1)

To whom do the (otherwise superfluous) words "ve'Amarta lahem" apply?

1.

Rashi: It is a warning to Beis-Din (to ensure that the people parpicipate). 1

1

Which they did by instituting the annual half-Shekel ans takng a security from whoever fails ro comply. Oznayim la'Torah.

2)

What are the implications of "Shenayim la'Yom"?

1.

Rashi #1: It implies literally two per day.

2.

Rashi #2: It implies that the Tamid is prepared facing the 'day' (opposite the sun), 1 the morning Tamid on the west side of the rings, the afternoon Tamid, on the east side. 2

1

In order to counter those who worship the sun. See Torah Temimah, citing Tamid, 31b and note 10. As to why specifically the sun, see Oznayim la'Torah,

2

See also Ba'al ha'Turim.

3)

Why does the Torah say "Olah Tamid" and not 'Olas Tamid' (construct)?

1.

Riva: Sometimes the Torah inserts a 'Sav' in place of a 'Hey' (the construct form, where it is not applicable), here the Torah has done the rePasuk.

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