Commentary for Eruvin 162:9

ורב אילא אמר ר' יוחנן בד' פרקים אלו העמידו חכמים דבריהן על דברי תורה דאמר רבי יוחנן דבר תורה מעות קונות

Hence it is that in these four seasons when it is beneficial to him<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' The buyer in the seasons mentioned, owing to the great demand for meat, is anxious to secure his supply.');">²¹</span> the acquisition is valid since a benefit may be conferred on a man in his absence, but during the other days of the year when it is to his disadvantage<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' The demand for meat is not great and it is more advantageous for him to have his ready denar.');">²²</span> the acquisition is ineffective, since a disability may be imposed on a man only in his presence; and R'Ela citing R'Johanan<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Var. lec. Judah (Rashal) .');">²³</span>

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