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It is derived from a verbal analogy between the terms entering and entering. The verse states in the context of a prohibition: “A mamzer shall not enter into the assembly of YHWH” (Deuteronomy 23:3), and in the context of a prohibition derived from a positive mitzva: “The children that are born to
The Talmud poses another question: From where do we derive that the initial stage of sex is considered sex with regard to the prohibition against a yevama having sex with a man from the general public? The Talmud answers that there is no need for an independent source in this case: If you are askin
Rather, the question is as follows: From where do we derive that a yevama is acquired by her yavam via the initial stage of sex? The Talmud answers: It is derived from a verbal analogy between the words entering and entering. This verb is used with regard to ordinary Torah prohibitions, as mention
The Talmud asks further: From where do we derive that a woman is betrothed to her husband through the initial stage of sex? The Talmud answers: It is derived from a verbal analogy between the words taking and taking. With regard to betrothal, the verse states: “When a man takes a wife and marries h
§ Rava said: Now that it has been established that the initial stage of sex is considered an act of sex, why do I need the expression “cohabitation with seed” (Leviticus 19:20) that God writes with regard to a designated female slave; the expression “cohabitation with seed” (Leviticus 18:20) writt