1)

Why does it say "Lachen"?

1.

Radak: This is Hashem's reply to Tziyon's and Yerushalayim's complaints against Bavel.

2)

Why does it mention "Riv" and "Nekamah"?

1.

Malbim: Riv is for the theft. Nekamah is for the bloodshed.

3)

Why does it say "v'Hacharavti"?

1.

Malbim: In the end Bavel was totally destroyed; it was an eternal mound (of debris).

4)

What is "Yamah"?

1.

Radak: It is a metaphor for its abundant good, like the water of the sea.

5)

The only other verse that says Mekorah is "Es Mekorah He'erah" (Vayikra 20:18). What is the significance of this?

1.

Ba'al ha'Turim: They received the same punishment - "v'Hovashti Es Mekorah" is like "Aririm Yihyu" (Vayikra 20:21); they will not give birth.

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