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זבחים 33:1
Soncino English Talmud · Berean Standard Bible
This proves that both hold that uncleanness is [merely] superseded in the case of a community. Shall we say that the following supports him: In all cases of laying [hands] I apply [the norm], shechitah must immediately follow laying, except this one, which took place at the Nicanor Gate, because the leper might not enter therein until the blood of his sin-offering and his guilt-offering was sprinkled on his account. Now, if you say that partial entry is not designated entry, let him project his hands [into the Temple court] and lay [them on the sacrifice]? — Said R. Joseph: This is in accordance with R. Jose son of R. Judah, who maintained: The north is at a distance [from the entrance]. Then let a small gate be made? — Abaye and Raba both quoted [in reply]: All this [do I give thee] in writing, as the Lord hath made me wise by His hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern. Others state [that] R. Joseph said: When one lays [hands], he must project his head and the greater part [of his body into the Temple court]. What is the reason? — We require [him to lay hands with] all his strength; therefore it cannot be done [otherwise]. What does [the Tanna] hold? If he holds that the laying [hands on] the guilt-offering of a leper is a Scriptural requirement, and that [the law that] shechitah must immediately follow laying is Scriptural, then let him [the leper] enter [the Temple court] and lay [hands], since the Divine Law ordained it? — Said R. Adda b. Mattenah: It is a preventive measure, lest he prolong his route. Others state [that] R. Adda b. Mattenah said: Laying of [hands on] the guilt-offering of a leper is Scriptural, but [that] shechitah must immediately follow laying is not Scriptural. An objection is raised: And he shall lay [his hands . . . ] and he shall kill: As ‘laying’ must be [done] by clean [persons only], so must shechitah be [done] by clean [persons only]. If, however, you say that it is not Scriptural, then it can be [done] by unclean persons too? — Rather, reverse it: Laying of [hands on] the guilt-offering of a leper is not Scriptural, while [the law that] shechitah must immediately follow laying is Scriptural. [
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