1)

What are "B'ris" and "Nifla'os" referring to?

1.

Rashi and Ramban: They are the answer to Moshe's request in the previous Pasuk. 1

2.

Rashbam and Targum Yonasan: They refer to Moshe's request, both regarding Yisrael and regarding himself. 2

3.

Seforno: Hashem made a covenant that He would always be in Yisrael's midst - even when they go into Galus, 3 and that He would perfom wonders on their behalf - when they Daven using the thirteen Midos.

1

Refer to 34:9:2:1*.

2

Refer to 33:16:1:4. In fact, it refers to the numerous righteous offspring that Hashem initially promised would come from Moshe.

3

Seforno: See Megilah, 29b.

2)

"Hinei Anochi Koeis B'ris". What is the significance of the covenant of the thirteen Midos?

1.

R. Bachye (in Pasuk 6 &7. citing the Sifri) and Rosh Hashanah 17b: 'A covenant is made with the thirteen Midos that they never leave those who recite them empty-handed. 1

1

Even if Hashem does not always answer one's requests in total - Refer to 34:6:0.2:1 & 2 - He always answers them at least in part.

3)

What is "asher Lo Nivr'u be'Chol ha'Aretz u've'Chol ha'Goyim" referring to?

1.

R. Bachye: It refers to the miracles of the sun standing still for Yehoshua and of the Karnei Hod (the rays of light) on Moshe's face. 1

2.

Targum Yonasan: It refers to the incredible miracles that Hashem would perform with the ten tribes following their exile to the Rivers of Bavel and subsequently, to beyond the River Sambatyon. 2

1

See R. Bachye who adds that it also served as the catalyst that enabled Moshe to say to Korach "ve'Im Beriyah Yivra Hashem"- to create a mouth for the earth.

2

See Peirush Yonasan.

4)

What is "Ki Nora hu" referring to?

1.

Rashbam: It refers to the miracle of the shine on Moshe's face. 1

2.

Seforno: It refers to the open miracles that were unique to the generation that Moshe led, and which Hashem performed on his merit. 2

1

Rashbam: See Pasuk 30 and Pasuk 35. Oznayim la'Torah: This explains why the Torah concludes "asher Ani Oseh Imach".

2

Seforno: As indicated by the Pasuk earlier 33:17; and this also what the Torah means when it writes "asher Ani Oseh Imach".

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