Shemot (Exodus) Chapter 1–2 Midterm
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Why does the Torah list the sons of Yaakov again at the beginning of Shemot?
To show how precious they are
What does the phrase, " "איש וביתו באוteach us according to Rashi?
They came with the teaching of yaakov
Why are Yosef and his brothers mentioned again in the Sefer?
To show that Yosef stayed a צדיקin מצרים
Acc to Rashi what does, " "פרו וישרצוmean?
To show they had 6 children at once
Why does the Torah use several words to describe the growth of Bnei Visrael?
Uses 6 words for the 6 children
What caused the Egyptians to become afraid of Bnei Yisrael?
, 1. They were successful
2. They were filling up the land
Who was the "new king" of Egypt according to Rashi?
Either a whole new king or an old king but new rules
What does, " "לא ידע את יוסףmean?
To show that he made it like he didn't know Yosef
Why did Pharaoh fear that Bnei Yisrael would be dangerous?
He thought they would team up with another and take over him
What were, " "שרי מסיםand what was their role?
Tax masters, who made sure that Beni Yisroel met there quota everyday
How did Hashem respond to the Egyptians oppression of Bei Visrael?
He caused the Jews to multiply faster
Answers | Rashi-Based Chumash & Torah
Commentary Review
Why does the Torah list the sons of Yaakov again at the beginning of Shemot?
To show how precious they are
What does the phrase, " "איש וביתו באוteach us according to Rashi?
They came with the teaching of yaakov
Why are Yosef and his brothers mentioned again in the Sefer?
To show that Yosef stayed a צדיקin מצרים
Acc to Rashi what does, " "פרו וישרצוmean?
To show they had 6 children at once
Why does the Torah use several words to describe the growth of Bnei Visrael?
Uses 6 words for the 6 children
What caused the Egyptians to become afraid of Bnei Yisrael?
, 1. They were successful
2. They were filling up the land
Who was the "new king" of Egypt according to Rashi?
Either a whole new king or an old king but new rules
What does, " "לא ידע את יוסףmean?
To show that he made it like he didn't know Yosef
Why did Pharaoh fear that Bnei Yisrael would be dangerous?
He thought they would team up with another and take over him
What were, " "שרי מסיםand what was their role?
Tax masters, who made sure that Beni Yisroel met there quota everyday
How did Hashem respond to the Egyptians oppression of Bei Visrael?
He caused the Jews to multiply faster
