What is the question "ba'Mah Akadem Hashem"?
Radak: If one of you will say, what gift will I give to Hashem, and it will be accepted?
Sha'arei Teshuvah 1:25: What can I give to Hashem, for His many Chasadim mentioned above?
Malbim: This begins a Ma'amar Musgar (parenthetical comment). After Yisrael stumbled with Ba'al Pe'or, they regretted this, and asked, what gift can I give to Him? He is the essence of the entire existence!
What is the meaning of "Ekaf"?
Rashi: I will be bent. Radak ? the root is Kafaf; it is Nif'al conjugation.
Sha'arei Teshuvah 1:25: How will I be bent, due to my many sins?
Malbim: After I sinned, I must bend my stature, be submissive and request pardon.
What is the significance of "Elokei Marom"?
Sha'arei Teshuvah 1:25: This informs how much should be bent and humbled, one who rebelled against the One who is elevated over all.
Malbim: He is called Elokim due to His harsh judgment. He is "Elokei Marom" ? one who sins against Him deserves a great punishment.
