Commentary for Bava Metzia 12:9

but if he is not obliged [to tithe them because the tenth sheep is not really his], then [he has had no advantage, as he only owned nine sheep, and] nine are not subject to tithe.<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Therefore he has not relieved himself in any way, and in either case, not with anything belonging to the priest. ');">¹⁷</span> Later Abaye said: My objection is really groundless.<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' I.e., the Baraitha quoted by R. Hananiah does support the view of Rabbah that the priest has no right to a doubtful firstling or its substitute. ');">¹⁸</span>

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