1)

What do we learn from "Yitamu Chata'im Min ha'Aretz"?

1.

Brachos 10a: Chata'im (sins) will cease, and not Chot'im (sinners)! Therefore, one should not pray that sinners die, rather, that Hashem help them to repent.

2.

Rashi: Chot'im (sinners) will cease. 1

3.

Radak (35, citing Ibn Ezra): The author requests that sinners be finished, because they do not thank His honored name, and do not understand His deeds.


1

Why does Rashi explain like R. Meir initially held? The Gemara implies that he retracted! (Refer to 104:35:1:1 - PF.)

2)

What do we learn from "u'Resha'im Od Einam"?

1.

Radak: After the sinners cease, new sinners will not come in place of them - "ume'Afar Acher Yitzmachu" (Iyov 8:19). In this world, if sinners cease, others come. Yemos ha'Mashi'ach will be different.

2.

Malbim: Even though people will still sin amidst desire and the Yetzer 1 , there will not be Resha'im who sin b'Mezid, for they will recognize Hashem's Mishpatim and fear to sin.

3.

Daf Al ha'Daf (Brachos 10a, citing Hegyonei Avos 4:24): After Resha'im are eradicated, then there is Simchah.


1

How does he resolve this with "Yitamu Chata'im Min ha'Aretz"? (PF)

3)

Why does it say "Barchi Nafshi Es Hashem"?

1.

Brachos 10a: David sang Shirah when he saw [through Ru'ach ha'Kodesh] the downfall of the wicked.

4)

Why does it say "Hallelukah"?

1.

Radak citing Brachos 9b: David said 103 Tehilim before saying Hallelukah, until he discusses the downfall of the wicked -- "u'Resha'im Od Einam... Hallelukah." Radak - Hallelukah is the greatest praise - it includes song and praise together. Kah is half of Hashem's name; for brevity, it is connected with Hallelu to make one word. 1

2.

Radak: [My soul will bless Hashem;] all the nations should praise Him.

3.

Radak (35, citing Ibn Ezra): The wise should praise Hashem.


1

Brachos 9b: In our Seforim, it is at the end of Tehilim 104; really, "Ashrei ha'Ish..." and "Lamah Ragshu Goyim" (which we call Mizmor 1 and 2) are one Mizmor.

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