1)

Why does it say "va'Tizni El Bnei Mitzrayim"?

1.

Radak: El is like Im (with).

2.

Malbim: This refers to going to Egypt for help, in the days of Achaz.

2)

Why are they called "Gidlei Basar"?

1.

Rashi: Their male organs are big. Radak ? it is called Basar ? "Rar Besaro? Oh Hechtim Besaro" (Vayikra 15:3). It says about Egypt "Asher Besar Chamorim Besaram" (below, 23:20). The organ is big in those who lust for women.

2.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: They grow their flesh.

3.

Radak (according to the Nimshal): You greatly lusted for the To'evah 1 of Egypt.


1

To'evah is abomination; "To'avas Mitzrayim" (Shemos 8:22) is their idolatry. (PF)

3)

Did they increase idolatry to anger Hashem?

1.

Malbim: Yes.

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