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VERSE: Nu08-04c
RASHIS COVERED: Nu08-04c Ex25-31d Ex40-22a Ex40-22b Lv01-11a
Nu08-04c Ex25-31f Ex25-31g Ex25-31h Lv13-03b
Ex28-32a Ex28-33a Ex30-23a Ex25-37a
Ex25-38a Ex25-38b Ex01-16b Ex28-32b
======================= THIGH means BOTTOM ======================
VERY BRIEF SUMMARY
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The Bible at Nu08-04c refers to the THIGH of the Candellabrah.
Rashi simply tells us that the word THIGH can refer to the
BOTTOM, SIDE or SUPPORT of the Menorah. Similarl Rashis on the
meaning of thigh occur at Ex25-31d, Ex40-22a, Ex40-22b,
Lv01-11a where the Bible describes the THIGH of the
Candellabrah, the THIGH of the Temple and the THIGH of the Altar.
Rashi here uses the principle that WORDS can acquire new meaning
by their FORM or FUNCTION. For example the UNITED NATIONS names
an organization by its PURPOSE while PENTAGON names it by SHAPE
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TODAYS RASHI RULE: WORD MEANINGS
TODAYS RASHI SUBRULE: NEW MEANINGS
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BRIED DESCRIPTION OF RULE and SUBRULE
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One of Rashis 6 main goals was to function like a dictionary
and present the meanings of words. In presenting the meanings
of words, Rashi, very often had to EXTEND a given meaning to
a new meaning. There are rules and patterns governing such
extensions. We present below 8 methods for EXTENDING MEANING
The STANDARD EXAMPLES (from English, not from Rashi) show
some simple examples of EXTENDING MEANING
STANDARD EXAMPLE
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Consider the English phrases UNITED NATIONS and PENTAGON.
They are both institutions.
-- The UNITED NATIONS names an institution based on its PURPOSE
-- The PENTAGON names an institution based on its SHAPE/FORM
So we see that SHAPE and FORM are two METHODS for extending
meaning.
THE LISTS
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We present below 3 lists
-- We list 8 methods by which meanings can be extended
Two of these methods (FUNCTION and FORM) are mentioned above
-- We present below a list of Rashis where words extend meaning
based on function, form etc
-- Finally we present a list of Rashis dealing with
the word THIGH
STANDARD REFERENCES FOR THIS RULE
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http://www.RashiYomi.com/Ex25-31a.htm
(Rashis with extended meaning)
http://www.RashiYomi.com/naming-8.htm
(8 methods for naming objects)
HOW TO USE THESE LISTS FOR SCHOOL PROJECTS
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You can use the LIST below for school projects.
Here is how: If you are a teacher then you
can present the verses where Rashi extends meaning.
For example Rashi may state that THIGH refers to the SIDE/BOTTOM
You can then ask your students to
-- Find other examples where words name items by their FORM/SHAPE
You can then use these lists to enrich your understanding
of how language extends meaning.
TODAYS EXAMPLE
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We now present the 3 lists mentioned above HEre we present
lists of words where THIGH is used.
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# VERSE TEXT OF VERSE MEANING
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(1) Ex25-31d The THIGH of the Menorah BOTTOM
(2) Ex40-22a On the THIGH of the temple in the north SIDE
(3) Ex40-22b On the THIGH of the temple in the North SIDE
(4) Lv01-11a On the THIGH of the Altar SIDE
(5) Nu08-04c The THIGH of the Menorah BOTTOM
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==================== 8 METHODS FOR EXTENDING MEANING ============
Here is the second list
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# METHOD USED EXAMPLE
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(1) The FUNCTION of the object (eg United nations),
(2) The SUBSTANCE of the object (eg the PLASTER),
(3) The CAUSE of the phenomena (eg Sunset),
(4) How the act FEELS (eg HARDship).
(5) The FORM of the object (eg Pentagon)
(6) By EXAGGERATION (eg SkyScraper)
(7) By a GOOD EXAMPLE (eg HONEY means anything SWEET)
(8) By ACTIVITY-FORM (eg SURFing the web)
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=================== RASHIS ON NEW MEANINGS =======================
Here is a list of Rashis on New meanings
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METHOD VERSE EXTENDED MEANING OF WORD IN CAPS
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FORM Ex25-31d The THIGH of the Menorah
FORM Ex40-22a On the THIGH of the temple in the north
FORM Ex40-22b On the THIGH of the temple in the North
FORM Lv01-11a On the THIGH of the Altar
FORM Nu08-04c The THIGH of the MENORAH
FORM Ex25-31f A BUD is called an elongated cup
FORM Ex25-31g The FRUIT ornament looks like a fruit
FORM Ex25-31h The FLOWER ornament has the FORM of a FLOWER
FORM Lv13-03b The color WHITE comes from CLOUD (Cloud white)
FORM Ex28-32a The MOUTH-HEAD of a garment is its NECK
FORM Ex28-33a POMEGRANATES means in the SHAPE of POMEGRANATES
FUNCTION Ex30-23a HEAD perfumes means DISTINGUISHED perfumes
FUNCTION Ex25-37a FLAME means WICK
FUNCTION Ex25-38a The TAKERS refer to COAL prongs
FUNCTION Ex25-38b,The CANDELLABRAH CLEANERS are
SUBSTANCE Ex01-16b The STONES were a BIRTHSTOOL made of STONES
SUBSTANCE Ex28-32b A DOUBLED garment means the HEM was folded over
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RASHI RULE USED: NEW MEANINGS
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