LO SISA

1) Placement -

Why is this third Dibrah, "Lo Sisa," placed after "Lo Yihyeh"?

2) Terminology -

Why does the Torah use the term "Lo Sisa" (lit. do not take, do not bear), rather than stating directly, "do not swear"?

3) Scope -

Aside from oaths, what else falls under this prohibition? Why?

4) Repetition? -

Why is the word "la'Shav" used twice?

5) כִּי לֹא יְנַקֶּה ה' -

Why is "Lo Sisa" considered such a severe prohibition?

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