1) Ch. 18, v. 5: "Uvonov v'ishto" And his sons and his wife The simple meaning is Moshe's sons and Moshe's wife. Why then does this verse change from verse 3, where it says "uvo'nehoh," and HER sons?
2) Ch. 18, v. 21: "Y'rei Elokim anshei emes" G-d fearing people of truth If they are G-d fearing what need is there to add "people of truth" since this trait is included in "y'rei Elokim?"
3) Ch. 18, v. 21: "Sonei votza" Haters of monetary gain A- What is this characteristic? B- Rashi explains "shesonim m'monom badin." What does this mean?
4) Ch. 18, v. 23: "V'yocholta amode" And you will be able to stand If Moshe were to not follow Yisro's advice would he not be able to stand?
5) Ch. 19, v. 3: "U'Moshe oloh" And Moshe ascended On Simchas Torah before Musof we sing "Hiskabtzu." One of the stanzas contains the words, Mi oloh lamorome, Moshe oloh lamorome." We repeat "mi oloh lamorome" numerous times. Why?
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