1)

What does the Navi say about "Leshon Limudim"?

1.

Rashi: Hashem sent me, and gave to me a tongue proper to teach, in order to know how "to support the weary and thirsty to hear Hashem's words."

2.

Radak: The Nevi'im said about himself that Hashem gave to him Leshon (ability to speak) like people normally speak. Limudim is like "Limud Midbar" (Yirmeyah 2:24). "Va'Yasem Pi k'Cherev Chadah" (above, 49:2) - He prepared my mouth to speak clearly and quickly, like one who is used to speaking.

3.

Malbim: He returns to ask why He came, and no one answers. Do not say that you did not hear Him call - He gave to me Leshon Limudim to arouse you to His service!

2)

What is the meaning of "[Lada'as] La'us"?

1.

Rashi citing Menachem: La'us is from the root Es - to fix for them times.

2.

Radak: It is to know Hashem, and La'us one who is Ayef, i.e. thirsty to hear Hashem's words - "Lishtos ha'Ya'ef ba'Midbar" (Shmuel II, 16:2), i.e. thirsty. "B'Eretz Tziyah v'Ayef Bli Mayim" (Tehilim 63:2). La'us is to say a matter in its time.

3.

Malbim: A Navi for nations needs three qualifications. (a) He can speak about exalted matters simply, in metaphors. Also refer to 50:4:2:3. 50:4:3:3.

3)

What is the meaning of "Ya'ir ba'Boker ba'Boker"?

1.

Radak #1: Perhaps his Nevu'os were at night. It is as if Hashem woke him in the morning [after] the Nevu'ah.

2.

Radak #2: Day after day. There was no break in his Nevu'ah, to be a month or days without Nevu'ah.

3.

Malbim: A Navi for nations must be able to speak [simply about exalted matters] always, not only at certain times.

4)

What is the meaning of "Ya'ir Lo Ozen"?

1.

Rashi: He will arouse my ear with His Ru'ach ha'Kodesh.

2.

Radak: He prepared my mouth to speak and my ear to hear teachings, like it said "Nasan Li Leshon Limudim."

3.

Malbim: A Navi for nations must speak in vision, and not in riddles. He chooses his words according to the understanding of the listeners.

5)

What is "Lishmo'a ka'Limudim"?

1.

Rashi: Like teachings should be - Emes and straightforward.

2.

Malbim: I heard the Nevu'ah according to level of the Talmidim, and according to their understanding.

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