1)

Why does the Torah insert the word "ve'Ish"?

1.

Sifr: To preclude a Katan. 1

1

Refer to 20:10:1:1 and notes.

2)

What is the definition of "Ishah Davah"?

1.

Sifra: "Davah" is synonymous with Nidah. 1

1

See Torah Temimah, note 46, who explains the connection.

3)

What is the translation of "es Mekorah He'erah"?

1.

Rashi #1, Targum Onkelos and Targum Yonasan: It is an expression of exposure - 'he exposed her source (of shame - Tarum Yonasan), just like 'Ervah' is. 1

2.

Rashi #2: It means that he was intimate with her without penetration. Some say that the man's Eiver merely touches the woman's Ervah; according to others, it means that it actually enters enters it). 2

1

Rashi: The 'Vav' of 'Ervah' is added to form the noun - like 'Za'avah' from 'Za' and 'Achvah' from 'Ach'.

2

Yevamos, 54a: In any event, we learn from here that in all regards, Ha'ara'ah has the same Din as Bi'ah.

4)

Why does the Torah mention Kareis by Nidah, seeing as she is included in the Kareis that incorporates all the Arayos (18:29)?

1.

Ramban and Moshav Zekenim (both in Pasuk 9): To subject them to Kareis even though the man only performed Ha'ara'ah. 1

1

Refer to 20:18:1.1:1 and note.

5)

What are the implications of "es M'kor Damehah"?

1.

Rashi (in Acharei-Mos, 15:19): Refer to 15:19:1:1. 1

1

See Torah Temimah, note 47.

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