1)

Why does it say "Lo Ya'amin b'Avadav"?

1.

Rashi: He does not trust that Tzadikim will not sin, so He removes them from the world before their time.

2.

Ibn Ezra: There is no Emunah in His servants compared to Him - only He has no lack.

2)

What is the difference between "Avadav" and "Mal'achav"?

1.

Rashi: Avadav are Tzadikim. Mal'achav are angels.

2.

Devar Eliyahu: There are two kinds of purely spiritual beings. Avadav are Mesharesav - they are fixed above to serve Him. Mal'achim do His missions.

3.

Malbim: Avadav are His legions above - stars and Galgalim. They serve constantly in their orbits. Mal'achav are higher - they are purely spiritual.

3)

What is "Tahalah"?

1.

Rashi: It is folly.

2.

Malbim: It is perfect Taharah 1 .


1

Malbim explains that "Lo" applies also to uv'Mal'achav - He does not put Tahalah on them.

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