1)

What was Hashem referring to when He said, "Lema'an Har'osecha Es Kochi"?

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Rashi (to Yeshayah 64:1): He was referring to Keri'as Yam-Suf, where Egypt witnessed Hashem's strength in full force.

2)

Why was it important for Pharaoh to see Hashem's strength?

1.

Seforno: So that he should do Teshuvah. 1

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Seforno: Because Hashem does not want the Rasha to die - Yechezkel 18:32. According to the opinion that Pharaoh survived Keri'as Yam-Suf and became king of Nineveh, he did indeed do Teshuvah.

3)

What did Hashem mean when He added, "u'Lema'an Saper Shemi..."?

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Seforno: He meant that Pharaoh should tell the world, and prevent many people from sinning. 1

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See 9:16:2:1* - In which case he also saved the people of Nineveh from sinning further - by causing them to do Teshuvah).

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