Bereschit 1:15 Kommentar: Rashi, Rashbam, Sforno & Shadal

וְהָי֤וּ לִמְאוֹרֹת֙ בִּרְקִ֣יעַ הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם לְהָאִ֖יר עַל־הָאָ֑רֶץ וַֽיְהִי־כֵֽן׃

Und als Lichtträger an der Ausdehnung des Himmels, auf die Erde zu leuchten; und es ward also.

Rashi on Genesis

והיו למאורות AND LET THEM BE FOR LIGHTS — They shall serve also this purpose, namely, to give light to the world.
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Rashbam on Genesis

והיו למאורות, they should provide light for the physical universe.
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Sforno on Genesis

להאיר על הארץ, they should dispense their light at a time when it is beneficial for the inhabitants of the earth.
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