1)

Why does the Pasuk mention Yetzi'as Mitzrayim here?

1.

Rashi: To teach us that it was on condition that we are prepared to give up our lives in order to sanctify Hashem's Name that He took us out of Egypt.

2.

Ramban: Refer to 22:33:2:2.

2)

Why does the Torah add "Ani Hashem"?

1.

Rashi: To remind us that Hashem can be relied upon to reward those who sanctify His Name. 1

2.

Ramban, Moshav Zekenim: This obligates us to die Al Kidush Hashem rather than transgress, since He took us out of Egypt to be our G-d, and we are therefore His subjects.

3.

Seforno: 'I am Hashem who has not changed, and I will continue to perform miracles (on your behalf) as I did until now 2 - provided your sins do not divide between you and your G-d'.


1

If not in this world, then in the next.

2

Seforno: as the Pasuk states in Michah, 7:15.

3)

What are the connotations of "Ki Ani Hashem Mekadishchem"?

1.

Seforno: It means that Hashem sanctified us when He took us out of Egypt to go in His ways 1 - in order to perform wonders with us. 2


1

Seforno: See Yirmiyah, 10:2.

2

Refer to 22:32:2:2.

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