Commentary for Avodah Zarah 86:5
אמר אביי לא אסרה תורה אלא שמשין שבמדור העליון
Abaye explained: The Torah prohibited only the the attendants who are in the highest stratum.
Daf Shevui to Avodah Zarah
Abaye (again) answers that the Torah prohibited only the angels that are in the highest order, including those mentioned here. But not, evidently, the moon. Again, Rabban Gamaliel is defended.
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