1)

Having stated "Lo Yikrav" in the previous Pasuk why does it repeat it here?

1.

Rashi and Seforno: To indicate that it is not befitting for a Ba'al-Mum to bring Korbanos (just as he would not venture to serve before a human king - Rashi 1 ). 2


1

Rashi: as the Pasuk writes in Mal'achi 1:8: "If you were to bring it to your governor, would he accept you... ?"

2

Seforno: As the Pasuk writes in Esther, 4:2 "Because it is not befitting to come before the king wearing sack-cloth!"

2)

Why does the Torah repeat "ki Chol Ish"?

1.

Sifra: Having issued the prohibition on Aharon's offspring (See previous Pasuk), the Pasuk now comes to include Aharon himself.

3)

Why does the Torah insert the (otherwise superfluous) word "Ish"?

1.

B'choros, 44a: To incorporate a white spot in the eye and a watery eye in the list of Mumin.

4)

Why does the Torah repeat "asher bo Mum"?

1.

Sifra: To incorporate a Kohen with temporary blemishes in the prohibition. 1


1

Refer to 21:17:153:3. See Torah Temimah, note 117.

5)

Why doess the Torah omit the words "mi'Zera Aharon"?

1.

Oznayim la'Torah: Because the current Pesukim are referring to a Bamah, on which a Zar is permitted to sacrifice - but not a Ba'al-Mum. 1


1

As the Gemara states in Zevachim 16a. Refer also to 21:18:2:1.

6)

What if the person is blind in only one eye?

1.

B'choros, 44a: "Iver" means 'blind', irrespestive as to whether one is blind in one eye or in both eyes.

7)

What if the person is lame in only one leg?

1.

SIfra: "Pise'ach" means 'lame', irrespestive as to whether one is lame in one leg or in both legs. 1


1

See Torah Temimah, note 119.

8)

What is the meaning of "Charum"?

1.

Rashi (citing B'choros, 43b): It means that his nose is sunken between his eyes - to the point that he is able to paint both eyes with one stroke. 1

2.

Ramban and Moshav Zekenim (citing B'choros 43b): It means a nose that is sunken, 2 even if one cannot paint the two eyes with one stroke.

3.

Targum Yonasan: It means simply a deformed nose.


1

Moshav Zekenim: Why did Rashi explain like R. Yosi? Chachamim disagree, and say that he exaggerated!

2

Ramban: "Oh Charum" include a shrunken nose, one that is blocked or that drips.

9)

Why does the Pasuk refer to a misshapen nose as "Charum" (which is from the root 'Cherem', which has connotatons of destruction?

1.

Ramban and Moshav Zekenim: Because the beauty of a person's face lies in the nose, and when it is misshapen, it affects the entire face.

10)

What is the definition of "Saru'a"?

1.

Rashi: "Saru'a" is where one of a pair of twin limbs 1 is larger than the other.

2.

Targum Yonasan: "Saru'a" is a sprained thigh. 2


1

Rashi: such as the eyes or the calves.

2

Refer to 22:23:1:2.

11)

Why does the Torah add the word "O" (and not simply a 'Vav' - see Torah Temimah, 120) in cconnection with "Pise'ach", "Charum" and "Saru'a"?

1.

Sifra: "O Pise'ach" includes a. an arched foot - where the heel and the toes touch the ground but the middle of the foot is raised; b. a crooked foot and c. a foot that is shaped like a bow - with the heel at one end and the toes at the other. B'choros, 43b: "O Charum" includes a. a short nose; b. nostrils that are blocked and c. a long nose. Sifra: "O Saru'a" includes a. a bone that protrudes from the thumb or from the big toe; b. a heel that protrudes from the back of the foot and c. a sole that is wide - like the foot of a goose.

12)

Why is a Ba'al-Mum disqualified from performing the Avodah?

1.

Seforno: Because it is not befitting for a person with a blemish to appear thus before the King. 1


1

Seforno: As the Pasuk writes in Esther, "Because one does not appear by the Gate of the king('s palace) wearing sack-cloth.

13)

Whar is the Din with regard to a blemish not listed in the Torah?

1.

Rambam (Pesulei ha'Mukdashin, 6:4): All blemishes, even those not listed in the Torah, disqualify from performing the Avodah. 1


1

Refer to 21:21:2:1-2.

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