1)

What is the meaning of "Azkir Rahav u'Vavel l'Yod'ai"?

1.

Rashi: Also this they said about you (Yerushalayim) - I will remind Egypt 1 and Bavel about Jews [in their lands, that they should bring them to Yerushalayim - "v'Hevi'u Es Kol Acheichem mi'Kol ha'Goyim Minchah la'Shem" (Yeshayah 66:20).

2.

Rashi (5): I will mention to My nation and to those who know Me the greatness of Egypt and Bavel, that now, they see their greatness - Peleshes, Tzor and Kush, because they are near them, all other nations aggrandize them, and say 'this was born there, in Egypt or Bavel.'

3.

Radak #1: When I mention the great countries of Goyim to those who know [the attribute of Tziyon], I do not see among them like Tziyon. "L'Yod'ai" is like l'Yod'im, just like "v'Kara Lo Chalonai" (Yirmeyah 22:14) is like Chalonim.

4.

Radak #2: The suffix Yud in l'Yod'ai is a pronoun; it refers to Tziyon (those who know me, Tziyon).

5.

Radak #3: The suffix Yud in l'Yod'ai refers to the author - those who know Tziyon like I do.

6.

Radak (7, from Shocher Tov): In the future, the Goyim will bring gifts to Melech ha'Mashi'ach - Jews born in their lands.

7.

Malbim: If I mention a nation like Egypt or Bavel, I mention only the nation. If an individual is missing, his lost is not felt.


1

Radak: Also "ha'Machtzeves Rahav" (Yeshayah 51:9) refers to Egypt.

2)

What does the verse teach about Peleshes, Tzor and Kush?

1.

Rashi: Also they are like Egypt and Bavel - they should be aware to seek and remember everyone [born in Yerushalayim 1 ].

2.

Rashi (5): Refer to 87:4:1:2.

3.

Malbim: Also they are like Egypt or Bavel (if an individual is missing, his loss is not felt).


1

I.e. so they will bring the Jews there to Yerushalayim, like Egypt and Bavel will. (PF)

3)

What is the meaning of "Zeh Yulad Sham"?

1.

Rashi: This is from the families born in Tziyon - "v'Atem Teluketu l'Achad Echad" (Yeshayah 27:12).

2.

Rashi (5): Refer to 87:4:1:2.

3.

Radak: In all these countries, if there is a Chacham, it is a rare occurrence, and they will say as a praise 'this Chacham was born here' (as opposed to Tziyon - refer to 87:5:1).

4.

Malbim: For other nations, we do not mention individuals, rather, the nation was born there.

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