1)

Why does the Torah discuss bringing Yisrael into a good land after "Ka'asher Yeyaser Ish es B'no" in Pasuk 5?

1.

B'rachos: To teach us that one can only acquire Eretz Yisrael trough hardship. 1


1

See Torah Temimah, note 2.

2)

What is the significance of the fact that the Torah juxtaposes the current Pasuk o "Ka'asher Yeyaser Ish es B'no" in Pasuk 5?

1.

B'rachos, 5a: It teaches us that one can only acquire Eretz Yisrael through Yisurim. 1


1

See Torah Temimah, note 2.

3)

What is "Eretz Tovah" referring to?

1.

Targum Yonasan: It is referring to its luscious fruit, which is also inherent in the other praises in the Pasuk. 1


1

See Na'ar Yonasan.

4)

What is so special about the streams, the fountains and the underground springs that are found there?

1.

Ramban: Because on account of the numerous water sources - the streams, the fountains and the underground springs 1 - that are found there, the land is akin to a satiated (watered) garden that does not require irrigation like Egypt does; 2

2.

Seforno: Because Eretz Yisrael is a land of rivers, springs and underground wells, not canals and stagnant pools.

3.

Targum Yonasan: It is referring to the clear water of its rivers, the sweet water of its springs and the fact that its underground water 3 never dries up.


1

See Ramban.

2

See 11:10 & 11.

3

That appears in the valleys and in the mountains.

5)

Why is "Eretz" mentioned seven times between Pesukim 7 and 10?

1.

Seforno: [The Torah writes "Eretz Tovah" twice, and another] five times "Eretz" S'tam because they refer to the five advantages that Eretz Yisrael has over other countries: 1. a land of good water-sources; 1 2. a land that produces its own food and 3. its own sweet delicacies; 4. a land where the currency is strong; 5. a land that contains strong building materials.

2.

Da'as Zekenim, Hadar Zekenim and Rosh: They correspond to the seven nations.


1

See Seforno who elaborates on all the points.

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