Commentary for Kiddushin 97:12
והני מילי דא"ל קריינ' אבל אמר לה קרא אנא עד דקרי אורייתא נביאי וכתובי בדיוקא
once he has read three verses [of the Pentateuch] in the synagogue,<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' In Talmudic times the reading of the Pentateuch, which was an important part of Sabbath and Festival services, was performed by a number of congregants, each of whom read not less than three verses, and not by a Reader, as to-day.');"><sup>16</sup></span> she is betrothed. R'Judah said: He must be able to read and translate it.
Daf Shevui to Kiddushin
“Kara” implies an expert in reading Scripture. Beyond that which is implied by the term “karyana.”
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