1)

Why was he afraid?

1.

Rashi: He thought that a demon is there. He wanted to scream; she embraced him in her arms.

2)

What is the meaning of "va'Yilafes"?

1.

Torah Temimah citing Sanhedrin 19b: His flesh (Ever) became hard like a turnip end (a very strong erection).

2.

Torah Temimah citing Rus Rabah: Lafaseso (she surrounded him) like warts.

3.

Rashi: He was held. This is like "va'Yilfos Shimshon" (Shoftim 16:29).

3)

Why does it say "v'Hinei Ishah"?

1.

Rashi: He put his hands on her head, and realized that it is a woman 1 ." V'Hinei" is a surprise. Initially, he thought that it is a demon.


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Surely it was dark, and he could not see well. (PF)

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