Commentary for Shevuot 52:2

א"ל באומר יודע אני ששבועה זו אסורה אבל איני יודע אם חייבין עליה קרבן או לאו

Rabina enquired of Raba: If he swore concerning a loaf [not to eat it], and he was dangerously ill on account of [not being able to eat] it, what is the ruling? - If he is dangerously ill, [of course] you may permit it to him! Well then, if he is distressed, and he ate it, unwittingly transgressing the oath, what is the ruling? - He said to him, it has been taught: He who would turn back if he knew brings an offering for his unwitting transgression; he who would not turn back if he knew, does not bring an offering for his unwitting transgression. <br>

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