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Why does it say twice that [idolatry] is Tohu (void)?
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Malbim: [It has no power. And] do not even say that it can help as a Segulah (charm).
Why does it say twice that [idolatry] is Tohu (void)?
Malbim: [It has no power. And] do not even say that it can help as a Segulah (charm).