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The Talmud analyzes the baraita in detail. The Master said in the baraita: I have a derivation only with regard to the 7 placements on the Curtain separating between the Sanctuary and Holy of Holies, that they are indispensable, as these 7 are indispensable in all cases. The Talmud asks: Where are
The baraita continues: From where is it derived that the same applies to the 4 placements on the inner altar? The verse states: “So shall he do” (Leviticus 4:20). The Talmud asks: What is different about 7 placements, that they should be indispensable? If you say that the reason is that the 7 place
R' Yirmeya says: This is necessary only according to the opinion of R' Shimon, who maintains that only two placements are written in this chapter, while the other two are derived through a juxtaposition. Consequently, a specific derivation is required for these. As it is taught in a baraita with r
R' Yehuda says: This derivation is not necessary, as it states in these same verses: “And he shall put of the blood upon the corners of the altar which is before YHWH, which is in the Tent of Meeting” (Leviticus 4:18). The superfluous expression “in the Tent of Meeting” teaches that the blood must
The Talmud answers that R' Yehuda requires this verse for that which is taught in a baraita: As we did not learn with regard to the bull of Yom Kippur that placing hands is required, i.e., that the High Priest must place his hands on this animal before it is slaughtered, and likewise it is not state