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    4. RASHI METHOD: ALIGNMENT
    BRIEF EXPLANATION: Aligning two almost identically worded verselets can suggest
    • (4a) 2 cases of the same incident or law
    • (4b) emphasis on the nuances of a case
    • (4c) use of broad vs literal usage of words
     This examples applies to Rashis Dt12-11c
    URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/w22n24.htm
    Brief Summary: Bring a) up offerings, b) peace offerings...c) CHOICEST vows. RASHI: All vow offerings must be from the CHOICEST.

The table below presents an aligned extract of verses or verselets in Dt12-11c Both verses/verselets discuss the offering of sacrifices in the Temple. The alignment justifies the Rashi comment that: The voluntary offerings must be offered from the choicest of animals.

Verse Text of Verse Rashi comment
Dt12-11c
    Then there shall be a place which the Lord your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; there shall you bring all that I command you;
  • your burnt offerings, and
  • your sacrifices,
  • your tithes, and
  • the personal raised gifts, and
  • any choice vows which you vow to the Lord;
Bring a) up offerings, b) peace offerings...c) choicest vows. Rashi: All vow offerings must be from the choicest
Dt12-11c
    Then there shall be a place which the Lord your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; there shall you bring all that I command you;
  • your burnt offerings, and
  • your sacrifices,
  • your tithes, and
  • the personal raised gifts, and
  • any choice vows which you vow to the Lord; 


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