Why does the Pasuk use the expression "Yutan" (rather than 'Yiten')?
From which stage of growth does "v'Chi Yutan Mayim al Zera..." become applicable?
Rashi: From the moment the 'fruit' is detached. 1
Because all fruit has had contact with water whilst it is attached to the ground (Rashi). See also Rashbam on Pasuk 37.
What are the implications of "ve?Chi Yutan Mayim al Zera"?
Chulin, 121a: It implies that only something that is not destined to adopt a stringent Tum'ah (Neveilah) like seeds requires Hechshar ? to preclude an animal that was not Shechted properly and that is about to become a Neveilah.
What happens if the food is already dry when the Neveilah falls on it?
Rashi and Ramban: Refer to 11:34:3:1*.
Targum Yonasan: The food only becomes 'b'Chi Yutan' if it is still wet. 1
See Na'ar Yonasan.
What are the connotations of "Tamei Hu"?
Pesachim 14a: To teach us that although the seeds becomes Tamei they cannot transmit Tum'ah to other food ? 'Ein Ochel Metamei Ochel'. 1
Sifra: To teach us that the seeds become Muchshar Lekabel Tum'ah irrespective of whether the water falls on the seeds or the seeds fall into the water.
See Torah Temmah, note 159
Why does the Torah add the word "Asher Hi Lachem le?Ochlah"?
Chulin, 118a: Refer to 11:35:2:1 ? in connectoin with "Tanur ve'Kirayim".
