1)

What are the Chukim and Mishpatim that Hashem commanded Moshe at Har Sinai to teach Yisrael?

1.

Rashi: They refer to the oral Torah- to explain the Chukim and Mishpatim that Hashem had already taught them. 1

2.

Ramban, R. Bachye, Targum Onkelos and Targfum Yonasan: They refer to the other Mitzvos, besides the Aseres ha'Dibros which they heard from Hashem directly.

3.

Rashbam: They refer to the Aseres ha'Dibros, which Hashem commanded Moshe to teach Yisrael. 2

1

See R. Bachye, who, citing Rashi, learns this from "ve'Osi Tzivah".

2

Refer to Sh'mos 20:1:3:1. It is not clear however, how this fits with the rest of the Pasuk?

2)

Why does the Torah add the suFfix on to "La'asoschem osam"?

1.

Oznayim la'Torah: To teach us that when a person learns Torah in order to fulfil it (Lish'mah), it transforms him into a superior form of being. 1

1

Oznayim la'Torah: As the Mishnah indicates in Avos, 6:1.

3)

"La'asoschem osam ba'Aretz". Why does the Torah insert the word "ba'Aretz"?

1.

Ramban 1 and R. Bachye: To teach us that the main performance of Mitzvos takes place in Eretz Yisrael. 2

1

See R. Chavel's footnotes.

2

R. Bachye: Despite the fact that Mitzvos that are not connected with the land apply even in Chutz la'Aretz.

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