1)
What is "Cheres"?
1.
Rashi: It is the sun.
2.
Malbim: Even if Hashem would permanently cease illumination of the sun and stars, you cannot say that this was amidst anger. Astronomers say that they are insignificant and infinitesimal compared to our galaxy, which could be insignificant compared to all the galaxies!
2)
Does the sun not shine?
1.
Rashi: When Hashem tells it not to, it does not - it guards the King's word!
3)
What is the meaning of "Yachtom"?
1.
Rashi: He puts a wall over them, and they do not illuminate.
2.
Ibn Ezra: He hides them.
