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The contradiction between one ruling of the Rabbis and the other ruling of the Rabbis is not difficult as well. Here, with regard to a sota, what is the reason that her hair and body are uncovered? Because of what is stated in the verse, that other women should be warned: “Thus will I cause lewdnes
And if you would say that two forms of chastening, both stoning and humiliation, should be done with her, Rav Naḥman said that Rabba bar Avuh said: The verse states: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18), teaching that even with regard to a condemned prisoner, select a good,
The Talmud suggests: Let us say that the statement of Rav Naḥman is a dispute between tanna’im, and according to R' Yehuda there is no mitzva to select a compassionate death. The Talmud refutes this: No, it may be that everyone agrees with the opinion of Rav Naḥman, and here they disagree about th
§ The Mishnah teaches: If she was dressed in white garments, he would cover her with black garments. A Sage taught: If black garments are becoming to her, then she is covered in unsightly garments.
The Mishnah teaches: If she was wearing gold adornments or other jewelry, they are removed from her. The Talmud asks: Isn’t this obvious? Now that the priest renders her unattractive by uncovering her and dressing her in unsightly garments, is it necessary to teach that they remove these adornments