What are the connotations of the words "u'Tzedakah Tih'yeh lanu"?
Ramban: It is a Chesed on the part of Hashem that, in spite of the fact that we are obligated to perform His will, He nevertheless rewards us for doing so. 1
R. Bachye (citing Targum Onkelos) 2 , Seforno and Targum Yonasan: With reference to 6:24:1:2 - Performing the Mitzvos also provides us with merits for life in the Olam ha?Neshamos (after death). 3
Targum Onkelos: Performing the Mitzvos also provides us with merits.
Ramban: Like a master who rewards his slave for serving him even though the slave is obligated to do so anyway. See Mishnas R. Aharon (4, p.64). See also Oznayim la'Torah, who elaborates.
According to his text in Targum Onkelos. See R. Chavel?s footnotes.
This Pasuk serves as a source that there is reward in Olam ha?Ba. See R. Bachye who elaborates.
