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      5. RASHI METHOD: CONTRADICTION
      BRIEF EXPLANATION:Rashi resolves contradictory verses using 3 methods.
      • (5a) Resolution using two aspects of the same event
      • (5b) Resolution using two stages of the same process
      • (5c) Resolution using broad-literal interpretation.
      This example applies to Rashis Nu21-21a
      URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/ex21-03c.htm
      Brief Summary: MOSES sent DELEGATES who requested peace in MOSES name.

The table below presents presents two contradictory verses. Both verses speak about the request for peace when Israel passed by Sichon's land. The underlined words highlight the contradiction. But one verse says Moses sent the delegates while the other verse says Israel sent the delegates. Which is it? Did Moses send delegates or did the Jewish people send delegates?

Summary Verse / Source Text of verse / Source
Israel sent messengers Nu21-21 And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying:
Moses sent messengers. Dt02-26 And I [Moses] sent messengers out of the wilderness of Kedemoth unto Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying:
Resolution: 2Aspects Moses, sent Israelite representatives, to request peace from Sichon.

Rashi resolves this contradiction using the 2aspects method. Moses, as leader, has 2 aspects: He can be represented both by himself and by his delegates.

By using the table structure with underlines we are able to participate and empathize with Rashi in construction of the Rashi comment.


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