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<DIV><SPAN class=280573815-30052007><FONT face=Arial>I've been doing some 


research on this for a group I learn with. I noticed that while the gemara uses 


it sparingly (4 times or so) Rashi defines it as chassid which is used with much 


greater frequency. This got me to thinking as to why the gemara would use 2 


terms for the same concept (if indeed this is the case). Any derech to an 


insight or an actual insight would be appreciated.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>


<DIV><SPAN class=280573815-30052007><FONT face=Arial></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV>


<DIV><SPAN class=280573815-30052007><FONT face=Arial>KT<BR>Joel 


Rich</FONT></SPAN></DIV><br><br><table bgcolor=white style="color:black"><tr><td><br>THIS&nbsp;MESSAGE&nbsp;IS&nbsp;INTENDED&nbsp;ONLY&nbsp;FOR&nbsp;THE&nbsp;USE&nbsp;OF&nbsp;THE&nbsp;<br>


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immediately&nbsp;by&nbsp;replying:&nbsp;&quot;Received&nbsp;in&nbsp;error&quot;&nbsp;and&nbsp;delete&nbsp;the&nbsp;message.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>


Thank&nbsp;you.<br>


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