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      8. RASHI METHOD: DATABASES
      BRIEF EXPLANATION:Rashi makes inferences from Database queries. The precise definition of database query has been identified in modern times with the 8 operations of Sequential Query Language (SQL).
      This example applies to Rashis Gn19-01d
      URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/gn19-01d.htm
      Brief Summary: Lot despite his materialistic personality. preached justice and was hospitable - traits learned from Abraham.

We ask the following database query: What personality attributes did Lot have? The reader is encouraged to perform the query using a standard Biblical Konnkordance or search engine. This database query yields the list below. The list justifies the following Rashi inference: Lot was basically a materialistic person. Yet we also find many noble traits such as pursuit of justice and hospitality. It seems reasonable that Lot learned his more noble traits from Abraham who was also known for his pursuit of Justice and Charity. The list below presents the results of the database query.

Verses (Im)Moral? Personality traits of Lot, inferred from the Verses
Gn19-33 Immoral Lot committed incest.
Gn13-07 Immoral Lot fought/bickered with Abraham over property
Gn13-10 Immoral Lot sought materialism even in bad neighborhoods
Gn19-09 Moral Lot was a respected Judge in Sedom
Gn19-05:07 Moral Lot fought against homosexual rape
Gn19-01:02 Moral Lot was hospitable.

Sermonic points: There is a profound sermonic point to be inferred from this Rashi. Any person, no matter how materialistic, can acquire nobler personality traits by associating with spiritually gifted people. The idea of teaching by example is a fundamental tenet in all outreach groups today.


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