1)

Why does it say "v'Atah"?

1.

Malbim: Now is the time for Hashem to redeem His nation.

2)

What is "Adinah"?

1.

Rashi citing Targum Yonasan: It is pampered. Radak

3)

What is the meaning of "Ani v'Afsi Od"?

1.

Rashi: There is nothing other than me.

2.

Radak: No one else has grandeur like me.

3.

Malbim: Bavel did not fear that any kingdom would fight it.

4)

What is the metaphor of being a widow and bereaved?

1.

Rashi (9): Widowed is loss of its king. Exile of its residents is being bereaved, like death of children.

2.

Radak: A city is a widow when its king dies. He is like a husband to his wife. It is bereaved when its nation dies. They are like its children.

3.

Malbim: There are two possible causes for kingship to cease. (a) People in the country rebel against their ruler. This is called a widow

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