Parashot

Digital Humanies tools used for the weekly Parasha (Torah portion of the week).

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Parasha #15: Bo (בֹּא)

Reading passages

Torah: Exodus 10:1-13:16    (Hebrew: פָּרָשַׁת בֹּא)
Haftarah: Jeremia 46:13-28

Summary

Parasha Bo (“Come”), named after a imperative verb meaning ‘come’ or ‘go’, details the last three plagues that God inflicted upon Egypt to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from bondage. This portion includes the institution of the Passover, with specific instructions for the Israelites on how to protect their households from the final plague, the death of the firstborn. Ultimately, Pharaoh capitulates, leading to the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, marking a pivotal moment of liberation and divine intervention.

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Parasha Data Sheet

Verse Query Description
Ex. 10:13 Ruach as subject The use of רוּחַ as subject in a phrase
Ex. 12:14&17 ‘on the same day’ on this fvery day I brought your multitudes out of the land of Egypt;
Ex. 12:15 causative verb shabatizing Causing to take a rest.
Ex. 12:41 All its hosts - צָבָא all the multitudes of the Lord departed from the land of Egypt.
GitHub NBviewer Short description
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Delta SP and MT Delta SP and MT Identify differences between the Samaritan Pentateuch (SP) and Masoretic Text (MT).
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Hebcal

Additional details about Jewish calendar and holiday information, offering users a resource for tracking Hebrew dates, candle lighting times, and other relevant information in the Jewish calendar. Hebcal entry for parasha Bo.