Commentary for Kiddushin 50:5

מתקיף לה רב יוסף אלא מעתה פיל לרבי שמעון במה יקנה אמר ליה אביי בחליפין אי נמי בשוכר את מקומו

Samuel, meeting Rab's disciples, said to them, Did Rab rule that large cattle are acquired by meshikah? But we learnt: BY MESIRAH, and Rab too [previously] ruled, by mesirah! Did he then retract from that [view]? - He ruled in accordance with this Tanna. For it was taught: But the Sages maintain, Both [large cattle and small] are acquired by meshikah. R'Simeon said: Both by lifting.

Explore commentary for Kiddushin 50:5. In-depth commentary and analysis from classical Jewish sources.