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What are the connotations of the word "v'Ha'avadti"? Why does the Torah insert it here in connection with Melachah, but not in the previous Pasuk in connecting with eating?
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Rashi: It teaches us that whenever the Torah mentions Kareis, it means total destruction. 1
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Seforno and Oznayim la'Torah: Because, as opposed to someone who eats, which he presumably does because he is hungry, someone who performs Melachah does so either to anger Hashem, or due to a lack of Emunah, which deserves a more severe punishment. 2
2)
Why does the Torah add the (otherwise superfluous) words, "Es ha'Nefesh ha'Hi"?
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Sifra: Refer to Acharei Mos 16:29:2:3.
