1)

Why does it mention an adulteress?

1.

Rashi: This is the evil that caused [the kingdoms to rule over Yisrael]. Yisrael were Mezanah with idolatry. This punishment is proper to come!

2.

Malbim (Derech ha'Pashut): This refers to Semamis, a Shifchah of the evil king. He was Mezaneh with her, and concealed it; she betrayed him (she counseled her husband Alkum to kill the king and take his throne; she ruled in place of her mistress. Adultery is the fourth matter; it pertains to the fourth element (fire). It says "Lo Yedatim" (18), for also it leaves no mark.

2)

What is the significance of eating?

1.

Rashi: This is a euphemism [for Zenus]. Malbim (Derech ha'Muskal) - she 'eats', wipes her [lower] mouth and nothing remains [from the Zenus], and she can deny and say 'I did not sin'. Malbim (Derech ha'Pashut) she acts as if there was no fire of love [between her and the adulterer].

3)

What is the meaning of "u'Machasah"?

1.

Rashi: She bends her mouth down. This is like "Ka'asher Yimcheh Es ha'Tzalachas Machah v'Hafach Al Paneha" (Melachim II, 21:3).

4)

What is the significance of saying 'I did not sin'?

1.

Rashi: This is like "Hineni Nishpat Osach Al Amrech Lo Chatasi" (Yirmeyah 2:35).

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