1)

To whom do they say "Suru"?

1.

Rav Sadya Gaon: They tell the Temei'im to turn away and not touch them.

2.

Rashi: They tell the Temei'im who are dirty with blood.

3.

Ibn Ezra #1: A Tamei nation.

4.

Ibn Ezra #2: They told themselves to turn away like a Tamei person 1 .

5.

Rid: The enemies say to each other 'when they see a Yisrael, turn away, lest you become dirty from him.'

6.

Palgei Mayim: The Navi says to turn from the [false] Nevi'im, for all this punishment] is due to their sin.


1

Ibn Ezra: My first Perush is better (refer to 4:15:1:3).

2)

What is the meaning of "Tamei Kar'u Lamo"?

1.

Palgei Mayim: Call the false Nevi'im 'Tamei'.

3)

What is "Natzu"?

1.

Rav Sadya Gaon: They were eradicated.

2.

Rashi citing Menachem: This is an expression of decay and filth, like "Mur'aso b'Notzasah" (Vayikra 1:16); the Targum is b'Uchlei.

3.

Ri Kara citing Eichah Rabah 4:28: This is like Ni'atzu (reviled). Because they reviled Hashem, He exiled them - "Gam Na'u."

4.

Palgei Mayim: It is an expression of decay. I advise you to separate from the false Nevi'im immediately, for later you will see that their counsel spoiled.

4)

What is "Na'u"?

1.

Rav Sadya Gaon: They were dislocated.

2.

Rashi: They slipped on the blood.

3.

Ri Kara, Palgei Mayim: They were exiled.

5)

Why do they say that they will not continue to live?

1.

Rav Sadya Gaon: They were eradicated and dislocated.

2.

Ibn Ezra, Ri Kara: They will not return to their land to live like they used to.

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