1)

What is "Mele'ah"?

1.

Rashi citing Rus Rabah #1: Full of wealth and sons.

2.

Rashi citing Rus Rabah #2: She was pregnant.

2)

Why did she repeat "Lamah Sikrenah Li Na'ami"?

1.

Malbim: I am intrinsically Marah and poor. There is no need to mention that I used to be 'Na'ami'. Now she adds that initially, it was Sheker to call me Na'ami. Often, when Hashem wants to bring a great punishment, first he elevates the person to great success, to increase his pain over his fall - "Im Ya'aleh la'Shamayim Si'o

3)

What is the meaning of "Anah Vi"?

1.

Rashi #1: He testified against me that I did evil in front of Him.

2.

Rashi #2: Midas ha'Din humbled me. This is like "v'Anah Ge'on Yisrael" (Hoshe'a 5:5).

3.

Malbim: [My former success was] a warning to fix my ways, for I will be cast down.

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