6. RASHI METHOD: STYLE Rashi examines how rules of style influences inferences between general and detail statements in paragraphs. Example: Every solo example stated by the Bible must be broadly generalized; Theme-Detail: A general principle followed by an example is interpreted restrictively---the general theme statement only applies in the case of the example; Theme-Detail-Theme: A Theme-Detail-Theme unit is interpreted as a paragraph. Consequently the details of the paragraph are generalized so that they are seen as illustrative of the theme. This examples applies to Rashis Dt32-28a URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/rule1309.htm Brief Summary: GENERAL: The Jews lack COUNSEL and UNDERSTANDING. DETAIL: For otherwise they would see it was God who delivered MANY into the hands of a few.

Certain Biblical paragraphs are stated in a Theme-Development form. In other words a broad general idea is stated first followed by the development of this broad general theme in specific details. The Theme-Detail form creates a unified paragraph and consequently the law only applies to the enumerated details but not to other cases. Today's example illustrates this as shown below.

Verse Dt32-28:30 discussing Jewish lack of recognition of God's hand in delivering them into their enemies states
• General: For they are a nation void of counsel, nor is there any understanding in them.
• Detail: [For] if only they were wise they would understood this How should one man chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, and the Lord had shut them up?