Pisqa’ 239¹

1

“But if this charge were true” (Dt.22:20).

Now, I might infer only that

the rule applies to conventional sexual practices.²

How do I know that

the rule also applies to unconventional sexual practices?³

The Teaching states:

“If . . .it were true” (Dt.22:20)—

[that she craved conventional practices,

she is likely to have pursued others as well].

Is it possible to say that

I can include

penetration of the other place?⁴

The Teaching states:

“This charge” (Dt.22:20)—

[the specification, this, warrants

inclusion of any sort of penetration].

2

“And the young lady showed no signs of virginity” (Dt.22:20)—

that is, there are no witnesses to impugn

this guy’s testimony.

“And they shall bring the young lady out to the door of her father’s house” (Dt.22:21)—

I might infer only that

[the trial must be held]

for a daughter with a living father,

and for one whose father has a door to his house.⁵

 

How do I know that

[the rule also applies]

if her father’s house has a door,

but he is no longer living?

The Teaching states:

“And they shall bring the young lady out” (Dt.22:21)—

whatever [her father’s circumstances may be].

If so, why is it specified:

“To the door of her father’s house” (Dt.22:21)?—

this is the proper procedure.

1. H:146-147;JN2:158
2. Heb: kedarkah; literally, “in her way,” i.e., “in the normal fashion.”
3. Heb: shelo kedarkah; literally, “not in her way,” i.e., “not in the normal fashion.”
4. Heb: bi’ah bemaqom ‘akher;literally, “penetration from another place,” i.e., “anal penetration.”
5. Cf. M. Ket.4:3.