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Lesson 45
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Lesson 45

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Introduction

The verb אָזֵיל (azeil) means "going" or "he goes" in Babylonian Aramaic. This is one of the most fundamental verbs of motion in the language, appearing frequently throughout Talmudic literature, Targumim, and other Aramaic texts. Unlike Biblical Hebrew which uses הָלַךְ (halakh), Babylonian Aramaic employs the root אזל (azal) for the concept of going or walking.

Definition

אָזֵיל is the masculine singular participle form of the root אזל, functioning as a present tense verb meaning "is going," "goes," or "walks." The root can express both literal physical movement and metaphorical progression.

FAQ Schema

Q: What does אָזֵיל mean in Babylonian Aramaic? A: אָזֵיל (azeil) means "going" or "he goes." It is the present participle form of the verb root אזל (azal), which expresses movement or progression from one place to another.

Usage in This Lesson

In this lesson, we will explore אָזֵיל in various contexts, including: -

Simple statements of movement -

Questions about destinations -

Descriptions of habitual actions -

Metaphorical uses in religious contexts -

Combined with prepositions and directional phrases

Educational Schema

Subject: Language Learning - Babylonian Aramaic Level: Beginner to Intermediate Lesson Type: Vocabulary and Grammar Focus Word: אָזֵיל (going) Language of Instruction: English

Key Takeaways

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אָזֵיל is the present participle meaning "going/he goes" -

The root אזל is specific to Aramaic (different from Hebrew הלך) -

Can function as present continuous or simple present -

Frequently appears with directional prepositions ל־ (to) and מִן (from) -

Has both literal and metaphorical applications

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Part A (Interleaved English and Babylonian Aramaic Text)

45.1 גַּבְרָא man אָזֵיל going לְבֵיתָא to-house

45.2 לְאָן to-where אַתְּ you אָזֵיל going

45.3 אֲנָא I אָזֵיל going לְשׁוּקָא to-market

45.4 תַּלְמִידָא student אָזֵיל going לְבֵי to-house-of מִדְרָשָׁא study

45.5 כָּל every יוֹמָא day הוּא he אָזֵיל going לִצְלוֹיֵי to-pray

45.6 מִי who אָזֵיל going עִמָּךְ with-you

45.7 אַבָּא father דִּילִי my אָזֵיל going עִמִּי with-me

45.8 לָא not אָזֵיל going אֲנָא I הַשְׁתָּא now

45.9 רַבִּי rabbi אָזֵיל going מִן from בֵּיתֵיהּ his-house

45.10 אַמַּאי why לָא not אָזֵיל going אַתְּ you

45.11 בִּרְעוּתָא willingly אֲנָא I אָזֵיל going לְתַמָּן to-there

45.12 כַּד when אָזֵיל going הוּא he חָדֵי rejoices לִבֵּיהּ his-heart

45.13 מַאן who דְּאָזֵיל that-going בְּאוֹרְחָא on-road טָבָא good

45.14 לָא not אָזֵיל going בַּר son נָשׁ man לְחוּד alone

45.15 עַד until אֵימַת when אָזֵיל going אַתְּ you תַּמָּן there

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Part B (Complete Natural Sentences)

45.1 גַּבְרָא אָזֵיל לְבֵיתָא. The man is going home.

45.2 לְאָן אַתְּ אָזֵיל? Where are you going?

45.3 אֲנָא אָזֵיל לְשׁוּקָא. I am going to the market.

45.4 תַּלְמִידָא אָזֵיל לְבֵי מִדְרָשָׁא. The student is going to the study house.

45.5 כָּל יוֹמָא הוּא אָזֵיל לִצְלוֹיֵי. Every day he goes to pray.

45.6 מִי אָזֵיל עִמָּךְ? Who is going with you?

45.7 אַבָּא דִּילִי אָזֵיל עִמִּי. My father is going with me.

45.8 לָא אָזֵיל אֲנָא הַשְׁתָּא. I am not going now.

45.9 רַבִּי אָזֵיל מִן בֵּיתֵיהּ. The rabbi is going from his house.

45.10 אַמַּאי לָא אָזֵיל אַתְּ? Why aren't you going?

45.11 בִּרְעוּתָא אֲנָא אָזֵיל לְתַמָּן. I am going there willingly.

45.12 כַּד אָזֵיל הוּא חָדֵי לִבֵּיהּ. When he goes, his heart rejoices.

45.13 מַאן דְּאָזֵיל בְּאוֹרְחָא טָבָא. One who walks in a good path.

45.14 לָא אָזֵיל בַּר נָשׁ לְחוּד. A person does not go alone.

45.15 עַד אֵימַת אָזֵיל אַתְּ תַּמָּן? Until when are you going there?

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Part C (Aramaic Text Only)

45.1 גַּבְרָא אָזֵיל לְבֵיתָא.

45.2 לְאָן אַתְּ אָזֵיל?

45.3 אֲנָא אָזֵיל לְשׁוּקָא.

45.4 תַּלְמִידָא אָזֵיל לְבֵי מִדְרָשָׁא.

45.5 כָּל יוֹמָא הוּא אָזֵיל לִצְלוֹיֵי.

45.6 מִי אָזֵיל עִמָּךְ?

45.7 אַבָּא דִּילִי אָזֵיל עִמִּי.

45.8 לָא אָזֵיל אֲנָא הַשְׁתָּא.

45.9 רַבִּי אָזֵיל מִן בֵּיתֵיהּ.

45.10 אַמַּאי לָא אָזֵיל אַתְּ?

45.11 בִּרְעוּתָא אֲנָא אָזֵיל לְתַמָּן.

45.12 כַּד אָזֵיל הוּא חָדֵי לִבֵּיהּ.

45.13 מַאן דְּאָזֵיל בְּאוֹרְחָא טָבָא.

45.14 לָא אָזֵיל בַּר נָשׁ לְחוּד.

45.15 עַד אֵימַת אָזֵיל אַתְּ תַּמָּן?

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Part D (Grammar Explanation)

Grammar Rules for אָזֵיל

The verb אָזֵיל follows the Pe'al (basic) conjugation pattern in Babylonian Aramaic. Here are the key grammatical points:

Basic Conjugation Pattern

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Root: אזל (aleph-zayin-lamed) -

Pattern: Active Participle (Present Tense) -

Masculine Singular: אָזֵיל (azeil) -

Feminine Singular: אָזְלָא (azla) -

Masculine Plural: אָזְלִין (azlin) -

Feminine Plural: אָזְלָן (azlan)

Tense Usage

Unlike English, Aramaic participles can express: -

Present continuous: "is going" -

Simple present: "goes" -

Near future: "is about to go"

Common Mistakes

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Confusing with Hebrew: English speakers often mix אָזֵיל with Hebrew הוֹלֵךְ. Remember: Aramaic uses אזל, Hebrew uses הלך. -

Wrong vowel patterns: The correct form is אָזֵיל (azeil) not אָזִיל or אוֹזֵל. -

Forgetting gender agreement: The participle must agree with the subject: -

גַּבְרָא אָזֵיל (man goes) - masculine -

אִתְּתָא אָזְלָא (woman goes) - feminine -

Incorrect negation: Use לָא before the verb: לָא אָזֵיל (not going), never after.

Comparison with English

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English uses auxiliary verbs: "is going," "will go" -

Aramaic uses one form for multiple aspects -

English word order is more fixed; Aramaic is more flexible

Step-by-Step Guide for Using אָזֵיל

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Identify the subject's gender and number -

Is it masculine/feminine? -

Is it singular/plural? -

Choose the correct form -

Masc. Sing.: אָזֵיל -

Fem. Sing.: אָזְלָא -

Masc. Plur.: אָזְלִין -

Fem. Plur.: אָזְלָן -

Add directional elements -

To: לְ־ (le-) -

From: מִן (min) -

With: עִם (im) -

Position in sentence -

Usually after subject -

Can precede for emphasis

Grammatical Summary

Perfect Forms: -

3rd masc. sing.: אֲזַל (azal) - he went -

3rd fem. sing.: אֲזַלַת (azalat) - she went -

1st sing.: אֲזַלִית (azalit) - I went

Imperfect Forms: -

3rd masc. sing.: יֵיזִיל (yeizil) - he will go -

3rd fem. sing.: תֵּיזִיל (teizil) - she will go -

1st sing.: אֵיזִיל (eizil) - I will go

Imperative: -

Masc. sing.: זִיל (zil) - go! -

Fem. sing.: זִילִי (zili) - go! -

Plural: זִילוּ (zilu) - go!

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Part E (Cultural Context)

Cultural Context for English Speakers Learning Babylonian Aramaic

The verb אָזֵיל carries significant cultural weight in Jewish Aramaic texts. In Talmudic literature, "going" often implies more than physical movement—it represents spiritual journey, halakhic progression, and intellectual pursuit.

Religious Context

In the Babylonian Talmud, אָזֵיל frequently appears in discussions of: -

Going to the study house (בֵּי מִדְרָשָׁא) -

Pilgrimage to Jerusalem -

Following a rabbi's teachings -

Pursuing wisdom

Social Implications

Unlike modern Western culture where individual movement is assumed, Aramaic texts often emphasize communal going: -

Students going together to learn -

Communities going to pray -

Families going to celebrations

Metaphorical Uses

The verb extends beyond physical movement to describe: -

Legal procedures "going forward" -

Time "going" or passing -

Traditions "going" from generation to generation

Daily Life in Talmudic Times

Understanding אָזֵיל helps English speakers grasp daily life patterns: -

Market days when everyone "goes" to trade -

Sabbath preparations when no one "goes" far -

Festival times when pilgrims "go" to Jerusalem

Modern Relevance

For English speakers studying Jewish texts: -

Essential for reading Talmud and Midrash -

Appears in traditional prayers (Kaddish, etc.) -

Used in contemporary Yeshiva study

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Part F (Literary Citation)

Source: Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Berakhot 64a

Part F-A (Interleaved Text)

רַבִּי Rabbi אֶלְעָזָר Elazar אָמַר said רַבִּי Rabbi חֲנִינָא Hanina תַּלְמִידֵי students-of חֲכָמִים sages מַרְבִּים increase שָׁלוֹם peace בָּעוֹלָם in-the-world שֶׁנֶּאֱמַר as-it-is-said וְכָל and-all בָּנַיִךְ your-children לִמּוּדֵי taught-of ה׳ Lord וְרַב and-great שְׁלוֹם peace בָּנָיִךְ your-children אַל do-not תִּקְרֵי read בָּנָיִךְ your-children אֶלָּא but בּוֹנָיִךְ your-builders שָׁלוֹם peace רָב great לְאֹהֲבֵי to-lovers-of תוֹרָתֶךָ your-Torah וְאֵין and-there-is-no לָמוֹ to-them מִכְשׁוֹל stumbling

Part F-B (Complete Text and Translation)

רַבִּי אֶלְעָזָר אָמַר רַבִּי חֲנִינָא: תַּלְמִידֵי חֲכָמִים מַרְבִּים שָׁלוֹם בָּעוֹלָם, שֶׁנֶּאֱמַר: וְכָל בָּנַיִךְ לִמּוּדֵי ה׳ וְרַב שְׁלוֹם בָּנָיִךְ. אַל תִּקְרֵי בָּנָיִךְ אֶלָּא בּוֹנָיִךְ. שָׁלוֹם רָב לְאֹהֲבֵי תוֹרָתֶךָ וְאֵין לָמוֹ מִכְשׁוֹל.

Rabbi Elazar said in the name of Rabbi Hanina: Torah scholars increase peace in the world, as it is stated: "And all your children shall be taught of the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children." Do not read it as "your children" (banayikh) but rather "your builders" (bonayikh). "Great peace have they who love Your Torah, and there is no stumbling for them."

Part F-C (Aramaic Text Only)

רַבִּי אֶלְעָזָר אָמַר רַבִּי חֲנִינָא: תַּלְמִידֵי חֲכָמִים מַרְבִּים שָׁלוֹם בָּעוֹלָם, שֶׁנֶּאֱמַר: וְכָל בָּנַיִךְ לִמּוּדֵי ה׳ וְרַב שְׁלוֹם בָּנָיִךְ. אַל תִּקְרֵי בָּנָיִךְ אֶלָּא בּוֹנָיִךְ. שָׁלוֹם רָב לְאֹהֲבֵי תוֹרָתֶךָ וְאֵין לָמוֹ מִכְשׁוֹל.

Part F-D (Grammatical Notes)

This passage demonstrates several key Aramaic features: -

Mixed Hebrew-Aramaic: The text combines Aramaic discussion with Hebrew biblical quotes, typical of Talmudic style. -

אָמַר construction: "Rabbi X said in the name of Rabbi Y" is a standard attribution formula. -

שֶׁנֶּאֱמַר: "As it is said" - introduces scriptural proof. -

Wordplay: אַל תִּקְרֵי...אֶלָּא ("do not read...but rather") is a classic rabbinic interpretive technique. -

Construct chains: תַּלְמִידֵי חֲכָמִים (students of sages) shows the construct state.

While this passage doesn't contain אָזֵיל directly, it illustrates the concept of "going" in Torah study—students who "go" in the ways of Torah become builders of peace.

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Genre Section: Talmudic Legal Dialogue

Part A (Interleaved Text)

45.16 אָמַר said רַב Rav הוּנָא Huna הַאי this מַאן who דְּאָזֵיל that-going בְּשַׁבְּתָא on-Sabbath אַרְבַּע four אַמּוֹת cubits בִּרְשׁוּת in-domain הָרַבִּים public

45.17 פְּרִיךְ asked רַב Rav חִסְדָּא Hisda וְכִי and-indeed אָזֵיל going אִינִישׁ person לְבֵי to-house-of כְּנִישְׁתָּא synagogue מַאי what

45.18 מְשַׁנִּי answered לֵיהּ to-him כַּד when אָזֵיל going לִדְבַר for-matter-of מִצְוָה commandment שָׁאנֵי different

45.19 תָּנֵי taught רַב Rav יוֹסֵף Yosef הֵיכִי how אָזֵיל going עִיוֵּר blind-person בְּיוֹמָא on-day טָבָא festival

45.20 אֲמַר said לֵיהּ to-him אַבַּיֵי Abaye מִי who אָזֵיל going בַּהֲדֵיהּ with-him כְּמָה as דְּכָתִיב that-written

45.21 מַתְקִיף challenged לַהּ to-it רָבָא Rava אִי if הָכִי thus כָּל every דְּאָזֵיל that-going בְּאִיסּוּרָא in-prohibition אָזֵיל going

45.22 הַדַר returned פְּשַׁט resolved מִדְּתַנְיָא from-that-taught אָזֵיל going בַּר person נָשׁ man טְפַח handbreadth טְפַח handbreadth

45.23 אָמַר said רַב Rav נַחְמָן Nahman הָא this דְּקָא that אָזֵיל going לְמִקְוֶה to-ritual-bath שָׁרֵי permitted

45.24 מֵיתִיבִי they-objected הֵיכָא where דְּאָזֵיל that-going אַרְבַּע four אַמּוֹת cubits חַיָּיב obligated חַטָּאת sin-offering

45.25 מְפָרֵשׁ explained רַב Rav שֵׁשֶׁת Sheshet הָנֵי these מִילֵּי matters כַּד when אָזֵיל going לְעִנְיָנָא for-matter דִּרְשׁוּת of-permission

45.26 סָבַר thought רַב Rav אַשִׁי Ashi לְמֵימַר to-say מַאן who דְּאָזֵיל that-going מֵחֲצֵירוֹ from-his-courtyard לְבֵיתֵיהּ to-his-house

45.27 אִיבַּעְיָא it-was-asked לְהוּ to-them אָזֵיל going גַּבְרָא man בְּכַרְמְלִית in-carmelit מַהוּ what-is

45.28 תֵּיקוּ let-it-stand דְּלָא that-not אִיפְּשַׁט was-resolved אִי if אָזֵיל going אוֹ or לָא not אָזֵיל going

45.29 תָּא come שְׁמַע hear דְּאָמַר that-said רַבָּה Rabbah כָּל all דְּאָזֵיל that-going לִתְחוּמִין to-boundaries פָּטוּר exempt

45.30 כְּלָלָא principle דְּמִילְּתָא of-matter כַּד when אָזֵיל going לְמִצְוָה for-commandment אָזֵיל going וְלָא and-not מִיחַיַּיב is-obligated

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Part B (Complete Natural Sentences)

45.16 אָמַר רַב הוּנָא: הַאי מַאן דְּאָזֵיל בְּשַׁבְּתָא אַרְבַּע אַמּוֹת בִּרְשׁוּת הָרַבִּים. Rav Huna said: One who walks four cubits in the public domain on the Sabbath.

45.17 פְּרִיךְ רַב חִסְדָּא: וְכִי אָזֵיל אִינִישׁ לְבֵי כְּנִישְׁתָּא מַאי? Rav Hisda asked: And when a person goes to the synagogue, what then?

45.18 מְשַׁנִּי לֵיהּ: כַּד אָזֵיל לִדְבַר מִצְוָה שָׁאנֵי. He answered him: When one goes for a matter of commandment, it is different.

45.19 תָּנֵי רַב יוֹסֵף: הֵיכִי אָזֵיל עִיוֵּר בְּיוֹמָא טָבָא? Rav Yosef taught: How does a blind person go on a festival day?

45.20 אֲמַר לֵיהּ אַבַּיֵי: מִי אָזֵיל בַּהֲדֵיהּ כְּמָה דְּכָתִיב. Abaye said to him: One who goes with him, as it is written.

45.21 מַתְקִיף לַהּ רָבָא: אִי הָכִי, כָּל דְּאָזֵיל בְּאִיסּוּרָא אָזֵיל. Rava challenged: If so, everyone who goes, goes in prohibition.

45.22 הַדַר פְּשַׁט מִדְּתַנְיָא: אָזֵיל בַּר נָשׁ טְפַח טְפַח. He then resolved from what was taught: A person may go one handbreadth at a time.

45.23 אָמַר רַב נַחְמָן: הָא דְּקָא אָזֵיל לְמִקְוֶה שָׁרֵי. Rav Nahman said: One who goes to the ritual bath is permitted.

45.24 מֵיתִיבִי: הֵיכָא דְּאָזֵיל אַרְבַּע אַמּוֹת חַיָּיב חַטָּאת. They objected: Where one walks four cubits, he is obligated in a sin offering.

45.25 מְפָרֵשׁ רַב שֵׁשֶׁת: הָנֵי מִילֵּי כַּד אָזֵיל לְעִנְיָנָא דִּרְשׁוּת. Rav Sheshet explained: These matters apply when one goes for a matter of permission.

45.26 סָבַר רַב אַשִׁי לְמֵימַר: מַאן דְּאָזֵיל מֵחֲצֵירוֹ לְבֵיתֵיהּ. Rav Ashi thought to say: One who goes from his courtyard to his house.

45.27 אִיבַּעְיָא לְהוּ: אָזֵיל גַּבְרָא בְּכַרְמְלִית מַהוּ? It was asked of them: If a man walks in a carmelit, what is the law?

45.28 תֵּיקוּ, דְּלָא אִיפְּשַׁט אִי אָזֵיל אוֹ לָא אָזֵיל. Let it stand unresolved, for it was not determined whether he may go or not go.

45.29 תָּא שְׁמַע דְּאָמַר רַבָּה: כָּל דְּאָזֵיל לִתְחוּמִין פָּטוּר. Come and hear what Rabbah said: Anyone who goes to the boundaries is exempt.

45.30 כְּלָלָא דְּמִילְּתָא: כַּד אָזֵיל לְמִצְוָה אָזֵיל וְלָא מִיחַיַּיב. The general principle of the matter: When one goes for a commandment, he goes and is not obligated.

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Part C (Aramaic Text Only)

45.16 אָמַר רַב הוּנָא: הַאי מַאן דְּאָזֵיל בְּשַׁבְּתָא אַרְבַּע אַמּוֹת בִּרְשׁוּת הָרַבִּים.

45.17 פְּרִיךְ רַב חִסְדָּא: וְכִי אָזֵיל אִינִישׁ לְבֵי כְּנִישְׁתָּא מַאי?

45.18 מְשַׁנִּי לֵיהּ: כַּד אָזֵיל לִדְבַר מִצְוָה שָׁאנֵי.

45.19 תָּנֵי רַב יוֹסֵף: הֵיכִי אָזֵיל עִיוֵּר בְּיוֹמָא טָבָא?

45.20 אֲמַר לֵיהּ אַבַּיֵי: מִי אָזֵיל בַּהֲדֵיהּ כְּמָה דְּכָתִיב.

45.21 מַתְקִיף לַהּ רָבָא: אִי הָכִי, כָּל דְּאָזֵיל בְּאִיסּוּרָא אָזֵיל.

45.22 הַדַר פְּשַׁט מִדְּתַנְיָא: אָזֵיל בַּר נָשׁ טְפַח טְפַח.

45.23 אָמַר רַב נַחְמָן: הָא דְּקָא אָזֵיל לְמִקְוֶה שָׁרֵי.

45.24 מֵיתִיבִי: הֵיכָא דְּאָזֵיל אַרְבַּע אַמּוֹת חַיָּיב חַטָּאת.

45.25 מְפָרֵשׁ רַב שֵׁשֶׁת: הָנֵי מִילֵּי כַּד אָזֵיל לְעִנְיָנָא דִּרְשׁוּת.

45.26 סָבַר רַב אַשִׁי לְמֵימַר: מַאן דְּאָזֵיל מֵחֲצֵירוֹ לְבֵיתֵיהּ.

45.27 אִיבַּעְיָא לְהוּ: אָזֵיל גַּבְרָא בְּכַרְמְלִית מַהוּ?

45.28 תֵּיקוּ, דְּלָא אִיפְּשַׁט אִי אָזֵיל אוֹ לָא אָזֵיל.

45.29 תָּא שְׁמַע דְּאָמַר רַבָּה: כָּל דְּאָזֵיל לִתְחוּמִין פָּטוּר.

45.30 כְּלָלָא דְּמִילְּתָא: כַּד אָזֵיל לְמִצְוָה אָזֵיל וְלָא מִיחַיַּיב.

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Part D (Grammar Explanation for Talmudic Legal Dialogue)

Special Legal Uses of אָזֵיל

In Talmudic legal discourse, אָזֵיל takes on specific technical meanings:

1. Relative Clauses with דְּ

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מַאן דְּאָזֵיל = "one who goes" -

הַאי דְּאָזֵיל = "this one who goes" -

כָּל דְּאָזֵיל = "everyone who goes"

2. Conditional Constructions

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כַּד אָזֵיל = "when one goes" -

אִי אָזֵיל = "if one goes" -

הֵיכָא דְּאָזֵיל = "where one goes"

3. Legal Terminology

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אָזֵיל בְּאִיסּוּרָא = "goes in prohibition" -

אָזֵיל לִדְבַר מִצְוָה = "goes for a commandment" -

אָזֵיל בִּרְשׁוּת הָרַבִּים = "goes in public domain"

4. Dialectical Phrases

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פְּרִיךְ (asks/challenges) -

מְשַׁנִּי (answers/distinguishes) -

מַתְקִיף (objects strongly) -

מֵיתִיבִי (they raise an objection)

5. Technical Measurements

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אַרְבַּע אַמּוֹת = four cubits (about 6 feet) -

טְפַח טְפַח = handbreadth by handbreadth -

תְּחוּמִין = Sabbath boundaries (2000 cubits)

Common Legal Formulas

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Question Format: הֵיכִי אָזֵיל...? (How does one go...?) -

Case Law: הָא דְּקָא אָזֵיל... (This case where one goes...) -

Resolution: תֵּיקוּ (let it remain unresolved) -

General Principle: כְּלָלָא דְּמִילְּתָא (the principle of the matter)

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