And a pure man shall take hyssop and dip it in the water, and sprinkle upon the tent and upon all the vessels and upon the persons who were there, and upon him who touched the bone or the slain or the dead or the grave.
English: It was taught: R. Yose bar Bun said, hops that were gathered are joined for impurity but not joined for sprinkling. What is the difference? R. Ila said: regarding sprinkling it is written “and he shall sprinkle upon the tent and upon all the vessels” — and upon whatever is sustained in the vessel.
Type of Learning
Distinction between impurity-connection and sprinkling-reach.
What Is Learned
Sprinkling must cover the tent, vessels, and what properly belongs with them for this rite.