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dt03-02aDOUBLE PARSHASGod said Dont be afraid only by 1 war
dt03-05aWORD MEANINGPRZ means NON FORTRESSED CITY
dt03-06aGRAMMARRINFINITIVE = be involved in = ongoing act
dt03-06aGRAMMARRThe INFINITIVE denotes ongoing activity
dt03-08aWORD MEANINGSHAND = DOMAIN (Metonomy-related items)
dt03-09aRabbiIshmael5 methods resolving contradictory verse
Dt03-09aRabIshmaelWe review 5 methods of resolving contradictory verses
dt03-12aDOUBLE PARSHASThe phrase AT THAT TIME has 4 meanings
dt03-13aOTHER VERSESARGOV land = REFAIM land(Gn15-20)
dt03-18bOTHER VERSESGad LEADS because he is like LION
dt03-23aSYNONYMSPRAY,SCREAM,STAND FIRM,CHAT,BUMP INTO
dt03-23bDOUBLE PARSHASThe phrase AT THAT TIME has 4 meanings
dt03-23bGRAMMARRTO BE SAID = 1)response 2)transmit
dt03-23bSPECIAL WORDSAT THAT TIME implies CAUSAL relationshp
dt03-23cGRAMMARRI HAD stayed in mount-Past = PastPerfect
dt03-23cNEW MEANINGSLAYMOR = a)Rumor b)Transmit c)Respond
dt03-23cDATABASEMoses demanded response from God 5 times
dt03-24cOTHER VERSESGods GREATNESS/MIGHT = Withold anger
dt03-24dOTHER VERSESGods GREATNESS/MIGHT = Withold anger
dt03-24eOTHER VERSESGods GREATNESS/MIGHT = Withold anger
Dt03-25aUSAGEThe Hebrew word NA means PLEASE; there are 4 cases
dt03-25bSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
dt03-25bSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
dt03-25cSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
dt03-25cSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
dt03-26aWORD MEANINGSOOLAY = if/perhaps;SML = form;HTABAYR = pushy
dt03-26bGRAMMARTO SAY means a response is expected
dt03-27aOTHER VERSESRashi learns meaning from other verses
Dt03-27aREFERENCEGod's promise to show Moses Israel(Dt03-27a) was fulfilled with a panaromic showing (Dt34-01:03)
dt03-28aMULTIPLESYNONYMS(assign-command) SPECIAL WORDS
dt03-28bMULTIPLESYNONYMS(assign-command) SPECIAL WORDS
dt03-28cMULTIPLEBULLETS-SYMBOLISM (Symbols of prayer)
dt03-29aGRAMMARRConsecutive Paragraph:4 reasons:Contrast
Dt04-02aUNIFIED MEANING D-B-R means SERIOUS SPEECH;we review 6 cases
dt04-06aOTHER VERSESRashi learns meaning from other verses
Dt04-06aUNIFIED MEANINGSH-M-R means professional standards or training
Dt04-06bALIGNMENTa) See I have given you commandments to DO b) You shall WATCH and DO RASHI: WATCH=Safeguard with professional standards
dt04-06cNEW MEANINGSEYES OF NATIONS = internationally known
Dt04-07aNEW MEANINGS The phrase ON MY FACE means DURING MY LIFETIME
dt04-08aMETONOMYRIGHTEOUS LAWS = RIGHTEOUS PEOPLE acts
Dt04-09aSPECIAL WORDSThe Hebrew word RAK means AT THE VERY LEAST
dt04-10aGRAMMARRSometimes 2 verses make one sentence
dt04-10aTHE SENTENCESeveral verses forming 1 sentence
dt04-10bGRAMMARLaMaD(KaL) = Learn; LiMayD(Piel) = Teach
dt04-10cGRAMMARLaMaD(KaL) = Learn; LiMayD(Piel) = Teach
dt04-14aSTYLETEACH LAW-like 10 commandments-TEACH
Dt04-14aSTYLEa) GENERAL:God instructed you with STATUTESb) DETAILS: Take heed ... less...[so make Rabbinical FENCES]c) GENERAL: God instructed you with STATUTES
dt04-14bSPECIAL WORDSAT THAT TIME implies CAUSAL relationshp
dt04-16aWORD MEANINGSOOLAY = if/perhaps;SML = form;HTABAYR = pushy
dt04-17bALIGNMENTDont COVET = Dont AVH::AVH = COVET
Dt04-19aSPECIAL WORDSThe Hebrew word RAK means AT THE VERY LEAST
dt04-20aSYNONYMSYud Daleth Ayin means FAMILIAR
dt04-21aROOT+PREPOSITIONANF = anger; HithAnaf = To take out on
dt04-22aCLIMAXDie Outside Israel/No go in-for burial
Dt04-23b CONTRADICTIONTake heed ...lest you make an idolWHICH GOD COMMANDED YOU[not to do]
dt04-24aSYNONYMSKNA means POSSESSIVE not JEALOUS
dt04-24aWORD MEANINGSK-N-A means POSSESSIVE;SRR = SCAN/VISION
Dt04-25aREASONS/IMPLICATIONSThe NEW take risks; the OLD are conservative
dt04-26aWORD MEANINGSRFH = weak,abandon; AD = witness,testified
Dt04-28aUNIFIED MEANINGELOHIM can mean a)God, b)Judge, c)Leader...
dt04-31aWORD MEANINGSRFH = weak,abandon; AD = witness,testified
dt04-32bMETONOMYRIGHTEOUS LAWS = RIGHTEOUS PEOPLE acts
dt04-32cSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
dt04-32cSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
dt04-32cTHE SENTENCESeveral verses can form one sentence
dt04-33aGRAMMARRIndicate QUESTION by using HEY
Dt04-33cSTYLEHas such a GREAT THING ever happened THAT God revealed himself to an entire nation.
dt04-33cRabbiIshmael1st state the HEADLINE:Then the DETAILS
dt04-33cRabbiIshmaelREPETITION can give SPECIFICITY to LAWS
dt04-34aGRAMMARRTo MIRACLE = to CREATE a miracle
Dt04-34bSYNONYMSWe review Half a dozen terms denoting Gods GREATNESS
dt04-34bSYNONYMS7 terms for Gods greatness are explained
Dt04-34cSYNONYMSWe review Half a dozen terms denoting Gods GREATNESS
dt04-34cSYNONYMS7 terms for Gods greatness are explained
Dt04-34dSYNONYMSWe review Half a dozen terms denoting Gods GREATNESS
dt04-34dSYNONYMS7 terms for Gods greatness are explained
dt04-34eSYNONYMS7 terms for Gods greatness are explained
Dt04-35a GRAMMARYou have BEEN SHOWN PROPHECIES andpersonally know God is the true Lord.
dt04-37aGRAMMARRHITPAEL indicates INTERACTION
dt04-37aUSAGEThe hitpael means INTERACTIVE activity
dt04-37bGRAMMARRGod saved Jews BEFORE HIM = God/Fathers
dt04-38aGRAMMARRearranged verses can sound better
dt04-38aGRAMMARRSentence REARRANGEMENT aids meaning
Dt04-38aTHE SENTENCEBullet effects can be created by repeating KEYWORDS
dt04-41aGRAMMARRParents didn't see God,you did
dt04-41cGRAMMARWhen does Rashi comment on the CONSTRUCT
dt04-44aGRAMMARRTHIS can refer to FUTURE/PAST listing
dt04-44aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
dt04-44aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
dt04-45aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
dt04-45aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
Dt04-21b MEANINGThe phrase ON THE WORDS OF is an IDIOM meaningBECAUSE OF THE INCIDENT.
Dt04-47aNON-VERSREWe conquered Bashan and Emori on theEAST side of Jordan (The Jordan rivergoes NORTH-SOUTH partitioning Israel)
Dt04-19bCONTRADICTIONAlthough God created celestial beings to give the world energy, warmth and tides He is fully aware that people might worship them; He gives man free will.
dt05-03aOTHER VERSESRashi uses Dt29-14 to explain Dt05-03
dt05-03bDOUBLE PARSHASHEAR ISRAEL refers to Messianic goals
dt05-04aGRAMMARRParents didn't see God,you did
dt05-05aGRAMMARRTO BE SAID = 1)response 2)transmit
Dt05-06aMEANINGON THE FACE OF is an IDIOM meaning DURING THE LIFETIME
dt05-07aNEW MEANINGON THE FACE OF means DURING THE LIFETIME
Dt05-12aUSAGEThe INFINITIVE denotes ONGOING ACTIVITY-being involved in
dt05-12bOTHER VERSESDecalog Sabbath laws told at Manna
Dt05-14aDATABASERemember salvation from Egypt by contradicting Egyptian slavery: a) equality b) ritual purity and c) no anxiety-business practices.
Dt05-14aDATABASERemember salvation from Egypt by contradicting Egyptian slavery: Practice a) equality b) ritual purity and c) no anxiety-business practices.
Dt05-15aDOUBLE PARSHASThe Egyptian exodus is mentioned by only 10 Mtzvt
dt05-15aDOUBLE PARSHASA dozen commandments mention the Exodus
dt05-16aOTHER VERSESDecalog Sabbath laws told at Manna
Dt05-16b REFERENCETen Commandments: Observe the SabbathAS GOD COMMANDED YOU. Rashi: Commandedat Marah. Similarly for HONOR FATHER/MOTHER.
dt05-17bSYNONYMSChMaD = covet; AVH = Desire
dt05-18aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
Dt05-18aALIGNMENTDon't COVET|DESIRE, don't COVET|COVET. So COVET=DESIRE
dt05-18aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
Dt05-23aGRAMMARWhen the Jews wanted Moses as an intermediary Moses weakened like a female
Dt05-44aUNIFIED MEANINGThe word TORAH can mean The Bible or PRINCIPLES.
dt06-04aDOUBLE PARSHASHEAR ISRAEL refers to Messianic goals
dt06-05aSTYLELove God:emotion,even discomfort-loss
dt06-05bSTYLELove God:emotion,even discomfort-loss
dt06-05cSTYLELove God:emotion,even discomfort-loss
dt06-05cUNIFIED MEANINGN-Pa-Sh = SPATIOUSNESS & has 6 meanings
Dt06-05dFORMATLove God a) in all emotional circumstances b) even if you must give up your life c) even if it involves monetary sacrifice.
dt06-05dSTYLELove God:emotion,even discomfort-loss
dt06-06aRabbiIshmael1st state the HEADLINE:Then the DETAILS
dt06-06aRabbiIshmaelFirst the Headlines, then the details
dt06-06aRabbiIshmaelREPETITION can give SPECIFICITY to LAWS
dt06-06aTHE SENTENCESeveral verses can form one sentence
dt06-06bSTYLETODAY means FRESH,BRIGHT,BROAD DAYLIGHT
dt06-07aMULTIPLESYNONYMS-VerbNoun--CONTEXT-GoodExample
Dt06-07bNEW MEANINGSThe words CHILD can also mean STUDENT
dt06-07dSTYLELearn at HOME.ROAD = in all life FACETS
dt06-08aGRAMMARR7 meanings of AYIN-LAMED:Near,Besides...
dt06-08aOTHER VERSESRashi cross references Tefillin laws
dt06-08bOTHER VERSESRashi cross references Tefillin laws
dt06-09aSYNONYMSSHAAR = a) CITY b) PLACE OF JUDGEMENT
Dt06-09aUSAGEWhy are certain Biblical words misspelled-there are 3 cases
dt06-11aSYNONYMSChTzV = dig pit in STONE;CRH = dig in lnd
dt06-12aDATABASEWe were Royal slaves not tramps
dt06-13aRabbiIshmaelVerses ShowTEMPORAL SEQUENCE To A CLIMAX
Dt06-13aFORMATa) FEAR God, b) WORSHIP God. And then c) Your SWEARING will be by God's name.
dt06-13aCLIMAXDie Outside Israel/No go in-for burial
dt06-13aCLIMAXA theme is developed climactically
dt06-14aSTYLELearn at HOME.ROAD = in all life FACETS
Dt06-16aGRAMMARThe Hebrew letter HAY means THE(&indicates a proper noun)
dt06-16aSPECIAL WORDS>THE< can be used in 4 ways
dt06-16aSPECIAL WORDSThe word THE has 6 usages
dt06-18aSYNONYMSYud Daleth Ayin means FAMILIAR
dt06-19aOTHER VERSESRashi learns meaning from other verses
dt06-20aMULTIPLESYNONYMS-VerbNoun--CONTEXT-GoodExample
dt06-26cNEW MEANINGSALOT TO YOU means YOU-VE HAD ENOUGH
Dt06-09b ALIGNMENTWrite the Torah laws a) ON the doorposts of your HOUSEand b) IN your GATES.
Dt07-01aWORD MEANINGS The Hebrew word NSHAL means DETACHED/FALLING OFF