1)

Why does it say "Bitchu va'Shem

1.

Menachos 29b: Hashem is a fortress in this world and the world to come for all who trust in Him.

2.

Radak #1: It is proper to trust in Him, for He is the strongest of all times. Tzur is an adjective. The same applies to "ha'Tzur Tamim Pa'alo" (Devarim 32:4).

3.

Radak #2: Tzur is a noun. He is the strength of the worlds. This is like "b'Chei ha'Olam" (Daniel 12:7).

4.

Mahari: Trust in Hashem, and not in the walls of Yerushalayim or the nations' love [for you], like your fathers did. This caused Galus!

5.

Malbim: The verse says, do not trust in Shalom (refer to 26:3:2:1*), rather, in Hashem, and then it will be forever.

2)

What is "Adei Ad"?

1.

Radak #1: It is forever.

2.

Radak #2, Targum Yonasan: Also "Adei" means forever. The matter is repeated, i.e. in all worlds.

3)

Why does it say "b'Kah [Hashem] Tzur Olamim"?

1.

Menachos 29b: Hashem created two worlds with the letters Yud-Kei - this world with Hei, and the world to come with Yud.

2.

Targum Yonasan 1 : The strength of Hashem overpowers forever.

3.

Radak: Kah is an adjective that indicates that the world is from Him. Hashem (Shem Havayah) is His name itself.

4.

Malbim: There are two conditions to trust in someone. (a) He has the ability to fulfill the request of the one who trusts in him. (b) Constancy - his ability or desire to fulfill the request will never cease or change. Both of these are found only with Hashem. B'Kah Hashem - His existence is eternal. Tzur Olamim - He is the strength of all the worlds; they all are supported on Him, and via Him, they have endurance and strength. Automatically, His ability is over everything.


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It seems that Rashi explains like this, just the Targum says to trust in the word of Hashem. (PF)

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