1)

What are the connotations of "Im Shanosi B'rak Charbi"?

1.

Rashi: With reference to the end of the Pasuk 1 it means 'I swear that I will sharpen the blade of My sword. 2

2.

Seforno: 'Even though I sharpened My sword against Yisrael at the time of the Galus and My Hand subsequently held on to judgment against them.'

3.

Targum Onkelos: 'I 'swear that ... My sword will be revealed twice as bright as the lightning that flashes from one end of the sky to the other.


1

See Oznayim la'Torah. Who elaborates.

2

Rashi: To give it a sheen, as in Yechezkel, 21:15.

2)

What is the meaning of "Im Shanosi B'rak Charbi"?

1.

Rashi (in Pasuk 43): 'If I will sharpen the blade of My sword - in order to make it flash'.

2.

Targum Onkelos: 'If My sword does not flach twice as bright as lightning - from one end of the sky to the other My sword will be revealed'.

3.

Targum Yonasan: 'If My flashing sword is sharpened'.

3)

What are the connotations of "Vesochez be'Mishpat Yadi ... "?

1.

Rashi: 'To let go of the Midas Rachamim from My enemies who did bad to you', 1 and to seize the Midas 2 ha'Din ... ' 3

2.

Ramban and Targum Onkelos: 'And I will support them (the sword and the Hand) to grasp the judgment of Yisrael and take revenge against My enemies'. 4

3.

Seforno: Refer to 32:41:1:2.


1

Rashi: See Zecharyah, 1:15.

2

See Sifsei Chachamim, citing the Maharal.

3

Rashi: punishment - to take revenge.

4

Ramban: And that is when Hashem's Name and Throne will be complete - Refer to Shemos, 17:16:2:1. See Ramban, from DH 'v'Hinei' who presents an overview of Shiras Ha'azinu and its importance, where he explains why its conclusion must pertain the redemption from the current Galus and how the Torah does not render the Ge'ulah conditional upon Teshuvah and Avodah, but it is assured to take place, come what may.

4)

What is the significance of the fact that Hashem holds the 'Mishpat' in His Hands?

1.

Rashi: Bearing in mind that Hashem refers to His Mishpat as a "B'rak Charbi" a flash of lightning, 1 it teaches us that, unlike a human-being, He maintains His hold on His arrows even after He has fired them - to enable Him to withdraw them if necessary. 2


1

See Sifsei Chachamim.

2

In the event that the sinner does Teshuvah.

5)

Who are "Tzarai' and "Mesan'ai" referring to?

1.

Targum Onkelos: They refer to the enemies and haters of Hashem.

2.

Targum Yonasan: They refer to the enemies and haters of Yisrael.

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