Reference for Chullin 72:42

אלא מסיפא

You must therefore say that [this verse proves that] the flesh was rendered susceptible to uncleanness by sacred esteem! But perhaps the verse is to be explained as suggested by Rab Judah in the name of Samuel! For Rab Judah said in the name of Samuel: It might refer to the case where a cow consecrated for a peace-offering was passed through a stream<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' This was usually done in order that the hide of the animal be the more easily flayed.');">¹⁶</span>

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