1)

What is the meaning of "Al Kapayim [Chakosich]"?

1.

Rashi #1, Targum Yonasan: On My palms, I see as if you are carved into My palms 1 , to constantly see and remember you.

2.

Rashi #2: From above Ananei Kavod. This is like "Al Kapayim Kisah Ohr" (Iyov 36:32) [Radak citing Rav Sadya Gaon - and "Nisa Levavenu El Kapayim" (Eichah 3:41)].

3.

Malbim: I carved your name onto My palms, to remember your name whenever I use My palms. (The Nimshal is, all My acts are means to bring to this great purpose - the promised salvation.)


1

Radak: This is the simple meaning; it is correct.

2)

What walls are discussed?

1.

Radak: The destroyed walls.

3)

How are your walls in front of Hashem?

1.

Malbim: Also they are carved into His palms, from the time of Galus until now. I did not leave you like a widow due to forgetting! Refer to 49:17:2:2.

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