Commentary for Avodah Zarah 33:5
ופליגא דרבי פדת דא"ר פדת לא אסרה תורה אלא קריבה של גלוי עריות בלבד שנא' (ויקרא יח, ו) איש איש אל כל שאר בשרו לא תקרבו לגלות ערוה
This is contrary to what R. Pedat said; for R. Pedat said: The Torah forbids close approach only to those prohibited as incest as it is said, “No man shall approach any that is near of kin to him to uncover their nakedness” (Leviticus 18:6).
Daf Shevui to Avodah Zarah
Pedat disagrees with R. Hisda from above. R. Hisda had said that it is prohibited to come within four cubits of a prostitute. R. Pedat says that it is prohibited only to come close (in a sexual manner) only to one who is considered a forbidden relationship. Interestingly, R. Pedat seems to have little problem with coming close to a prostitute.
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