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What is the meaning of "b'Shachas Titbeleni"?
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Rashi: You would immerse me in corruption, i.e. find sin in me
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Malbim: You should have waited until I sin, and then immerse me in the pit, when I am full of sins
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It seems that Rashi learns like Metzudas David (30) - even if I would repent and cleanse myself, You would find sin in me. (PF)
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How does this refute Bildad, who said that it is better that the Tzadik be afflicted so he will not sin? (PF)
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Why would his clothes be repulsive?
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Ibn Ezra #1: Many say, it is due to his boils and wounds.
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Ibn Ezra #2: I say, it is a Mashal. Even if I immersed in snow (repented fully), my garments
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would make me repulsive and convict me.
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I am unsure if in the Nimshal 'garments' refers to past sins, Midos or the body.
