1)

Why does the Torah insert the word "Sei" both by "Kevasim" and by "Izim"?

1.

Rashi (in Bo, Sh'mos, 12:5)): We learn from the fact that the Torah writes "ve'Sei Izim" that the term "Seh" also applies to goats.

2.

Targum Yonasan: To preclude the children of Tamei species, and children of a crossbreed of a Tahor species with a Tamei one.

2)

Why does the Torah insert the word "Sei Kesavim"?

1.

Bechoros, 7a: Refer to 14:5:0.1:1. To teach us that it is only Kasher if its father and mother are both of a Tahor species.

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