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gn06-02aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
gn06-02aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
Gn06-02aUNIFIED MEANINGELOHIM can mean a)God, b)Judge, c)Leader...
Gn06-02bUSAGEWhy are certain Biblical words misspelled-there are 3 cases
Gn06-02ySYNONYMSThe phrase the God(vsgod) connotes judicial process
Gn06-02zUSAGEWhy are certain Biblical words misspelled-there are 3 cases
gn06-04dSPECIAL WORDSThe Hebrew word ASHER(that)can mean IF
gn06-09cGRAMMARRHITPAEL indicates INTERACTION
Gn06-09cROOT+PREPOSITIONThe Hebrew root HLCH means MOVE,BE INVOLVED...
gn06-09cUSAGEThe hitpael means INTERACTIVE activity
Gn06-09dGRAMMARNOAH WALKED WITH GOD, that is, he CONTINUOUSLY walked with God. This PRESENT PROGRESSIVE can be indicated with the PAST CONJUGATION.
Gn06-09ySYNONYMSThe phrase the God(vsgod) connotes judicial process
Gn06-09zSYNONYMSThe phrase the God(vsgod) connotes judicial process
gn06-11aMULTIPLE RULESDATABASE-OTHER VERSES-UNIFIED MEANINGS
gn06-11bALIGNMENTSin of SEX/THEFT;Punished because THEFT
gn06-12aMULTIPLE RULESDATABASE-OTHER VERSES-UNIFIED MEANINGS
Gn06-12aSPECIAL WORDSALL means everything;it is used in 5 ways
gn06-12mSPECIAL WORDS>ALL< is used in 5 ways
gn06-13aMULTIPLE RULESDATABASE-OTHER VERSES-UNIFIED MEANINGS
gn06-13bALIGNMENTSin of SEX/THEFT;Punished because THEFT
Gn06-13cGRAMMAR....and I will destroy them FROM the land (Rashi: The Hebrew ETH can mean FROM)
gn06-13cGRAMMARRAleph-Tauv can mean FROM
gn06-14aSYMBOLISMNo IRON( = war) to make ALTAR( = peace)
gn06-14aDATABASEUse of Moral symbolism in Commandments
Gn06-14cMEANINGKUPH-NUN-HEY means TREE SHOOTS. When referring to a ship it means CUBICLE CABINS
gn06-14dUNIFIED MEANINGKPR = (a)Tar like covering;(b)Cleaning
gn06-16aWORD MEANINGSCHR = oil, afternoon(very light),bulb
Gn06-16bNON-VERSREThe ark was built with a sloping roof with the top part not a point but a 2' x 2' square (Structurally this prevented leaks).
gn06-16cSPREADSHEETSDoor on ark side to prevent leaks
gn06-16dSPREADSHEETSDoor on ark side to prevent leaks
gn06-17aUNIFIED MEANINGHINAYNI = I AM PREPARED FOR ALL YOU WANT
Gn06-18aTHE SENTENCESkillful use of keywords indicates new paragraphs
Gn06-18bREFERENCEShem, Noah's eldest son, didn't have his firs child till 2 years after the flood. This supports the thesis that there was marital abstention during the flood years.
gn06-19bRabbiIshmael7 Kosher animals;2 Non-Kosher animals
gn06-22aOVERALL STRUCTURERepeated phrases can indicate paragraphs
gn07-01aALIGNMENTOnly say partial praise before person
gn07-02aDATABASETorah refers to items based on future
gn07-02bALIGNMENT7 Kosher vs 2 Non Kosher:Offerings
Gn07-03aSPECIAL WORDSThe Hebrew word GAM means ALSO-it is used in 3 ways
gn07-03aSPECIAL WORDSALSO:YOU(+men),JEWS(+infants);...
gn07-04bSPECIAL WORDS>Ayin-Vuv-Daled< means >AGAIN<
gn07-04bSPECIAL WORDS>Ayin-Vuv-Daled< means >AGAIN<
gn07-05aOVERALL STRUCTURERepeated phrases can indicate paragraphs
gn07-07aOVERALL STRUCTURERepeated phrases can indicate paragraphs
gn07-07aALIGNMENTELOHIM denotes PUNISHMENT;HASHEM doesnt
gn07-11aSPREADSHEETSChronology of Flood events
gn07-12aEXAMPLE7The GENERAL-DETAIL-GENERAL style
gn07-12bSPREADSHEETSChronology of Flood events
gn07-13aOVERALL STRUCTURERepeated phrases can indicate paragraphs
gn07-14aGRAMMARWhen does Rashi comment on the CONSTRUCT
Gn07-14aSPECIAL WORDSALL means everything;it is used in 5 ways
gn07-16aOVERALL STRUCTURERepeated phrases can indicate paragraphs
gn07-18aGRAMMARGimel-Beth-Resh can mean BECOME BIG
gn07-20aSPREADSHEETSChronology of Flood events
Gn07-22bSTYLEOnly the life ON THE LAND was destroyed - fish were not destroyed.
gn07-23aGRAMMARRashi presents alternative conjugations
gn07-23aGRAMMARStandard grammatical forms can drop HEY
Gn07-23bSPECIAL WORDSThe Hebrew word ACH means USUALLY or MOST OF
Gn07-07bSTYLE(Gn07-06:07) a) THERE WAS A FLOOD b)Noah came to ark C) BECAUSE OF FLOOD. Because of FLOOD not because of GOD'S ORDER
Gn07-04cSYMBOLISMFOURTY symbolizes an EMBRYONIC period during which development to new horizons can take place.
gn08-01dGRAMMARR7 meanings of AYIN-LAMED:Near,Besides...
gn08-02bWORD MEANINGburial plot,KLA = withold,BLESS = To KNEEize
gn08-03aSPREADSHEETSChronology of Flood events
gn08-04aSPREADSHEETSChronology of Flood events
gn08-04bSPREADSHEETSChronology of Flood events
gn08-05aSPREADSHEETSChronology of Flood events
gn08-06aSPREADSHEETSChronology of Flood events
gn08-06aSPREADSHEETSChronology of Flood events
gn08-06bOTHER VERSESKINGS WITH HIM = the 4 King Alliance
gn08-07aSPREADSHEETSChronology of Flood events
gn08-08aSPECIAL WORDS>Ayin-Vuv-Daled< means >AGAIN<
gn08-08aSPECIAL WORDS>Ayin-Vuv-Daled< means >AGAIN<
gn08-08bROOT+PREPOSITIONShe-La-Ch means SEND, LET GO, INCITE
gn08-10aUNIFIED MEANINGXWL = birth,develop,wait:IXL = hope,wait
gn08-11aGRAMMARRWords with 2 genders:Camp,sun,path...
gn08-12aUNIFIED MEANINGXWL = birth,develop,wait:IXL = hope,wait
gn08-13aSPREADSHEETSChronology of Flood events
gn08-13bSPREADSHEETSChronology of Flood events
gn08-14aSPREADSHEETSChronology of Flood events
gn08-14bSPREADSHEETSChronology of Flood events
gn08-16aALIGNMENTELOHIM denotes PUNISHMENT;HASHEM doesnt
gn08-17aCONTRADICTIONLET animals go; if not EVICT them
Gn08-17aCONTRADICTIONNoah was ordered: a) 1st LET animals out of Ark. If they don't go then b) FORCE them out.
gn08-17bREPETITIONCLOUD CLOUD = fierce storm....
gn08-19aDATABASEAnimals left ark BY FAMILY(modesty!)
gn08-20aALIGNMENT7 Kosher vs 2 Non Kosher:Offerings
Gn08-21aUSAGEWhy are certain Biblical words misspelled-there are 3 cases
gn08-21bSYNONYMSRAISE MY HAND = oath
gn08-21bSYNONYMS5 words denoting oaths
gn08-21bDOUBLE NOUNSREPEATING = emphasis,closeness,nonstandard
gn08-22aSPECIAL WORDS>Ayin-Vuv-Daled< means >AGAIN<
gn08-22bALIGNMENTCOLD:WINTER::HEAT:RIPE season
gn08-22cALIGNMENTCOLD:WINTER::HEAT:RIPE season
gn08-22dUNIFIED MEANINGKuph-Tzade means END/COMPLETION OF
gn08-22eALIGNMENTCOLD:WINTER::HEAT:RIPE season
gn09-02aSYNONYMSCHTHATH means PHOBIA; MORAH means FEAR
gn09-03aOTHER VERSESRashi amplifies text with OTHER VERSES
Gn09-03aALIGNMENTa) ADAM was allowed to eat PLANTS b) NOAH was allowed to eat PLANTS and MEAT
gn09-04aUNIFIED MEANINGN-Pa-Sh = SPATIOUSNESS & has 6 meanings
gn09-04aUNIFIED MEANINGN-Pa-Sh = SPATIOUSNESS & has 6 meanings
gn09-04bUNIFIED MEANINGN-Pa-Sh = SPATIOUSNESS & has 6 meanings
Gn09-05aCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
gn09-05bRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
gn09-05bUNIFIED MEANINGN-Pa-Sh = SPATIOUSNESS & has 6 meanings
Gn09-05c Gn09-05dFORMATFive levels of prohibited murder: a) Suicide b) by animal agent c) By human agent, d) without witnesses e) Personally (Death Penalty)
gn09-05cRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
Gn09-05cCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
gn09-05dDOUBLE PARSHASComparison of 5 capital offenses
gn09-05dRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
Gn09-05dCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
gn09-05eRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
gn09-06aDOUBLE PARSHASComparison of 5 capital offenses
gn09-06aRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
gn09-06cALIGNMENTInteractively walk BEFORE, FROM, WITH
gn09-06dGRAMMARRAlmost same spelling-different meanings
gn09-06dGRAMMARRAlmost same spelling-different meanings
gn09-06dGRAMMARRLLeen = a night stay; LLoon = to inn over
gn09-06dGRAMMARRLLeen = a night stay; LLoon = to inn over
gn09-07aEXAMPLE7Gn09-01:07 = GENERAL-EXAMPLE-GENERAL style
gn09-09aUNIFIED MEANINGHINAYNI = I AM PREPARED FOR ALL YOU WANT
gn09-10aALIGNMENTConvenant with domestic,wild,insects
gn09-10bALIGNMENTConvenant with domestic,wild,insects
gn09-10cALIGNMENTConvenant with domestic,wild,insects
gn09-11aRabbiIshmael1st state the HEADLINE:Then the DETAILS
gn09-11aRabbiIshmaelREPETITION can give SPECIFICITY to LAWS
gn09-11aTHE SENTENCESeveral verses can form one sentence
Gn09-12aUSAGEWhy are certain Biblical words misspelled-there are 3 cases
gn09-14aREPETITIONCLOUD CLOUD = fierce storm....
gn09-14bREPETITIONCLOUD CLOUD = fierce storm....
gn09-17aSPECIAL WORDSTHIS is the sign;God SHOWED rainbow
gn09-20cSPREADSHEETSDoor on ark side to prevent leaks
Gn09-21aUSAGEWhy is AHLO WRITTEN & READ differently in only 4 verses
gn09-23bREPETITIONWalk BACK BACK cover him (No peek!)
gn09-24aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
gn09-24aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
gn09-24aSPREADSHEETSYefeth was oldest of Noachs children
Gn09-23bSTYLEGENERAL: They walked backwards DETAIL: They covered their father's nakedness GENERAL: They faced backwards so as not to see his nakedness RASHI: Even at the moment of covering they didn't peek
gn10-01aUNIFIED MEANINGThe Hebrew >HBH< means >NEGOTIATE<
Gn10-06aCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
gn10-08aOTHER VERSESRashi amplifies text with OTHER VERSES
Gn10-08aREFERENCEHE WAS A WARRIOR HUNTER BEFORE GOD (Gn10-08) references Gn11-01:09, describing the war against God by the people of the Tower of Babelonians.
gn10-09aOTHER VERSESRashi amplifies text with OTHER VERSES
gn10-09bNEW MEANINGSBEFORE GOD means Temple,Just,Religiously
gn10-09bOTHER VERSESRashi amplifies text with OTHER VERSES
gn10-09cGRAMMARR7 meanings of AYIN-LAMED:Near,Besides...
gn10-11aGRAMMARRNimrod rebels against God-Ashr leaves
gn10-12aOTHER VERSESRashi amplifies text with OTHER VERSES
gn10-13aWORD MEANINGSStages in life named by COLORS of people
Gn10-14aCONTRADICTIONa) Plishtim descended from the CASLUCHIM b) Plishtim descended from the PASRUSIM RASHI: The Casluchim and Pasrusim engaged in wife swapping.
gn10-19aWORD MEANINGSBORDER:roll,jut,descend,to border,hem
gn10-20aBULLETS3rd world nation diversity
gn10-21bSPREADSHEETSYefeth was oldest of Noachs children
gn10-25aGRAMMARRPAST tense is really PAST PERFECT
gn10-25aWORD MEANINGSItems can be named based on future use
gn10-25aWORD MEANINGSBible names objects by what WILL happen
gn10-25bSTYLEYaktan had 13 children because humble
gn11-02aWORD MEANINGSQDM = before = EAST::Easterly,Easternmost
gn11-03bUNIFIED MEANINGHay-Vuv-Hey means TO PREPARE TO OBTAIN
gn11-03bUNIFIED MEANINGThe Hebrew >HBH< means >NEGOTIATE<
gn11-05aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
gn11-05aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
gn11-05aSYMBOLISMGods Actions are moral norms
gn11-06aGRAMMARRNimrod rebels against God-Ashr leaves
gn11-06bGRAMMARRHaChiLaM = what THEY have begun
gn11-06cGRAMMARRQUESTIONS: How do you recognize them?
gn11-07aGRAMMARRgodS will guide us(many idols!)
Gn11-07aSTYLEPeople with MASTER STATUS should use the ROYAL WE
gn11-07aUNIFIED MEANINGHay-Vuv-Hey means TO PREPARE TO OBTAIN
gn11-07bUNIFIED MEANINGThe Hebrew >HBH< means >NEGOTIATE<
gn11-07cGRAMMARRNo-Ve-Lah comes from BLL:Lets COnfuse
gn11-07dUNIFIED MEANING$M& = Listen,understand,news,obey
gn11-08aSTYLEYaktan had 13 children because humble
gn11-09aSTYLEYaktan had 13 children because humble
gn11-10aGRAMMARRNimrod rebels against God-Ashr leaves
gn11-28aNEW MEANINGON THE FACE OF means DURING THE LIFETIME
Gn11-28aNEW MEANINGS The phrase ON MY FACE means DURING MY LIFETIME
gn11-29a2 LETTER ROOTSISK = SK = annointed = Princess
gn11-31aGRAMMARRwater bottle;placed IT on her & CHILD
gn11-32aSPREADSHEETSEGYPT = SOUTH of Israel
Gn11-32bMEANINGCHUR = burned-up / Anger; CHARAN = blow up / intensively angry.
Gn11-32bWORD MEANINGSTerminal NUNs on a word indicates INTENSITY or ALOT
Gn11-05bDATABASESinners are called Crowd, Worthless, men or the sinner city is called by name. The residents of the Tower of Babel is called SONS OF ADAM because like Adam they rebelled against God.
Gn11-03cFORMATLet us WHITEN bricks and BURN a BURNING Rashi: The capped words emphasize brick production in the cauldron.
Gn11-03cNON-VERSREThe generation of the tower made BRICKS because STONES, the traditional building material were not found in the Babelonian valley
gn12-01aGRAMMARRFOR ME connotes PERSONAL emphasis