1)
Why did He command "Himolu la'Shem"?
1.
Rashi: Plow before the seeding, before My anger will come out like fire.
2.
Radak: This is circumcision of the heart - removing the Orlah of your hearts.
3.
Malbim: Yisrael said that they despair due to the darkness covering the light of their souls. Remove the covering over your hearts, which stops you from feeling and being aroused to greet Hashem and His word.
