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Source and decoding
תנו רבנן: ״הרי את אשתי״, ״הרי את ארוסתי״, ״הרי את קנויה לי״ – מקודשת.
The baraita recognizes formulas that express kiddushin.
- 1Identify the baraita’s formulas
- 2Distinguish clear from uncertain wording
- 3Examine how context and the woman’s understanding matter
Kushya
The Gemara asks how she would know he means kiddushin if they had not discussed it. Even when they have discussed kiddushin, the uncertain formulas raise a further question: does he mean betrothal or work? That question remains unresolved.
Insight
Dapim 6-8 also examine loans, payment to another, and money’s worth. Distinguish transferring value from words alone.