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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 Dt28-63a
      URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/dt26-11b.htm
      Brief Summary: God will REJOICE in bringing an ENEMY to DESTROY us.

The table below presents presents two contradictory verses. Both verses speak about the punishment of destruction that will befall the Jews if they sin. The underlined words highlight the contradiction. One verse says God will rejoice in destroying us while the other verse states God will bring an enemy to destroy us. Which is it? Will God destroy us or will an enemy destroy us. Rashi simply resolves this using the 2 aspects method: God will rejoice in bringing an enemy to destroy you.

Summary Verse / Source Text of verse / Source
Hashem will destroy you Dt28-63a ######
A nation from far will come to destroy you. Dt28-49:51 HaShem will bring a nation against thee from far, ... And he shall eat the fruit of thy cattle, and the fruit of thy ground, until thou be destroyed; ...
Resolution: 2 Aspects God will rejoice in bringing an enemy to destroy you. 


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