1)

Why are the Makos listed in a different order than they occurred?

1.

Radak: There was no need to write them in order; the order is known from the Torah.

2.

Malbim (44): Here it teaches that the Makos were to show Hashem's strength. Therefore, each Makeh except for blood came double 1 . Arov and Tzefarde'a are taught together, for since all damaging 2 animals came with Arov, automatically Tzefarde'a came with them. Why did he send Tzefarde'a earlier by itself? Therefore it says that Arov ate them, and Tzefarde'a ruined them 3 .

1

I.e. the damage of one was included in the other. This shows that Hashem sent the Makos to demonstrate His ability and control, and not merely in order to punish. (PF)

2

Perhaps this is like Seforno, who says that Tzefarde'a is crocodiles. Or, it is like Rashi (refer to 78:45:3:2). (PF)

3

Perhaps this is like Rashi (refer to 78:45:3:2).

2)

Why does it say "Tzefarde'a" (singular)?

1.

Refer to Shemos 8:2:1:1.

2.

Radak: This is the Klal, like va'Ta'al ha'Tzefarde'a" (Shemos 8:2).

3)

What do we learn from "va'Tashchisam"?

1.

Mishnas Eliezer (19, p. 345): This includes all Chayos loose in the sea. Hashchasah is death - "va'Yomer David El Avishai Al Tashchisehu" (Shmuel I, 26:9).

2.

Rashi: They removed their testicles.

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