1)

Having already prohibited blood in Pasuk 16, why does the Torah repeat it here?

1.

Rashi" To incorporate in the Isur, Dam ha'Tamtzis 1 - the blood that flows after the initial blood (the Dam ha'Nefesh) has finished spurting out.

2.

Ramban #1 (in Pasuk 22): To teach us that, although it is compared to a Tzvi and an Ayal, its blood does not require covering, as the Pasuk concludes.

3.

Ramban #2 (in Pasuk 22): To teach us that in spite of the concern that people may sacrifice to demons - which is why the blood of Chayos and birds requires covering, the Isur of eating it overrides this concern. 2

4.

Seforno: 'Make sure that the blood is not fit to drink, by pouring it out on the ground and not storing it like one stores wine, oil and other liquids'.


1

See Sifsei Chachamim. See also Torah Temimah, note 94, who elaborates.

2

See Ramban DH 'Vehutzrach Lehazkir'.

2)

What are the ramifications of the Torah's comparison of blood to water that is poured out?

1.

Pesachim, 22a #1 (according to R. Avahu) 1 : It comes to permit blood be'Hana'ah, like water that is poured out.

2.

Pesachim 22b #2 (according to Chizkiyah) 2 : It comes to preclude Dam Kodshim from being Machshir seeds for Tum'ah.


1

Who holds that "Lo Sochal" always incorporates an Isur Hana'ah.

2

Who holds that "Lo Sochal" does not incorporate an Isur Hana'ah.

3)

Why does the Torah insert the (otherwise superfluous) phrase "Al ha'Aretz Tishpe'chenah ka'Mayim"?

1.

Chulin, 84a: To teach us that the blood of domesticatedd animals does not require Kisuy ha'Dam. 1


1

See Ba'al ha'Turim.

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