1)

Why is there an Aleph at the end of "Gavha"?

1.

Radak: The Aleph is in place of a Hei (Aleph, Hei, Vov and Yud are interchangeable).

2)

Why did it grow more than all other trees?

1.

Malbim: It received the primary influence.

3)

What are "Sar'aposav"?

1.

Rashi: Its branches.

2.

Malbim: They are big branches that hold the small branches.

4)

What are "Porosav"?

1.

Rashi: Its small branches. Malbim ? in a fruit tree, they bear the fruits. There are many of them. They are at the top of the tree, or at the end of the big branches, like Pe'er [a turban] or hat. They are called Porosav because they are long and bent, and give Pe'er (beauty) to the tree.

2.

Radak: Sar'af, Sa'if (in the coming verse) and Porah are the same (branches) ? "Mesa'ef Purah" (Yeshayah 10:33). The matter is repeated in different words.

5)

What do we learn from "mi'Mayim Rabim b'Shalecho"?

1.

Rashi: [Its small branches] grew due to much water. An expression of Shilu'ach applies, like "va'Tishlach Poros" (17:6).

2.

Radak: [The branches grew] due to much water that the Tehom sent.

3.

Malbim: The branches became long and thick via much water.

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