1)
What is the meaning of "v'Hayah l'Adam Leva'er"?
1.
Rashi: Part of the wood will be for man to burn.
2.
Radak: When he cuts wood with intent for an idol, the pieces cut off will be used for burning, heating and baking.
2)
Why does it say "va'Yikach Mehem va'Yacham"?
1.
Rashi: He takes from the wood, and warms his body [via burning it]. Malbim - this shows that the wood has no Kedushah. He gets bodily benefit from it!
3)
What is "Yasik"?
1.
Rashi: It is igniting an oven.
4)
Why does it say "v'Afah Lechem"? It is bread only after it is baked!
1.
Radak: This is like va'Tachani Kamach" (47:2; the verse discusses what will be at the end).
5)
Why does it say "Af Yif'al El [va'Yishtachu]"?
1.
Rashi: He makes an idol from the leftover wood [and bows to it]. Malbim - this refers to those who think that it is divine.
6)
Why does it add "Asahu Fesel va'Yisgad Lamo"?
1.
Malbim: This refers to those who know that it is not divine, just they think that its form helps to draw influence from above.
