1)

What is the meaning of "Tipasach"?

1.

Radak: It is an expression of untying, like "va'Yfatach ha'Gemalim" (Bereishis 24:32). It is as if [Bavel] was tied until now, and now it will be opened to come against Yisrael. The Targum, Tesharei, is like Targum Onkelos there (v'Ashri 1 ). It can also mean opening; this is close to untying.


1

In our texts, it is u'Shra. (PF)

2)

Why did He say that the evil will begin from the north?

1.

Rashi citing Gitin 6a: Bavel is north of Eretz Yisrael.

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