וָאֶתְחַנַּן - Moshe Prays On and On

We examine the Hebrew term "וָאֶתְחַנַּן" and its various interpretations within Jewish commentary. Commentators such as Rashi and Daat Zekenim discuss the meaning of this word as a plea for undeserved grace or a free gift, highlighting Moses's humility in his prayers. Rashi and Rabbeinu Bahya also explore the related term "לֹא תְחׇנֵּם," offering diverse interpretations concerning not granting favor, settlement, or free gifts to adversaries, underscoring the nuanced nature of biblical Hebrew.