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spun of tekhelet” (Exodus 28:31). And derive a verbal analogy from the term “tekhelet” used here and the same term “tekhelet” from the verse about the curtain: Just as there, with regard to the curtain, there are 6 strands, so too here, there are 6 strands. Then, since the Torah also says the thre
The Talmud suggests: Let us derive the number of strands in the robe from its hem and pomegranates: Just as there, each thread is spun from 8 strands, so too here, the threads should be spun from 8 strands. The Talmud rejects this: It is preferable to derive the halakhot of a utensil, i.e., the r
The Talmud asks: On the contrary, it is preferable to derive the halakhot of an object from that object itself, i.e., to assume that the halakhot of the robe and its pomegranates are similar; and one should not derive the halakhot of an object from elsewhere. The Talmud explains: This is precisel
The baraita further states: Each thread of the curtain was made of 24 strands. The Talmud explains: With regard to each thread being composed of 4 colored threads: White, purple, scarlet, and tekhelet, and each one of them being composed of 6 strands, there is neither judgment nor judge, i.e., it i
The baraita further states: Each thread of the breastplate and ephod was made of 28 strands. From where do we derive this? As it is written: “And you shall make a breastplate of judgment, the work of the skilled craftsman; like the work of the ephod you shall make it: Of gold, tekhelet, and purple,