Although the necromancers were unable to replicate the Plague of Lice, they were able to copy the previous two plagues of blood and frogs. What exactly did they do? How did they get the water to use for their act?
Why were the magicians unable to produce lice?
The magicians made a point of producing blood and frogs, and now they attempted to replicate the lice. But why did they make no effort to simply remove the plagues?
What did the magicians mean by "Etzba Elokim"? Did they really acknowledge Hashem, and His Providence over the world, as demonstrated by the Makos?
Why did the magicians use the term "Etzba," rather than "Yad"? And why did they use the Name "Elokim," rather than the Name Havayah (with which Moshe had addressed them)?
What is the significance of these two terms - "Yad" and "Etzba"?
The Hagadah points out the distinction between the term "Etzba," used in connection with the Makos, and the term "Yad" in reference to Keri'as Yam Suf. In what way was the miracle at the Yam Suf greater?
The Hagadah contrasts the term "Etzba," used in connection with the Makos, and the term "Yad," used in reference to Keri'as Yam Suf. But we do find instances in which the Torah refers to the Makos as "Yad" (e.g., Shemos 7:4-5, and Shemos 9:3)!
Why did the Egyptians suffer five times as many plagues at the Sea?
This is the only instance in which Moshe is mentioned by name in the Hagadah. The Torah consistently refers to Moshe only by that name - the name given to him by Pharaoh's daughter. The Midrash says, that this teaches us the great reward for Gemilus Chasadim. What does this mean?
What is the deeper meaning of the name "Moshe"?
What was it about Hashem that Bnei Yisrael perceived at the Yam Suf (which the verse calls "the great Hand"), which led them to fear Hashem and trust in Him?
Why does the Torah tell us that we first reached fear of Hashem, before attaining belief in Him?
What aspect of Emunah in Hashem, did Bnei Yisrael acquire at the Yam Suf?
How was our Emunah in Hashem, so essential in bringing about the miracles at the sea?
The Midrash says that in the merit of this Emunah, Ru'ach ha'Kodesh descended upon the Bnei Yisrael, and they sang Shirah. How does faith in Hashem lead to Shirah?
The Torah mentions three times in the account of the Exodus, that Bnei Yisrael had Emunah in Hashem. a. When Moshe first arrived in Egypt, the Torah tells us, "The nation believed ... that Hashem had recalled His people" (Shemos 4:31). b. In the verse cited here, after Keri'as Yam Suf. c. At Har Sinai, "... so that the nation will hear when I speak to you (Moshe), and also in you, they will believe forever" (Shemos 19:9). What is the significance of each stage?
