1)

What is the intent of "Mah Adam"?

1.

Rashi: What are Pras and Yishmael to You, that You made them great?

2.

Radak: This refers to Sha'ul. He was king, and his kingship ended quickly.

3.

Malbim: This refers to verse 4. Why do You recognize (esteem) man? "Adam la'Hevel Damah" - he himself is nothing!

2)

What is the meaning of "va'Teda'ehu"?

1.

Radak: Why do You consider him (recognize him and put favorable Hashgachah on him)? The same applies to "Yadata b'Tzaros Nafshi" (31:8), "Asher Yeda'o Hashem" (Devarim 34:10).

3)

Why does it say "Ben Enosh va'Techashevehu"?

1.

Malbim: Why do You esteem man? "Yamav k'Tzel Over" (4). He himself does not last, just his species endures.

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