1)

Why does the Pasuk use the expression "Yutan" (rather than 'Yiten')?

1.

Kidushin, 59b): Refer to 11:34:3:1. To confine the contact with water to where the owner 1 is pleased with it. 2


1

See Torah Temimah, note 157 DH 've'Hinei'.

2

'Yutan Dumya le'Yiten'. And this explains why Chazal always refer to the food as 'b'Chi Yutan'.

2)

From which stage of growth does "v'Chi Yutan Mayim al Zera..." become applicable?

1.

Rashi: From the moment the 'fruit' is detached. 1


1

Because all fruit has had contact with water whilst it is attached to the ground (Rashi). See also Rashbam on Pasuk 37.

3)

What are the implications of "ve

1.

Chulin, 121a: It implies that only something that is not destined to adopt a stringent Tum'ah (Neveilah) like seeds requires Hechshar

4)

What happens if the food is already dry when the Neveilah falls on it?

1.

Rashi and Ramban: Refer to 11:34:3:1*.

2.

Targum Yonasan: The food only becomes 'b'Chi Yutan' if it is still wet. 1


1

See Na'ar Yonasan.

5)

What are the connotations of "Tamei Hu"?

1.

Pesachim 14a: To teach us that although the seeds becomes Tamei they cannot transmit Tum'ah to other food


1

See Torah Temmah, note 159

6)

Why does the Torah add the word "Asher Hi Lachem le

1.

Chulin, 118a: Refer to 11:35:2:1

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