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PAY-RESH-AYIN means TO EXPOSE |
EXAMPLE 6: Lv10-06a Dont GROW YOUR HAIR
EXAMPLE 7: Lv13-45b he will let his hair GROW
EXAMPLE 8: Lv21-10a He wont let his HAIR grow
BACKGROUND
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One of Rashis functions is to explain the meaning of
words, the same way a dictionary explains words.
THE ROOT
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In this module we explain the meaning of
the root, PRA, PAY-RESH-AYIN.
THE RADACK
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The RADACK in his book ROOTS -- an excellent reference
book, which presents the meanings of all Biblical
roots -- lists 5-6 meanings of PRA. They are
-- to GROW HAIR (eg Lv10-06)
-- to EXPOSE (Nu05-18)
-- VENGANCE (Dt32-42)
-- to be VULNERABLE (EXPOSE) (Ex32-25)
-- to ANNUL/DESPISE/INTEFER/HARASS/RETRACT (Ex05-04, Ez24-15)
Note that these 5 meanings dont seem to have a unifying theme.
UNIFYING THEMES IN RASHI
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By contrast, Rashi suggests a unified approach.
* On Dt32-42a Rashi explains that PRA means VENGANCE,
by EXPOSURE OF FORTIFICATION -- that is, by a BREAKIN.
Note the more focused speficity in Rashis explanation
* Rashi presents 2 explanations of the use of PRA in Ex32-25:
- The verse can mean the people were DISGUSTING (Ex05-04)
- The verse can mean the people were EXPOSED/VULNERABLE(Ex32-25)
Thus Rashi hints at a unified meaning of EXPOSED
THE LISTS
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We present 2 lists. LIST 2, will present all Rashis on PRA.
For each Rashi we list the meaning of PRA as well as how that
meaning relates to the fundamental meaning of EXPOSE. Today
we review meanings of PRA which refer to
* letting hair be EXPOSED--that is
* letting it grow WILD
* In other words CUT HAIR looks KEPT IN while WILD HAIR looks
EXPOSED.(The Biblical law of WILD HAIR requires 30 days growth
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| VERSE |
TEXT OF VERSE WITH pay-resh-ayin |
RELATION to EXPOSE |
| Nu05-18b |
He shall EXPOSE her hair |
EXPOSE |
| Lv10-06a |
Dont GROW YOUR HAIR*1 |
GROW WILD = EXPOSE |
| Lv13-45b |
he will let his hair GROW*2 |
GROW WILD = EXPOSE |
| Lv21-10a |
He wont let his HAIR grow*3 *4 |
GROW WILD = EXPOSE |
| Nu06-05b |
let his LOCKS of hair grow *4*5 |
GROW WILD = EXPOSE |
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COMMENTS |
*1 This was a commandment to the sons of Aaron who were
mourning the loss of their brother.*10
*2 This verse is said on the Lepor who had to rent his
garments and let his hair grow long. These procedures
were designed to humble him in order to get him to
repent from slander.
*3 This is said about the High Priest who is prohibited from
mourning (Hence he may not let his hair grow)
*4 Rashi explains that the phrase GROW YOUR HAIR refers
to a 30 day growth period. All NUMERICAL MEASURES
come from oral traditions to Moses at Sinai
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