Commentary for Chullin 5:14
אלא אכותי הא אמרת
If we were to say it refers to a deaf-mute, an imbecile or a minor, [in that case], having just now dealt with these [the Tanna] should have said: 'And if they slaughtered'! And if it refers to a Cuthean, surely you have said that if an Israelite is standing over him he may slaughter in the firs instance!<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Whereas the Mishnah declares the slaughtering valid only after the act.');"><sup>11</sup></span>
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