1)

What are the connotations of "Sheva al Chatoseichem"?

1.

Rashi and Targum Yonasan: It means (not seven punishments for each sin, 1 but) another seven punishments that correspond to the seven sins listed above, should you persist in transgressing them

2.

Ramban: Refer to 26:15:3:3*.

3.

Rashbam: The Pasuk simply means 'many punishments for your sins', 2 and the number seven is not meant literally.


1

See Sifsei Chachamim.

2

Rashbam: As we find in Mishlei, 24:16, and in Yeshayah, 30:25, 4:1).

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