1)
What is the meaning of "Lemezei l'Atuna"?
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Rashi: To ignite the furnace and heat it. Ibn Ezra ? this is like "Mezei Ra'av."
2)
How much is "Chad Shiv'ah Al Di Chaze Lemezyei"?
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Rashi: Seven times as much as they estimated is needed to heat it.
3)
Why did he command to increase the fire? This will cause them to die quicker, and suffer less!
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Malbim: He thought that Hashem can save from a small fire, but not from a big fire. Idolaters thought that gods have limited power.
