Commentary for Chagigah 11:6

היכי דמי אילימא בחיגר שאינו יכול להתפשט וסומא שאינו יכול להתפתח השתא גדול פטור קטן מיבעיא לא צריכא בחיגר שיכול להתפשט וסומא שיכול להתפתח מאי

What case is this? If you'll say it refers to a lame child who can not [ever be healed and] stretch out [his leg], or a blind person, who can not [ever be healed and] open [his eye], since [we know that] an adult is exempt [in these situations], must we even mention a child [is exempt]? [This is obvious!] No, it is necessary [because it is not so obvious] regarding a lame person who can [be healed and] stretch out [his leg], or a blind person who can [be healed and] open his eye, [for there are aspects that would make them obligated]. What is [the law regarding them]?

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