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VERSE: Gn09-20c
RASHIS COVERED: Gn09-20c Gn06-16c Gn06-16d
Gn09-20c
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SUCCINCT SUMMARY:
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One of Rashis 10 major goals is to
- (a) illustrate complex geometric designs or
- (b) clarify complex algebraic computations.
This is called the Rashi method of SPREADSHEETS, since
SPREADSHEETS are one method of clarifying a complex
computational relationship.  The SPREADSHEET method
can also refer to
- (c) any pre-supposition or consequence of a verse whose
meaning is ALREADY clear.

Today we bring verses illustrating methods (a) and (c).

EXAMPLE 1: Gn09-20c
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Gn09-20c states that
---------------------------------------------
Noach was a man of the land and
PLANTED A VINEYARD
---------------------------------------------

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Noach took VINES into the ark which he
used for planting vineyards. (Rashi could
have further confirmed this using Gn06-21
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[God told Noach] take for yourself
ALL EDIBLE FOODS and gather it to yourself
[in the ark]
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
---------------------------------------------

Notice how the meaning of this verse is ALREADY
CLEAR. Rashi does not explain meaning but
explains a pre-supposition of the verse which
adds detail to it and enables us to understand
how Noach could plant a vineyard. Hence we
classify this as a SPREADSHEET method.

EXAMPLE 2: Gn06-16c
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Gn06-16c states
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Make a window for the ark
and COMPLETE THE ARK UPWARD TO A CUBIT
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Rashi states
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The SIDES of the ark were not perpendicular
like a building; rather the SIDES of the
ark SLOPED UPWARD like a TENT or like the
LETTER A. However the two sloping sides
did not stop at a point but rather stopped
a cubit apart. Here is a picture
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
              TOP OF ARK
              1 CUBIT (18 inches)
              _______
             /       \
            /         \
 LEFT SIDE /           \ RIGHT SIDE
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
The purpose of this construction is to
minimize damage from the flood rain

- a FLAT ARK ROOF would allow water to
gather thus weakening the root structure

- SLOPED WALLS with a POINTED TOP would
create a structural vulnerability at
the top of the ark; the point could
break leading to leaks
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-------------------------------------

Here Rashi clarifies a crypic verse phrase
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
and COMPLETE THE ARK UPWARD TO A CUBIT
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Rashi clarifies this cryptic phrase by
painting a GEOMETRIC ILLUSTRATION that
makes the verse meaning clear

EXAMPLE 3 Gn06-16d
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Gn06-16d states
-----------------------------------
Place the DOOR OF THE ARK ON THE SIDE
-----------------------------------

Rashi states
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If the DOOR OF THE ARK was on the
roof then rain could seep thru. Therefore
the DOOR was placed on the side to
minimize leakage
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LIST690a below presents many Rashis based on SPREADSHEETS
ITEM DETAIL
RASHI RULE CLASS: SPREADSHEETS
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS ALGEBRA
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #30
SEE BELOW LIST690a
List of Rashis using Spreadsheets/Algebra
LIST690a
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List of Rashis using     Spreadsheets/Algebra
VERSE Item Spreadsheet is used for
gn09-20c.htm Noah planted a vineyard---(He took VINES into ark)
gn09-20c.htm Ark door on SIDE--if on roof there could be leaks
gn09-20c.htm ARK SIDES COMPLETE UPWARD 1=sloping wall,1 ft roof
dt31-21b.htm POEM WILL BE REMEMBERED==>Torah ALWAYS REMEMBERED
dt31-21b.htm Place TORAH on side of ARK:SIDE=attachment/inside
dt28-02d.htm Geometrical identification of 1st fruit-Tie string
nu21-17a.htm Numerical illustration of eldest inheriting double
nu21-17a.htm Illustration of (A and B)==>C vs A==>(B==>C)
nu33-49a.htm Jewish camp from YESHIMOTH to SHITIM=12 sq mil
nu33-49a.htm Border descriptors: WILL BE, PASS, ROLL, ETCH,OUT
nu30-06b.htm Unknown vow annulment effects forgiveness of sin*2
nu26-54a.htm Israel divided a)Per PERSON b) Per DOLLAR of land
nu21-13b.htm Illustrate complex geometric border design
nu13-22b.htm Israel is superior of all lands
gn49-26d.htm your fathers blessings greater than my fathers
dt21-17a.htm How to give 1st-born double *1
ex38-24b.htm Computation of relative value of Biblical currency
nu03-39b.htm Accounting of Levite children
nu31-26a.htm Division of booty in war
gn05-32b.htm Computation of relative ages of Noachs children
gn25-20a.htm Proof that Rivkah was 15 when she married Isaac
COMMENTS
*1  Many people are familiar with the concept of the
FORMULA PLUG IN. That is a problem is solved by a
formula which you plug into.

But some problems intrinsically cannot (initally)
be solved by a formula. Instead you have to
formulate the problem algebraically and solve;only
then do you have the formula.

In other words these problems are solved by
the EQUATION vs the FORMULA

Thus the statement that the eldest gets double
suggests the following model.

- Suppose the are B brothers
- Suppose 1 of them is eldest
- The Fathers total assets are T (Total)

- Let A be the amount each brother inherits
We have no formula for A

- Then each of the B-1 brothers obtains A
- The eldest obtains double, 2A.
- Together this exhausts the Fathers estate, T

Hence we have (B-1)A + 2A = (B+1)A = T

This gives rise to the formula  A = T / (B+1)

An example is a father with 100,000 and 4 children
- T=100,000
- B=4
- So each child take T/(B+1) = 100000/5 = 20,000
- Eldest takes 2*20000=40000
- Other 3 take 20000
- Total distribution =3*20000+40000=100000

See Rambam Inheritance Chapter 2

*2
Rashi gives a clarifying example to the verse GOD FORGIVES HER
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- the women vowed to become a nazarite
- the husband annuled her vow
- but the husband did not tell her about the annulment
- the women then violated her vow
-
- In such a case God forgives the women (despite her
intending to commit a sin) because of the unknown
annulment of her husband
-
- We conclude that sin is an attribute of ACTION,not INTENT
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VERSE: Gn09-10a
RASHIS COVERED: Gn09-10a Gn09-10b Gn09-10c
Gn09-10a
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SUCCINCT SUMMARY
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One of Rashis 5 main goals is to indicate paragraph
structure. The modern author can indicate paragraph
structure thru either
- indentation or
- white space: blank lines surrounding the paragraph.

One method by which the Bible indicates paragraph
structure is to use a THEME-DETAIL-THEME style--that is
- a THEME sentence is stated,
- followed by some DETAILS of that theme and concluding
- with a repetition of the THEME sentence.
Thus the opening and closing THEME sentence form
brackets indicating a paragraph unit.

Recall that in modern writing, the details of
a paragraph develop the theme sentence of the paragraph.
Since the THEME-DETAIL-THEME structure
indicates a biblical paragraph, therefore the
DETAILs are seen as the DEVELOPMENT of the paragraph

We call this Rashi method the THEME-DETAIL-THEME
or GENERAL-DETAIL-GENERAL submethod of the
RABBI ISHMAEL STYLE method. The name RABBI ISHMAEL
STYLE method reflects the fact that the
THEME-DETAIL-THEME structure is mentioned
among the 13 exegetical rules of Rabbi Ishmael.

EXAMPLE Gn09-10
---------------------------
The Biblical text at Gn09-10 has
the following content/structure

------------------------------------------------------
[God states: I will make a convenant with you,Noach]
- THEME: And with ALL living CREATURES WITH YOU
-------- DETAILS: birds
-------- DETAILS: animals
-------- DETAILS: land beasts       WITH YOU
- THEME: From all those in the ark to ALL terrestial CREATURES
------------------------------------------------------

Rashi (paraphrased)
-----------------------------------------------------
The opening and closing phrases
although different both mention
-- ALL ... CREATURES
This establishes a paragraph unit.

The THEME is ALL CREATURES

The DETAILS are BIRDS, ANIMALS, LAND BEASTS

Hence, TAKING THE PARAGRAPH as whole we conclude that
the ARK CONVENANT is with
- ALL CREATURES
- DOMESTICATED animals
- JUNGLE/FOREST beasts
- FLIES, GNATTS



We learn this inclusiveness from the THEME-DETAIL-THEME
structure which defines a paragraph. And the paragraph
structure requires interpreting the DETAILS broadly
so as to include all items similar to the theme items
------------------------------------------------------

LIST460s summarizes these arguments.

Rashi finds further support for one of his points
from the ALIGNMENT of verse phrases.

SUCCINCT SUMMARY
----------------
Rashi frequently makes powerful inferences from the ALIGNMENT,
that is, the word by word comparison, of almost identical verses.
The minor variations between these almost similar verses suggests
nuances and differences or even meaning. We call this the
Rashi rule of ALIGNMENT

-When Rashi identifies two cases from the ALIGNMENT we call
this the Rashi subrule of TWO CASES

-When Rashi infers nuances from the variations between the
almost similar verses (or verse phrases) we call this the
Rashi subrule of NUANCES.

-When Rashi infers MEANING from the ALIGNMENT of almost
identical phrases we call this the Rashi SUBRULE of MEANING.

-----------------------------------------------------

EXAMPLE Gn09-10
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Gn09-10 states
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[God makes a convenant with Noach]
With ALL               living creatures   WITH YOU
Among    terrestial    beasts             WITH YOU
TO ALL   terrestial    creatures
*1       *2            *3                 *4
-----------------------------------------------

The ALIGNMENT emphasizes that the convenant is with
- (*4) animals WITH YOU (and NOT WITH YOU)
- (*2) TERRESTIAL creatures (and NON TERRESTIALS)
Hence the Rashi comments that
------------------------------------------
The convenant was both with DOMESTICATED and WILD
animals. The convenant was both with LAND animals
and INSECTS
------------------------------------------


LIST309c below summarizes these arguments.
ITEM DETAIL
RASHI RULE CLASS: STYLE
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS GENERAL-DETAIL-GENERAL
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #25
SEE BELOW LIST460s
List of clauses in Gn09-10(convenant with ALL creatures)
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RASHI RULE CLASS: ALIGNMENT
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS NUANCES
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #11
SEE BELOW LIST309c
Alignment of clauses in Gn09-10(convenant with ALL creatures)
LIST460s
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List of clauses in Gn09-10(convenant with ALL creatures)
STYLE THEME DETAILS
THEME*1 With ALL living CREATURES
DETAILS birds*2
DETAILS animals*2
DETAILS land beasts*2
THEME From all those in the ark
THEME to ALL terrestial CREATURES
COMMENTS
*1 The paragraph describes the convenant God made
with Noach

*2

Rashi (paraphrased) states:
---------------------------------
The opening and closing phrases
although different both mention
-- ALL ... CREATURES
This establishes a paragraph unit.

The THEME is ALL CREATURES

The DETAILS are BIRDS, ANIMALS, LAND BEASTS

Hence, TAKING THE PARAGRAPH as whole we conclude that
the ARK CONVENANT is with
- ALL CREATURES
- DOMESTICATED animals
- JUNGLE/FOREST beasts
- FLIES, GNATTS



We learn this inclusiveness from the THEME-DETAIL-THEME
structure which defines a paragraph. And the paragraph
structure requires interpreting the DETAILS broadly
so as to include all items similar to the theme items

LIST309c
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List of clauses in Gn09-10(convenant with ALL creatures)
Phrase#1 Phrase#2 Phrase#3 Phrase#4
With ALL living creatures WITH YOU
Among terrestial beasts WITH YOU
TO ALL terrestial creatures
*1 *2 *3 *4
COMMENTS
*1 The verse describes the convenant God made
with Noach after the flood, not to bring
a flood again.

Neither Rashi nor I explain the changing
prepositions WITH(ETH), AMONG(BETH), TO (LAMED)

*2 Notice the word TERRESTIAL is missing in one clause:
The ALIGNMENT emphasizes that the convenant is with
- (*4) animals WITH YOU (and NOT WITH YOU)
- (*2) TERRESTIAL creatures (and NON TERRESTIALS)
Hence the Rashi comments that
------------------------------------------
The convenant was both with DOMESTICATED and WILD
animals. The convenant was both with LAND animals
and INSECTS
------------------------------------------

*3 In Hebrew the same word (Cheth-Yud-Hey) can
mean CREATURE or BEAST. Hence the same
word is used in all 3 phrases. Our motivation
for translating the same word differently
has to do with matters of style and is
discussed in LIST460s

*4 Notice the word WITH YOU is missing in one clause:
The ALIGNMENT emphasizes that the convenant is with
- (*4) animals WITH YOU (and NOT WITH YOU)
- (*2) TERRESTIAL creatures (and NON TERRESTIALS)
Hence the Rashi comments that
------------------------------------------
The convenant was both with DOMESTICATED and WILD
animals. The convenant was both with LAND animals
and INSECTS
------------------------------------------

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LIGHTNING SUMMARIES
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Lightning summary of Rashis with emphasis on Rashi rules*10
# LIST BRIEF SUMMARY OF RASHI EMPHASIZING USE OF RASHI RULES
25 460s Convenant with ALL CREATURES:insects,domestic,wild:ALL CREATURES
11 309c ANIMALS WITH YOU(domestic) or not(wild);LAND creatures or insect
30 690a Door on side of Ark to prevent leaks(if ark door on roof)
30 690a Noah planted a vineyard (He took VINES with him in ark)
30 690a Ark sides sloped upward like tent;ark roof was 1 foot-RainSlides
COMMENTS

LONGER FOOTNOTES

*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.

All lists may be found at http://www.Rashiyomi.com/lists.htm
Rashis covered in this issue
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VERSE RULE BRIEF DESCRIPTION
======== =============== =====================================
Gn09-10a ALIGNMENT Convenant with domestic,wild,insects
Gn09-10b ALIGNMENT Convenant with domestic,wild,insects
Gn09-10c ALIGNMENT Convenant with domestic,wild,insects
Gn09-20c SPREADSHEETS Door on ark side to prevent leaks
Gn06-16c SPREADSHEETS Door on ark side to prevent leaks
Gn06-16d SPREADSHEETS Door on ark side to prevent leaks
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