Parshat Vayishla
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gn32-03aBULLETSMALCH = angel;2-Camps = mine & angels
gn32-04aBULLETSMALCH = angel;2-Camps = mine & angels
gn32-04bGRAMMARRTERMINAL HEY = towards a place; desire to
Gn32-05aSYNONYMS The Hebrew word YSHV = RESIDE; GR = TO STAY OVER.
gn32-05aWORD MEANINGSThe root GAYR means ALIEN & FEAR
Gn32-06aGRAMMARCollective nouns can use the singular.
gn32-07aBULLETSa)Kindness b)Truth. a)Brother b)Esauv
gn32-08aEXAMPLE9Yaakov decides on DEFENSE vs OFFENSE
Gn32-08aREFERENCEJacob FEARED and WAS DISTRESSED. The word FEAR refers to possible loss of life mentioned explicitly in Gn32-12.
gn32-09aGRAMMARSome words are both masculine & feminine
gn32-09bEXAMPLE9Yaakov decides on DEFENSE vs OFFENSE
gn32-10aALIGNMENT2 promises;Modesty of Joe/camel;he-goats
gn32-11aBULLETSa)Kindness b)Truth. a)Brother b)Esauv
gn32-11bBULLETSa)Kindness b)Truth. a)Brother b)Esauv
gn32-12aBULLETSa)Kindness b)Truth. a)Brother b)Esauv
gn32-13aDOUBLE NOUNREPETITION can indicate to YOU & PARENTS
gn32-13aDOUBLE NOUNSREPEATING = emphasis,closeness,nonstandard
Gn32-13bREFERENCEGn32/13 Plentiful children like sea sand - cf. Gn28-14
gn32-13bOTHER VERSESRashi confirms a verse with 2 citations
gn32-14aWORD MEANINGSHAND = DOMAIN (Metonomy-related items)
Gn32-15aREASONS/IMPLICATIONSIn animals what is proper male:female ratio
gn32-16aALIGNMENTTI$ = male goat;&IR = Female donkey
gn32-16aALIGNMENT2 promises;Modesty of Joe/camel;he-goats
gn32-16bALIGNMENTTI$ = male goat;&IR = Female donkey
gn32-16bALIGNMENT2 promises;Modesty of Joe/camel;he-goats
gn32-17aSTYLEGift made APPEALING to appease Esauv
Gn32-17a Gn32-17b Gn32-17cSTYLEFacilitate APPEASEMENT: Distinct droves with spaces
gn32-17bSTYLEGift made APPEALING to appease Esauv
gn32-17cSTYLEGift made APPEALING to appease Esauv
gn32-18aSYNONYMS>ShLi< means OWN; >Li< means BELONG
gn32-18bSYNONYMS>ShLi< means OWN; >Li< means BELONG
gn32-19aGRAMMARRThe compound question-answer style
Gn32-19aGRAMMARWHO ARE YOU? Jacob. WHERE YOU GO? Esauv. WHY? For gift
Gn32-19bSPECIAL WORDSThe Hebrew word GAM means ALSO-it is used in 3 ways
gn32-21aUNIFIED MEANINGKPR = (a)Tar like covering;(b)Cleaning
gn32-22aGRAMMARR7 meanings of AYIN-LAMED:Near,Besides...
gn32-23aSYNONYMSCHILDREN vs SONS only occurs 4 times
gn32-23bWORD MEANINGSBeth-Kuph roots mean ENCIRCLEMENT
gn32-24aFORMATa)presents b)people c)possessions ...
Gn32-24a Gn32-25aFORMATPassed a)present b)wives c)sons d) ?Leftover items
gn32-25aFORMATa)presents b)people c)possessions ...
gn32-25aSPREADSHEETSThey left;he stayed[ck the forgotten]
gn32-25bWORD MEANINGSBeth-Kuph roots mean ENCIRCLEMENT
gn32-26aWORD MEANINGSNBT = face;RTzoN = Desireable;QAF = knee-cap
gn32-26bGRAMMARRTERMINAL HEY = towards a place; desire to
gn32-29aOTHER VERSESTAKE HER OUT & EXECUTE;she was TAKEN
gn32-29bALIGNMENTCALL NAME vs SAY NAME(with reasons)
gn32-29cFORMATTINGPACE of flock;PLACE of children
gn32-32aGRAMMARRFOR ME connotes PERSONAL emphasis
gn32-32aGRAMMARRSun rose FOR HIM = rise during cloudy
gn32-32aGRAMMARRFOR HIM connotes a PERSONAL aspect
gn32-32bGRAMMARYou go ahead:I INTEND to go slowly
gn32-32bGRAMMARRThen Moses & Jews WISHED TO SING
gn32-33aUNIFIED MEANINGNUN-SHIN-HEY means >get involved with<
gn33-02aGRAMMARRCompound order--many methods
gn33-03aGRAMMARRCompound order--many methods
gn33-03aBULLETSWORD DOTTED = STRIKEOUT = missing smthing
gn33-03aBULLETSword DOTTING = STRIKEOUT = strick meaning
gn33-04aGRAMMARMany bows->Hugged him;hate->no HELLO
gn33-07aALIGNMENT2 promises;Modesty of Joe/camel;he-goats
gn33-09aOTHER VERSESEsauv acknowledged Jacobs blessing
Gn33-10aSPECIAL WORDS The Hebrew word NA means PLEASE; there are 4 cases
gn33-10bGRAMMARR7 meanings of AYIN-LAMED:Near,Besides...
gn33-10bNEW MEANINGS>AL CAYN< means >SINCE<
Gn33-10bSPECIAL WORDS The Hebrew word NA means PLEASE; there are 4 cases
gn33-10cWORD MEANINGSNBT = face;RTzoN = Desireable;QAF = knee-cap
gn33-11aUNIFIED MEANINGBRK = KNEE:bless,pond,curse,Greet,gift
gn33-11cGRAMMARRTechnical rule:Double letter: NoThaNNu
Gn33-11dSPECIAL WORDSALL means everything;it is used in 5 ways
gn33-12aGRAMMARRTERMINAL HEY = towards a place; desire to
gn33-13aWORD MEANINGSYoung ON ME = like infants ON SHOULDER
Gn33-13aMEANING(Exaggeration)Young flock are ON me=I must carry them
gn33-13dNEW MEANINGSTO KNOCK flock = PUSH/URGE them on
Gn33-14aSPECIAL WORDS The Hebrew word NA means PLEASE; there are 4 cases
gn33-14bGRAMMARYou go ahead:I INTEND to go slowly
gn33-14bGRAMMARRThen Moses & Jews WISHED TO SING
gn33-14bGRAMMARRThen Moses & Jews WISHED TO SING
gn33-14dFORMATTINGPACE of flock;PLACE of children
gn33-14eFORMATTINGPACE of flock;PLACE of children
gn33-18aOTHER VERSESJacob came HEALED to Schem from LIMP
gn33-18bOTHER VERSESJacob was COMPLETE after his LIMP
gn33-19aWORD MEANINGSQ$@ = Q$@::Beauty(Shin):Ornament(Sin)
Gn33-04bFORMATThe angels said WHERE IS YOUR SPOUSE Rashi: Strike out the words TO HIM. They said it to both!
Gn34-01aOTHER VERSESRashis derivation comes from ANOTHER verse
gn34-02aWORD MEANINGSChShK = hug,overlay;love with/of;SpeakHart
gn34-02bWORD MEANINGSChShK = hug,overlay;love with/of;SpeakHart
gn34-03aWORD MEANINGSChShK = hug,overlay;love with/of;SpeakHart
Gn34-07aNON-VERSREEven criminals have boundaries. Going into their turf may invite rought treatment but they know that rape is off-limits.
gn34-08aWORD MEANINGSChShK = hug,overlay;love with/of;SpeakHart
gn34-12aWORD MEANINGSM-H-R = a)quick b)Marry c)Skilled d)Fool
gn34-13aCONTRADICTIONJacob dealt CUNNINGLY with RAPIST
Gn34-13a Gn34-13bCONTRADICTThey Dealt CUNNINGLY because he raped their daughter
gn34-13bCONTRADICTIONJacob dealt CUNNINGLY with RAPIST
Gn34-14a MEANINGCheth-Pay-Resh means WINTER and COLD / EMBARASSING / DISGRACEFUL
gn34-16aGRAMMARRTechnical rule:Double letter: NoThaNNu
Gn34-16bALIGNMENTWe will GIVE our daughters vs You will TAKE them
gn34-16bALIGNMENTGIVE our daugthers vs TAKE yours
gn34-27aGRAMMARR7 meanings of AYIN-LAMED:Near,Besides...
Gn34-29bGRAMMARRashi taught Grammarusing almost identical WORD PAIRS
gn34-29bGRAMMARRashi teaches grammar by >near misses<
Gn34-31aNEW MEANINGSAbstract concepts CanBe indicated with GOOD EXAMPLES
gn35-01aGRAMMARRConsecutive paragraphs:CAUSE/CONTRAST
gn35-02aCLIMAXRemove a)idols b)idol dust c)utensils
gn35-02bCLIMAXRemove a)idols b)idol dust c)utensils
gn35-02cCLIMAXRemove a)idols b)idol dust c)utensils
gn35-05aOTHER VERSESChet-Tauv-Tauv means FEAR
gn35-07bGRAMMARRgodS will guide us(many idols!)
Gn35-07bSTYLEPeople with MASTER STATUS should use the ROYAL WE
Gn35-07zSYNONYMSThe phrase the God(vsgod) connotes judicial process
gn35-09aSPECIAL WORDS>Ayin-Vuv-Daled< means >AGAIN<
gn35-09aSPECIAL WORDS>Ayin-Vuv-Daled< means >AGAIN<
gn35-10aSPECIAL WORDS>Ayin-Vuv-Daled< means >AGAIN<
gn35-10aSPECIAL WORDS>Ayin-Vuv-Daled< means >AGAIN<
gn35-11aUNIFIED MEANING>SHADAI< means GOD WHO CAN KEEP PROMISES
gn35-11bSPREADSHEETNATION & JACOB will be fruitful,...
gn35-11cSPREADSHEETNATION & JACOB will be fruitful,...
gn35-11dSPREADSHEETNATION & JACOB will be fruitful,...
gn35-11eSPREADSHEETNATION & JACOB will be fruitful,...
gn35-13cGRAMMARRConsecutive paragraphs:CAUSE/CONTRAST
gn35-13dGRAMMARRConsecutive paragraphs:CAUSE/CONTRAST
Gn35-16aDOUBLE PARSHASWe align all verses dealing with Rachels burial
gn35-18cWORD MEANINGSBenJaMiN = Son of Right = Son of Days
gn35-22aGRAMMARRConsecutive paragraphs:CAUSE/CONTRAST
Gn35-22aOTHER VERSESRashis derivation comes from ANOTHER verse
gn35-22bOTHER VERSESBob ruffled beds;didnt sleep with her
Gn35-22zUSAGE Why is AHLO WRITTEN & READ differently in only 4 verses
gn36-02aALIGNMENTGIVE our daugthers vs TAKE yours
gn36-02bALIGNMENTGIVE our daugthers vs TAKE yours
gn36-02cRabbiIshmaelDaughter of pa/grandpa = illegitimate
Gn36-03aDOUBLE PARSHAS BSMTH = Perfumed; MCHLTH = Forgiven
gn36-03aALIGNMENTGIVE our daugthers vs TAKE yours
gn36-24aTHE SENTENCESentences may contain extra letters
Gn36-24aTHE SENTENCEAn extra AND in a sentence can indicate emphasis
Gn36-33aREASONS/IMPLICATIONSBad neighborhoods bring bad habits
gn36-39aRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
Gn36-39aCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
Gn36-24bCONTRADICTIONZibeon committed incest with his mother who gave birth to Anah. Thus Zibeon and Anah had a common mother and were brothers even though Zibeon was Anah's father.
Gn36-03b Gn34-25bDATABASEGenealogies are usually patriarchal. If a genealogy is not patriarchal it emphasizes some special relationship. Basmath sister of Nevayoth implies he helped her get married.
gn37-01aDATABASEBible style:Focus on Here;terse other