Commentary for Ketubot 140:3

אי הכי פרנס למה לה בדלא ספקה אי בדלא ספקה הדר קושיין לדוכתיה א"ר אשי במספקת לדברים גדולים ואינה מספקת לדברים קטנים

If so, what need has she of a steward? [She needs one] where [the proceeds of her handiwork] do not suffice. If, [however, her handiwork] does not suffice, our original difficulty arises again! Ashi replied: [This is a case] where [her handiwork] suffices for major needs but does not suffice for minor needs.

Explore commentary for Ketubot 140:3. In-depth commentary and analysis from classical Jewish sources.