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learned that in the Mishnah: One who carries out undiluted wine is only liable if he carries out a measure equivalent to the wine typically diluted for a cup. And it was taught with regard to the Mishnah: A measure equivalent to the wine diluted for a significant cup of wine. And it was taught in th
Abaye said: There are two possible responses with regard to this matter. One, as we learned in a Mishnah: Diluted wine, which is used to determine the exact color of red, is two parts water and one part wine from the wine of the Sharon. Apparently, wine constitutes 1/3rd and not 1/4th of the dilu
Rava said to him: That which you said that the dilution ratio that determines the color red is two parts water and one part wine, from the wine of the Sharon, is no proof. Wine of the Sharon is unique in that it is weak, and therefore two parts of water are sufficient to dilute it. Alternatively,
A tanna taught in a Tosefta: The measure that determines liability for carrying out congealed wine on Shabbat is an olive-bulk; this is the statement of R' Natan. Rav Yosef said: R' Natan and R' Yosei, son of R' Yehuda, said the same thing. R' Natan’s statement is that which we just stated. And the
Abaye said: Perhaps that is not the case, as R' Natan said that 1/4th of a log is required only here, with regard to wine, which is liquid; however, with regard to blood, which is viscous, in order to produce an olive-bulk when congealed, 1/4th of a log is not required. Less than 1/4th of a log o