1)

What is the meaning of "Miher Tzo'ah Lehipase'ach [v'Lo Yamus la'Shachas]"?

1.

Pesachim 118b: Constipation is painful like the day of death (Tzo'eh is like Tzo'ah with an Aleph, excrement).

2.

Bereishis Rabah 21:10: Eliminating normally is a good sign for one who is ill, as long as it is not excessive diarrhea - "v'Lo Yechsar Lachmo."

3.

Rashi and Radak, citing a Midrash: How do you fear man, who dies?. Even in his lifetime, he is very weak. If his bowels are hard (constipated) for him; he must open them, lest he die. Refer to 51:14:3:2. Rashi - Tzo'ah is something that must be emptied, like it says about Mo'av, which the Navi compared to wine - "v'Shoket Al Shemarav v'Lo Hurak mi'Keli El Kli;

2)

What do we learn from v'Lo Yamus la'Shachas"?

1.

Refer to 51:14:1:3, 51:14:3:2.

2.

Rashi: The one who was handed over to him to be killed, he will not die.

3.

Radak: He will not die in Galus, which is like a grave for him. This discusses the Klal. If individuals die in Galus, they will ascend with Techiyas ha'Mesim.

4.

Targum Yonasan: [Punishments will soon be revealed, but] Tzadikim will not die.

5.

Malbim: Refer to 51:14:1:7.

3)

What do we learn from "v'Lo Yechsar Lachmo"?

1.

Refer to 51:14:1:2.

2.

Rashi: Once he has diarrhea, he must eat much, lest he lack food (in his innards) and die.

3.

Radak #1: Even though he is captive in Galus, he will not lack food. Kel summonses his food for him honorably, among Goyim, their enemies and captors.

4.

Radak #2: When he leaves Galus, he will not lack food on the road - "Lo Yir'avu v'Lo Yitzma'u" (49:10).

5.

Targum Yonasan: Tzadikim will not lack their food.

6.

Malbim: Refer to 51:14:1:7.

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