1)

What is the meaning of "va'Hachazakti"?

1.

Rashi: It is an expression of holding. He holds in his hand for support, lest he fall. The continuation proves so - "u'Zero'os Pharaoh Tipolenah", he cannot hold with them.

2)

Why does it say "Tipolenah"?

1.

Rashi: He cannot hold [anything] with his hands.

2.

Radak: It is as if they fell - they have no strength.

3.

Malbim: This is unlike the first time, when the arm was broken, and it can be tied. In the second war, it totally fell; it cannot be fixed.

3)

Why will they recognize "Ki Ani Hashem"?

1.

Malbim: I will put My sword in his hand, and he will stretch it over Egypt.

4)

How will Melech Bavel stretch Hashem's sword over Egypt?

1.

Radak: This is like "Nete Es Matecha" (Shemos 8:12).

5)

Why does it say "El Eretz Egypt"?

1.

Radak: It is like Al; there are many verses like this.

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