1)

What is the meaning of "He'iru Varakav"?

1.

Rashi: His radiance [will illuminate]. This is like "Lema'an Heye Lah Barak Moratah" (Yechezkel 21:15).

2.

Radak #1: His Mishpatim will be seen to all - "Esh v'Gafris Amtir Alav v'Al Agafav" (Yechezkel 38:22).

3.

Radak #2: The fire that He will 'rain' on them will illuminate.

4.

Malbim: The darkness will depart and the land will be full of light from the lightning.

2)

Why will the land be terrified?

1.

Rashi: On that day, there will be a great noise on Eretz Yisrael, and [even] fish in the sea will shake due to it. "Va'Tachel" is like "Chil ka'Yoledah" (Yirmeyah 6:24).

2.

Radak: All dwellers of the land will be terrified from the great, constant lightning.

3.

Malbim: Via the light, people can see Who sent the lightning - messengers of His Hashgachah to punish His afflicters, and they will fear punishment.

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