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  • From: Brak <Brak AT neo.rr.com>
  • To: James Christian <jc.bhebrew AT googlemail.com>
  • Cc: b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] Shatnez: Wool and Linen, or Animal Fiber and Plant Fiber?
  • Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:25:22 -0500

The difference is that if "wool and linen" is read as a definition then ONLY a mixture of wool and linen is forbidden. If it is read as an example then other mixtures would be forbidden as well.

B"H
John Steven



James Christian wrote:
Erm. I'm failing to see the difference. You just said the same thing but from two different view points. A bit like asking whether adfkgkdjgh means half empty cup or half full cup.

James Christian

2010/2/12 Brak <Brak AT neo.rr.com <mailto:Brak AT neo.rr.com>>

In Deut 22:11 it states:
<LO) TIL:B.A$ $A75(A+:N"Z CEMER W.PI$:T.IYM YAX:D.FW00>
"You shall not wear Shatnez, wool and linen together."

My question is thus:
Linguistically, is the phrase "wool and linen" a definition of Shatnez
(according to Rabbinic Judaism) or an example of Shatnez (according to
Karaite Judaism). Or is it ambiguous, and can be read either way?

Thanks in advance

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B"H
John Steven
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