1)

Why is there no cure for the "boils of Egypt"?

1.

Rashi: Because they are dry on the inside and moist on the outside (and there is no cure for dry boils - Bechoros 41a ). 1

2.

Chizkuni: Because, since Hashem struck, who can heal them? 2

3.

Toldos Yitzchak: There is a cure for dry boils, but it is harmful for moist boils. There is a cure for moist boils, but it is harmfuls dry boils. Therefore, one cannot cure them. 3


1

See Torah Temimah, note 23.

2

One could say that about every illness? (PF). Refer to 28:35:1:1 and note.

3

What has this to do with the "boils of Egypt"?

2)

What is the definition of "Techorim"?

1.

Rashi (in Megilah, 25b): It is hemorrhoids (in the anus). 1


1

Megilah, Ibid.: The Torah actually writes "u'Va'apolim". However, since that is a more explicit term, we read it "u'va'Techorim".

3)

What is the difference between "Garav" and "Cheres"?

1.

Rashi and Targum Yonasan 1 : They are wet boils (on the outside bur dry on the inside - Rashi, in Emor Vayikra, 21:20) and boils that are dry like clay, respectively.


1

See Peirush Yonasan.

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