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What is "Ezor"?
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Rashi: It is a belt.
2)
Why may he not put it in water?
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Rashi: Do not launder it when it is sweaty, so it will decay quickly. 1
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Malbim: If a linen garment is not laundered constantly, it becomes black.
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Radak: If so, Hashem should have said 'do not launder it'! I do not know why He commanded not to put it in water. Malbim - this is the beginning of laundering.