Kiddushin

Now, R. Johanan was astonished thereat:1 is then a man bidden, ‘Arise and sin, that you may achieve merit!’2 But, said R. Johanan, we wait until it is blemished;3 then two animals are brought, and a stipulation made.4 The Master said: ‘Males are burnt-offerings.’ But perhaps it is a thanksgiving-offering?5 — A thanksgiving-offering too is brought .6 But then loaves are required?7 — Loaves too are brought. Yet perhaps it is a guilt-offering?8 — A guilt-offering requires a two year old [animal], whereas a yearling was found. Then perhaps it is a guilt-offering of a leper or a nazir?9 — These are rare. Yet perhaps it is a Passover sacrifice? — One takes great care of the Passover sacrifice in its season,10 and when not in its season11 it is a peace — offering.12 Yet perhaps it is a firstling or tithe? — In what respect? That it may be eaten when blemished?13 Here too, it is eaten when blemished.14 The Master said: ‘Females are peace-offerings.’ But perhaps it is a thanksgiving-offering? — He brings a thanksgiving-offering. But then loaves are required? — Loaves too are brought. But perhaps it is a sin-offering? — A sin-offering is a yearling, whereas a two year old was found. Yet perhaps it is a sin-offering which has passed its year?15 — That is rare. Then what if a yearling is found? — It was taught: Hanina b. Hakinai said: A yearling she-goat is [sacrificed] as a sin-offering. ‘As a sin-offering’ — can you think so!16 — But, said Abaye, it is [treated] as a sin-offering:17 it is led into a stable and left to perish. Our Rabbis taught: An animal may not be bought with second-tithe money;18 becomes hullin. they were carefully guarded, and could not have strayed. these cannot be redeemed, even when blemished, but must be eaten in semi-sanctity, i.e., they must not be killed in the general abattoirs nor weighed with the ordinary weights, in order to emphasize their character. fear that its owner may be tempted to keep it at home for breeding (Tosaf.).