1)

How does one call Chachmah his sister?

1.

Rashi: Draw it close to you.

2.

Malbim: Closeness to a sister is from birth. Closeness to a Moda is from choice. Man does not find the laws of Chachmah by himself, only if Hashem gives them to him, just like love of a sister is from Elokim.

2)

What is "Moda"?

1.

Rashi: It is a relative, like "Bo'az Modatanu" (Rus 3:2). I.e. bring [Chachmah] close to you always.

2.

Malbim: All powers that are the subjects of Chachmah are found in man's Nefesh from its formation, just like closeness of a sister is from birth. However, Binah (understanding a matter amidst another matter) man begets it from his Da'as. Therefore, it says "u'Moda la'Binah Sikra" - like a Moda, to whom one chose to be close.

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