Parashas Ki Sisa · EXTRA (side-ring) · Passuk 30:25
Sefaria — Ramban on Ki Sisa 30:25
English: AND THOU SHALT MAKE IT A HOLY ANOINTING OIL, A PERFUME COMPOUNDED AFTER THE ART OF THE PERFUMER. In line with the simple meaning of Scripture, the preparation of the Oil of Anointment was in accordance with the view of Rabbi Yehudah, who said 134 Kerithoth 5a. that they first soaked the spices in water in order that they would not absorb the oil which was poured upon them Now this soaking [of which Rabbi Yehuda speaks] was not mere soaking in water alone. Rather, they put ground spices in a vessel full of water and then they poured upon them a hin of olive oil . 135 Verse 24. Then they placed this vessel upon another vessel full of water, and put it over a low flame with embers, and boiled i
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