Translation:Mishnah/Seder Moed/Tractate Chagigah/Chapter 1/2

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Introduction

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Hebrew Text

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בית שמאי אומרין:
הראייה שתי כסף, והחגיגה מעה כסף.
בית הלל אומרין:
הראייה מעה כסף, והחגיגה שתי כסף.

English Translation

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The House of Shammai say:
The appearance-offering is two silver [ma'ah], and the festival-offering is a silver ma'ah.
The House of Hillel say:
The appearance-offering is a silver ma'ah, and the festival-offering is two silver [ma'ah].


Explanation

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The appearance-offering (re'iyah) was a burnt-offering completely burnt upon the Altar; the festival-offering (chagigah) was a peace-offering eaten by the offerer, his friends and family).