1)

What is the meaning of "Bachon"?

1.

Rashi: It is strong, like "Ofel va'Vachan", "Hekimu Vachonav" (Yeshayah 32:14, 23:13).

2.

Radak: It is a fortress - "Hekimu Vachonav" (Yeshayah 23:13). Even though you [Yirmeyah] will say harsh words to them, do not fear them. Also at the beginning of his Nevu'ah, Hashem said "Nesaticha ha'Yom l'Ir Mivtzar" (1:18).

3.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: It is the choice (favorite).

4.

Malbim: Discern. Yisrael are compared to impurities in a smelting pot of silver - copper, tin, iron and lead. There were many sects; each did its own evil, but not evil of the other sects. This one did adultery, this one murdered, this one did idolatry

2)

Why did he say 'v'Seda v'Vachanta Es Darkam"?

1.

Rashi: You will rebuke them, and they will not listen.

2.

Radak: Seek their ways 1 . It says v'Vachanta for a similar expression to Bachon.

3.

Malbim: Refer to 6:27:1:4.


1

So you can rebuke them. (PF)

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