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| Jun 8, 2008 9-Non-Versre Bible describes in detail chronology from 1 Sivan to 7 Sivan when Torah was received. |
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| Jun 1, 2008 2-Meaning PERHAPS you will see the donkey of your enemy overburdened with transport and you will abstain from helping him? You must, WITH HIS HELP, UNLOAD UNLOAD. |
Jun 2, 2008 3-Grammar PERHAPS you will see the donkey of your enemy overburdened with transport and you will abstain from helping him? You must, WITH HIS HELP, UNLOAD UNLOAD. |
Jun 3, 2008 4-Alignment a) Do ALL commandments b1) No mention of IDOLATRY b2) No CAUSE of MENTION of idolatry. |
Jun 4, 2008 5-Contradiction Observe festivals - bring food to Jeruslem and give to the poor - even during the seventh year (when land ownership ceases) |
Jun 5, 2008 6-Style If you will observe My laws...I will destroy your enemmies, you will not have barrenness...if you observe my law |
Jun 7, 2008 7-Format PERHAPS you will see the donkey of your enemy overburdened with transport and you will abstain from helping him? You must, WITH HIS HELP, UNLOAD UNLOAD. |
| May 25, 2008 6-Style MOSES went out to Jethro,HE bowed, HE kissed him...JETHRO took sacrifices, AARON/ELDERS came to eat with JETHRO |
May 26, 2008 7-Format MOSES went out to Jethro,HE bowed, HE kissed him...JETHRO took sacrifices, AARON/ELDERS came to eat with JETHRO |
May 27, 2008 8-Database The Torah teaches moral norms by personification. Don't embarass stones ... how much more people. |
May 28, 2008 9-Non-Versre The incident of Yithro rebuking Moses for judging by himself occurred on the day following Yom Kippur. |
May 29, 2008 10-Symbolism The Torah teaches moral norms by personification. Don't embarass stones ... how much more people. |
May 31, 2008 1-Reference The command to bring first-fruits to the temple (Ex23-19) is detailed in Dt26-02 |
| May 18, 2008 10-Symbolism Moses supported himself painfully with a STONE not PILLOWS. He symbolically affirmed empathy with the Jew's plight. |
May 19, 2008 1-Reference he phrase YOU HAVE SEEN (Ex20-18b) emphasizes the emphasis YOU PERSONALLY HAVE SEEN GOD, NOT BY HEARSAY(Dt11-02,Dt11-07) |
May 20, 2008 2-Meaning "THIS DAY you have come to Sinai" implies a pun: TODAY you receive the Torah. |
May 21, 2008 3-Grammar MOSES went out to Jethro,HE bowed, HE kissed him...JETHRO took sacrifices, AARON/ELDERS came to eat with JETHRO |
May 22, 2008 4-Alignment Yithro made two complaints: a) Why do you judge ALONE; b) Why do you SIT while nation STANDS. |
May 24, 2008 5-Contradiction The Torah says "IF you build an altar." IF here means WHEN. |
| May 11, 2008 4-Alignment Joshua WEAKENED Amalayk. Saul was ordered to DESTROY Amalayk (totally). God first exercised mercy and then destroyed them. |
May 12, 2008 5-Contradiction Moses was afraid of being stoned. God considered this rediculous, so he ordered him to pass in front of the nation. |
May 13, 2008 6-Style Jews ate Manna for 40 years less one month. The first month they ate cakes that tasted like manna. |
May 14, 2008 7-Format Moses told the people: TODAY is Sabbath; TODAY eat the MANNA. TODAY you will not find it. So they shouldn't go out on Sabbath but the Manna would resume tomorrow. |
May 15, 2008 8-Database Amalayk broke the ice. It was the FIRST nation to declare war on the Jews. Hence God singled them out for destruction. |
May 17, 2008 9-Non-Versre The Jews had manna for 40 years less one month. |
| May 4, 2008 7-Format The Jews took from the Egyptians a) silver utensils, b) gold utensils, and c) clothes (which were the most needed) |
May 5, 2008 8-Database Most Biblical paragraph begin: GOD SPOKE TO MOSES. Those that mention MOSES AND AARON or AARON are special. |
May 6, 2008 9-Non-Versre Initially the number of families participating in a single pascal lamb should be sufficient to consume it(Add people if necessary) |
May 7, 2008 1-Reference Ex14-02b - RETURN to the MOUTH OF FREEDOM, is probably a pun on their leaving from the MOUTH OF DEATH (Ex12-37,Ex01-11) |
May 8, 2008 2-Meaning Joshua WEAKENED Amalayk (This contrasts with Saul who was ordered to DESTROY Amalayk). |
May 10, 2008 3-Grammar Moses, Aaron and Chur went to the mountain top. Moses hands were heavy. THEY (Aaron/Chur) took a stone to rest and AARON/CHUR supported him. |
| Apr 27, 2008 1-Reference Ex11-08a, MOSES LEFT WITH GREAT ANGER reference Ex10-28 where Pharoh said DONT SEE ME ANYMORE |
Apr 28, 2008 2-Meaning Relative pronouns like THIS, IT should be translated in Biblical Hebrew using the adverb ONLY: ONLY THIS, ONLY IT. |
Apr 29, 2008 3-Grammar Numbers in construct imply groupings: e.g. A TRIPLET OF DAYS, a WEEK OF DAYS. |
Apr 30, 2008 4-Alignment The aligned contrast HAND - HANDLET suggests a dynamic new meaing: HANDLET=Weaker hand = LEFT. |
May 1, 2008 5-Contradiction Moses' locust-plague was the worst single-species plague in human history; Joel's locust plague was the worst multiple-species plague. |
May 3, 2008 6-Style All firstborn will die: Firstborn of a) Royalty b) People c) Animals. |
| Apr 20, 2008 4-Alignment God both CITED Moses (gave him a citation/ticket for his doubts) and SPOKE to him (Comforting him on future) |
Apr 21, 2008 5-Contradiction Although Jacob cursed 3 TRIBES they produced very great PEOPLE. |
Apr 22, 2008 6-Style God asked Moses to redeem the Jews but Moses was from a cursed tribe and didn't consider himself worthy. |
Apr 23, 2008 7-Format Frogs on a) Pharoh (Who decreed), b) on servants (who ordered), c) on people (who carried out orders) |
Apr 24, 2008 8-Database The name of God, SHADAI refers to those situations where God used immediate and great force. |
Apr 26, 2008 9-Non-Versre The plague of hail had FIRE AND HAIL/WATER - a double miracle since these two dont go together. |
| Apr 13, 2008 8-Database Items are frequently named in the Bible by how they will be called rather then what they are called now--e.g. the Kosher animals of Noach. |
Apr 14, 2008 9-Non-Versre Pharoh learned about Moses murder from the 2 Jews he tried to stop fighting - they slandered him. |
Apr 15, 2008 10-Symbolism God appeared to Moses in a BURNING THORNBUSH symbolizing that God was empathic to the BURNS(Pain) and LOW SLAVE STATUS (Thorns) of the Jews. |
Apr 16, 2008 1-Reference Ex08-28a, Pharoh also hardened his heart this time, REFERENCES,Ex08-24 where he promised Jews freedom. |
Apr 17, 2008 2-Meaning ALOT idiomatically means ENOUGH (SYNECHDOCHE) |
Apr 19, 2008 3-Grammar Yud-2-3 verbs (Pay Yud verbs) change the YUD to VAV in NIFAL, HIFIL and HAFAL conjugations. |
| Apr 6, 2008 2-Meaning TO SEE can means PHYSICALLY SEE or EMPATHIZE. |
Apr 7, 2008 3-Grammar English uses the word OF for construct. Hebrew construct is indicated by O-A vowel differences. |
Apr 8, 2008 4-Alignment Pharoh will a)Let the Jews go; and b) Drive them out quickly (Because of fear of Gods punishment) |
Apr 9, 2008 5-Contradiction God promised Moses that Aaron would come out to greet him when he returned to Egypt. But Moses first his father-in-law's permission. |
Apr 10, 2008 6-Style God dealt well with the midwives BY making them socially distinguished. |
Apr 12, 2008 7-Format The Egyptians imposed two burdensome work orders on the Jews a) A greater quantity of stubble, b) the need to gather it dispersed. |
| Mar 30, 2008 6-Style GENERAL: The brothers did as their father commanded him. DETAIL: [namedly] they carried him to Canaan. |
Mar 31, 2008 7-Format You were worthy of a) additional STATURE=Priesthood; b) Additional STRENGTH=Monarchy. |
Apr 1, 2008 8-Database Oaths are frequently accompanied by symbolic expressions of seriousness such as nearness to a holy object |
Apr 2, 2008 9-Non-Versre Joseph LIFTED UP/SUPPORTED his father's hand from his son's head. |
Apr 3, 2008 10-Symbolism Joseph is FRUITFUL can dually mean: a) Joseph is physically FRUITFUL b) Joseph gives FRUITFUL dream interpretations. |
Apr 5, 2008 1-Reference Moses statement HE SAVED ME FROM THE SWORD OF PHAROH (Ex18-04) is explained by Ex02-15b, PHAROH WANTED TO KILL MOSES...MOSES FLED |
| Mar 23, 2008 10-Symbolism Joseph's interpretations: 3 baskets = 3 days; 3 vines = 3 days |
Mar 24, 2008 1-Reference Rashi explains Ho11-03 by cross referencing Gn48-09b: I, God, gentled to the Israelite Kingdom as Jacob gentled to Ephraim… |
Mar 25, 2008 2-Meaning You were worthy to extra STATURE and extra STRENGTH |
Mar 26, 2008 3-Grammar The phrase YOUR WORDS WILL BE TRUTHIFIED means they will be PROVEN. |
Mar 27, 2008 4-Alignment Jacob told his children a) elements of FUTURE messianic era b) PRESENT advice on how they should treat each other. |
Mar 29, 2008 5-Contradiction Jacob cursed Shimon for Joseph's (attempted murder) but brother's lied and said Jacob wanted him to forgive. |
| Mar 16, 2008 4-Alignment Joseph ISN'T HERE vs. Joseph is DEAD. Judah white-lied to prevent being forced to find Joseph. |
Mar 17, 2008 5-Contradiction a) We like what you say b) Your ownership is [only] through monetary tax |
Mar 18, 2008 6-Style GENERAL: "You my brothers see:" DETAIL: "My full brother Benjamin sees" (HINT: I like you as much as him). |
Mar 19, 2008 7-Format a) EGYPT=Egyptian people,heard; b)Pharoh's HOUSE=Pharoh's staff, heard. |
Mar 20, 2008 8-Database Jacob uses GOD OF ISAAC vs. GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC because person close with father. |
Mar 22, 2008 9-Non-Versre You COME UP to Israel which is perceived at the TOP/center of the world. |
| Mar 9, 2008 8-Database The Bible uses the passive (was born) to emphasize the time or leadership qualities of the person born |
Mar 10, 2008 9-Non-Versre Ben was framed with robbery. To avoid suspicion the investigator went from oldest to youngest so discovery looked accidental. |
Mar 11, 2008 10-Symbolism Joseph specialized in NUMBER symbolism: a) 3 baskets=3 days; b) 3 branches=3 days; c) 7 good cows=7 good years d) 7 bad cows = 7 bad years. |
Mar 12, 2008 1-Reference Judah said: YOU ASKED ABOUT OUR RELATIVES (Gn44-18c). But Gn42-07 shows it wasn't just ASKING but INTERROGATION |
Mar 13, 2008 2-Meaning Holocaust land means NON-PRODUCING land. |
Mar 15, 2008 3-Grammar The phrase YOUR WORDS WILL BE TRUTHIFIED means they will be PROVEN. (Noun (truth) becomes Verb (truthify)) |
| Mar 2, 2008 1-Reference He saw that GOD WAS WITH JOSEPH (Gn39-03 ) because Joseph always mentioned God (God will help)(Gn40-08,Gn41-16). |
Mar 3, 2008 2-Meaning EMPTY FLESHED means EMACIATED (EMPTY is RELATED to LACK OF FULLNESS AND SUPPORT) |
Mar 4, 2008 3-Grammar Nouns can be transformed into verbs in several ways: (a) CREATE: To flower (b) REMOVE: To dust (c) USAGE: To hammer. Hence the phrase YOUR WORDS WILL BE TRUTHIFIED means they will be PROVEN. |
Mar 5, 2008 4-Alignment SACK, KNAPSACK, BAG all mean the same thing. |
Mar 6, 2008 5-Contradiction Egypt at first had stored food but then it too suffered from the famine. |
Mar 8, 2008 7-Format We DESCENDED DESCENDED connotes two descents: a) physical descent to Egypt and b) social descent - they use to provide others and now are dependent. |
| Feb 24, 2008 4-Alignment Jacob MOURNED; His (Jacob's) father CRIED (Isaac new Joseph was alive but couldn't tell Jacob about it and felt bad). |
Feb 25, 2008 5-Contradiction TIMNAH was in the MIDDLE of a mountain. You go UP from the bottom and DOWN from the top. |
Feb 26, 2008 7-Format The phrase ROSE AND aLSO STOOD connotes a standing of the sheaf without falling. |
Feb 27, 2008 8-Database Biblical style focuses on the excelling person in a group and token mentions the others. |
Feb 28, 2008 9-Non-Versre Rashi diagrams the birth of the twins: a)Twin A sticks out hand b) Twin A's hand back to womb c) Twin B comes out first d) Twin A comes out second. |
Mar 1, 2008 10-Symbolism Joseph had a dream in which he was WANDERING / CONFUSED. His goals were BROTHERHOOD but his brothers didn't trust him-they wanted a new religion not based on prophecy. |
| Feb 17, 2008 7-Format The angels said WHERE IS YOUR SPOUSE Rashi: Strike out the words TO HIM. They said it to both! |
Feb 18, 2008 8-Database Genealogies are usually patriarchal. If a genealogy is not patriarchal it emphasizes some special relationship. 'Dinah daughter of Leah' emphasizes she learned how to handle men from Leah. Basmath sister of Nevayoth implies he helped her | Feb 19, 2008 9-Non-Versre Even criminals have boundaries. Going into their turf may invite rought treatment but they know that rape is off-limits. |
Feb 20, 2008 1-Reference Jews are called HEBREWS from EYVER-OTHER SIDE. They are DIFFERENT - OTHER SIDE. |
Feb 21, 2008 2-Meaning HEBREW comes from EYVER meaning OTHER SIDE and refers to a) Person EYVER who fathered cutting world into 2 sides, b) Abraham who stood on one side against world and c) Joseph who was an OUTSIDER (other side). |
Feb 23, 2008 3-Grammar English indicates construct using OF. Hebrew indicates CONSTRUCT using two word forms. |
| Feb 10, 2008 9-Non-Versre WHAT CAN I DO TO MY DAUGHTERS = How can I harm them |
Feb 11, 2008 1-Reference Jacob FEARED and WAS DISTRESSED. The word FEAR refers to possible loss of life mentioned explicitly in Gn32-12. |
Feb 12, 2008 2-Meaning Cheth-Pay-Resh means WINTER and COLD / EMBARASSING / DISGRACEFUL |
Feb 13, 2008 3-Grammar Collective nouns can use the singular. |
Feb 14, 2008 4-Alignment Jacob was AFRAID and DISTRESSED. AFRAID of being KILLED and DISTRESSED that he MIGHT HAVE TO KILL. |
Feb 16, 2008 5-Contradiction Zibeon 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. |
| Feb 3, 2008 3-Grammar A suffix TAUV at the end of a word indicates a PERSONAL PRONOUN (SHAYNAH: sleep :: SNATHI: MySleep). |
Feb 4, 2008 4-Alignment Esauv took 1) Wives and 2) male children. Jacob took 1)male Children and 2)wives. Jacob showed respect for the women by allowing the males to lead. |
Feb 5, 2008 5-Contradiction Rachel told Leah how Jacob liked to be flirted with. On their wedding night (with Leah) Jacob thought he was marrying someone who knew what he wanted physically. In the morning Leah went back to her old self and Jacob found out he was do | Feb 6, 2008 6-Style GENERAL: Don't afflict my daughters. DETAILS: Don't take extra wives. INTERPRETATION: That is, don't diminish their marital frequency. |
Feb 7, 2008 7-Format If you afflict MY DAUGHTERS MY DAUGHTERS - emphasis to show that Bilhah, Zilpah were also his daughters (from live-in girlfriends). |
Feb 9, 2008 8-Database Jacob swore by the FEAR OF ISAAC rather than the GOD OF ISAAC since it is not polite to refer to GOD OF SO AND SO while so and so are still alive. |
| Jan 27, 2008 7-Format We see God is with you [and your parents and your whole family]. |
Jan 28, 2008 8-Database God communicates prophecy thru symbolic acts: a) 2 infants = NATIONS fighting; b) Esauv is hairy/ruddy = he fights like an animal c) Jacob=JEWS grabbed Esauv=NONJEWS by heal |
Jan 29, 2008 9-Non-Versre A person who is careful about modesty may lose his guard over a prolonged time period. |
Jan 30, 2008 10-Symbolism God communicates prophecy thru symbolic acts: a) 2 infants = NATIONS fighting; b) Esauv is hairy/ruddy = he fights like an animal c) Jacob=JEWS grabbed Esauv=NONJEWS by heal |
Jan 31, 2008 1-Reference Jacob cursed the robber of Laban's idols (Gn31-32) and as a result Rachel died prematurely (Gn35-19). |
Feb 2, 2008 2-Meaning The Hebrew GLAD means the GL (Stone heap) is an AD (Witness). |
| Jan 20, 2008 1-Reference 1C01-32 speaks about Keturah, Abraham's concubine. Hence we infer that Abraham had one concubine with 2 names KETURAH, HAGAR. |
Jan 21, 2008 2-Meaning The Hebrew preposition AYIN-LAMED normally translated as ON can also mean WITH as in YOU WILL LIVE WITH YOUR SWORD. |
Jan 22, 2008 3-Grammar PUNS: "Two People [singular] are you pregnant with". "Two nations [plural] will be born." Emphasis on both great nations and great people. |
Jan 23, 2008 4-Alignment Rivkah (children thru marriage) had a FULL 9 month pregnancy; Tamar (Children thru an affair) had a 7 MONTH pregnancy. |
Jan 24, 2008 5-Contradiction 1C01-32 and Gn25-06 speak about Abraham's CONCUBINE, CONCUBINES. She was one person with 2 differents stages of personality development. |
Jan 26, 2008 6-Style Esauv did not want the birthright - he wanted a life of eating and drinking. |
| Jan 13, 2008 4-Alignment Eliezer 1st gave Rivkah the ring 2nd asked to come over (because he was sure). But he reversed order when he told the story (not to act sure) |
Jan 14, 2008 6-Style SARAHS LIFE - had 3 stages - SARAHS LIFE (One unified life with 3 aspects). |
Jan 15, 2008 7-Format CLIMAX: Let the girl stay with us a) DAYS [= A YEAR] or b) at least 10 [=10 months] |
Jan 16, 2008 8-Database BOWING in the Bible symbolizes to 4 things: a) Thanks b) Acknowledgement of power c) Greeting d) Worship |
Jan 17, 2008 9-Non-Versre Seeing a charitable woman PROVES that she is Isaac's wife to be, since CHARITABLE men need CHARITABLE wives. |
Jan 19, 2008 10-Symbolism 3 gifts of Eliezer to Rivkah: a) A cheap bracelet = caring about the cheap person; b) dual bracelets = dual - man God - approach c) $10 item = concern about community vs single digit/person. |
| Jan 6, 2008 7-Format The angels said WHERE IS YOUR SPOUSE Rashi: Strike out the words TO HIM. They said it to both! |
Jan 7, 2008 8-Database Lot despite his materialistic personality. preached justice and was hospitable - traits learned from Abraham. |
Jan 8, 2008 9-Non-Versre GOD LEFT AFTER TALKING TO ABRAHAM. Teaches court etiquette- listen to all arguments before closing. |
Jan 9, 2008 1-Reference THE GOD WHO SWORE TO GIVE ME THIS LAND (Gn24-07) references The CONVENANT OF CUTS where God so SWORE (Gn15-18) |
Jan 10, 2008 2-Meaning YUD-CAPH-CHETH means TO PROVE: either a) To make a claim against someone (PROVE), or b) make someone change behavior(RE-PROVE) |
Jan 12, 2008 3-Grammar Gn24-37:38 is a MULTI-verse SINGLE sentence: Don't take a Canaanite wife for my son UNLESS you first try and fail to obtain a wife from my family. |
| Dec 30, 2007 1-Reference The Angelic admonition "Do not stay in the PLAIN(Gn19-17)" CROSS REFERENCES the fertile Jordan plain which initially attracted LOT (Gn13-10). |
Dec 31, 2007 2-Meaning ALEPH-TZADE means BE URGENT (Not hurry); MEM-LAMED-TET means ESCAPE (not save) |
Jan 1, 2008 3-Grammar The feminine form of the TESTIMONY is TESTAMENT. A TESTAMENT is a TESTIMONY that is SUBSERVIENT (=Female) to commemoration of some event. |
Jan 2, 2008 4-Alignment Abraham cooked CAKE:Lot cooked MATZOH. Lot commemorated Abraham's swift expulsion from Egypt at which time he ate MATZOH. |
Jan 3, 2008 5-Contradiction Abraham gave Hagar ENOUGH water but the water was USED UP, because her son had a fever and needed alot of water. |
Jan 5, 2008 6-Style She sat OPPOSITE but FAR (A Bow's shot) |
| Dec 23, 2007 5-Contradiction God told Abram "Leave your father"-but his father repented and God promised Abram "You will return to your fathers." |
Dec 24, 2007 6-Style Only the life ON THE LAND was destroyed - fish were not destroyed. |
Dec 25, 2007 7-Format God told Abraham: a) Leave your country b) Leave your birthplace c) Leave your father's household |
Dec 26, 2007 8-Database God communicates prophecy with accompanying symbols - a dark dream symbolizes exile and despair. |
Dec 27, 2007 9-Non-Versre The alliance of 4 defeated the alliance of 5. Abraham pursued the alliance of 4 (Who were obviously mighty) to save his nephew. |
Dec 29, 2007 10-Symbolism God prophesied to Abraham about the DARK exile. God accompanied the prophesy with a supporting symbol: Great DARKness. |
| Dec 16, 2007 9-Non-Versre The ark was built with a sloping roof with the top part not a point but a 2' x 2' square (Structurally this prevented leaks). |
Dec 17, 2007 10-Symbolism Noah made his ark from LAVA-wood (Wood with a crusted type surface) to symbolically exhort his generation that God would punish them with LAVA type explosions for their sins. |
Dec 18, 2007 1-Reference Gn15-14b, promising that the nation that subjugates the Jews will themselves be judged is confirmed in Ex04-23 where God threatens to kill the Egyptian first-born for enslaving the Jews. |
Dec 19, 2007 2-Meaning AYIN-BETH-RESH means to PASS OVER. When used with a preposition BETH=IN it means PASS THROUGH. |
Dec 20, 2007 3-Grammar Abraham in his return lodged at hotels he stayed by in his initial journey; THERE he built altars and called to God |
Dec 22, 2007 4-Alignment SaraI - MY princess - was renamed SaraH - princess; she, like Abraham, was now a PRINCESS to many people. |
| Dec 9, 2007 3-Grammar NOAH WALKED WITH GOD, that is, he CONTINUOUSLY walked with God. This PRESENT PROGRESSIVE can be indicated with the PAST CONJUGATION. |
Dec 10, 2007 4-Alignment Abstention in ark: Go to ark-NOAH-SONS and WIFE-DAUGHTER IN LAW-;leave ark NOAH-WIFE and SON-DAUGTHER-IN-LAWS |
Dec 11, 2007 5-Contradiction Noah was ordered: a) 1st LET animals out of Ark. If they don't go then b) FORCE them out. |
Dec 12, 2007 6-Style (Gn07-06:07) a) THERE WAS A FLOOD b)Noah came to ark C) BECAUSE OF FLOOD. Because of FLOOD not because of GOD'S ORDER |
Dec 13, 2007 7-Format Five levels of prohibited murder: a) Suicide b) by animal agent c) By human agent, d) without witnesses e) Personally (Death Penalty) |
Dec 15, 2007 8-Database Sinners are called "Crowd, Worthless, men" or the sinner city is called by name. The residents of the Tower of Babel is called SONS OF ADAM because like Adam they rebelled against God. |
| Dec 2, 2007 7-Format In Dt30-15:18, we have GOOD=Love God; LIFE=live; EVIL=worship other gods; DEATH=perish. |
Dec 3, 2007 8-Database Many leaders reminded the people of God's good and punishment before their death and transition to a new leadership. |
Dec 4, 2007 9-Non-Versre Place the TORAH in the ARK of God is interpreted literally; There was room in the ark for the Torah. |
Dec 5, 2007 10-Symbolism If inanimate objects like the sun and moon can do what they are suppose to and earn the right to exist how much more so people. |
Dec 6, 2007 1-Reference Shem, Noah's eldest son, didn't have his firs child till 2 years after the flood. This supports the thesis that there was marital abstention during the flood years. |
Dec 8, 2007 2-Meaning KUPH-NUN-HEY means TREE SHOOTS. When referring to a ship it means CUBICLE CABINS |
| Nov 25, 2007 10-Symbolism Animals are used to symbolize characteristics: The Eagle is swift; the lion, wolf and leopard are destructive etc. |
Nov 26, 2007 1-Reference Dt29-10a discussing 'Your ...elders, judges, ...from the wood cutters to water drawers' REFERENCES Jo09-04: 'The Givonim were made into wood-cutters..." |
Nov 27, 2007 2-Meaning IDIOMS: The phrase THOSE THAT ARE NOT WITH US refer to the FUTURE UNBORN |
Nov 28, 2007 3-Grammar You create a treaty by PASSING THRU the cut halves of an animal from which the treaty meal is made. |
Nov 29, 2007 4-Alignment Moses exhorts us between GOOD and EVIL but blesses us that we will chose GOOD. |
Dec 1, 2007 5-Contradiction Moses was vigorous at the time of his death but God did not ALLOW him to lead. |
| Nov 18, 2007 3-Grammar Be CONTINUOUSLY INVOLVED IN WATCHING the commandments; Erect stones with the Torah written on it. |
Nov 19, 2007 4-Alignment FIRST FRUITS: Thank God for bounty; TITHES: Affirm compliance. |
Nov 20, 2007 5-Contradiction God will REJOICE in bringing an ENEMY to DESTROY us. |
Nov 21, 2007 6-Style Dt26-14a states "I have not eaten my tithes on the DAY OF BURIAL." This REFERENCES Lv10-20 - on BURIAL Day you don't eat SIN OFFERINGS and OTHER SIMILAR ITEMS. |
Nov 22, 2007 7-Format Women in famine shall eat a) their husband b) their grown children c) their little children and d) their stillbirths |
Nov 24, 2007 9-Non-Versre Don't PUSH BACK your neighbor's boundary so that you have more land. |
| Nov 11, 2007 6-Style Don't sleep in your lender's pajamas.' RASHI: It is prohibited even if they are just in the house. |
Nov 12, 2007 7-Format You don't marry Moabites because a) They hired someone to curse you, b1) They didn't give you food when you were journey-weary b2) they didn't give you food at the exodus from Egypt. |
Nov 13, 2007 8-Database Several commandments mention AND THEY SHALL STAND. Most require actual STANDING during performance. |
Nov 14, 2007 9-Non-Versre Destroy the idolatry so that God no longer Angry (RASHI: Hence before hand He is Angry). |
Nov 15, 2007 1-Reference Dt26-14a states "I have not eaten my tithes on the DAY OF BURIAL." This REFERENCES Lv10-20 - on BURIAL Day you don't eat SIN OFFERINGS and OTHER SIMILAR ITEMS. |
Nov 17, 2007 2-Meaning The phrase YOU WILL BE LOST means YOU WILL BE DESTROYED. |
| Nov 4, 2007 10-Symbolism Priestly gifts symbolically affirm Pinchas zealotry against immorality: a) Shoulder (exposure) b) Cheeks (liquid secretions) c) Womb/stomach (relations) |
Nov 5, 2007 1-Reference The statement that 'YOU WERE THIRSTY and exhausted' cross references the DROUGHT mentioned at Ex17-03 |
Nov 6, 2007 2-Meaning The word ZAYIN-NUN means WEAPON. The word ALEPH-ZAYIN-NUN means your PERSONAL WEAPON BELT. |
Nov 7, 2007 3-Grammar God WALKS with you and SAVES you; He should not SEE bathroom items and WITHDRAW |
Nov 8, 2007 4-Alignment WATCH the CONSEQUENCES of Leprosy (Sacrifice, shutin..); WATCH the LEPROSY itself (don't cut it out) |
Nov 10, 2007 5-Contradiction A double-crossed worker MAY pray against his employer but NEED NOT do so. |
| Oct 28, 2007 4-Alignment The king must know a) the Jewish laws and b) spirit of the Laws |
Oct 29, 2007 5-Contradiction A perjury case involves TWO witnesses perjuring ONE person. |
Oct 30, 2007 6-Style Gifts come from PEOPLE (DETAIL) who OFFER(GENERAL) [but not from Priests who offer] |
Oct 31, 2007 7-Format A False prophet EITHER a) incorrectly cites God OR b) cites other gods (even on correct laws). |
Nov 1, 2007 8-Database Several commandments mention AND THEY SHALL STAND. Most require actual STANDING during performance. |
Nov 3, 2007 9-Non-Versre Destroy the idolatry so that God no longer Angry (RASHI: Hence before hand He is Angry). |
| Oct 21, 2007 7-Format Others depend upon you a) economically b) politically but c) you are independent of them. |
Oct 22, 2007 8-Database 7 commandments have a reward of long life (Covers all: don't eat blood (Would do it anyway), honor bird parent(easy)... |
Oct 23, 2007 9-Non-Versre Destroy the idolatry so that God no longer Angry (RASHI: Hence before hand He is Angry). |
Oct 24, 2007 1-Reference The statement (Dt18-01) 'God is the Portion of the Priests' cross REFERENCES Nu18-20. |
Oct 25, 2007 2-Meaning The word KAPH LAMED can mean ALL (no exceptions) or the WHOLE/ANY (all parts). |
Oct 27, 2007 3-Grammar NECK the calf by the river (that is KILL IT - blow to NECK) |
| Oct 14, 2007 1-Reference The statement (Dt15-06) 'God will bless you if you observe as HE SAID' refers to (Dt28-03). |
Oct 15, 2007 2-Meaning Synonyms for charity refusal: Don't be TIGHT; Don't be HURRIED |
Oct 16, 2007 3-Grammar The spoil shall be hold FOR GOD - that is DEDICATED TO HIM. |
Oct 17, 2007 4-Alignment Don't place any baldness BETWEEN YOUR EYES | ON YOUR HEAD (All prohibited) |
Oct 18, 2007 5-Contradiction Every 7 years (on years 7,14,21..) there is an annulment of loans. |
Oct 20, 2007 6-Style When you give charity to BROTHERS you only need give it to POOR brothers |
| Oct 7, 2007 3-Grammar DON'T GRACE THE NON-JEW - Don't acknowledge their GRACEFULLNESS |
Oct 8, 2007 4-Alignment Both INDIVIDUAL and COMMUNITY must Love God. |
Oct 9, 2007 5-Contradiction The Jews are numerically SMALL, militarily BIG |
Oct 10, 2007 7-Format God watches over us BECAUSE a) He loves us and BECAUSE b) He promised the Patriarchs to love us. |
Oct 11, 2007 8-Database God gives people an opportunity to repent. After that punishment is rapid. |
Oct 13, 2007 9-Non-Versre Don't these others [tease them for being aliens] the way others have teased you [you were tease while being aliens in Egypt]. |
| Sep 30, 2007 4-Alignment Don't COVET|DESIRE, don't COVET|COVET. So COVET=DESIRE |
Oct 1, 2007 6-Style Has such a GREAT THING ever happened THAT God revealed himself to an entire nation. |
Oct 2, 2007 7-Format a) FEAR God, b) WORSHIP God. And then c) Your SWEARING will be by God's name. |
Oct 3, 2007 8-Database Remember salvation from Egypt by contradicting Egyptian slavery: a) equality b) ritual purity and c) no anxiety-business practices. |
Oct 4, 2007 1-Reference The obligation to WALK IN GOD'S WAYS (Dt11-30e) refers to IMITATING HIS 13 ATTRIBUTES (Ex34-06:07) |
Oct 6, 2007 2-Meaning Observe ALL commandments: a) No exceptions b) all parts |
| Sep 23, 2007 8-Database CRYING facilitates prayer being answered EXCEPT in cases of SLANDER. |
Sep 24, 2007 9-Non-Versre The Reubenites-Gadites inherited a) a parcel of land b) the Arnon River bordering that land and c) A small amount of the opposing land border. |
Sep 25, 2007 10-Symbolism The LION kills through POWER; the BEE kills thru VENOM without using power. |
Sep 26, 2007 1-Reference God's promise to show Moses Israel(Dt03-27a) was fulfilled with a panaromic showing (Dt34-01:03) |
Sep 27, 2007 2-Meaning ON THE FACE OF is an IDIOM meaning DURING THE LIFETIME |
Sep 29, 2007 3-Grammar When the Jews wanted Moses as an intermediary Moses weakened like a female |
| Sep 16, 2007 2-Meaning YUD-DALETH-HEY means FAMILIAR not to KNOW; e.g. Adam was FAMILIAR with this wife. |
Sep 17, 2007 3-Grammar Be INVOLVED IN LISTENING to cases |
Sep 18, 2007 4-Alignment The deal was to FIGHT WITH the Jews; But Reubenites-Gadites LED the Jews in battle. |
Sep 19, 2007 5-Contradiction The MINORITY report said 'Israel is GOOD'; MAJORITY report said 'Israel is BAD.' |
Sep 20, 2007 6-Style Try BIG and SMALL [People] equally implies Try BIG and SMALL [cases] equally. |
Sep 22, 2007 7-Format Spies were to find a) easiest CITIES to conquer b) crooked ROADS with potential ambushes |
| Sep 9, 2007 5-Contradiction Inner 1000 cubits of city outskirts: FOR LIVESTOCK. Outer 1000 cubits: FOR LIVESTOCK, GARDENS. |
Sep 10, 2007 6-Style CONQUER the land IN ORDER TO DWELL in it (It suffices to EXPEL inhabitants). |
Sep 11, 2007 7-Format Make 6 refuge cities for NEGLIGENT murder (Nu35-09:15) a) Willful murder tried (Nu35-16:21); b) Negligent murder goes there (Nu35-22:28) |
Sep 12, 2007 9-Non-Versre Jews camped from BETH YESHIMOTH to AVAYL SHITTIM = 12 Square miles. |
Sep 13, 2007 10-Symbolism When HIGH PRIEST=ATONE ON NEGLIGENCE dies, NEGLIGENT murderer goes home |
Sep 15, 2007 1-Reference The deal with Reubenites and Gadites (Dt03-18a) cross REFERENCES Nu32-25:27. |
| Sep 2, 2007 9-Non-Versre Land was divided PER PERSON, not PER TRIBE; Land was divied PER VALUE, not PER AREA. |
Sep 3, 2007 10-Symbolism Jews on Passover, a) PLOUGHED Gods world to freedom like OXEN, b) LED each other; and c) FOLLOWED each other to freedom. |
Sep 4, 2007 1-Reference Rashi illumine EVERY DAUGHTER WHO INHERITs (Nu33-08) with IF NO SON DAUGHER INHERITS (Nu27-08) |
Sep 5, 2007 2-Meaning EAST=before: WEST=backside: SOUTH=right: NORTH=left |
Sep 6, 2007 3-Grammar Your request for the Transjordan is a JUST-ONE-MORE time argument. |
Sep 8, 2007 4-Alignment GADITES: We care a) Sheep b) children. MOSES: You should care a) Children b) Sheep. |
| Aug 26, 2007 1-Reference Rashi illumines that the word SPLENDOR (Nu27-20) means BEAMING (Ex34-03). |
Aug 27, 2007 2-Meaning Rashi paraphrased states: NUN-SAMECH = motion with resistance: a) Flee b) Raise c) (Raised) National flag |
Aug 28, 2007 3-Grammar BECAUSE of the loss of Jews in the plague (and BECAUSE of God's love for the Jews), God ordered a census to show appreciation for the remaining. |
Aug 29, 2007 4-Alignment Passover: Jews are OX (Plough God's world); RAM - leaders; SHEEP = Followers |
Aug 30, 2007 5-Contradiction 1st: The earth swallowed up all Korach's followers; 2nd: Korach's sons repented and were saved. |
Sep 1, 2007 7-Format GIVE them ALL things related to inheritance (a) GIVE them their father's estate (as they requested) (b) GIVE them their portion due in Israel (All survivors of Egypt received a portion in Isreal) |
| Aug 19, 2007 5-Contradiction What fools! Bilam is asked to defeat JEWS by CURSE but needs a SWORD to kill his DONKEY. |
Aug 20, 2007 7-Format (a) Do not go with Moab to curse the Jew, (b) Don't curse the Jews yourself. The reason for this is THEY ARE ALREADY BLESSED. |
Aug 21, 2007 8-Database Although the Jews are not viscious, nevertheless, to get to Israel they must consume alot, similarly to a tamed OX consuming much pasture to do a days work. |
Aug 22, 2007 10-Symbolism Although the Jews are not viscious, nevertheless, to get to Israel they must consume alot, similarly to a tamed OX consuming much pasture to do a days work. |
Aug 23, 2007 8-Database Although the Jews are not viscious, nevertheless, to get to Israel they must consume alot, similarly to a tamed OX consuming much pasture to do a days work. |
Aug 25, 2007 10-Symbolism Although the Jews are not viscious, nevertheless, to get to Israel they must consume alot, similarly to a tamed OX consuming much pasture to do a days work. |
| Aug 12, 2007 9-Non-Versre They travelled SW to SE to NE to NW. Arnon is a BORDER town, NORTH of Moab, South of Emori. |
Aug 13, 2007 10-Symbolism Place a COPPER [snake colored] COPPERHEAD on a RAISED pole [raise in prayer against snake plague]. |
Aug 14, 2007 1-Reference Rashi illumines the capped words INVITE and HONOR (Nu22-05,17) as meaning money, SILVER AND GOLD (Nu22-18). |
Aug 15, 2007 2-Meaning Rashi paraphrased states: Many governments sought INTERPRETATIVE (PAY TAUV RESH) advice from Bilam. Hence his city was nicknamed INTERPRETATION (PETHORAH). |
Aug 16, 2007 3-Grammar BECAUSE of the defeat of these two kings, Balak was very afaid. |
Aug 18, 2007 4-Alignment BALAK (Politician): WARNING shot; leave me along. BILAM(Antisemite): WAR; destruction. |
| Aug 5, 2007 2-Meaning Hebrew words can be named by their FEEL. A snake BURN feels like a BURN. |
Aug 6, 2007 3-Grammar If only we had died in God's PLAGUE DEATH [quickly and instantly without pain] |
Aug 7, 2007 4-Alignment JEWS are saved by PRAYER; EDOM is saved by SWORD. |
Aug 8, 2007 5-Contradiction MOSES sent DELEGATES who requested peace in MOSES name. |
Aug 9, 2007 7-Format The Egyptians caused anguish to a) Us to b) our forefathers (Who prophetically saw our anguish) |
Aug 11, 2007 8-Database Place a COPPER [snake colored] COPPERHEAD on a RAISED pole [raise in prayer against snake plague]. |
| Jul 29, 2007 3-Grammar a) Datan b) Aviram and c) On ...[ALL] from the tribe of Reuben. |
Jul 30, 2007 4-Alignment LEVITES: Do temple work: JEWS: Don't do. LEVITES: Do temple work. THEY=JEWS bear sin they do. |
Jul 31, 2007 6-Style Priests get GIFTS - each verse interpreted GENEROUSLY |
Aug 1, 2007 7-Format The Levite functions were to a) Assist in Temple SERVICED b) to MINISTER = songs of PRAISE |
Aug 2, 2007 8-Database Neighborhood influences character. |
Aug 4, 2007 1-Reference The border city of Amon is named BRAZEN (Nu21-24a) because Amon is protected by prophecy (Dt02-19) |
| Jul 22, 2007 7-Format STRONG-weak; GOOD-bad; FAT-lean; MANY-small; FORTIFIED-(**open**) camped. |
Jul 23, 2007 8-Database 12 commandments COMMEMORATE the exodus. They negate a) business anxiety b) ritual impurity c) mistreatment of orphans |
Jul 24, 2007 9-Non-Versre Spies went from SE (Tzin Dessert) to SW (Mediterranean) to NW (Mount Mount, Chamath) |
Jul 25, 2007 10-Symbolism TREE symoblizes an UPRIGHT person, a SPIRITUAL leader who guides the community. |
Jul 26, 2007 1-Reference The Levite functions were to a) Assist in Temple SERVICED b) to MINISTER = songs of PRAISE |
Jul 28, 2007 2-Meaning These are Priestly gifts FROM the [Time of placement on the] fire |
| Jul 15, 2007 10-Symbolism LEANING on an object symbolically indicates TRANSFER of responsibility |
Jul 16, 2007 1-Reference Moses prayer GOD FORGIVE THEM FOR YOU ARE SLOW TO ANGER (Nu14-17:18) cross REFERENCES God's description of Himself (Ex34-06:07) |
Jul 17, 2007 2-Meaning Tauv-Vav-Resh means a) To spy / explore b) To Explore fantasies |
Jul 18, 2007 3-Grammar FOR YOU adverbially connotes a PERSONAL aspect. Make FOR YOURSELF trumpets means Make for your personal use. |
Jul 19, 2007 4-Alignment Prayer on sin of slander of spies doesn't mention merit of Patriarchs (but Patriarchs mentioned by sin of Golden calf). |
Jul 21, 2007 5-Contradiction Ex31-14 states GENERAL DEATH penalty. Nu15-34a states SPECIFIC METHOD, STONING. |
| Jul 8, 2007 4-Alignment Moses cited, to the Jews, [The HOLIDAYS | to do the PASSOVER]. |
Jul 9, 2007 5-Contradiction The word FATHER can refer to FATHER or GRANDFATHER. |
Jul 10, 2007 6-Style Observe Passover in its SEASON but only on the FOURTEENTH. |
Jul 11, 2007 7-Format If a person is XX FAR AWAY XX -- not necessarily really FAR AWAY but FAR AWAY ENOUGH to not be able to come to Jerusalem. |
Jul 12, 2007 8-Database LEANING on an object symbolically indicates TRANSFER of responsibility |
Jul 14, 2007 9-Non-Versre The Jews stayed a little under a year (11 months, 3 weeks) at Sinai. |
| Jul 1, 2007 7-Format Moses and XX Aaron XX count (census) the Levites - Aaron is stricken (XX XX), not counted in census. |
Jul 2, 2007 8-Database Good neighborhoods have positive influence (Moses lived near Judah, Issacar, Zevulun) |
Jul 3, 2007 9-Non-Versre (22300 Levites) minus (300 Levite 1st born) = 22000 non first born levites vs. 22273 first born leaves 273 unpaired firstborn. |
Jul 4, 2007 1-Reference As they journeyed so they camped (Nu02-09a) REFERENCES Nu02-09:29 (CAMPINGS) and Nu10-13:27(JOURNEYINGS) |
Jul 5, 2007 2-Meaning ALEPH-VUV-NUN refers to STRUGGLE: The root can mean a) Virility b) Struggle c) Mourning d) Complain |
Jul 7, 2007 3-Grammar FOR YOU adverbially connotes a PERSONAL aspect. Make FOR YOURSELF trumpets means Make for your personal use. |
| Jun 24, 2007 9-Non-Versre Seed from 6th year is used at the a) end of 6th b) all of 7th c) beginning of 8th. |
Jun 25, 2007 1-Reference Count by FAMILY (Nu01-02) = count by TRIBE (Nu01-05:06); Count by HEAD (Nu01-02) = count by HALF DOLLARS (Ex30-12:13, Ex38-26) |
Jun 26, 2007 2-Meaning SMR = Shin Mem Resh means PROFESSIONALISM: a) Training and b) Standards |
Jun 27, 2007 3-Grammar Nu01-02:04 is a MULTI VERSE sentence: You and Tribal elders (Nu01-04) count (Nu01-02) all 20+ year olds (Nu01-03). |
Jun 28, 2007 4-Alignment Count [Israelites | Levites] that are above [20 years | 1 month] old |
Jun 30, 2007 6-Style Levites will help Aaron BY serving the temple. |
| Jun 17, 2007 3-Grammar FROM WITHIN YOU (i.e. Jewish anti-semites) your enemies will reign |
Jun 18, 2007 4-Alignment Don't abuse slaves (jewish owner) vs Don't abuse slaves OPENLY (non-jewish owners) |
Jun 19, 2007 5-Contradiction Seed from 6th year is used at the a) end of 6th b) all of 7th c) beginning of 8th. |
Jun 20, 2007 6-Style Jubilee = 1 year after 7 Land-Sabbaticals each with 6 preceding agriculture years |
Jun 21, 2007 7-Format a) no learning b) no performance c-d) despise religious / civil law e) no community involvement f) Apostasy. |
Jun 23, 2007 8-Database OPEN = money; LADEN = food, clothing; GIVE = loan; STRENGTHEN = business association. |
| Jun 10, 2007 6-Style BLEMISHED priests don't serve-blind,lame,..-(ANY)BLEMISH doesn't serve. |
Jun 11, 2007 7-Format Don't CUT a CUTTING in one's flesh-each separate cut is prohibited. |
Jun 12, 2007 8-Database LEANING on object symbolically indicates TRANSFER of responsibility |
Jun 13, 2007 10-Symbolism LEANING on object symbolically indicates TRANSFER of responsibility |
Jun 14, 2007 1-Reference The SABBATH YEAR(Lv25-08) refers to the LAND SABBATICALS(Lv25-02:03) |
Jun 16, 2007 2-Meaning TO VINE means to REMOVE / PRUNE vines; TO DUST means to REMOVE dust. |
| Jun 3, 2007 10-Symbolism Executing an animal sinned with, symbolically affirms seriousness of adultery and incest. |
Jun 4, 2007 1-Reference The PASSOVER holiday is so-called because God PASSED OVER Jewish houses (from destruction) |
Jun 5, 2007 2-Meaning HONEY refers to anything SWEET. (SYNECHDOCHE - naming a group by a good example) |
Jun 6, 2007 3-Grammar YO-O-MAD, is in HAFAL mode. It indicates the passive: SHALL REMAIN ALIVE. |
Jun 7, 2007 4-Alignment Dont SHAVE|DESTROY beard sides - only by-RAZOR prohibited |
Jun 9, 2007 5-Contradiction Bring OFFERINGS - 2 oxens, 1 ram, 7 lambs; if unavailable bring any OFFERING |
| May 27, 2007 4-Alignment He sprinkles blood: ONCE, ABOVE; 7 TIMES, BELOW |
May 28, 2007 5-Contradiction Priesthood succession: 1st) Chose son; 2nd) If not worthy chose most eligible |
May 29, 2007 6-Style Cover blood when slaughtering KOSHER animals |
May 30, 2007 7-Format The he-goat remains ALIVE ALIVE TILL CONFESSION; but then is sent to DEATH. |
May 31, 2007 8-Database They DID AS COMMANDED is stated when we might expect to the contrary. |
Jun 2, 2007 9-Non-Versre Priest GOES OUT, FROM Veil, TO Courtyard altar. |
| May 20, 2007 7-Format If the leprosy SPREAD SPREAD - whether before / after the two week review period. |
May 21, 2007 8-Database Only leprosy impurity requires a declaration by the priest |
May 22, 2007 10-Symbolism Leprosy = punishment for BIRD like chatter: Atonement: See spectrum of CEDAR=mighty & HYSSOP=lower classes. |
May 23, 2007 1-Reference He then offers HIS AND THE NATIONS up offering,(Lv16-24) cross references(Lv16-03,05). |
May 24, 2007 2-Meaning TO TURBAN, (Hebrew root TZADE-NUN-PAY) means "LIKE AN OVERLAY" (NUN(like)+TZADE-PAY (overlay)) |
May 26, 2007 3-Grammar YO-O-MAD, is in HAFAL mode. It indicates the passive: SHALL REMAIN ALIVE. |
| May 13, 2007 1-Reference Impurity of Childbirth (Lv12-02c)" likened to Menstrual impurity (Lv15-19) |
May 14, 2007 2-Meaning The Hebrew root, NUN-SIN-ALEPH means CLOUD; Hence SIN-ALEPH-TAUV, means CLOUD-WHITE. |
May 15, 2007 3-Grammar Bring UP and SIN offerings; offer IT [SIN offering]...and purify |
May 16, 2007 4-Alignment SKIN:WORKED SKIN::RAW LEATHER:PROCESSED LEATHER |
May 17, 2007 5-Contradiction Don't SHAVE the BALD spot?!? Leave its borders unshaved. |
May 19, 2007 6-Style Shave BEARD and EYEBROW hair-hair that is DENSE and VISIBLE. |
| May 6, 2007 3-Grammar Paragraph juxtaposition can indicate causation. |
May 7, 2007 4-Alignment Owner brings fat ON breast;waiving priest has breast ON fat. |
May 8, 2007 5-Contradiction Nadav, Avihu died by a prophetic fire - It burned souls but not clothes |
May 9, 2007 6-Style All Jews must mourn the death of ANY scholar like Nadav, Avihu |
May 10, 2007 7-Format The principles of the UP OFFERING, UP OFFERING - even if originally invalid |
May 12, 2007 8-Database Priest inauguration: Only time an offering has a CALF - it atones for golden CALF |
| Apr 29, 2007 5-Contradiction All priests MAY eat sin offering PROVIDED they COULD have offered it. |
Apr 30, 2007 6-Style Dont drink blood, [applies only] from birds and animals [fish blood is ok] |
May 1, 2007 7-Format The principles of the UP OFFERING, UP OFFERING - even if originally invalid |
May 2, 2007 8-Database THEY DID AS COMMANDED is used when we might expect otherwise. |
May 3, 2007 1-Reference "Calf" throughout the Bible means "under 2" (Lv09-07) |
May 5, 2007 2-Meaning The Hebrew Aleph-Caph means USUALLY, connoting exceptions. |
| Apr 22, 2007 9-Non-Versre Robbers pay 100% of original + 25% fine. Fine=20% of total returned! |
Apr 23, 2007 10-Symbolism First repent from SIN; then ELEVATE UPWARD. |
Apr 24, 2007 1-Reference "Broken" in Lv06-14c refers to the "breaking" procedure in Lv02-06. |
Apr 25, 2007 2-Meaning The word TORAH means PRINCIPLES; they universally apply |
Apr 26, 2007 3-Grammar Aleph Tauv Vav (Otho) means "only it"; a terminal suffix Vav (Oh) means "it". |
Apr 28, 2007 4-Alignment Priest scoops WITH his FISTFUL - but not a UTENSIL; FULL fistful =no OVER/UNDERfill |
| Apr 15, 2007 3-Grammar Aleph Tauv Vav (Otho) means "only it"; a terminal suffix Vav (Oh) means "it". |
Apr 16, 2007 4-Alignment UP BIRD OFFERING: head cut of; SIN OFFERING: Head partially cut off. |
Apr 17, 2007 5-Contradiction The priest brings a YOUNG ADULT: both a child, bullock and ox |
Apr 18, 2007 6-Style If you offer from ANIMALS you may only offer CATTLE, FLOCK. |
Apr 19, 2007 7-Format There are 4 bulleted items in Lv05-01:05: All offerings atone for UNKNOWN items |
Apr 21, 2007 8-Database Two types of offerings: VOLUNTARY vs OBLIGATORY. |
| Apr 8, 2007 6-Style The Temple was erected BECAUSE the Jews did as commanded (So all fit together) |
Apr 9, 2007 7-Format "These are the accountings of the TEMPLE, the TEMPLE" - all temples the same |
Apr 10, 2007 8-Database God chose AHALIAV, from inferior tribe - choice by MERIT not SENIORITY |
Apr 11, 2007 9-Non-Verse 1 Thread = 1 Gold + Blue … 1 Gold + Linen |
Apr 12, 2007 1-Reference "Perfect" in Lv01-03 means "without blemish" (Lv22-21). |
Apr 14, 2007 2-Meaning "Thigh of the altar" means "side of the altar". |
| Apr 1, 2007 9-Non-Verse You GO *UP* TO ISRAEL and COME *DOWN* FROM ISRAEL |
Apr 2, 2007 1-Reference They made TABERNACLE, TENT, COVERING (Ex35-11) as commanded in Ex26 |
Apr 3, 2007 2-Meaning They SKIED the gold means THEY FLATTENED it into threads |
Apr 4, 2007 3-Grammar Observe the Sabbath EVEN if you can't build temple on Sabbath |
Apr 5, 2007 4-Alignment The ark-cover PROTECTS (Ex40-03) / SEPARATES (Ex26-33), that is CREATES BORDERS |
Apr 7, 2007 5-Contradiction Bezalel SUPERVISED the STAFF constructing Temple (Both MADE TEMPLE) |
| Mar 25, 2007 2-Meaning STIFF-NECKED means STUBBORN |
Mar 26, 2007 3-Grammar The word THIS always refers to SOMETHING ACTUALLY POINTED TO |
Mar 27, 2007 4-Alignment God didn't just TELL MOSES (Ex32-09) but TOLD MOSES TO ANSWER BACK (Dt09-13) |
Mar 28, 2007 5-Contradiction God remembers to those who: a) LOVE him for 2000 b) REVERE him for 1000 |
Mar 29, 2007 6-Style THEME-DETAIL-THEME: ATONE by COUNTING BY 1/2 DOLLAR to ATONE: Always count this way |
Mar 31, 2007 7-Format Priests wash for a) Coming (to offer) on Altar b)Entering Temple for other services |
| Mar 18, 2007 4-Alignment "If ox kills adult … pay his worth" vs "If ox kills slave … pay 30" |
Mar 19, 2007 5-Contradiction "Slave works FOREVER" vs "Slave free at Jubilee." FOREVER = Till Jubilee |
Mar 20, 2007 6-Style "If OX gores a person …" RASHI: If ANY ANIMAL gores a person |
Mar 21, 2007 7-Format "Eye for eye, inflammation, burn" => Permanent damage, Embarassment, pain; |
Mar 22, 2007 8-Database Ex21-01:06, Dt15-12:18 = Slavery for THEFT; Lv25-39:43 = Slavery for POVERTY |
Mar 24, 2007 1-Referece HOLY COINS in Ex30-13 refers to COINS OF HOLY TEMPLE (Lv27-02:03) |
| Mar 11, 2007 7-Format Work gold INTO blue INTO scarlet … INTO 6-ply Linen => Gold goes with every color |
Mar 12, 2007 8-Database FAT TAIL only offered by RAM / SHEEP Peace offering (Not by Ox / Goat) |
Mar 13, 2007 9-Non-Verse Mask attached to face with TWO threads: one AROUND head and one OVER head |
Mar 14, 2007 1-Reference (Ex24-12) "Come up to the MOUNT" references (Dt09-09:11) "40 day ascent to Mount" |
Mar 15, 2007 2-Meaning "Day or days" is an idiom meaning "24 hours" |
Mar 17, 2007 3-Grammar "If a ransom is laid on HIM…he gives HIS life's worth" a) Ox Owner b) Person killed |
| Mar 4, 2007 1-References Tauv Mem Yud Daleth (TaMiD) can mean a) Continual or b) Continuous |
Mar 5, 2007 2-Meaning Kuph Daleth Shin (KaDoSh - Holy) really means a) Formal atmosphere b) Dedication |
Mar 6, 2007 3-Grammar Ex28-11 translated as "The work of an ENGRAVER OF stone …" |
Mar 7, 2007 4-Alignment Cakes = RAW flour MIXED with oil vs WAFERS = COOKED flour SPREAD with oil |
Mar 8, 2007 5-Contradiction Mask attached to face with TWO threads: one AROUND head and one OVER head |
Mar 10, 2007 6-Style Offer 2 Daily Offerings on altar where God PROPHESIES to Moses and Other prophets |
| Feb 25, 2007 3-Grammar "Altar WAS SHOWN", "Temple frame WAS SHOWN", "Candellabrah IS SHOWN (A 2nd time)" |
Feb 26, 2007 4-Alignment Reread the recent method #3 |
Feb 27, 2007 5-Contradiction Two types of Temple funding: a) Voluntary gifts b) Obligatory taxes |
Feb 28, 2007 6-Style Cast 4 rings of gold … WITH two of them on 1 side and two on the other side |
Mar 1, 2007 8-Database Temple fundings used for a) Silver sockets b) Construction c) Communal offerings |
Mar 3, 2007 9-Non-Verse Temple was 30' x 10' with holy of holies 10' x 10' x 10' |
| Feb 18, 2007 6-Style THEME: God be with you; DETAILS: Delegate judges; THEME: Ask God's approval |
Feb 19, 2007 7-Format Jews saved from A1) Egyptian SERVICE A2) Pharoh's SERVICE, B)Egyptian SUBJUGATION |
Feb 20, 2007 8-Database SYMBOLIC AFFIRMATION of values; No WIDE STEPS on altar(Modesty) |
Feb 21, 2007 10-Symbolism Reread the recent method #8 |
Feb 22, 2007 1-Reference (Ex25-01:08) "Take donations … incense" references "incense procedure (Ex30-01:10) |
Feb 24, 2007 2-Meaning "Make trumpet, Candellabrah, kerubim HARD" means "Sculptored" vs "Soldered" |
| Feb 11, 2007 -NOT SENT NOT SENT OUT |
Feb 12, 2007 1-Reference (Ex18-04) God saved me from SWORD of PHAROH refers to Ex02-11:15 |
Feb 13, 2007 2-Meaning Sin-Resh means a) Expert b) Leader c) Manager (Basic meaning: Manager) |
Feb 14, 2007 3-Grammar Jethro went home FOR HIMSELF - Rashi: Indicates personal aspect - made a God club |
Feb 15, 2007 4-Alignment (Ex24-01:02) a) NATION not on mount b) ELDERS on MOUNT c) Moses closest |
Feb 17, 2007 5-Contradiction God's PRESENCE in HEAVEN; His VOICE on Earth |
| Feb 4, 2007 3-Grammar Jews TURNED back; RETREATED; HENCE Pharoh pursued them |
Feb 5, 2007 4-Alignment Who is like you God: strong, holy, praiseworthy, does wonders |
Feb 6, 2007 5-Contradiction Animals brought in house spared from plague; used to pursue Jews |
Feb 7, 2007 7-Formatting If you will LISTEN LISTEN to God's laws = If you ACCEPT thelaws |
Feb 8, 2007 8-Database SYMBOLIC AFFIRMATION of values; Jews win when Moses RAISES hands = Pray |
Feb 10, 2007 9-Non-Verse There were 7 days from the Exodus to the drowning of the Egyptians by the Reed sea |
| Jan 28, 2007 7-Format a) No slave status b) Shave c) Proper appareil --> Meet with King |
Jan 29, 2007 8-Database Proper Etiquette: Describe nicely those who do you favors |
Jan 30, 2007 9-Non-Verse Joseph said "this is Leah's 1st born, 2nd born etc..." |
Jan 31, 2007 10-Symbols Theme method of dream interpretation: each ANIMAL = 1 year |
Feb 1, 2007 1-Reference Ex06-03:04 "I, God promised Patriarchs Israel" - cf. Gn17-07:08 |
Feb 3, 2007 2-Meaning "morning guard" = TIME of "morning guard" = early AM |
| Jan 21, 2007 8-Database e.g. "Mount Sinai" named "Mount of God";naiming by future events |
Jan 22, 2007 5-Contradiction Egypt had food, but the food rotted; So Egypt also had famine;Needed Joseph |
Jan 23, 2007 2-Word Meaning Pay Ayin Mem = Periodic repetition:Bells, Hammer, Footsteps, Throbbing feeling |
Jan 24, 2007 3-Grammar (Gn42-21:24) Brothers felt guilty; HENCE Joseph wept |
Jan 25, 2007 4-Alignment "Jacob's sons" vs "Joseph's brothers"; Brothers had forgiven Joseph |
Jan 27, 2007 6-Style If OX damages = If ANY ANIMAL damages; Joe/Ben WEPT = Shared emotions |
| Jan 14, 2007 4-Alignment "WHEN HE TOOK IT OUT" vs "WHEN HE TOOK IT OUT OF HIS BOSSOM" |
Jan 15, 2007 5-Contradict Moses had the AGE of a "BABY" but the DEMEANOR of a "CHILD" |
Jan 16, 2007 1-Reference "God ACCIDENTED us" means "God gave us PROPHECY" |
Jan 17, 2007 6-Style God dealt WELL with midwives BY making them distinguished |
Jan 18, 2007 7-Format Who am I that I should a)Deal with Pharoh b)Save the Jews |
Jan 20, 2007 10-Symbolism THORNBUSH on FIRE symbolizes BURNING PAIN |
| Jan 7, 2007 7-Format a) No prison record b) Bathed c) Attire - ROYAL MEETING |
Jan 8, 2007 8-Database Refer to people who do you favors prasingly |
Jan 9, 2007 9-Non-Verse Joseph said "this is Leah's 1st born, 2nd born etc..." |
Jan 10, 2007 10-Symbols Interpretation of the 7-Cow dream of Pharoh |
Jan 11, 2007 2-Meaning "May your children FISH-IFY"(become a school of FISH) |
Jan 13, 2007 3-Grammar Pharoh's daugher's MAIDENS came down; ONE MAIDEN saved Moses |
| Dec 31, 2006 8-Database Biblical style: Mention all BRIEFLY; Then FOCUS on hero |
Jan 1, 2007 10-Symbols Full interpretation of Wine-master's dream |
Jan 2, 2007 2-Meaning Hebrew Pay-Ayin-Mem = Repetition: hammar; steps; throbbing |
Jan 3, 2007 3-Grammar "We are guilty for selling Joseph" caused "Joe cries" |
Jan 4, 2007 4-Alignment "Joseph's brothers" vs "Jacob's sons" - They repented |
Jan 6, 2007 6-Style Joe and Ben CRIED - [Rashi:Also shared feelings of missing] |
| Dec 24, 2006 2-Meaning Hebrew DBR vs DBH means SPEAK vs. CHATTER |
Dec 25, 2006 3-Grammar CONSTRUCT in Hebrew: KuToNeth; NON-CONSTRUCT: KeToNeth |
Dec 26, 2006 4-Alignment "Told brothers tne dream" vs "Told brothers AND FATHER the dream" |
Dec 27, 2006 5-Contradict Father WATCHED the dream but YELLED at Joseph |
Dec 28, 2006 6-Style "A SUCCESSFUL - God-with-him - SUCCESSFUL" person |
Dec 30, 2006 7-Format They stripped Joseph's a) clothing b) his special coat |
| Dec 17, 2006 3-Grammar WHO ARE YOU? Jacob. WHERE YOU GO? Esauv. WHY? For gift |
Dec 18, 2006 4-Alignment "We will GIVE our daughters" vs "You will TAKE them" |
Dec 19, 2006 5-Contradict "They Dealt CUNNINGLY because he raped their daughter" |
Dec 20, 2006 6-Style Facilitate APPEASEMENT: Distinct droves with spaces |
Dec 21, 2006 7-Format Passed a)present b)wives c)sons d) ?Leftover items |
Dec 23, 2006 1-Reference Hebrew root YBM means "Marry sister in law" (Dt25/05:06) |
| Dec 10, 2006 6-Style Rachel->All mothers: "Give me children or I feel dead" |
Dec 11, 2006 7-Format He saw ANGELS of God - he sent an ANGEL [Rashi: Real one] |
Dec 12, 2006 8-Database "God of SO AND SO" - only said about dead people OR Isaac |
Dec 13, 2006 9-Non-Verse "He devoured our money" - hubby had to work vs receive dowry |
Dec 14, 2006 1-Reference Gn32/13 Plentiful children like sea sand - cf. Gn28-14 |
Dec 16, 2006 2-Meaning (Exaggeration)Young flock are ON me=I must carry them |
| Dec 3, 2006 9-Non-Verse Rivkah was 15 when she married Isaac |
Dec 4, 2006 1-Reference Gn28-20:22 BethEl will be Gods house - cf. Gn35/01:07 |
Dec 5, 2006 2-Meaning WHEN [vs IF] God will be with me...[Because of promise] |
Dec 6, 2006 3-Grammar HEY at word-end means TOWARDS: Jacob went TOWARDS Charan |
Dec 7, 2006 4-Alignment "He ran when HE HEARD" vs "He ran when he saw GOLD RINGS" |
Dec 9, 2006 5-Contradict Jacob married Leah in EVENING but only found out in MORNING |
| Nov 26, 2006 2-Meaning "sword captives" means "war captives" (Synechdoche) |
Nov 27, 2006 3-Grammar "Steal me" means "steal my heart" means "deceive" |
Nov 28, 2006 4-Alignment Take "sons and wives" vs "wives and sons"/Jacob vs Esav |
Nov 29, 2006 6-Style Esauv despised birthright SO HE could eat/drink |
Nov 30, 2006 7-Format a)TO hunt b)TO Bring - Preferably hunt;if not bring=buy/steal |
Dec 2, 2006 8-Database "Isaac son of ABRAHAM was born to ABRAHAM" - not to AVIMELECH |
Nov 22, 2006 3-Grammar "895" vs "5 and 90 years and 800 years" |
Nov 23, 2006 6-Style Esauv despised birthright SO HE could eat/drink |
Nov 25, 2006 1-Reference (Gn31/41a)you changed my wages 10 times - cf. Gn31/07:09 |