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VERSE: Lv20-02c
RASHIS COVERED: Lv20-02c Lv20-03b Lv20-03c Lv20-05b
=========================== Lv20-02c ===================
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.
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ITEM DETAIL
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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 Molech
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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 Molech
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===================== LIST306a ============================
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
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VERSE PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE3
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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
NOTES
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*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).
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======================== LIST342a ================================
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
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VERSE PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE3 PHRASE4
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Dt17-06:07 Idolatry Execute Witnesses kill 1st Nation next
Lv20-02 Molech Execute people of land kill
Differs *1 *2 *3 *4
NOTES
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*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
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========================= LIST306b ================================
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
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PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE3
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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 and FOLLOWERS
Differs *1 *2
NOTES
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*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
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*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
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==================== LIST306c ====================================
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
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VERSE WHO IS REFERRED TO PUNISHMENT
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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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