Parshat Bereishi
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Gn01-01bWORD MEANINGSFor the sake of the CHOICEST IN MAN God created…"
gn01-01cALIGNMENT6 Alignments in creation (Gen 1)
gn01-02aWORD MEANINGSParallel structure explains meaning
gn01-02bWORD MEANINGSParallel structure explains meaning
gn01-02cWORD MEANINGSParallel structure explains meaning
gn01-02eSYMBOLISMGod creates prophecy,not world(Gen 1)
Gn01-04aNEW MEANINGSRashi interprets LIGHT as the FIRE OF PROPHECY.Why?
gn01-04aSYMBOLISMFIRE TO GOD symbolizes PROPHETIC LIGHT
Gn01-05aSYNONYMSWhen do you count 1,2,3 & when do you count 1st, 2nd 3rd
gn01-06aSYMBOLISMGod creates prophecy,not world(Gen 1)
gn01-06bSYMBOLISMGod creates prophecy,not world(Gen 1)
gn01-06bSYNONYMSTauv-Vav-Caph = CENTRALLY IN;Beth = IN
gn01-07aSYMBOLISMGod creates prophecy,not world(Gen 1)
gn01-08aGRAMMARRThe AYIM ending refers to pairs(hands...
gn01-09aSYMBOLISMGod creates prophecy,not world(Gen 1)
gn01-10aSYMBOLISMGod creates prophecy,not world(Gen 1)
gn01-11aSYNONYMS&$W = GRASS; D$A = MEADOW
gn01-11bWORD MEANINGTo MEADOW;SharpLight water;make = fix
gn01-11b2 LETTER ROOTSEvilKing named SHINAV = Hated(SN)Father
gn01-11cALIGNMENT6 Alignments in creation (Gen 1)
gn01-11dALIGNMENT6 Alignments in creation (Gen 1)
gn01-11eALIGNMENT6 Alignments in creation (Gen 1)
gn01-12aALIGNMENT6 Alignments in creation (Gen 1)
gn01-14aALIGNMENT6 Alignments in creation (Gen 1)
Gn01-14bUSAGEWhy are certain Biblical words misspelled-there are 3 cases
gn01-14dBULLETSSun-Moon for a) Time b) Light
gn01-14eWORD MEANINGSItems can be named based on future use
gn01-14eWORD MEANINGSBible names objects by what WILL happen
gn01-14eBULLETSSun-Moon for a) Time b) Light
gn01-14eDATABASETorah refers to items based on future
gn01-14fBULLETSSun-Moon for a) Time b) Light
gn01-14gBULLETSSun-Moon for a) Time b) Light
Gn01-14zUSAGEWhy are certain Biblical words misspelled-there are 3 cases
gn01-15aBULLETSSun-Moon for a) Time b) Light
gn01-20aUNIFIED MEANINGN-Pa-Sh = SPATIOUSNESS & has 6 meanings
Gn01-20aWORD MEANINGS Objects can be named by the properties they have
gn01-20bWORD MEANINGTo MEADOW;SharpLight water;make = fix
gn01-20b2 LETTER ROOTSEvilKing named SHINAV = Hated(SN)Father
gn01-21aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
gn01-21aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
Gn01-21aUSAGEWhy are certain Biblical words misspelled-there are 3 cases
gn01-21aWORD MEANINGSTANIN = Long slender animal;Snake,Whale...
gn01-21bUNIFIED MEANINGN-Pa-Sh = SPATIOUSNESS & has 6 meanings
Gn01-21bWORD MEANINGS Objects can be named by the properties they have
gn01-22aDATABASEHunted animals needed blessing
gn01-22bSYNONYMS>BE FRUITFUL< used in hostile places
gn01-22cSYNONYMS>BE FRUITFUL< used in hostile places
gn01-24bUNIFIED MEANINGN-Pa-Sh = SPATIOUSNESS & has 6 meanings
Gn01-24bWORD MEANINGS Objects can be named by the properties they have
gn01-25aWORD MEANINGTo MEADOW;SharpLight water;make = fix
gn01-25a2 LETTER ROOTSEvilKing named SHINAV = Hated(SN)Father
gn01-26bGRAMMARRgodS will guide us(many idols!)
Gn01-26bSTYLEPeople with MASTER STATUS should use the ROYAL WE
Gn01-28aUSAGEWhy are certain Biblical words misspelled-there are 3 cases
Gn01-28zUSAGEWhy are certain Biblical words misspelled-there are 3 cases
gn01-29aGRAMMARRSometimes 2 verses make one sentence
gn01-29aGRAMMARR3 STEMS per shaft-(with)FLOWERS/BUDS
gn01-29aTHE SENTENCESeveral verses forming 1 sentence
Gn01-29aTHE SENTENCERearranging word order can enhance emphasis
Gn01-31aGRAMMARThe Hebrew letter HAY means THE(&indicates a proper noun)
gn01-31aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
gn01-31aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
gn01-31aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
gn01-31aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
gn02-03aUNIFIED MEANINGK-D-Sh means a PREPARED,FORMAL Affair
gn02-03aWORD MEANINGSItems can be named based on future use
gn02-03aWORD MEANINGSBible names objects by what WILL happen
gn02-05aSYNONYMSTEREM Means NOT YET (not before)
Gn02-07dWORD MEANINGS Objects can be named by the properties they have
gn02-08aRabbiIshmael1st state the HEADLINE:Then the DETAILS
gn02-08aRabbiIshmaelFirst the Headlines, then the details
gn02-08aRabbiIshmaelREPETITION can give SPECIFICITY to LAWS
gn02-08aWORD MEANINGSQDM = before = EAST::Easterly,Easternmost
gn02-09bSYNONYMSTauv-Vav-Caph = CENTRALLY IN;Beth = IN
Gn02-11aWORD MEANINGSTerminal NUNs on a word indicates INTENSITY or ALOT
Gn02-13aWORD MEANINGSTerminal NUNs on a word indicates INTENSITY or ALOT
gn02-14aWORD MEANINGTo MEADOW;SharpLight water;make = fix
gn02-14a2 LETTER ROOTSEvilKing named SHINAV = Hated(SN)Father
gn02-14bSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
gn02-14cWORD MEANINGSItems can be named based on future use
gn02-14cWORD MEANINGSBible names objects by what WILL happen
gn02-14cDATABASETorah refers to items based on future
gn02-14dWORD MEANINGSQDM = before = EAST::Easterly,Easternmost
gn02-15aUNIFIED MEANINGLamed-Kaph-Chet = take,market,booty,...
gn02-19bGRAMMARRearranged verses can sound better
gn02-19bGRAMMARRSentence REARRANGEMENT aids meaning
Gn02-19bTHE SENTENCE Rearranging word order may make verses clearer
gn02-20aOVERALL STRUCTURE4 methods for combining paragraphs
gn02-24aGRAMMARR7 meanings of AYIN-LAMED:Near,Besides...
gn02-25aRabbiIshmaelSin made man AWARE of vulnerability
Gn03-01aGRAMMAR Two methods are shown by which Hebrew indicates the Past
gn03-01aRabbiIshmaelSin made man AWARE of vulnerability
gn03-01cSTYLE-BROADBible may require filling in text/laws
gn03-03aALIGNMENTHow does sin happens
gn03-04aALIGNMENTHow does sin happens
gn03-05aGRAMMARRNimrod rebels against God-Ashr leaves
gn03-05aMULTIPLE-RULESGRAMMARr-ALIGNMENT:Sentence contrast
gn03-05bALIGNMENTHow does sin happens
gn03-06bDOUBLE PARSHASAlignment of verses on TREE of EDEN
gn03-06cDOUBLE PARSHASAlignment of verses on TREE of EDEN
gn03-06cSYNONYMSChMaD = covet; AVH = Desire
gn03-06dDOUBLE PARSHASAlignment of verses on TREE of EDEN
gn03-06dSYNONYMSChMaD = covet; AVH = Desire
Gn03-06fSPECIAL WORDSThe Hebrew word GAM means ALSO-it is used in 3 ways
gn03-07aRabbiIshmaelSin made man AWARE of vulnerability
gn03-07bRabbiIshmaelSin made man AWARE of vulnerability
Gn03-09aSTYLE A CHATTY CONVERSATIONAL style indicates WARMTH
gn03-11aRabbiIshmaelSin made man AWARE of vulnerability
Gn03-11bGRAMMARThe Hebrew letter HEY indicates a question(we give 3cases
gn03-13aUNIFIED MEANINGNUN-SHIN-HEY means >get involved with<
Gn03-14aDOUBLE PARSHASYou usually tell someone why YouAre punishing them
Gn03-14zSTYLE A CHATTY CONVERSATIONAL style indicates WARMTH
gn03-16aCLIMAXTeenage years,pregnancy,birth,Mother
gn03-16bCLIMAXTeenage years,pregnancy,birth,Mother
gn03-16cCLIMAXTeenage years,pregnancy,birth,Mother
gn03-16dCLIMAXTeenage years,pregnancy,birth,Mother
gn03-18aUNIFIED MEANINGKuph-Tzade means END/COMPLETION OF
gn03-19aMETONOMYSWEAT OF BROW = hard work;BLOODS = WOUNDS
gn03-22bGRAMMARRAND NOW indicates PROGRESSIVE CONTRAST
gn03-24aWORD MEANINGSQDM = before = EAST::Easterly,Easternmost
gn03-24bALIGNMENTDont remove poles;KERUBIM = child like
Gn04-01aGRAMMAR Two methods are shown by which Hebrew indicates the Past
gn04-01aGRAMMARRPAST tense is really PAST PERFECT
gn04-01aRabbiIshmaelSin made man AWARE of vulnerability
gn04-01bGRAMMARRHaChiLaM = what THEY have begun
gn04-01cSPECIAL WORDSETH can mean IM
gn04-04aOTHER VERSESKINGS WITH HIM = the 4 King Alliance
gn04-04bOTHER VERSESGod TURNED to Abel = FIRE DESCENDED
Gn04-07dTHE SENTENCESkillful use of keywords indicates new paragraphs
gn04-08aEXAMPLE94 Stages to murder:Hate,Ambush,Confront
Gn04-09aSTYLE A CHATTY CONVERSATIONAL style indicates WARMTH
Gn04-09cGRAMMARThe Hebrew letter HEY indicates a question(we give 3cases
gn04-09cGRAMMARRIndicate QUESTION by using HEY
Gn04-09zGRAMMARThe Hebrew letter HEY indicates a question(we give 3cases
gn04-10aMETONOMYSWEAT OF BROW = hard work;BLOODS = WOUNDS
gn04-13aGRAMMARRQUESTIONS: How do you recognize them?
gn04-15aGRAMMARSometimes a sentence is missing a word
gn04-15aGRAMMARSometimes a sentence is missing a word
gn04-16cWORD MEANINGSQDM = before = EAST::Easterly,Easternmost
gn04-18aROOT+PREPOSITION>Give birth< has 9 meanings
gn04-19bGRAMMARRFOR ME connotes PERSONAL emphasis
gn04-19bGRAMMARRFOR HIM connotes a PERSONAL aspect
gn04-19cMETONOMYRAGS and SHADE (2 wife-types!)
gn04-19dMETONOMYRAGS and SHADE (2 wife-types!)
Gn04-22bSTYLESibling centered genealogy indicates CARING behavior
gn04-25aSPECIAL WORDS>Ayin-Vuv-Daled< means >AGAIN<
gn05-01aALIGNMENTIntroduction to GENEALOGY chapters
gn05-22aALIGNMENTChanoch & Noach were different
Gn05-24aSPECIAL WORDSThe Hebrew AYN means NONE(possibly WITH EXCEPTIONS
gn05-28aUNIFIED MEANINGB-N-H means BUILD a family,house,school
gn05-32aALIGNMENTChanoch & Noach were different
gn05-32bSPREADSHEETSYefeth was oldest of Noachs children
gn06-02aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways