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GOALS ===== This module reviews the 10 meanings of the Hebrew root Shin-Lamed-Chet. The root means TO SEND, TO LET GO, or TO INCITE, in the ACTIVE, INTENSIVE or CAUSATIVE mode. This module also affords us an exciting opportunity to see how the great commentators like Rashi, Radack complement each other. TODAYS UNIT =========== Today we present two Rashis commenting on Shlach in the ACTIVE mode where it means TO SEND (and also means GIFTS--things sent out) Here is the list. REFERENCE: ========= Todays unit comes from the following postings These URLS have been fixed up from some minor bugs on the website. http://www.Rashiyomi.com/gn08-08b.htm http://www.Rashiyomi.Com/h11n21.htm |
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BACKGROUND ---------- It is well known that Hebrew consists of 3 letter roots. Each 3 letter root is assigned a meaning. These roots can then be CONJUGATED to indicate such things as PERSON, PLURALITY, GENDER etc. There are many books which contain rules of conjugation. THE TEXT -------- The Hebrew root Shin-Lamed-Chet has 10 meanings. It is natural to try to group similar meanings together. THE BASIC RULE -------------- -- in the ACTIVE MODE, Shlach, means TO SEND -- in the INTENSIVE MODE, Shlach, means TO LET GO -- in the CAUSATIVE MODE, Shlach, means to INCITE THE LIST -------- Today we present two Rashis commenting on Shlach in the ACTIVE mode where it means TO SEND (and also means GIFTS--things sent out) Here is the list. | ||||
| MODE | MEANING | CONNECTION | VERSE | TEXT OF VERSE |
| ACTIVE | GIFTS | Thing sent | Ex18-02 | After her PRESENTS*2 |
| ACTIVE | TO SEND | TO SEND*1 | Gn49-21a | Gazelle MESSENGER *10 |
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*2 This translation---PRESENTS, GIFTS----------is in both
Rashi and Radack.
*10 Rashi translates the verse as follows:
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Naftali who had a fertile inheritance in Israel was like
a Gazelle Messenger (A species of Gazelles specifically
known for its speed and usage in delivering messages).
Naftalis fields blossom & run with flowers/fruits the
way Gazelles romp and roam (A rather pretty picture of
a field waiving in the wind
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