1)

What is the meaning of "Bazah"?

1.

Radak: This is past tense (scorned); the middle letter of the root (Buz, i.e. Vov) is omitted. Here the accent is on the last syllable; in this conjugation, usually it is not. Malbim (Yeshayah 37:20) - they scorn you, for they know that you will fall here!

2)

What is "Besulas Bas Tziyon"?

1.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: The kingdom of the congregation of Tziyon. It is like a virgin that was not overcome. Whenever 'Besulah' applies to a nation or congregation, it means like this.

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