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
2)
What does "Venil'u ... " 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.
