Parsha Thoughts

1. Shemot 13:18. The Jews left Mitzrayim armed (Vachamushim) even though they did not go the way of the Plishtim. See Ramban and Rashbam. Was it fear or in preparation for war to conquer Eretz Canaan?

2. Shemot 15:18. What is the definitional tense of Yimloch in this context – present or future? Unkelos indicates that it is present. Many other meforshim explain future; Rasham focuses on when Eretez Yiroel becomes the Jewish home; Siporno focuses on more of  a fyture oriented prayer. See the Ramban who explains why Unkelos chose not to translate lieterally.

3.Shemot 28:25. Shum Sum Lo Chok Umishput. What did he teach them at Morah? See Ramban for a poshut understanding.

4. Same posuk – Shum Nisahu – who tested whom? Rashi and Ibn Ezra translate Hashem tested the people.