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VERSE: Nu33-52b
RASHIS COVERED: Nu33-52b Lv26-01b Nu33-52c
Lv19-04b Dt29-16b Dt29-16a
Ex20-04a Lv19-04a Dt29-16a
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SUCCINCT SUMMARY
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One of Rashis main tasks is to explain the meaning
of words. There are a variety of vehicles by which
words can acquire meaning.
In this posting we review 5 words for IDOLS. These
5 words illustrate many of the 8 basic methods of
naming objects.
A previous series on naming may be found at
http://www.RashiYomi.com/naming-8.htm
EXAMPLES
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Idols are called
- CARVED, by their FORM--they are CARVED
- DONT, by their FUNCTION -- they prohibit
- MOLTEN, the their SUBSTANCE--they are molten objects
- DISGUST, stating how Jews FEEL about them
- DUNG, a GOOD EXAMPLE of somethinjg disgusting.
Each of the methods mentioned FORM, SUBSTANCE etc
are illustrated in the lists below
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ITEM DETAIL
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RASHI RULE CLASS: WORD MEANINGS
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS 8 METHODS OF NAMING
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #7
SEE BELOW LIST820a
List of words Meaning IDOL
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SEE BELOW LIST812a
List of 8 Naming methods
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SEE BELOW LIST813a
List of words Named by FORM
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SEE BELOW LIST814a
List of words Named by FORM OF ACTIVITY
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SEE BELOW LIST815a
List of words Named by FUNCTION
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SEE BELOW LIST816a
List of words Named by distinguishing property
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SEE BELOW LIST817a
List of words Named by GOOD EXAMPLE
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SEE BELOW LIST818a
List of words Named by SUBSTANCE
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==================== LIST820a ==================================
We review 6 words meaning IDOL. The 6 words name
idols using 5 methods of naming objects (eg REPULSIVE,
names the idol by how you FEEL about it while DONT
names the idol by how idolaters perceive the function
of the gods---to NEGATE & PROHIBIT life activity)
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VERSE WORD MEANS METHOD Explanation of Method
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Lv26-01b MSCITH COVERED FORM COVER Floor to kneel
Lv26-01b MSCITH COVERED FUNCTION COVER/Protect people*1
Nu33-52b MSCITH COVERED FORM COVER Floor to kneel
Nu33-52b MSCITH COVERED FUNCTION COVER/Protect people*1
Nu33-52c MSYCH MOLTEN SUBSTANCE Made of MOLTEN metal
Nu33-52c MSYCH MOLTEN FUNCTION Strong as MOLTEN metal*2
Lv19-04b MSYCH MOLTEN SUBSTANCE Made of MOLTEN metal
Lv19-04b MSYCH MOLTEN FUNCTION Strong as MOLTEN metal*2
Dt29-16a ShKTZ DISGUST FEELS REPULSIVE
Dt29-16b GLL DUNG GOOD EXAMPLE Good example of REPULSIVE
Ex20-04a PESEEL CARVED FORM CARVED
Lv19-04a ELIL DONT FUNCTION gods PROHIBIT activity*3
NOTES
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*1 Most scholars consider the FORM method the main one
(Thus MSCITH is named because IT COVERS THE GROUND
allowing you to Kneel). But it is important to
emphasize that very often words have DUAL NAMING
METHODS (form AND function). That is the language
picks a FORM that is indicative of the FUNCTION
In this case the idol is perceived as COVERING
and PROTECTING people.
*2 MOLTEN objects are typically very strong.Rashi notes
that Lv19-04 uses a CLIMAX METHOD
-- First it refers to IDOLS as things that PROHIBIT
activities
-- Second it refers to idols as STRONG beings that
govern all of life
Thus we have a progression in the Deity conception
from PROHIBITION to DOMINANCE
*3 Rashis exact language is
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ALL from AL (Dont)
The idols are thought of as NO
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I interpret the last sentence to mean that
the idols are perceived as saying NO NO.
(One can also suggest an interpretation that
the idols are perceived as NOUGHT but I think
the interpretation we suggested is preferable)
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==================== LIST812a ==============================
The 8 methods of naming with examples.
Each METHOD is further illustrated in other
lists below
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# METHOD OF NAMING EXAMPLES LIST
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(1) The SUBSTANCE of the object the PLASTER 818a
(2) The FORM of the object Pentagon 813a
(3) By ACTIVITY-FORM SURFing the web 814a
(4) The FUNCTION of the object United nations 815a
(5) UNIQUE PROPERTIES of a phenomena Sunset, Revolver 816a
(6) How the act FEELS HARDship
(7) By EXAGGERATION SkyScraper
(8) By a GOOD EXAMPLE HONEY means SWEET 817a
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======================== LIST813a ===============================
Items named by FORM. eg The color ORANGE comes from
the FORM of the ORANGE fruit. The FLOWER ornament looks
like a real flower
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# VERSE WORD IN VERSE MEANING
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(1) Ex25-31d The THIGH of the Menorah Bottom*1
(2) Ex40-22a On the THIGH of the temple in the North
(3) Ex40-22b On the THIGH of the temple in the North
(4) Lv01-11a On the THIGH of the Altar Bottom
(5) Ex25-31f A BUD ornament looks like a bud
(6) Ex25-31g The FRUIT ornaments looks like a fruit)
(7) Ex25-31h The FLOWER ornament FORM of a FLOWER
(8) Lv13-03b CLOUD WHITE Color of CLOUD
(9) Ex28-32a Garments MOUTH-HEAD Garments Neck
(10)Ex28-33a POMEGRANATE ornament Looks like POMEGRANATES
(12)Ex25-04a The BLUE thread died BLUE
(13)Ex25-04b The RED thread died RED
(16)Lv13-55d PChTheTh(Deep wound) Looks like a pit(PCTh)
(17)Lv13-18a SHCHIN (Boil-deep wound) Looks like a pit(SCH)
(18)-------- PENTAGON Named by its shape
(21)-------- Cherry (color) Looks like cherry(Fruit)
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======================= LIST814a ==================================
Words named by FORM OF ACTIVITY. For example, a STORM refers
to ALOT of drops. By analogy a BRAINSTORM refers to a ALOT
of thoughts
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# WORD MEANS FROM MEANING
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(19) BrainSTORM ALOT of Thought droplets STORM ALOT of drops
(20) SURF The web BUMPY lookups SURF BUMPY journey
(22) LOUD Dress ALOT of noticability LOUD ALOT of noise
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======================== LIST815a ====================================
Words named by function. Thus the PENTAGON is named by its
FORM (Looks like a PENTAGON) while the UNITED NATION is
named by its FUNCTION
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# The function of NAME Relation to FUNCTION
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(4) The function of the UNITED NATIONS is to unite countries
(5) The function of a LAWNMOWER is to MOW your LAWN
(6) The function of a HANGER is to HANG clothing
(7) The function of a PHOTOCOPY machine is to make COPIES*6
(8) The funciton of a HEARing aid is to help you HEAR
(9) The function of a TELeVISION is that it TELls VISION
(10) The function of a CAN OPENER is that it OPENS CANS
(11) The function of a TYPEWRITER is that it WRITES in TYPE
(13) The function of a STAND is furniture on which you STAND stings
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Words named by a distinguishing PROPERTY. For example
a TIE is a garment--it is that GARMENT which requires
TIEING (and hence the name TIE)
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# WORD IS A... WITH THE PROPERTY NAMING IT
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(101) REVOLVER is a gun with a REVOLVING cylinder
(102) The FLOPPY is a disk you can FLOP around
(103) A TIE is a garment that you wear by TIEING it
(104) The SWEATER is that garment which makes you sweat
(105) A LAPTOP is that computer that you can hold in your lap
(106) A ROCKER is that chair that rocks when you sit on it
(107) A TOY GUN is a TOY that LOOKS like a GUN
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Words / Meanings illustrating the GOOD EXAMPLE technique.
This list also illustrates NEW MEANINGS. Thus BREAD refers
to BREAD. But because BREAD is a GOOD EXAMPLE of a food,
therefore BREAD can refer to ANY FOOD.
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# WORD STRICT MEANING or BROAD MEANING
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(101) Day can mean the 12 hour period or the 24 hour period
(102) Bread can mean Bread or Any Food
(103) Man (ISH)can mean Male or Any person
(104) E-L-H-I-M can mean God or Any Judge
(105) IN IN or AMONG
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Illustration of NAMING by SUBSTANCE. For example, GLASSES
are MADE of GLASS but refer to a UTENSIL that helps one see
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# OBJECT MADE OF BUT FUNCTIONS AS
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(1) LINOLEUM is made of linoleum and covers floors
(2) An IRON is made of iron and is used to iron clothes
(3) PLASTER is made of plaster and binds material
(4) GLASSES is made of glass and helps you see
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