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ex21-01aOVERALL STRUCTURE4 methods for combining paragraphs
ex21-02aWORD MEANINGSLists of IDIOMS-DAYS DAYS = YEARLY...etc
ex21-02aWORD MEANINGSLists of IDIOMS-DAYS DAYS = YEARLY...etc
ex21-02aWORD MEANINGSIDIOMS:WHERE FROM THIS U = where you from
ex21-02aALIGNMENTMulti chapters on slaves/torts...
Ex21-02bDATABASEEx21-01:06, Dt15-12:18 = Slavery for THEFT; Lv25-39:43 = Slavery for POVERTY
ex21-02bDATABASE3 Chapters on SLAVES:2 reasons
ex21-02cSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
ex21-03aWORD MEANINGSYoung ON ME = like infants ON SHOULDER
ex21-03aWORD MEANINGSEXAGGERATION:Body = single;Cold = engaged
ex21-03bCONTRADICTIONMarry maid-go out single;Forever = 50;eye
ex21-03cRabbiIshmael5 methods resolving contradictory verse
ex21-03cRabbiIshmael5 methods resolving contradictory verse
Ex21-04a CONTRADICTIONIf a master gives his slave a [non jewish] woman, the slave goes free but but the woman and her children belong to the master.
ex21-06aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
ex21-06aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
Ex21-06aSYNONYMSThe phrase the God(vsgod) connotes judicial process
Ex21-06dCONTRADICTIONSlave works FOREVER vs Slave free at Jubilee. FOREVER = Till Jubilee
ex21-06dCONTRADICTIONMarry maid-go out single;Forever = 50;eye
ex21-08dEXAMPLE94 Stages to make a devoted relationship
ex21-09bALIGNMENTDESERVED BY GIRLS = food--clothing--sex
ex21-10aALIGNMENTDESERVED BY GIRLS = food--clothing--sex
ex21-10bALIGNMENTDESERVED BY GIRLS = food--clothing--sex
ex21-10cWORD MEANINGSFood, Clothing,sex:KI = If:DIG/OPEN well
ex21-10dWORD MEANINGSFood, Clothing,sex:KI = If:DIG/OPEN well
ex21-10eWORDSAyin-Nun-Hay means a)ANSWER b)HUMILIATE
ex21-11aBULLETS4 methods for redeeming slaves
Ex21-12aDOUBLE PARSHAS Rashi aligns 4 verses on murder
Ex21-12bDOUBLE PARSHASRashi compares the 9 verses discussing witnesses
Ex21-12yDOUBLE PARSHASRashi aligns verses dealing with torts and murder
ex21-13aOTHER VERSESGo up MOUNTAIN for Torah = for 40 days
ex21-13bWORD MEANINGSA-N-H means to PLOT,SCHEME,...
ex21-13cALIGNMENTMulti chapters on slaves/torts...
ex21-13dOTHER VERSESAccidental murderer goes to refuge city
Ex21-14aDOUBLE PARSHAS Rashi aligns 4 verses on murder
ex21-14aOTHER VERSESMeaning is learned from other verses
ex21-14bWORD MEANINGS2nd = VP;HIGH HAND = brazenly;TurnMrn = Dwn
Ex21-15b GRAMMARA person who delivers a non-fatal blow to EITHER his father or mother receives a death penalty.
Ex21-16aDOUBLE PARSHASRashi aligns verses dealing with torts and murder
Ex21-16bDOUBLE PARSHASRashi aligns 2verses dealing with judicial process
Ex21-17aDOUBLE PARSHASRashi aligns verses dealing with torts and murder
ex21-17aEXAMPLE3Forbidden to loan ANY food utensil
ex21-17aEXAMPLE3No-children women are considered dead
ex21-17aRabbiIshmaelBiblical examples should be generalized
ex21-17aRabbiIshmaelEXAMPLES should be GENERALIZED
Ex21-17bRabIshmael1 verse with specific meaning may illumine many verses
ex21-18aALIGNMENTMulti chapters on slaves/torts...
ex21-18bXAMPLE3Bedridden = any disability
ex21-19aSTYLE-BROADBible may require filling in text/laws
Ex21-19cSPECIAL WORDSThe Hebrew word RAK means AT THE VERY LEAST
Ex21-20bDOUBLE PARSHAS Rashi aligns 4 verses on murder
ex21-20bSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
ex21-20bSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
Ex21-21aNEW MEANINGS What does the Biblical phrase DAY OR DAYS mean
Ex21-21aMEANINGDay or days is an idiom meaning 24 hours
ex21-21aWORD MEANINGSLists of IDIOMS-DAYS DAYS = YEARLY...etc
ex21-21aWORD MEANINGSLists of IDIOMS-DAYS DAYS = YEARLY...etc
ex21-21aWORD MEANINGSIDIOMS:WHERE FROM THIS U = where you from
Ex21-21bDOUBLE PARSHASCertain verses use HIS:egHe who curses HIS parents
ex21-21bWORD MEANINGSFood, Clothing,sex:KI = If:DIG/OPEN well
ex21-22cGRAMMARRLast reference vs Logical reference
ex21-22hROOT+PREPOSITIONPALEL means to JUDGE & PRAY
Ex21-24aROOT+PREPOSITION The root NTN can mean GIVE or BE RESPONSIBLE
ex21-25aSYNONYMSMay ANXIETY and FEAR fall upon them
Ex21-25a Ex21-25b Ex21-25c FORMATEye for eye, inflammation, burn => Permanent damage, Embarassment, pain;
ex21-25aCLIMAXBroken-arm::Pain::ALL TORT TYPES
ex21-25bSYNONYMSMay ANXIETY and FEAR fall upon them
ex21-25cSYNONYMSMay ANXIETY and FEAR fall upon them
ex21-26aXAMPLE3Bedridden = any disability
ex21-26bSTYLEMarry maid-go out single;Forever = 50;eye
ex21-26zBULLETSKill-wound-curse::Parent-Person-Foetus
ex21-28aEXAMPLE3Forbidden to loan ANY food utensil
Ex21-28aSTYLEIf OX gores a person ? RASHI: If ANY ANIMAL gores a person
ex21-28aEXAMPLE3Torah say >if OX< ;Law says >If ANIMAL<
ex21-28aEXAMPLE3No-children women are considered dead
ex21-28aRabbiIshmaelBiblical examples should be generalized
ex21-28aRabbiIshmaelEXAMPLES should be GENERALIZED
Ex21-28aRabIshmaelAll BIBLICAL EXAMPLES are intended to be GENERALIZED
ex21-29aNEW MEANINGSHEAVY MOUTH = stutter;VOICE = nuance,...
ex21-29aNEW MEANINGSYesterday & 3 days ago' = It is our habit
ex21-29bGRAMMARRashi reviews classical grammar
ex21-29bGRAMMARRAyin-V-Dalet is a Rare grammatical form
ex21-29cEXAMPLE7Verse has DETAIL(gore)-GENERAL(kill)form
ex21-29dOTHER VERSESOTHER VERSE(Nu35-21) reveals meaning
ex21-30aSPECIAL WORDS>IF< can mean >WHEN<
Ex21-30bGRAMMARIf a ransom is laid on HIM?he gives HIS life's worth a) Ox Owner b) Person killed
ex21-30bGRAMMARPronouns can refer to ANY antecedent
ex21-31aEXAMPLE8Laws are stated in CLIMACTIC fashion
ex21-31aSYNONYMSChTzV = dig pit in STONE;CRH = dig in lnd
ex21-31aWORD MEANINGSFood, Clothing,sex:KI = If:DIG/OPEN well
ex21-31bEXAMPLE8Laws are stated in CLIMACTIC fashion
ex21-31bSYNONYMSChTzV = dig pit in STONE;CRH = dig in lnd
ex21-31bWORD MEANINGSFood, Clothing,sex:KI = If:DIG/OPEN well
ex21-32aEXAMPLE8Laws are stated in CLIMACTIC fashion
Ex21-32bALIGNMENTIf ox kills adult ? pay his worth vs If ox kills slave ? pay 30
ex21-32bALIGNMENTDAMAGE:::Assessed:Adult::Fixed:Slave
ex21-33aBULLETSSMITE Pharoh;SMITE army::Open-dig pit
Ex21-33a Ex21-33bFORMATDamages are paid whether you a) OPEN (dig or remove a cover from) a pit or b) DIG (Deeper) a pit.
ex21-33bBULLETSSMITE Pharoh;SMITE army::Open-dig pit
Ex21-33dRabIshmael1 verse with specific meaning may illumine many verses
ex21-34bDOUBLE PARSHASPay damages by money,valuables,or realty
ex21-35aSYNONYMSMay ANXIETY and FEAR fall upon them
ex21-35aSYNONYMSMay ANXIETY and FEAR fall upon them
Ex21-13eREFERENCEA negligent murderer is given a place of refuge to flee (Ex21-13e): a) 6 refuge cities in Israel and b) the Levite camp/cities in the wilderness and Israel (Nu35-06:07)
Ex21-15a ALIGNMENT1)Fatal blows to a parent/non-parent results in a death penalty. 2)Non fatal blows to a non-parent result in monetary penalty 3)Non fatal blows to a parent result in a death penalty
Ex21-15aALIGNMENTa) Killing a person: Death penalty b) Killing an animal: Payment c) Smiting a person: Payment d) Smiting parents: Death Penalty
ex22-01aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
ex22-01aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
ex22-01bWORD MEANINGS2nd = VP;HIGH HAND = brazenly;TurnMrn = Dwn
ex22-02aWORD MEANINGSLists of IDIOMS-DAYS DAYS = YEARLY...etc
ex22-02aWORD MEANINGSLists of IDIOMS-DAYS DAYS = YEARLY...etc
ex22-02aWORD MEANINGSIDIOMS:WHERE FROM THIS U = where you from
ex22-02bNEW MEANINGShe has BLOOD = guilty of BLOODSHED
ex22-03aWORD MEANINGSHAND = DOMAIN (Metonomy-related items)
Ex22-03bSTYLERegarding female minor slaves: a) He can marry her b) He can arrange for monetary redemption (based on remaining years) c) He can allow his son to marry her If not she goes free at puberty.
ex22-03cOTHER VERSESMay fear fall upon them-see Jo02-10
ex22-04aNEW MEANINGS>TO CHAIR< is verb form of the >CHAIR<
ex22-04bEXAMPLE5The GENERAL-DETAIL style
ex22-04cUNIFIED MEANING>ACHER< can mean >OTHER< or >OF ANOTHER<
ex22-04dDOUBLE PARSHASPay damages by money,valuables,or realty
ex22-05bUNIFIED MEANINGKuph-Tzade means END/COMPLETION OF
ex22-05eREPETITIONPAY PAY for damage-wherever started
ex22-08dUNIFIED MEANINGNKR means RECOGNIZE or UNRECOGNIZABLE
ex22-09aRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
Ex22-09aCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
ex22-12aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
ex22-12cRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
Ex22-12cCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
ex22-13aRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
Ex22-13aCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
ex22-15aWORD MEANINGSHUSBAND of war = master of war
ex22-15bWORD MEANINGSM-H-R = a)quick b)Marry c)Skilled d)Fool
ex22-16aWORD MEANINGSM-H-R = a)quick b)Marry c)Skilled d)Fool
Ex22-17aRabIshmaelAll BIBLICAL EXAMPLES are intended to be GENERALIZED
Ex22-18aRabIshmael1 verse with specific meaning may illumine many verses
ex22-19aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
ex22-19bEXAMPLE3Death penalty for OFFERING to IDOLATRY
ex22-19bWORD MEANINGSChet-Resh-Mem means NET,KILL,DEDICATE
ex22-20aSYNONYMSMay ANXIETY and FEAR fall upon them
ex22-20aSYNONYMSMay ANXIETY and FEAR fall upon them
ex22-20bSYNONYMSMay ANXIETY and FEAR fall upon them
ex22-20bSYNONYMSMay ANXIETY and FEAR fall upon them
ex22-21aEXAMPLE3Forbidden to loan ANY food utensil
Ex22-21a STYLEEXAMPLE: Don't abuse a WIDOW or ORPHAN. GENERAL: Don't abuse any PERSON.
ex22-21aEXAMPLE3No-children women are considered dead
ex22-21aRabbiIshmaelBiblical examples should be generalized
ex22-21aRabbiIshmaelEXAMPLES should be GENERALIZED
ex22-22aGRAMMARSometimes a sentence is missing a word
ex22-22aGRAMMARSometimes a sentence is missing a word
Ex22-24aSPECIAL WORDS The word IF can occasionally mean WHEN
ex22-24aUNIFIED MEANINGNUN-SHIN-HEY means >get involved with<
Ex22-24cPRONOUNS2 Hebrew words meanWITH YOU (IMCHAH,ITCHAH)
Ex22-25aREASONS/IMPLICATIONSWhy return garment collaterals every evening
ex22-26aSYNONYMSMay ANXIETY and FEAR fall upon them
ex22-26aSYNONYMSMay ANXIETY and FEAR fall upon them
ex22-26bSYNONYMSMay ANXIETY and FEAR fall upon them
ex22-26bSYNONYMSMay ANXIETY and FEAR fall upon them
Ex22-27aUNIFIED MEANINGELOHIM can mean a)God, b)Judge, c)Leader...
ex22-28aUNIFIED MEANING>TO FILL< = all,ripen,complete,train
ex22-30bEXAMPLE3Forbidden to loan ANY food utensil
ex22-30bEXAMPLE3No-children women are considered dead
ex22-30bRabbiIshmaelBiblical examples should be generalized
ex22-30bRabbiIshmaelEXAMPLES should be GENERALIZED
ex22-30cSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
ex23-01aEXAMPLE8There are 5 components to JUSTICE
ex23-01aRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
Ex23-01aCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
ex23-01bEXAMPLE8There are 5 components to JUSTICE
ex23-01bRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
Ex23-01bCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
ex23-02aEXAMPLE8There are 5 components to JUSTICE
ex23-02aRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
Ex23-02aCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
ex23-02bEXAMPLE8There are 5 components to JUSTICE
ex23-02bRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
Ex23-02bCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
Ex23-02cUSAGEWhy are certain Biblical words misspelled-there are 3 cases
ex23-02dEXAMPLE8There are 5 components to JUSTICE
ex23-02dRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
Ex23-02dCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
ex23-02eEXAMPLE8There are 5 components to JUSTICE
ex23-02eRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
Ex23-02eCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
ex23-02fEXAMPLE8There are 5 components to JUSTICE
ex23-02fRabbiIshmaelCONTEXT can justify reinterpretation
Ex23-02fCLIMAXRashis derivation comes from the **SEQUENCE** of PHRASES
Ex23-02zRabIshmaelWhat IsThe difference between SIMPLEvsTALMUDIC meaning
ex23-03aEXAMPLE8There are 5 components to JUSTICE
ex23-05aGRAMMARRQUESTIONS: How do you recognize them?
ex23-05aSPECIAL WORDSKI has 7 meanings
ex23-05aUNIFIED MEANING>KI< has7meanings:BECAUSE,IF,RATHER,THAT
ex23-05bGRAMMARRQUESTION:BEHOLD...will not so & so
ex23-06aCLIMAXClimatic development of several verses
Ex23-07aOTHER VERSESRashis derivation comes from ANOTHER verse
ex23-08aDOUBLE PARSHASRashi aligns 2verses prohibiting bribes
ex23-09bUNIFIED MEANINGN-Pa-Sh = SPATIOUSNESS & has 6 meanings
ex23-10aUNIFIED MEANING>Aleph-Samech-Pay< means >Bring in<
Ex23-12dSYNONYMSsojourner = convert;sojourner in your gates = noachide
Ex23-13b,cALIGNMENTa) Do ALL commandments b1) No mention of IDOLATRY b2) No CAUSE of MENTION of idolatry.
Ex23-14bOTHER VERSESRashis derivation comes from ANOTHER verse
ex23-15aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
ex23-15aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
ex23-16aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
ex23-16aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
ex23-16cSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
ex23-16cSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
ex23-16dUNIFIED MEANING>Aleph-Samech-Pay< means >Bring in<
Ex23-17aCONTRADICTIONObserve festivals - bring food to Jeruslem and give to the poor - even during the seventh year (when land ownership ceases)
ex23-18aGRAMMARR7 meanings of AYIN-LAMED:Near,Besides...
Ex23-19a REFERENCEThe command to bring first-fruits to the temple (Ex23-19) is detailed in Dt26-02
ex23-24aOTHER VERSESMoses told them Gods word = preparation
ex23-26bWORDSSCHAL = Miscarry::AKAR = Barren
ex23-27aGRAMMARRTechnical rule:Double letter: NoThaNNu
ex23-28aDOUBLE PARSHASReview of 10 verses with >the 7 nations<
ex23-31aGRAMMARRTechnical rule:Double letter: NoThaNNu
ex23-31bSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
ex23-31bSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
ex23-33aGRAMMARR3 STEMS per shaft-(with)FLOWERS/BUDS
ex23-33aUNIFIED MEANING>KI< has 7meanings:BECAUSE,IF,RATHER,THAT
Ex23-05c MEANINGPERHAPS you will see the donkey of your enemy overburdened with transport and you will abstain from helping him? You must, WITH HIS HELP, UNLOAD UNLOAD.
Ex23-05cGRAMMARPERHAPS you will see the donkey of your enemy overburdened with transport and you will abstain from helping him? You must, WITH HIS HELP, UNLOAD UNLOAD.
Ex23-26aSTYLEIf you will observe My laws...I will destroy your enemmies, you will not have barrenness...if you observe my law
Ex23-31cGRAMMARThe plural direct object in Hebrew is traditionally indicated by a suffix MEM - e.g. Gerash = expel; GerasheM = expel THEM. However the suffix form (TAUV) MEM VAV can also be used.
Ex24-01aGRAMMAR Two methods are shown by which Hebrew indicates the Past
ex24-01aGRAMMARRPAST tense is really PAST PERFECT
ex24-02aOTHER VERSESMoses told them Gods word = preparation
ex24-03bOTHER VERSESMoses told them Gods word = preparation
ex24-03cOTHER VERSESMoses told them Gods word = preparation
Ex24-04b Ex19-01a Ex19-03a Ex19-08a Ex19-09c Ex19-11b Ex19-15a NON-VERSREa) Jews arrive at Sinai on 1st b) Moses receives instruction on 2nd; c) transmits message on 3rd; d) transmits reply on 4th; e)waits 3 days. Torah given on 6th or 7th.
Ex24-05aUNIFIED MEANING The Hebrew root NAAR means to BRUSH & a TRAINEE
Ex24-07aCONTRADICTIONa) Moses gave written pre-Sinaitic revelations such as circumcision, Sabbath and the Creation stories prior to revelation b) The rest of the Torah was givenn after revelation.
Ex24-10cUNIFIED MEANINGThe Hebrew root Tz-H-R means PURE CLEAN & CLEAR.
Ex24-10eUNIFIED MEANINGThe Hebrew root Tz-H-R means PURE CLEAN & CLEAR.
ex24-12bOTHER VERSESGo up MOUNTAIN for Torah = for 40 days
ex24-12cCONTRADICTION10 commandments cover all of Torah
Ex24-13aREFERENCEThe statement MOSES AND JOSHUA AROSE (Ex24-13a) REFERENCES verse Ex32-17 implying Joshua was not with the nation. He probably accompanied Moses and waited.
ex24-14cOTHER VERSESChurs parents are Kalev,Miriam(1Chr2-18)
ex24-18aSYNONYMSTauv-Vav-Caph = CENTRALLY IN;Beth = IN
ex24-33aALIGNMENTRepeated donts = multiple offenses
Ex24-12aREFERENCE(Ex24-12) Come up to the MOUNT references (Dt09-09:11) 40 day ascent to Mount
Ex24-14dMEANINGBAAL DAVAR (literally, OWNER OF AN ISSUE) is an IDIOM meaning a CIVIL CLAIM.
Ex24-04bNON-VERSREa) Jews arrive at Sinai on 1st of Month b) Moses receives instruction on 2nd; c) transmits message on 3rd; d) transmits reply on 4th; e)waits 3 days. Torah given on 6th or 7th.
Ex24-10bSYMBOLISMThe vision of God had a WORK of SAPHHIRE BRICK at God's feet. God's redemption RESTED (Feet) on the STORY (SAPPHIRE=SIPUR=Story) of the MIRACULOUS WORKS [redemption] from the BRICK labor in Egypt.
ex25-02aGRAMMARFOR YOU denotes FOR PERSONAL REASONS