Responsa for Yevamot 141:4
(שמות יב, ט) ממנו ממנו למה לי לכדרבה א"ר יצחק
Might it be suggested that it<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' The Scriptural text cited. ');"><sup>11</sup></span> includes the onan?<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' V Glos. ');"><sup>12</sup></span> R. Jose b. Hanina replied: Scripture stated, There shall no common man,<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Lev. XXII, 10. ');"><sup>13</sup></span> I commanded you concerning its prohibition to a common man<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' The non-priest. ');"><sup>14</sup></span>
Maharach Or Zarua Responsa
It is not necessary for a father himself to circumcise his son; his only obligation is to see that his son be circumcised.
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