1)

How did Hashem take Yisrael?

1.

Rashi: He took them for His portion. This is like "va'Yishlach Yado va'Yachazek Bo" (Shemos 4:4).

2.

Radak: He will take them out of Galus. Past tense used in place of future; this is common in Nevu'ah.

3.

Malbim: He chose them to be His servants.

2)

What is "mi'Ketzos ha'Aretz"?

1.

Rashi: From the other idolaters.

2.

Radak: From the great people of the land.

3.

Malbim: From all the residents of [even the ends of] the land, I took only you.

3)

Who are "Atzileha"?

1.

Rashi: The great people among them.

2.

Radak: The kings.

3.

Malbim: The esteemed people of the land.

4)

What did Hashem call them?

1.

Rashi: He called them for His portion - "Bni Bechori Yisrael" (Shemos 4:22).

2.

Radak: He called them to leave the Reshus of the nations, and they will not have power to stop you.

5)

What is the Chidush "v'Lo Me'asticha"?

1.

Rashi: This is unlike Esav - "v'Es Esav Saneisi" (Mal'achi 1:3).

2.

Radak: Even though I lengthened the Galus [I did not despise you].

3.

Malbim: I chose you forever; I will never despise you.

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