1)

Why does it say "Atah Sakum"?

1.

Radak: This is like one who rises from his place and is aroused to act. The same applies to "Atah Akum Yomar Hashem" (12:6).

2.

Malbim: Even though I will not live forever, You do; You will save Tziyon.

2)

Why does it say "Terachem Tziyon"?

1.

Radak: It was desolate for many years. I know that You will have mercy on it. We know that You will have mercy on it, build it and desire it.

2.

Malbim: This is one of the three reasons why You will save Tziyon - mercy on its affliction and lowliness. Also refer to 102:14:3:3, 104:14:4:2.

3)

Why is this the time to have grace on Tziyon?

1.

Rashi: You promised "Ki Yir'eh Ki Azlas Yad" (Devarim 32:36) - this was fulfilled.

2.

Radak: A time will come that You will have grace on Tziyon, even though You were very angry at it.

3.

Malbim: There are special times of Ratzon, for grace on those who do not deserve it.

4)

Why does it say "Ki Va Mo'ed"?

1.

Radak: There is a fixed time for Ge'ulah. When the time will come that You will have grace on it, they will say that the time came for Ge'ulah.

2.

Malbim: If Tziyon will not be saved before the time via mercy or a time of Ratzon, it must be saved when comes the final deadline that the Nevi'im discussed. earlier - "b'Es Ratzon Anisicha uv'Yom Yeshu'ah Azarticha" (Yeshayah 49:8).

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