1)

Why did he say "Atem Am"?

1.

Malbim: You said "ha'Rov Devarim Lo Ye'aneh" (11:2). You are the Rabim to answer the individual!

2)

Why will Chochmah die?

1.

Rashi: All Chochmah is in you. When you die, Chochmah will die with you. Malbim - so you think, that no one else has Chochmah. He also hinted that Chochmah is like a Mes with you - it does not live inside you. Tzufar himself said that [human] Chochmah does not understand things truly!

2.

Ibn Ezra: Chochmah dies with you due to your folly. This is like "Nisrechah Chochmasam.'

Sefer: Perek: Pasuk:

KIH Logo
D.A.F. Home Page
Sponsorships & DonationsReaders' FeedbackMailing ListsTalmud ArchivesAsk the KollelDafyomi WeblinksDafyomi CalendarOther Yomi calendars