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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 Dt32-37c
    URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/rule1309.htm
    Brief Summary: Where are your A) Idols B) The [shelter-] PROTECTIVE Rock

The table below presents an aligned extract of verses or verselets in Dt32-27c. Both verses/verselets discuss a mocking of the idols the Jews worshipped. The alignment justifies the Rashi comment that: 1) Idols were viewed as Rocks. The alignment indicates an extra underlined phrase emphasizing that 2a) rocks are used to build houses/surroundings protecting against cold heat and elements 2b) (Rocks are also used for fortresses to protect against enemy fire) 3) Hence the idolaters viewed their idol gods as rocks that protect their worshippers against the elements and against enemies.

Verse Text of Verse Rashi comment
Dt32-37c
    And he will say "Where is"
  • your idol
  • the Rock, in it they were protected
1) Idols were viewed as Rocks. The alignment indicates an extra underlined phrase emphasizing that 2a) rocks are used to build houses/surroundings protecting against cold heat and elements 2b) (Rocks are also used for fortresses to protect against enemy fire) 3) Hence the idolaters viewed their idol gods as rocks that protect their worshippers against the elements and against enemies.
Dt32-37c
    And he will say "Where is"
  • your idol
  • the Rock, in it they were protected

Advanced Rashi: Notice how we added to Rashi's comments the use of rocks to shield against enemies. Such enrichment of Rashi, by applying his principles to further illustrative cases, should be a routine application of any Rashi study.


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