1)

How could Moshe place the jar of Manna in front of the Aron "Lifnei Hashem" (see Sifsei Chachamim]), seeing as the Mishkan with its Keilim had not yet been built?

1.

Rashi and Rashbam: This Pasuk was actually said only after the Mishkan had been built, and it inserts it here 1 because it belongs to the Parshah of Manna.


1

In keeping with the principle 'Ein Mukdam u'Me'uchar ba'Torah'.

2)

What is the definition of "Tzintzenes"?

1.

Rashi (citing the Mechilta and Targum Onkelos) and Targum Yonasan: It is an earthenware jar. 1

2.

Mechilta: It is a glass jar 2 - the only material through which one see.


1

See answer #2 and note.According to this versin of the Mechilta, it reads 'the most peous material.

2

According to the text of the G'ra. See Torah Temimah, note 52.

3)

Why does the Torah insert the unusual word "ve'Sen Shamah M'lo ha'Omer ... " (See Torah Temimah, note 53)?

1.

Yoma, 52b: To teach us via a Gezeirah Shavah "Shamah" "Shamah" in Ki Sisa, 30;36, in connection with the Aron, that the jar of Mann, like the Aron, was hidden.

4)

What is the Torah referring to when it writes "Lifnei Hashem" in this Pasuk and "Lifnei ha'Eidus" in Pasuk 34?

1.

Rashi and Rashbam: Both Pesukim are referring to the Aron ha'Kodesh - after the Mishkan was built. 1


1

Refer to 16:33:1:1.

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