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The baraita clarifies: And what is the measure of seclusion, i.e., how is the seclusion of a sota defined? The measure of seclusion is equivalent to the time needed for defilement, which is equivalent to the time needed to perform sex, which is equivalent to the time needed to perform the initial
The baraita quotes several practical examples of this period of time. This is equivalent to the time needed for circling a palm tree; this is the statement of R' Yishmael. R' Eliezer says: This is equivalent to the time needed for mixing a cup of wine with water, with the total volume of 1/4th-log.
The baraita quotes several more examples. Ben Azzai says: This is equivalent to the time needed to roast an egg. R' Akiva says: This is equivalent to the time needed to swallow it. R' Yehuda ben Beteira says: This is equivalent to the time needed to swallow 3 eggs one after another. R' Elazar ben
Ḥanin ben Pineḥas says: This is equivalent to the time that a woman may need to extend her hand into her mouth to remove a wood chip from between her teeth. The Sage Peleimu says: This is equivalent to the time that she may need to extend her hand into a basket in order to take a loaf of bread. He
The baraita stated that the measure of seclusion is equivalent to the time needed for defilement, which is equivalent to the time needed to perform sex, which is equivalent to the time needed to perform the initial stage of sex, and it added 9 practical examples of that length of time. The Talmud as