Rishon: (VaYikra 6:4) Why does the Tora mention that the Kohen who takes care of the ashes on the Altar, has to change his clothes before proceeding with the service in the Tabernacle/Temple?
See RaShI s.v. U’Fashat Et Begadav for a possible answer. What can be extrapolated from this answer regarding behavior not associated with the Tabernacle/Temple?
Sheini: (Ibid. 18) Why does the Tora go out of its way to mention that the Korban Chatat (Sin Offering) is offered in the same place in the Tabernacle/Temple as the Korban Ola (Whole Burnt Offering)?
See Rabbeinu Bachaya s.v. BeMekom Asher Tishachet HaOla Tishachet HaChatat for a possible answer.
Shelishi: (Ibid. 7:18) The Tora states that an individual who eats from his Korban Shelamim (Peace Offering) on the third day following its being offered up, “Avona Tisa” (its sin [the soul] shall bear.”) What is meant by such a description of the punishment that is in store for this transgressor?
See HaEmek Davar for a possible answer. How might this be another manifestation of the sentiment in Hoshea 1:8?
Revi’i: (Ibid. 8:2) While “taking” an inanimate object is obvious, it is less so when the Tora instructs to “take” a human being, as is the case here. What could be implied by such a statement?
See RaShI s.v. Kach Et Aharon as well as Siftei Chachamim on this comment, who refers to a verse in Beraishit 2:15, along with RaShI and Siftei Chachamim on that verse, for a possible explanation.
Chamishi: (Ibid. 15) When the Tora describes the remainder of the blood from the Par HaChatat being “poured” at the base of the altar, how literally is that to be taken?
See HaKetav VeHaKabbala for an overarching consideration that will per force suggest how this “pouring” is to be done.
Shishi: (Ibid. 23-4) The Tora requires as part of the process of the dedication of the Kohanim for the Tabernacle/Temple service, that sacrificial blood be placed on their right ear-lobes, right thumbs, and right big-toes. What might such a practice symbolize?
See Rabbeinu Bachaya for an elaborate interpretation of these procedures.
Shevi’i: (Ibid. 33) Why does the Tora require that the Kohanim being sanctified for Divine Service remain in the Sanctuary area for the entire seven day period of the Dedication of the Tabernacle?
See HaEmek Davar s.v. “Ki Shivat Yamim Yemaleh Et Yedchem” for a possible explanation .
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