1)

Why does it say "Dirshu Hashem v'Uzo"?

1.

Gra (Divrei ha'Yamim I, 16:11): Who should seek Hashem? One who knows His Midos 1 and the Midos of the Torah, which is called Uzo. This is why it says after this "Bakshu Fanav."

2.

Malbim: Seeking is primary, and not finding. No one will grasp Hashem Himself, just one must seek His deeds; this is the purpose.


1

Hagahah from the Gra's grandson: This corresponds to Brachos 32a 'one should arrange Hashem's praise, and then pray (request).'

2)

What is "Uzo"?

1.

Radak: The Aron is called Oz - "va'Yiten la'Shevi Uzo" (78:61). Seek the Mishkan (dwelling place) of the Aron, and there pray in front of Him.

2.

'Rashi' (Divrei ha'Yamim I, 16:11): The Mikdash and Aron are called Uzo - "va'Yiten la'Shevi Uzo" (78:61). He let the Aron be captured, and it says "Kumah Hashem li'Mnusecha Atah va'Aron Uzecha" (132:8). Elazar was called Uza, for he guarded the Aron, which is called Oz. We find [names connected to actions of the person, e.g.] the Gematriya of Efron is 400 (the amount he requested for Me'aras ha'Machpelah), "Dan Yadin Amo", "Yehudah Yoducha Achecha" (Bereishis 49:16, 8).

3)

What is the meaning of "Bakshu Fanav [Tamid]"?

1.

Radak: Pray in front of Him.

2.

Radak citing Shocher Tov: To see the Shechinah in this world, engage in Torah in Eretz Yisrael. The Shechinah is there; there, Tefilah will be accepted quickly.

3.

Malbim: Whatever you will understand of Him, you will understand that you did not understand, and you must seek more - "Yelchu me'Chayil El Chayil" (84:8).

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