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1)

Seeing as the object of the plague was to strike the Egyptians' god, what is the significance of the fact that the fish died?

1.

Seforno: To demonstrate that the water did not just resemble blood, but that it actually turned into blood. 1

2.

In order to denigrate their god still further by making the water putrid. 2

1

Something that the Egyptians were incapable of doing. Refer to 7:12:1:2* and to 7:23:1:3*.

2

And to render the water totally undrinkable - as the Pasuk goes on to state.

2)

What is the definition of "Dagah"?

1.

Nedarim, 51b: We can extrapolate from this Pasuk that "Dagah" incorporates both large and small species of fish. 1

1

Nedarim, 51b: Nevertheless, in the realm of Nedarim, we follow Lashon B'nei Adam (human terminology).

3)

What does "Venil'u Mitzrayim ... " mean?

1.

Rashi: It means that the Egyptians will try to find a remedy to cure the water.

2.

Seforno: They will attempt to find water by digging around the Nile.

3.

Rashbam: Refer to Bereishis 19:11:1:1.

4.

Targum Yonasan: Refer to Bereishis, 19:11:1:2.

4)

What is the significance of the various forms of punishment mentioned here?

1.

Oznayim la'Torah: The Torah mentions four punishments in fulfillment of the four punishments comprised

1

Refer to 7:21:1:2*

2

Oznayim la'Torah: According to R. Eliezer who maintains that each Makah comprised five Makos, we can add that they had to go to the trouble of digging round the river for a bit of water to drink.

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