1)

What is "Ishon"?

1.

Rashi: It is the black of the eye; sight depends on it. It is called Ishon due to the blackness; it is an expression of darkness. Hashem made a guard for it, the eyelid, which constantly covers it. Radak - it is called Ishon because the form of an Ish (man) is seen in it. The [suffix] Vov Nun diminishes, because the image [of the man] is small. Also Vov Nun in Shabbaton, which refers to added Kedushah 1 . Also Vov Nun of "ha'Aminun" diminishes (Amnon's important).


1

He said that Vov Nun diminishes! Perhaps it is added Kedushah, but it is less Kadosh than Shabbos itself. (PF)

2)

Why does it say "Ishon" and "Bas"?

1.

Radak: Ishon is Samuch to Bas. Bas is a noun - the eyeball, from which is sight. Ishon is an adjective.

Sefer: Perek: Pasuk:

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