English: Rava said: From where do I say that taking by means of another object is called taking? For we learned: If [the ashes] fell from a tube into the trough it is invalid; but if he caused them to fall it is valid. Why? The verse said “and they shall take and put” — rather, learn from this that taking by means of another object is called taking.
Type of Learning
Inference that instrument-assisted taking counts.
What Is Learned
Ashes may be transferred into the water by means of a tube or similar instrument when a person causes the transfer.