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VERSE: Lv10-03b
Lv10-03b
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03


VERY BRIEF SUMMARY
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Rashi frequently used Database methods. Sometimes this
is simple---Rashi reviews a database query and notes
that there are a handful of exceptions. Rashi then
explains or comments on these exceptions.

EXAMPLE Lv10-03b
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Todays example is typical. 6 dozen Biblical chapters
begin
-- AND GOD SPOKE TO moses TO SAY. In 11 Biblical
chapters we have
-- GOD SPOKE TO moses and aaron TO SAY
But in only 2 Biblical chapters we have
-- GOD SPOKE TO aaron TO SAY

Thus the phrase GOD SPOKE to aaron TO SAY is rare!
Rashi comments on this Rarity. In one case it was
the chapter on Priestly gifts (and hence it was
told to Aaron). In the other case it was the
chapter on avoiding drinking wine while serving in
the temple which caused the death of his two sons--
Aaron accepted Gods judgements on his sons and hence
merited to receive this chapter.
ITEM DETAIL
RASHI RULE CLASS: DATABASES
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS: PATTERNS
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #27
SEE BELOW LIST603a
List of frequencies of God speaks to Moses|Aaron
SEE BELOW LIST603b
List of verses with God speaks to Moses|Aaron|
SEE BELOW LIST603c
List of phrases showing Aaron accepted death of sons
LIST603a
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03


Lists of frequencies of God speaking to
- Moses
- Moses and Aaron
- Aaron
To Whom Frequency Text of Verse *10
Moses 78 / 91 God spoke to MOSES to Say
Aaron 2 / 91 God spoke to AARON to Say*1
Moses&Aaron 11 / 91 God spoke to MOSES & AARON to Say
COMMENTS
*1 So God Spoke to AARON to Say is a rarity which
must be commented on

LONGER FOOTNOTES

*10 There is a long Malbim on the Sifray at Lv01-01
where the Malbim goes into depth on the Divine
commands to MOSES vs AARON vs MOSES & AARON.

Suffice it to say that this Rashi takes a
simpler approach at explaining the anomalies.
Also...Rashi never addresses the 11 verses with
God speaks to MOSES AND AARON
LIST603b
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03


Lists of verses of God speaking to
- Moses
- Moses and Aaron
- Aaron
Verse Text of Verse
Lv10-08 God spoke to AARON *1 to Say
Nu18-08 God spoke to AARON *2 to Say
Lv05-20 God spoke to MOSES to Say
Lv06-01 God spoke to MOSES to Say
Ex12-43 God spoke to MOSES and AARON to say
COMMENTS
*1 This chapter deals with the prohibition
of drinking wine which caused the
downfall and deaths of Aarons 2
children For further details on why God
directly told this to Aaron see LIST603c


*2 This chapter deals with the priestly
gifts. Hence it was spoken directly
to Aaron
LIST603c
(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03


Lv10-08:11 gives the prohibition of
Priests serving the temple while drunk.

Since drunkedness caused the death of
Aarons two children it was befitting that
God directly told him how to avoid such
deaths in the future.

Rashi further observes that Aaron accepted
Gods decision to kill his two sons--a list
of supporting phrases to this acceptance
is given below. This acceptance of Gods
will was a contributing factor in Aaron
receiving this commandment
PHRASE/Act Act of Aaron mentioned showing acceptance*10
LV10-03 Aaron silent on news of death
Lv10-19 Aaron abstains from eating sacs during death
Lv10-06 Aaron observes mourning on sons death
COMMENTS

LONGER FOOTNOTES
*10 We take this opportunity to discuss methodology
Rashi actually states that
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AARON WAS silent WHEN MOSES TOLD HIM
THAT GOD SANCTIFIES HIMSELF THRU
THE DEATH OF HIS CLOSE ONES. HENCE
BEcAUSE OF THIS silence HE MERITED
THAT THE CHAPTER PROHIBITING WINE WAS
STATED TO HIM
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By contrast we have stated
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THERE ARE TWO CHAPTERS WHERE GOD SPOKE
TO AARON. BOTH THESE CHAPTERS DEAL
WITH priestly matters--ONE DEALS WITH
PRIESTLY GIFTS WHILE ONE DEALS WITH
PRIESTLY RESPONSIBILITIES (TO ABSTAIN
FROM WINE DURING SERVICE). HENCE THESE
CHAPTERS were stated exclusively to Aaron
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Notice how our explanation deals with
the ENTIRE LIST. This is a deeper
approach to the Biblical text.

Nevertheless Rashi adds an important point
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Aaron was a serious religious person
He was interested in Gods commands
Hence he could be TRUSTED with the
responsibility of telling people to
abstain from wine during service since
it might lead to their deaths.
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Rashi proves Aarons seriousness by noting
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that when Moses told him that God sanctifies
himself thru the death of righteous people
Aaron was silent (And accepted)
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By contrast we have presented a
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list of 3 items showing that Aaron was
serious and religious
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Our approach is deeper and richer

But our approach does no CONTRADICT Rashi.
Rather we regard Rashi as giving ONE EXAMPLE
Therefore proper Rashi study suggests
adding more examples.

I think this way of taking Rashi study
is exemplary.
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