Methodology and style Malbim

malbim s fame , popularity rest upon novel commentary bible. first published commentary on megillat esther (1845), followed commentary on of hebrew tanakh until 1876. commentary on bible based notably upon proven principle there no true synonyms in tanakh; apparent stylistic repetitions not that, rather each introduces distinct idea. approach described prof. mordechai cohen [1] of yeshiva university follows:

advancing project initiated in ya‘akov mecklenberg’s pentateuch commentary, malbim formulates 613 grammatical principles justify rabbinic halakhic exegesis in sifra , elsewhere. demonstrate sanctity of scripture, malbim devised unique hermeneutic ambitiously applied entire bible, resulting in 1 of monumental jewish scholarly achievements of era: wide-ranging, comprehensive commentary .... infuses traditional hebrew linguistic, philosophical, , mystical learning contemporary concepts science, psychology, epistemology, logic, , metaphysics. [2]