What are the implications of "Hein Heinah Hayu li'Venei Yisrael ... "?
Rashi (citing the Yalkut Shimoni): It implies that they actually recognized the women - 'That's the one with whom P'loni sinned!'
What are the connotations of the words "bi'Devar Bil'am"?
Rashi and Targum Yonasan: It refers to Bil'am's advice to Balak ? ('No matter how many troops you employ, you will never be able to defeat them! Are you superior to the Egyptians, who had six hundred chosen chariots [and look what happened to them!]. Come, let me advise you. The G-d of these people hates immorality ... ' ? Rashi).
Why does the Torah insert the word "li'Mesor Ma'al ba'Hashem", instead of the usual "li'Me'ol Ma'al"?
