Parashas Bechukosai · erechin · Passuk 2 · Unit 1 of 13
Torah Temimah cites the baraisa (Arachin): Israelites evaluate; gentiles do not — but gentiles may be evaluated (R’ Meir from “ish”).
English: Israelites evaluate, and gentiles do not. Might they also not be evaluated? Scripture says “a man” — Rabbi Meir.
Subject / object distinction derasha.
The evaluator must be an Israelite; the person valued may be a gentile (R’ Meir).