Derasha 136 on Vayikra 13:14

TT #136 · Parshas Tazria · Aliyah 2 · Passuk 14

The Complete Passuk

וּבְי֗וֹם הֵרָא֥וֹ ב֛וֹ בָּשָׂ֥ר חַ֖י יִטְמָֽא׃

English: But as soon as raw flesh appears on them, they shall be impure.

Chabad.org — Chumash, English translation + Rashi for Vayikra 13:14

Source Citation

Torah Temimah cites Sifra (Toras Kohanim) for the postponement of examination during protected days such as a groom’s wedding week.

Core Text of Chazal

Core Text — Sifra
וביום הראות בו. יש יום שאתה רואה בו ויש יום שאי אתה רואה בו, מכאן אמרו, חתן שנולד בו נגע נותנין לו שבעת ימי המשתה לו ולביתו ולכסותו.

English: There is a day on which a priest examines a lesion and a day on which he does not; therefore a groom who develops a lesion is given all seven days of the wedding feast for himself, his household, and his garment.

Type of Learning

Textual derivation

What Is Learned

Certain days are unsuitable for examining lesions; a bridegroom receives the seven days of wedding celebration for himself, his household, and his clothing.