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VERSE: Nu02-02a

RASHIS COVERED: Nu02-02a


=========== ONLY ONE VERSE IN BIBLE says SYMBOLIC FLAG ==========

 The word FLAG occurs 14 times in the Bible(in its noun form)
 However these 14 occurences are spread over only 4 chapters
 In only one of these occurences do we have the phrase
 THE FLAG THAT IS A SYMBOL.

 This contrast suggests that the phrase SYMBOL-FLAG was
 not just a coincidence but rather intended to denote
 something extra--a nuance beyond the ordinary meaning of
 flag.

 Rashi explains that the TRIBE FLAGS didnt
 just have made-up patterns for the tribe. Rather the
 TRIBE FLAGS intrinsically reminded people of that Tribe.

 As a simple example it is well known that Zevulun was
 a master of ships (cf Gn49-13). So if the flag of Zevulun
 had pictures of ships or the sea then Zevuluns flag would
 ALSO be a SYMBOL of Zevulun. This is the simple meaning
 of FLAGS THAT ARE SYMBOLS.

 Rashi suggests that every flag resembled the stone on
 the breast-plate of the High Priest which corresponded
 to that tribe (cf Ex28-17:20).

 From our point of view the important point to emphasize
 is that Rashi learned this from a comparison of verses
 with the word FLAG

 4 Verses from the 4 chapters with FLAG are presented below
 Notice how only one verse has the phrase WITH SYMBOLS
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VERSE   TEXT OF VERSE
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Nu02-02 Jews shall encamp, each person by his flag WITH SYMBOLS
Nu01-52 Jews shall encamp, each person by his flag
Nu10-14 And the flag of the Judah camp journeyed first
Song2:4 My lovers flag is beloved to me
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