1)

What is the meaning of "Lo Atzti"?

1.

Rashi: I did not urge You to bring [their punishment], for I was a good shepherd under You; I requested mercy for them.

2.

Rashi citing Targum Yonasan: I did not refrain from prophesizing Your word, to return them to fear of You.

3.

Radak: I did not force myself, and I did not worry that I will be a shepherd after You, i.e. a Navi.

4.

Malbim: Not only do I not fabricate punishments from my heart (and say them in Hashem's name). Even when You chose me to be a shepherd and leader, I did not want to be a Navi (1:6)!

2)

What is "Yom Anush Lo His'aveisi"?

1.

Rashi: Illness of punishments - I did not desire it.

2.

Radak: I know that a day of Nevu'ah will be a harsh, severe day for me, but You forced me.

3.

Malbim: Also after You sent me to prophesize punishment, I did not desire that they come, to affirm my prophecy.

3)

How were Yirmeyah's words opposite Hashem's face?

1.

Rashi: They were to repel Your anger from them.

2.

Radak: I said, "I do not know how to speak; I am a youth" (1:6).

3.

Malbim: I prayed to repel Your anger, even though You commanded me not to pray [for them]!

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