Rashi-Is-Simple Mailing List VISIT the RASHI DATABASE archives AT http://www.RashiYomi.com/ Surfing the Talmudic Seas (C) RashiYomi Incorporated, 2004 Written by Dr Russell Jay Hendel Volume 22 Number 9 For the WORD QUALITY HTML VERSION click here ----------------------------------- http://www.Rashiyomi.com/h22n9.htm ----------------------------------- Produced June 17-th, 2004 WARNING: USE FIXED WIDTH FONTS (eg COURIER (NEW) 10) |
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Whats new and hot in this issue? | ||
ITEM | WHATS NEW & HOT IN THIS ISSUE | |
Intro FAQ | We continue a month project on an INTRO FAQ*1 | |
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*1 Several people have asked me for a website FAQ telling people where to go for various things. Accordingly I am going to do one Q&A (Question and Answer) per issue until the FAQ is ready. IF DURING THIS PROCESS YOU WOULD LIKE A PARTICULAR ISSUE ADDRESSED (eg How do I...) FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AT rjhendel@Juno.com. (The question will be published in your name unless you ask me to preserve anonymity) Todays Q&A may be found in the green footnote section in footnote *10 | ||
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*10 QUESTION: I am interested in Rashis on words. Where can I information on your website on word meaning (This QUESTION was submitted by an actual reader) ANSWER: There are several GOOD, COMPACT, sources with QUICK reading 1) The RashiYomi WORD page http://www.Rashiyomi.com/words.htm ----------------------------------- This page contains - lists of meanings of common connective words - links to further lists - sample verses - clarification of nuances For example the Hebrew word KI normally means BECAUSE but can mean RATHER (Those interested can find links to lists where KI means RATHER) 2) The Rashiyomi LIST page http://www.Rashiyomi.com/lists.htm ----------------------------------- - Click EDIT (on the main browser menu) - Click FIND on the resulting submenu - look for any of the capped phrases indicated below - You can then click on any of the postings and discover new ideas in meaning (The parenthetical phrase following each CAPPED PHRASE gives an example) - UNIFYING MEANING (Eg YDA means APPRECIATE (not TO KNOW)) - SYNONYMS (eg DBR=cite; AMR=speak about) - NEW MEANINGS (e.g. DAY OR DAYS = 24 hour period) - IDIOMS (e.g. DAY OR DAYS = 24 hour period) - ROOT+PREPOSITION (eg GO UP FROM - get out) - SPECIAL WORDS (e.g. KI means BECAUSE, RATHER, THAT...) - SPECIAL CONNECTIVE WORDS (e.g. KI means BECAUSE, RATHER, THAT ) - 2-4 LETTER ROOTS (CachLil=DRUNK = SWIRLING(LL) from PALATE(CHAC) - 8 METHODS OF NAMING(e.g. PENTAGON names by FUNCTION;UN by GOAL) You can also do a FIND for WORD MEANING. 3) Finally you can always EMAIL me at RJHendel@Juno.com and submit a question to Rashiyomi. |
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Lighting summary of Rashis with emphasis on Rashi rules*10 | |||
# | LIST | BRIEF SUMMARY OF RASHI EMPHASIZING USE OF RASHI RULES | |
9 | 090a | Pronouns a)can refer to LAST mentioned or b)defined by context | |
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*10 The explanation of the list should be clear - The first column gives the NUMBER of the RASHI RULE used All Rashi rules may be found with examples at http://wwww.Rashiyomi.com/workbook.htm - The second column gives the LIST ID (eg LIST210z) which contains many examples of a particular Rashi technique and includes the example presented in the third column - The third column gives a lightning summary of the Rashi with particular emphasis on the Rashi rule used. |
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VERSE | RULE | BRIEF DESCRIPTION | |
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Nu16-01f | GRAMMARr | PRONOUNS with 2 possible references | |
Nu14-10a | GRAMMARr | PRONOUNS with 2 possible references | |
Nu16-16a | GRAMMARr | PRONOUNS with 2 possible references | |
Nu16-29a | GRAMMARr | PRONOUNS with 2 possible references | |
Gn23-11a | GRAMMARr | PRONOUNS with 2 possible references | |
Nu06-08a | GRAMMARr | PRONOUNS with 2 possible references | |
Nu06-08b | GRAMMARr | PRONOUNS with 2 possible references | |
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VERSE: Nu16-01f
RASHIS COVERED: Nu16-01f Nu14-10a Nu16-16a
Nu16-29a Gn23-11a Nu06-08a Nu06-08b
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SUCCINCT SUMMARY ---------------- One of Rashis 5 main goals is the explanation of GRAMMAR the same way modern grammar books explain grammar. In todays posting we review how PRONOUNS may refer to SEVERAL possible references. Sometimes they refer to the LAST MENTIONED while at other times they are defined by CONTEXT. EXAMPLE Nu16-01f ---------------- We are told that (DATAN/AVIRAM) and (ON) were SONS of REUVEN. Does SONS OF REUVEN refer to ON or does it refer to all of them? EXAMPLE Nu14-10a ---------------- The SPIES told the Jews to believe that God would help them conquer the CANAANITES. The Jews wanted to stone THEM. Did they want to stone the CANAANITES (Last mentioned) or stone the SPIES?(CONTEXT) EXAMPLE Nu16-16a ---------------- Moses tells Korach: YOU, and YOUR MOB come before God-- YOU and THEM. Rashi: The THEM refers to YOUR MOB. EXAMPLE Nu16-29a ---------------- Korach asked Moses why he stole ALL LEADERSHIP. Moses proceeds to prove that God commanded ALL THESE THINGS. Rashi: The phrase ALL THESE THINGS refers to all leadership that Moses took. EXAMPLE Gn23-11a ---------------- Abraham asks 3 things: a) Let me deal with EPHRON b) Let me purchase the grave c) Let me pay full price. Ephron says NO. What did he say NO to. Which request did he deny? EXAMPLE Nu06-08a Nu06-08b ------------------------- We are told that if a THIEF steals then HE must return the theft; pay a fine. But if HE(The aggrieved) has no relatives then HE(The thief) must bring an atonement offering. Rashi: Notice how the word HE shifts reference based on context. EXAMPLE Ex21-30b ---------------- If the OWNERS ox kills the AGGRIEVED then HE(OWNER) pays the VALUE OF HIS SOUL. Rashi: VALUE OF WHOSE SOUL? The OWNERS SOUL or the AGGRIEVEDs soul. | ||
ITEM | DETAIL | |
RASHI RULE CLASS: | GRAMMARr | |
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS | REFERENCE | |
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE | #9 | |
SEE BELOW | LIST090a | |
List of verses with | 2 possible references(antecedent / context) |
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List of verses with 2 possible references(antecedent / context) | |||
VERSE | TEXT: Possible References CAPPED | Who is referred to?*1 | |
Nu16-01 | The following arose | ||
Nu16-01 | DATHAN and AVIRAM sons of Eliav | ||
Nu16-01 | and OHN ben Peles | ||
Nu16-01f | SONS OF REUVEN | Both OHN and DATHAN | |
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Nu14-07 | The SPIES said:God will give land | ||
Nu14-09 | Dont be afraid of the CANAANITES | ||
Nu14-10a | And the Jews wanted to stone THEM | Stone the SPIES! | |
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Nu16-16 | YOU (Korach) | ||
Nu16-16 | and your MOB | ||
Nu16-16 | be before God tomorrow | ||
Nu16-16a | You THEM and AAron | THEM = YOUR mob*2 | |
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Nu16-03 | KORACH: Why take ALL LEADERSHIP | ||
Nu16-28 | MOSES:By this you will know that | ||
Nu16-29a | God commanded THESE THINGS | ||
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Gn23-08 | Abraham: Let me deal with EPHRON | ||
Gn23-09 | Abraham: I-ll PURCHASE the cave | ||
Gn23-09 | Abraham: I-ll pay FULL PRICE | ||
Gn23-11a | Ephron No | No need to purchase*3 | |
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Nu05-06 | and HE(THIEF) descecrates God | ||
....... | By robbing SOMEBODY(AGGRIEVED) | ||
Nu05-06 | and HE feels guilty | THIEF | |
Nu06-07 | then HE returns the principle | THIEF | |
Nu06-07 | and HE adds a fifth | THIEF | |
Nu06-07 | & HE returns to the agrieved | THIEF | |
Nu06-08a | But If HE has no relatives | AGGREIVED | |
Nu06-08b | to return to theft to HIM | AGGREIVED | |
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Ex21-29 | If the ox of a PERSON | OWNER | |
Ex21-29 | kill SOMEBODY | AGGRIEVED | |
Ex21-30 | Let HIM | OWNER | |
Ex21-30 | Pay the ransom of HIS soul | OWNER or AGGRIEVED*4 | |
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*1 To clarify the use of this list let us review the first example. The verse cites various people - Datan, Aviram - On The verse then says these were the sons of Reuven This is ambiguous. - Were DATAN/AVIRAM sons of Reuven - Was ON the son of Reuven. Rashi points out that ALL of them were sons of Reuven To clarify this we capitalize DATAN / AVIRAM / ON and then clarify SONS OF REUVEN. The last column then explains that the CAPPED PHRASE, SONS OF REUVEN refers to both DATAN and AVIRAM. *2 Note the ambiguity-- the THEM refers to YOUR MOB. *3 Abraham made 3 requests (a)Deal with Ephron (B) pay for field (c) Pay full price. Ephrons no refers back to PAYING for the field. This is proven by the next phrase ---------------------------------------- EPHRON: I will GIVE you the field ---------------------------------------- *4 The Talmud cites both views (SOUL OF AGRRIEVED/OWNER) without coming to a conclusion. The controversy center on whether - pronouns refer to the LAST MENTIONED NOUN (So here the RANSOM OF HIS SOUL refers to the OWNERS soul) - or do pronouns refer to whatever is defined by CONTEXT Since killing a slave requires paying a flat fee of 30 units of currency (The abstract worth of slaves) it follows that RANSOM OF HIS SOUL would refer to the value of the AGGRIEVEDs soul. |
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