Command the children of Yisrael and say to them: My offering, My food for My fire-offerings, My pleasing aroma, you shall take care to present to Me in its appointed time.
English: Rav Toviyah bar Masnah said in the name of R. Yoshiyah: from where do we know mukzeh from the Torah? As it is said “you shall take care to present to Me” — to Me and not to another master.
Type of Learning
Exclusion of idolatrous designation.
What Is Learned
An animal set aside for idolatry is barred from the altar.