Commentary for Kiddushin 9:2
מה לכסף שכן פודין בו הקדש ומעשר שני תאמר שטר שאין פודין בו הקדש ומעשר שני דכתיב (ויקרא כז, יט) ונתן הכסף וקם לו
can surely tie? - [No.] As for money, that is because hekdesh and second tithe<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' v. p. 4, n. 4.');"><sup>3</sup></span> can be redeemed therewith;<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' When an article of hekdesh cannot itself be used in the Temple service, it is redeemed, reverts to a secular status, and the redemption money is dedicated to the Temple. Similarly, if the second tithe cannot be carried to Jerusalem, it is redeemed, becomes secular, and the redemption money is consumed in Jerusalem. - Since then money is potent in respect of these, it may also effect marriage.');"><sup>4</sup></span> can you say likewise of a deed, by which hekdesh and second tithe cannot be redeemed, for it is written, [and if he that sanctified the field will in any wise redeem it,] then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy estimation, and it shall be assured to him.<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Lev. XXVII, 19. The text gives only a paraphrase of this, then he shall give the money and it shall be assured to him; v. Tosaf. Shab. ');"><sup>5</sup></span>
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