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With regard to the contradiction presented by R' Yoḥanan, which led him to suggest that the opinions should be reversed, Ravina said that this is not the only possible resolution: Actually, do not reverse the opinions. Rather, in the case of the two Festival days, one could claim that R' Yehuda spok
If so, R' Yehuda’s statement should be understood as follows: In my opinion, even on the first Festival day, the egg is also permitted, as it is food that was separated. However, according to your opinion, which is that you prohibit liquid that comes from food, at least agree with me that it is perm
Ravina, son of Rav Ulla, said: There is an alternative resolution to the contradiction raised by R' Yoḥanan. Here, in the case of the egg laid on a Festival, R' Yehuda prohibited eating the egg since it is not from a chicken designated for food, whose legal status is that of food. Rather, the case
§ The Talmud raises an objection from a baraita, which clarifies the issue differently: Both an egg that was laid on Shabbat and an egg that was laid on a Festival are considered to be muktze, and therefore in both cases, one may not move the egg, neither for the sake of food nor for any other purpo
However, if one wishes, he may cover the egg with a vessel, without handling the egg itself, so that it does not break from being accidentally trodden upon. Although it is prohibited to move the egg itself, it is nevertheless permitted to move a vessel for its sake. And even if there is uncertaint