1)

Why does it mention specifically his bones?

1.

Radak: They are the pillars of the body and its foundation.

2)

Why does it mention bones speaking?

1.

Radak #1: It is a metaphor - "Libi u'Vesari Yeranenu l'Kel Chai" (84:3). In addition to his Nefesh, also his body will thank Hashem for the salvation.

2.

Radak #2: His limbs shook amidst intent in Tefilah and thanks; it is as if they praise.

3.

Radak #3: From the character of the formation of the body's limbs, man praises the Creator via them; it is as if they praise 1 .

4.

Malbim: The matter in which a miracle was done, it tells and testifies about the miracle. A miracle was done to every one of my bones and limbs - each was in special danger - so all of them testify that there is no one like Hashem.


1

Radak: R. Bechayei and the Rambam explained so. It is a nice Perush, but it does not fit the verse.

3)

Who is the "Oni"?

1.

Radak: It is David. Hashem saved him from enemies stronger than him.

2.

Radak (from Bereishis Rabah 54:1): The Yetzer ha'Ra. Hashem saves it from the ultimate robber, the Yetzer ha'Ra.

3.

Malbim: It is the body; "v'Oni v'Evyon mi'Gozlo" is saving his property.

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