Pisqa’ 239¹⁸⁵

1. “But if this charge were true” (Dt. 22:20). Now, I might infer only that the rule applies to conventional sexual practices.¹⁸⁶; literally, “in her way,” i.e., “in the normal fashion.” How do I know that the rule also applies to unconventional sexual practices?¹⁸⁷ literally, “not in her way,” i.e., “not in the normal fashion.” 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?¹⁸⁸literally, “penetration from another place,” i.e., “anal penetration.” The Teaching states: “This charge” (Dt. 22:20)— [the specification*, this*, warrants inclusion of any sort of penetration].

footnotes: ¹⁸⁵ H:146-147;JN2:158 ¹⁸⁶ Heb: kedarkah ¹⁸⁷ Heb: shelo kedarkah; ¹⁸⁸ Heb: bi’ah bemaqom ‘akher;

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.**¹⁸⁹ 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.

footnotes: ¹⁸⁹ Cf. M. Ket.4:3.