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lv21-01aDATABASESPEAK TO vs SPEAK TO;TELL ABOUT THEM
Lv21-01bDOUBLE PARSHASThe rights ofPriests are derived from other verses
Lv21-01cDOUBLE PARSHASThe rights ofPriests are derived from other verses
lv21-01dSTYLESpeak to PRIESTS-SONS of Aaron = MALES
Lv21-02aFORMATA priest cannot ritually defile himself to dead people EXCEPT for his a) wife b) mother c) father d) son e) daughter f) virgin sister.
lv21-03aREPETITIONREPEAT = EMPHASIS;Really close = single;
lv21-03bREPETITIONREPEAT = EMPHASIS;Really close = single;
lv21-05aALIGNMENTSimultaneous details from ALIGNMENT
Lv21-05bALIGNMENTDont SHAVE|DESTROY beard sides - only by-RAZOR prohibited
lv21-05bALIGNMENTSimultaneous details from ALIGNMENT
Lv21-05cFORMATDon't CUT a CUTTING in one's flesh-each separate cut is prohibited.
lv21-05cDOUBLE NOUNSDont BALD A BALD spot... = ANY baldness
lv21-06aEXAMPLE7HOLY-no bad marriages-HOLY: Court forced
lv21-08aEXAMPLE7HOLY-no bad marriages-HOLY: Court forced
lv21-08bALIGNMENTSimultaneous details from ALIGNMENT
lv21-10aUNIFIED MEANINGPay-Resh-Ayin means EXPOSED
lv21-11aDATABASEUnclean thru touch,lift,come to,fall
Lv21-11bSPECIAL WORDSALL means everything;it is used in 5 ways
Lv21-12aGRAMMAR(1) Don't LEAVE the temple for parent's funeral, rather (2) stay REMAIN in Temple [and continue to offer sacs].
lv21-15aSPECIAL WORDS>VAV< can mean >LEST< or >OTHERWISE<
lv21-15aSPECIAL WORDS>VAV< can mean >LEST< or >OTHERWISE<
lv21-17aWORD MEANINGSBREAD of GOD refers to Sacrifices
lv21-18aOTHER VERSES(Intuitive)No Blemishes before God
Lv21-18bNEW MEANINGSHow do words acquire new meaning (eg BREAD = FOOD....)
Lv21-18cNEW MEANINGSHow do words acquire new meaning (eg BREAD = FOOD....)
Lv21-20aNEW MEANINGSHow do words acquire new meaning (eg BREAD = FOOD....)
Lv21-20bNEW MEANINGSHow do words acquire new meaning (eg BREAD = FOOD....)
Lv21-20cNEW MEANINGSHow do words acquire new meaning (eg BREAD = FOOD....)
lv21-20dWORD MEANINGSRashi translates various psoraisis-boils
lv21-20eWORD MEANINGSRashi translates various psoraisis-boils
lv21-20fWORD MEANINGSRashi translates various psoraisis-boils
lv21-21aXAMPL7NO BLEMISH..blind..NO BLEMISH-- ALL
Lv21-21aSTYLEBLEMISHED priests don't serve-blind,lame,..-(ANY)BLEMISH doesn't serve.
lv21-21bREPETITIONREPEAT = EMPHASIS;Really close = single;
Lv21-21c MEANINGHONEY refers to anything SWEET. (SYNECHDOCHE - naming a group by a good example)
Lv21-21cNEW MEANINGSA word like HONEY can refer to ANYTHING SWEET
lv21-21cWORD MEANINGS2nd = VP;HIGH HAND = brazenly;TurnMrn = Dwn
lv21-22aBULLETa)Holy b)Holy Holy 1)Inner 2)outer
lv21-22bBULLETa)Holy b)Holy Holy 1)Inner 2)outer
lv21-23aBULLETa)Holy b)Holy Holy 1)Inner 2)outer
lv21-23bBULLETa)Holy b)Holy Holy 1)Inner 2)outer
lv21-24aDATABASETell AARON...Tell AARON/JEWS
lv21-24bDATABASETell AARON...Tell AARON/JEWS
Lv21-01eALIGNMENTDon't DEFILE/COME to dead souls [IN THE NATION] But if he accidentally BUMPED into dead ON ROAD he buries
Lv21-11cSTYLEGENERAL: Don't defile to dead, DETAIL: NAMELY, Father, mother and similar relatives.
lv22-02aSYNONYMSNZR means UPPER CLASS
lv22-03aWORD MEANINGSMeanings inferred from explicit linkings
lv22-03cDOUBLE PARSHASPunishment of Kareth means Hell
lv22-03dDATABASEI AM GOD stated if command not public
lv22-05aBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-05bALIGNMENT3 classes of UNCLEAN:Lepor/Flow/Dead
lv22-05bBULLET/PARAGRPHLv22-04:07 lists 6 types of unclean
lv22-05bBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-05dWORD MEANINGSALL means NO EXCEPTIONS
lv22-05dALIGNMENT3 classes of UNCLEAN:Lepor/Flow/Dead
lv22-07aGRAMMARRFROM refers to PART of a group
Lv22-09aUNIFIED MEANINGSH-M-R means professional standards or training
lv22-10aWORD MEANINGSHOLY means LIKE A HOLY OBJECT(Metaphor)
lv22-10aBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-10aBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-10bBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-10bBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-11aBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-11aBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-11bBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-11bBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-12aBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-12aBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-13aSPREADSHEETSPriest daughters zigzag Trmh use
lv22-13aBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-13bREPETITIONNO STRANGER STRANGER-ONLY strangers
lv22-13bBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-13dBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-14aBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-15aGRAMMARRDo eat Terumah; CAUSE descecration
lv22-15aBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-16aROOT+PREPOSITIONBEAR SIN = a)forgive b)sin
lv22-16aBULLETSList of people who cant eat TERUMAH
lv22-18aSYNONYMVOW:DONATION::Offer sac:Tmpl items
lv22-18bSYNONYMVOW:DONATION::Offer sac:Tmpl items
lv22-19bDATABASEOnly five OFFERING animals:Lamb,Ox..
lv22-21aUNIFIED MEANINGP-L-A means VOW, UNKNOWN, DISTINGUISHED
lv22-21aWORD MEANINGSP-L-A,H = a)unknown b)distinguished c)vow
lv22-22aSYNONYMVOW:DONATION::Offer sac:Tmpl items
lv22-22cWORD MEANINGSFORM:cracked... FUNCTION:Scratch...
lv22-22dWORD MEANINGSFORM:cracked... FUNCTION:Scratch...
lv22-22eWORD MEANINGSFORM:cracked... FUNCTION:Scratch...
lv22-22fREPETITIONREPEAT = EMPHASIS;Really close = single;
lv22-23aWORD MEANINGSFORM:cracked... FUNCTION:Scratch...
lv22-23bWORD MEANINGSFORM:cracked... FUNCTION:Scratch...
lv22-23cSYNONYMVOW:DONATION::Offer sac:Tmpl items
lv22-23dSYNONYMVOW:DONATION::Offer sac:Tmpl items
lv22-23eSYNONYMVOW:DONATION::Offer sac:Tmpl items
lv22-24bWORD MEANINGSFORM:cracked... FUNCTION:Scratch...
lv22-24cWORD MEANINGSFORM:cracked... FUNCTION:Scratch...
lv22-29aALIGNMENT3 illustrations of the ALIGNMENT method
lv22-29bALIGNMENT3 illustrations of the ALIGNMENT method
lv22-30bDOUBLE PARSHAS25 Mtzvth use the phrase >I AM GOD<
Lv22-31aUNIFIED MEANINGSH-M-R means professional standards or training
Lv22-31bUNIFIED MEANINGSH-M-R means professional standards or training
Lv22-33aDOUBLE PARSHASThe Egyptian exodus is mentioned by only 10 Mtzvt
lv22-33aDOUBLE PARSHASA dozen commandments mention the Exodus
lv22-33bDOUBLE PARSHAS25 Mtzvth use the phrase >I AM GOD<
Lv22-02b GRAMMARSpeak to Aaron and his sons, Let them separate [when impure] from the HOLY sacrifices of Jews WHICH THEY MAKE HOLY TO MY NAME and thereby they will not descecrate My Name, I am God.
Lv23-03aCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
Lv23-03bGRAMMARYO-O-MAD, is in HAFAL mode. It indicates the passive: SHALL REMAIN ALIVE.
lv23-03bGRAMMARThere are 2 ways to say IT in Hebrew
lv23-05aUNIFIED MEANINGAyin-Resh-Beth means MIX:16 meanings
Lv23-05bREFERENCEThe PASSOVER holiday is so-called because God PASSED OVER Jewish houses (from destruction)
lv23-05bOTHER VERSESGod PASSED-OVER Jewish houses
Lv23-08aOTHER VERSESRashis derivation comes from ANOTHER verse
Lv23-08bCONTRADICTIONBring OFFERINGS - 2 oxens, 1 ram, 7 lambs; if unavailable bring any OFFERING
Lv23-08bOTHER VERSESRashis derivation comes from ANOTHER verse
lv23-08bRabbiIshmaelIt was prophecy;he pretended otherwise
lv23-08bRabbiIshmaelJacob CURSED Shimon;no forgiveness
lv23-08dALIGNMENTDONT ABUSE vs DONT ABUSE VISIBLY
lv23-10bSYNONYMSRashi explains all words on measurements
lv23-13aALIGNMENTDONT ABUSE vs DONT ABUSE VISIBLY
lv23-18aGRAMMARR7 meanings of AYIN-LAMED:Near,Besides...
lv23-22aALIGNMENTRepeated donts = multiple offenses
Lv23-22b DATABASEThere are 4 methods of giving charity: a) Monetary gifts b) loans c) business support d) abandonment of items in letting the poor to work (gather) for them.
lv23-22cDOUBLE PARSHAS25 Mtzvth use the phrase >I AM GOD<
lv23-24aSYNONYMSZICARON = Memorial; AZCARAH = Reminder
lv23-24aALIGNMENTDONT ABUSE vs DONT ABUSE VISIBLY
lv23-25aOTHER VERSESBible cross references OFFERING CHPTR
Lv23-27aSPECIAL WORDSThe Hebrew word ACH means USUALLY or MOST OF
lv23-30aDOUBLE PARSHASPunishment of Kareth means Hell
Lv23-30aNEW MEANINGSHow do words acquire new meaning (eg BREAD = FOOD....)
lv23-30aWORD MEANINGSMeanings inferred from explicit linkings
lv23-31aALIGNMENTRepeated donts = multiple offenses
lv23-35aUNIFIED MEANINGK-D-Sh means a PREPARED,FORMAL Affair
lv23-36bALIGNMENTDONT ABUSE vs DONT ABUSE VISIBLY
lv23-37aOTHER VERSESBible cross references OFFERING CHPTR
Lv23-37aUNIFIED MEANING D-B-R means SERIOUS SPEECH;we review 6 cases
Lv23-39aSPECIAL WORDSThe Hebrew word ACH means USUALLY or MOST OF
lv23-40aWORD MEANINGSLists of IDIOMS-DAYS DAYS = YEARLY...etc
lv23-40aWORD MEANINGSLists of IDIOMS-DAYS DAYS = YEARLY...etc
lv23-40aWORD MEANINGSIDIOMS:WHERE FROM THIS U = where you from
Lv23-40bNEW MEANINGSHow do words acquire new meaning (eg BREAD = FOOD....)
Lv23-40cUSAGEWhy are certain Biblical words misspelled-there are 3 cases
lv23-42aOTHER VERSESLaws of Torah apply to Citizens/Converts
lv23-42bOTHER VERSESLaws of Torah apply to Citizens/Converts
Lv23-39b REFERENCEPassover is in SPRING; Succoth is in HARVEST season. So leap years are made if necessary
Lv23-40dNON-VERSRETHICK branches (MYRTLES) refer to branches CORDED in appearance - with overlapping leaves as the overlapping threads in twine.
Lv24-01aOTHER VERSESRashis derivation comes from ANOTHER verse
Lv24-02bWORD MEANINGSRashi explains how CLEAR OLIVE OIL was manufactured
Lv24-04aUNIFIED MEANINGThe Hebrew root Tz-H-R means PURE CLEAN & CLEAR.
Lv24-06bUNIFIED MEANINGThe Hebrew root Tz-H-R means PURE CLEAN & CLEAR.
lv24-07cSYNONYMSZICARON = Memorial; AZCARAH = Reminder
lv24-09bGRAMMARRMAS(Flour,bread)/FEM(soul,Torah,Leprosy
Lv24-10aNEW MEANINGSHow do words acquire new meaning (eg BREAD = FOOD....)
lv24-10cSYNONYMSTauv-Vav-Caph = CENTRALLY IN;Beth = IN
lv24-11aWORD MEANINGSHEAT = anger/sex;NailHole = Hole/Fit
Lv24-14aSPECIAL WORDSALL means everything;it is used in 5 ways
Lv24-14bDATABASELEANING on object symbolically indicates TRANSFER of responsibility
lv24-14bSYMBOLISMSymbolism of SUPPORT and CUTTING HAIR
lv24-15aDOUBLE PARSHASComparison of 5 capital offenses
lv24-16bDOUBLE PARSHASComparison of 5 capital offenses
Lv24-17a ALIGNMENTA person who lethally smites AN ADULT or HUMAN SOUL, shall die. RASHI: The death penalty applies to murder of adults and children.
lv24-20aOTHER VERSESMeaning is learned from other verses
Lv24-20aROOT+PREPOSITION The root NTN can mean GIVE or BE RESPONSIBLE
Lv24-21aDOUBLE PARSHAS Rashi aligns 2 verses on killing animals
lv24-21aUNIFIED MEANINGN-Pa-Sh = SPATIOUSNESS & has 6 meanings
lv24-22aDOUBLE PARSHAS25 Mtzvth use the phrase >I AM GOD<
Lv24-02c MEANINGEnglish uses two words: CONTINUOUS and CONTINUALLY: Hebrew uses one word-TAUV-MEM-YUD-DALET to refer to either.
Lv24-14cDATABASELEANING symbolizes TRANSFERENCE of AUTHORITY. LEANING on an executed criminal symbolizes that he is responsible for this own death.
Lv24-14cSYMBOLISMLEANING symbolizes TRANSFERENCE of AUTHORITY. LEANING on an executed criminal symbolizes that he is responsible for this own death.
Lv24-23aREFERENCEThe statement THE JEWS DID AS GOD COMMANDED (Lv24-23a) references ALL Biblical discussions of stoning including requirements of SHOOTING DOWN (Ex19-13),and HANGING (Dt21-22:23)
Lv25-01aDOUBLE PARSHASThe Torah was given at Sinai,the Temple&Arvot Moav