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VERSE: Nu22-26a
RASHIS COVERED: Nu22-26a Nu22-28a
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(C) Dr Hendel, Jan-03 | ||
VERY BRIEF SUMMARY ------------------ 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 basis 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 two examples of sets of THREE in Bilams prophetic vision *10 Such repeated use of number typically indicates symbolism *11 The list below shows that the sets of 3 symbolize the 3 Patriarchs or the 3 Festivals--or more deeply three forces in Jewish identity. It is these forces that prevent Bilam from cursing the Jews. | ||
| ITEM | DETAIL | |
| RASHI RULE CLASS: | SYMBOLISM | |
| RASHI SUBRULE CLASS | SYMBOLISM | |
| RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE | #29 | |
| SEE BELOW | LIST975d | |
| Verses with symbolism of | 3 Patriarchs in Bilams vision | |
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*10 The idea that the story in Nu22-21:35 was a vision (and not something real) was made by Rambam. The idea is easy to defend since we have talking donkeys (and donkeys only talk in dreams) *11 Compare the repeated use of 7 in the dreams of pharoh Or the repeated use of 3 in the dreams of Pharohs servants (See Gn41-01:36 or Gn40-01:23) | ||
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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 sets of 3 in Bilams vision and show that they refer to the 3 Patriarchs and the spiritual forces they represent in the Jewish identity. We also show the correspondence with the 3 festivals. Footnotes clarify further | ||||
| VERSE | Where was angel | Patriarch | Holiday | |
| Nu22-23 | Angel with sword | Abraham - leader*1 | Passover-Military win | |
| Nu22-24 | Angel in vineyard path | Isaac*2 | Pentecost-Torah received | |
| Nu22-26a | Angel in tight place*3 | Jacob-hard worker | Succah-helpless dwelling | |
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*1 Abraham was known for paving a path (like an angel with a sword) Abraham waged wars. Similarly of the 3 holidays Passover is known for its military aspects (Pharoh was defeated) *2 Vineyards have THORNS and GRAPES(WINE) -- that is they can be EVIL or GOOD like the Patriarch Isaac who had the Evil Esauv and the righteous Jacob Similarly we have the holiday of Pentecost when the Torah with the paths of GOOD and EVIL were received *3 Jacob was continuously double-crossed by his boss This is symbolized by the Succah a dwelling with a plant roof. Or it is symbolized by the tight place the angel was in. | ||||