1)

What do we learn from "[va'Omer Eleha] Yamim Rabim [Teshevi Li]"?

1.

Rashi (from Pesikta d'Rav Kahana 12): Yamim are two; Rabim are another three days. [With the 45 that the previous verse hints to ? refer to 3:2:2:2], these are the 50 days from Pesach until Shevu'os, on which I gave to them Torah and warned them.

2.

Radak: After she was Mezanah under me, I told her that her punishment will be to dwell many days like a widow in her husband's lifetime. "Li" teaches that she will be called on my name, and not on another's name. Do not say 'I am Ploni's wife!'

3.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: The Navi tells Keneses Yisrael, your sins caused that you will be exiled for many days.

4.

Malbim: He stipulated that she must wait for him many days.

5.

Malbim (according to the Nimshal): Hashem commanded Yisrael to wait many days in Galus, until He will acquire the remnant of His nation.

2)

What is the significance of "Lo Sizni v'Lo Sihyi l'Ish"?

1.

Rashi: "Lo Yihyeh Lecha Elohim Acherim" (Shemos 20:3).

2.

Radak: Do not be Mezanah, and do not be special to another man other than me.

3.

Malbim: Do not be Mezanah, and do not marry another man.

4.

Malbim (according to the Nimshal): Do not be Mezanah to do idolatry, and do not adopt another Emunah from another man.

3)

Why does it say "v'Gam Ani Elayich"?

1.

Rashi: "Anochi Hashem Elokecha" (Shemos 20:2).

2.

Radak: It means, v'Gam Ani Lo Avo Elayich (do not be Mezanah with others, and also I will not have Bi'ah with you ? this is your punishment)! "V'Lo" applies also to these words.

3.

Malbim: Also I will wait for you ? after many days, I will take you for a wife.

4.

Malbim (according to the Nimshal): Also I will wait for you, to redeem you and betroth you to Me forever, in the future.

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