1)

What is "Shesh b'Rikmah"?

1.

Rashi: It is a linen garment with embroidered designs.

2.

Radak: They are embroidered linen curtains from Egypt; linen Kelim come from there. In Tzor, they did so for grandeur.

2)

What are "Mefarshech"?

1.

Rashi: They are sails.

3)

What is "Nes"?

1.

Rashi: It is a flag, to spread on a cedar beam and raise it on the mast.

2.

Radak: It is the curtain that they spread on the mast. This is like "Bal Yechazeku Chen Tarnam Bal Paresu Nes" (Yeshayah 33:23)

4)

What do "Techeles" and "Argaman" refer to?

1.

Radak: They are garments dyed with these colors, for beauty, brought from the islands of Elishah.

5)

Where are the islands of Elishah?

1.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: The land of Italy.

6)

What is the purpose of "Mechasech"?

1.

Rashi: It is a tent and roof over the entire boat. Radak #2 - it covers people from waves that splash onto the boat, rain and scorching heat [of the sun].

2.

Radak #1: They are your clothing.

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