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VERSE: Nu08-07b
RASHIS COVERED: Nu08-07b Nu08-09a Lv24-14b
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VERY BRIEF SUMMARY
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One of the great beauties of the Bible is the
consistent use of symbolic communication. Such symbols
enrich the experience of Biblical reading with added
beauty.
Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, on the basic of several
centuries of symbolic interpretation laid down the
definitive methodology on symbolism.
For a complete study of the symbolic method see our
essay http://www.Rashiyomi.com/gen-1.htm which presents
in a compact form Rav Hirschs symbolism.
This list approach towards symbolism was developed by
him in his commentary.
In todays posting we review the symbols of
-- THE SACRIFICIAL SUPPORT PROCEDURE
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This procedure indicates VESTMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
- The offerer agrees to IDENTIFY with the animal
Therefore Every procedure done to the animal
is by agreemtn symbolic advice to the offerer
- The stoners of the blasphemer (Death penalty)
place their hands on the blasphemer indicating
that he (not them) are responsible for his death
- The Jews agree that the Levites are their
designated representatives in the temple
-- THE SACRIFICIAL CUT-HAIR PROCEDURE
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This procedure which exposes the skin seems to
symbolize LISTENING--extra sensitivity to the
outside environment (Skin). Thus
- The LEPOR who slandered people must start LISTENING
- The NAZARITE who withdrew from the world because
of its temptations must start listening and
responding to the environment
- The LEVITE who serves Gods temple and helps those
who bring sacrifices must also learn to be
a good listener
- PRAISE BE HIM WHO CHOSE THEM AND THEIR LEARNING -
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ITEM DETAIL
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RASHI RULE CLASS: SYMBOLISM
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS SYMBOLISM
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #29
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SEE BELOW LIST975c
Verses with symbolism of Sacrifice SUPPORT procedure
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SEE BELOW LIST975b
Verses with symbolism of Sacrifice CUT-HAIR procedure
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For a complete study of the symbolic method see our
essay http://www.Rashiyomi.com/gen-1.htm which presents
in a compact form Rav Hirschs symbolism.
This list approach towards symbolism was developed by
him in his commentary.
We present below the 3 sacrifices where a person
must completely shave his body(or head) This shaving
exposes the skin, the organ that FEELS the outside
world....hence the shaving symbolizes GREATER SENSITIVITY
TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD (Listening!)
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VERSE TEXT OF VERSE WITH oil/fat incense MEANING SAIETY
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Lv14-08 Lepor Lepor slandered;remedy is to LISTEN before attacking
Nu06-09 Nazarite Nazarite withdrew from world;afraid of it;Now he resumes
Nu08-07b Levite Levites help people who seek God;they must LISTEN
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For a complete study of the symbolic method see our
essay http://www.Rashiyomi.com/gen-1.htm which presents
in a compact form Rav Hirschs symbolism.
This list approach towards symbolism was developed by
him in his commentary.
We present below the 3-4 places that the SUPPORT procedure is
used. In all 3 it seems to indicate vestment/transfer
of responsibility
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VERSE WHO SUPPORTS ON WHOM SUPPORT SYMBOLIZES
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Nu27-18 Moses Joshua Moses Moses transfers LEADERSHIP to Joshua
Lv24-14b Executioners blasphemer He is RESPONSIBLE for his death
Nu08-09a Jews Levites*1 Levites given RESPONSIBILITY for temple
Lv01-04 Person Sacrifice Sacrifice symbolizes what person NEEDS
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*10 Rashi
- DOES give the explanation we give on Lv24-14b
- DOES not give the explanation we give on Nu08-09a
Instead Rashi on Nu08-09a compares SUPPORT of the Jews
on the Levites to the Support in a SACRIFICE (In other
words just as the animal GOES UP TO GOD so too the
Levites GO UP TOO GOD and just as the Jews learn from
the sacrifice procedure what their responsibilities are
so too the Jews learn from their LEVITE sacrifice
what their responsibilities are)
Howeer on deeper examination our straightforward explanation
of RESPONSIBILITY and the Rashi metaphor of SACRIFICE all
boil down to the same idea--namely the Jews vested their
responsibilities in the Levites who were to teach them.
I think this the proper approach to Rashi
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