COMPLETE FREE ONLINE Rashi and Bible
Visit  http://www.tachash.org/aish/parsha60.html

I plan during Passover to hyperlink all my verse
citations to this site so that people can read the
actual text of Rashi and the Bible should they want to.

PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU LIKE THIS IDEA OR WANT A
MODIFICATION (EG HYperlink to HEBREW BIBLICAL TEXT)
Rashis covered in this issue
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03

VERSE RULE BRIEF DESCRIPTION
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Lv20-02b DOUBLE NOUNS EXECUTE EXECUTE--by witness or people
Dt13-16a DOUBLE NOUNS EXECUTE EXECUTE--by witness or people
Dt15-08b DOUBLE NOUNS EXECUTE EXECUTE--by witness or people
Dt16-20a DOUBLE NOUNS EXECUTE EXECUTE--by witness or people
Ex12-09c DOUBLE NOUNS EXECUTE EXECUTE--by witness or people
Lv20-02c ALIGNMENT Alignment of 2 Molech chapters
Lv20-03b ALIGNMENT Alignment of 2 Molech chapters
Lv20-03c ALIGNMENT Alignment of 2 Molech chapters
Lv20-05b ALIGNMENT Alignment of 2 Molech chapters
Lv20-15a DATABASES Treat stones nicely;a fortiori people
Ex20-25d DATABASES Treat stones nicely;a fortiori people
Nu20-15a DATABASES Treat stones nicely;a fortiori people
Lv20-12a WORD MEANINGS TVL=Perversion; Mixup (of family)
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VERSE: Lv20-02b
RASHIS COVERED: Lv20-02b Dt13-16a Dt15-08b Dt16-20a
Ex12-09c Lv20-02b
Lv20-02b
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03


VERY BRIEF SUMMARY
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Every language has a variety of means to indicate
emphasis. In modern English we could indicate emphasis
by using BOLD, ITALICS etc. In Hebrew one method of
indicating emphasis is by REPEATING WORDS.

EXAMPLE
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Lv20-02b (in the original Hebrew) speaks about
EXECUTE EXECUTE (repeated word). The exact text is
THE PEOPLE OF THE LAND WILL EXECUTE EXECUTE.

This emphasis is further illuminated by Dt17-06:07
which explains that in a court conviction FIRST
the witnesses must execute the convicted and
afterwards (if he has not yet died) the PEOPLE
execute. Thus the emphasis in THE PEOPLE...WILL
EXECUTE EXECUTE indicates EXECUTE IN ANY EVENT...whether
by witnesses or by the people
ITEM DETAIL
RASHI RULE CLASS: REPETITION
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS BROAD
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #20
SEE BELOW LIST150a
List of verses with REPEATED words*1
COMMENTS
*1 The Talmud at Baba Metziah 32b gives about a
dozen examples of repeated words (that are verbs)
LIST150a
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03


A list of verses where a word is repeated. The repeated
words indicates emphasis and broadening of meaning...
....do it in any event.

The Talmud at Baba Metziah 32b gives about a dozen
examples of this phenomenon.
VERSE TEXT OF VERSE EMPHASIS...DO IT...
Dt13-16a HIT HIT by sword EVEN by Fire
Dt15-08b GIVE GIVE charity EVEN by loaning
Dt16-20a PURSUE PURSUE Justice EVEN for mistaken aquitals
Ex12-09c COOK COOK in water EVEN in other liquids
Lv20-02b EXECUTE EXECUTE EVEN by the masses*1
COMMENTS
*1 Supported  by Dt17-06:07 which states
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..first the witnesses execute...then the people execute
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VERSE: Lv20-02c
RASHIS COVERED: Lv20-02c Lv20-03b Lv20-03c Lv20-05b
Lv20-02c
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03


VERY BRIEF SUMMARY
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One of Rashis 6 methods in explaining Biblical exegesis
is to use the ALIGNMENT method. In the ALIGNMENT method
we align almost identical verses, word for word. The
minor differences in these verses illumines nuances

EXAMPLE
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Dt18-10 speaks about offering SONS & DAUGHTERS to
the Molech idols. By contrast Lv20-02 speaks about
offering DESCENDANTS to the Molech idols. This
contrast suggests that ANY DESCENDANT (eg grandchildren
or illegitimate children) are covered. Hence the
words SONS & DAUGHTERS are interpreted broadly. This
broad interpretation is inferred from the alignment.
ITEM DETAIL
RASHI RULE CLASS: ALIGNMENT
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS BROAD
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #11
SEE BELOW LIST306a
Alignment of verses with references to Molech idolatry
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RASHI SUBRULE CLASS MEANING
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #12
SEE BELOW LIST342a
Align of 2 verses shows PEOPLE=PEOPLE OF LAND
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RASHI SUBRULE CASE 2 CASES
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #10
SEE BELOW LIST313a
Align of 2 verses shows 3 sinners/punishments in Mole
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RASHI SUBRULE CASE 2 CASES
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #10
SEE BELOW LIST313b
Align of 2 verses shows 3 sinners/punishments in Mole
LIST306a
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03


We align 3 verses dealing with the Molech idolatry
From the alignment we infer that Molech is punishable
for offering any DESCENDANT, not just SONS & DAUGHTERS
VERSE PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE3
Dt18-10 ....People who offer their sons/daughters thru fire
Lv20-02 ....People who offer their descendants to MOLECH
Lv20-03 ....Because he gave his descendants to MOLECH
Differs *1 *2 *3
COMMENTS
*2 Molech is violated whether SONS & DAUGHTERS or
DESCENDANTS (like grandchildren) are offered

*1 The emphasis in Lv20-03--- BECAUSE he gave his
descendants to MOLECH --- indicates that the sole
determinant of liability is whether the offered
person is a DESCENDANT. Hence ANY DESCENDANT is
covered---even an illegitimate child.

*3 The MOLECH worship consisteed of rapidly passing a
child thru fire (and taking him out). The purpose was
not to kill...rather the purpose was for the father
to prepare the child for life (Which occasionally
burns us).
LIST342a
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03

We align 2 verses about Molech: Dt17-06:07 and Lv20-02.
From the alignment we infer that the phrase PEOPLE OF THE LAND
means PEOPLE. Further details are provided below
VERSE PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE3 PHRASE4
Dt17-06:07 Idolatry Execute Witnesses kill 1st Nation next
Lv20-02 Molech Execute people of land kill
Differs *1 *2 *3 *4
COMMENTS
*1 Dt speaks about an Idolatry sin while Lv speaks about a
particular form of idolatry--the Molech. However the
execution procedure is the same (once convicted)

*2 In both verses it speaks about a conviction and the
need to execute

*3 See http://www.RashiYomi.com/lv20-02b The repeated word
in Lv20-02---EXECUTE EXECUTE---indicates a broadening of
meaning---EXECUTE IN ALL CASES whether by witnesses
or the people (Thus Dt17-06:07 illuminates Lv20-02)

*4 From the alignment we infer meaning: PEOPLE OF LAND
refer to the NATION*10

LONGER FOOTNOTES

*10 Rashi FURTHER tries to explain WHY the phrase PEOPLE OF
LAND means nation. He offers two explanations
-- the people in whose merit the land(world) was created
-- the people who keep the land by executing criminals

This last explanation has a good ring to it

PEOPLE OF THE LAND=GUARDIANS OF THE LAND=those who
preserve society by executing idolaters who ruin their
childrens lives.

My point here however, is that Rashis comments are NOT
the main issue. The main issue is the ALIGNMENT which
indicates meaning (PEOPLE OF LAND=LAND). As a SUPPORT
for this main issue, Rashi FURTHER elaborates and
speculates why PEOPLE OF LAND should mean LAND. But
these comments of Rashi are only supportive. Rashis
main point is that meaning can be inferred from
alignment
LIST306b
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03


Alignment of Lv20-03:05. As is seen in this list, the footnotes
and LIST306c the Bible clearly indicates 3 classes of sinners
and 3 classes of punishment
- The PERSON OFFERING, b) His followers c) His family
- Execution, b) CUT OFF, c) Divine Wrath

PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE3
A person offers to MOLECH ONLY HE IS EXECUTED
If people overlook I,GOD PLACE FACE ON THIS PERSON and ON FAMILY
CUT OFF HIM a nd FOLLOWERS
Differs *1 *2
COMMENTS
*1 *2 The verse clearly mentions 3 groups involved in the crime
- The person who offers to Molech
- His family (Who silently covered up)
- The followers who helped him burn his child

We also have 3 punishments listed
- Execution
- CUT OFF from nation
- God places His Face against them

The alignment (& common sense) suggests the following
correspondences

- The person who offered in front of witnesses is EXECUTED
- The FOLLOWERS who helped burn the child are     CUT OFF
- The FAMILY who was silent incurs                GODS WRATH

See LIST306c*10
LONGER FOOTNOTES

*10 It could be argued that Rashi infers these laws from
another principle---the PRONOUN principle which asserts
that special words like the Hebrew HU OTHO are restrictive

In fact MALBIM introduced a principle that
- SUFFIX O indicates HIM
- OTHO (Full word) indicates ONLY HIM

eg. The Hebrew VeHichRaTiHu means HE WILL DIE
but The Hebrew VeHichRati OTHO means ONLY HE WILL DIE

Hence the several Hebrew HU and OTHO indicate exclusivity
-- ONLY the Molech offerer will die.

It could be argued that this is Rashis derivation. But
it would appear to me that even if the text hadnt used
the words HU and OTHO we could still infer this from
the ALIGNMENT. ALIGNMENT by its very nature is more
suggestive and simpler as an explanatory tool and hence
I chose to classify this Rashi as ALIGNMENT
LIST306c
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03


Please refer to LIST306b. In this list we review Lv20-03:05
There are
- 3 groups referred to: Idol offerer, followers, family
- 3 punishments: Death, cutoff, Gods Face against him
- 3 Biblical texts: DIE, CUTOFF, Gods Face
VERSE WHO IS REFERRED TO PUNISHMENT
DIE The person who offered in front of witnesses is EXECUTED
CUT OFF The FOLLOWERS who helped burn the child are CUT OFF
MY FACE The FAMILY who was silent incurs GODS WRATH
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VERSE: Lv20-15a
RASHIS COVERED: Lv20-15a Ex20-25d Nu20-15a
Lv20-15a
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VERY BRIEF SUMMARY
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One of Rashis major techniques is to use Database
methods to find patterns in several laws.

EXAMPLE
-------
There are a variety of laws that respect the
feelings of inanimate objects or treat inanimate
objects like people. For example
-- we shouldnt undress before other PEOPLE (modesty)
-- we shouldnt undress before Temple STONES

-- We should kill a PERSON who slept immorally
-- We should kill a ANIMAL who slept immorally

-- We should kill idolatrous PEOPLE
-- We should destroy idolatrous TREES

-- PEOPLE should obey Gods laws
-- STONES should obey Gods laws

In these cases we use techniques of exaggeraion
(Modest even before stones) to emphasize the
importance of the law
ITEM DETAIL
RASHI RULE CLASS: DATABASE
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS DATABASE
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #27
SEE BELOW LIST604a
List of verses where objects are treated like peop
LIST604a
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03

This list contains laws that apply to non-human objects
In each case the purpose of the law is emphasize the
importance of humans behaving similarly.

To appreciate the list simply substitute the word HUMAN
for the CAPPED words in the verse. Thus
-- DONT EXPOSE NUDITY TO STONE STEPS
becomes
-- DONT EXPOSE NUDITY TO HUMANS

In other words the prohibition of nudity exposure to
stones emphasizes the importance of humans behaving
similarly.
VERSE OBJECT LAW (Usually applies to humans)
Ex20-25d STONES Dont expose nudity on STONE steps
Nu20-12b STONES STONES should listen to God
Dt12-02 TREES Destroy idolatrous TREES
Nu20-15a ANIMALS Kill ANIMAL who slept with person
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VERSE: Lv20-12a
Lv20-12a
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03


VERY BRIEF SUMMARY
==================
One of Rashis 6 main goals is the explanation of meaning
the same way a dictionary explains meaning.In explaining
meaning Rashi had a variety of vehicles such as context
and the meaning of the underlying root

EXAMPLE
-------
A person who sleeps with his daughter-in-law has done
a TEVEL

Clearly FROM CONTEXT the word TEVEL must mean PERVERSION
(This is in fact Rashis 1st comment)


Rashis second comment focuses on the meaning of the root
The root of TEVEL is B-L-L, to MIX. Thus TEVEL would
be a MIXUP or MESS---the person, by sleeping with his
daughter-in-law makes a mess of his family relations.
ITEM DETAIL
RASHI RULE CLASS: WORD MEANINGS
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS NUANCES
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #7
SEE BELOW LIST861a
List of words with common root BL=TO MIX
LIST861a
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03

A list of words derived from the root B-L-L to mix.
Each word in the list is related in meaning to MIX
VERSE TEXT OF VERSE MEANING OF B-L
Gn11-40 God CONFUSED their language MIXED UP
Ho07-08 God MINGLED the nations MIXED UP
Lv02-05 Flour MIXED with oil
Lv21-20 Iris patch MIXED UP COLOR
Jb06-05 Fodder MIXED UP HAY
Lv20-12a Daughter in law INCEST MIXED UP family
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