1)
What is the significance of saying "Masai Akum"?
1.
Rashi: I looked forward to rising.
2.
Malbim: This is like "ba'Boker Tomar Mi Yiten Erev uva'Erev Tomar Mi Yiten Boker." It is as if the time to acquire perfection did not exist!
2)
What is "Midad Arev"?
1.
Rashi: It is light, which makes night depart. This is like "va'Tidad Shenasi". The Mem is part of the root; sometimes it is omitted.
2.
Ibn Ezra: This is measuring, like "va'Ymadedem ba'Chavel." Libi is omitted (my heart measured).
3)
What is the meaning of "v'Savati Nedudim Adei Nashef"?
1.
Rashi: I could not sleep in my bed until night due to the afflictions; my flesh was clothed with worms.
