*31.5 Makkos Daf 21 A (11 lines Dn)*

*31.5 Makkos Daf 21 A (11 lines Dn)**Summary*The _mishna_ (30.3) taught that one is *only liable for shaving the beard with a razor.**Beraisa: There are two _pessukim_ regarding shaving a beard.* “It should not be shaved” _(giluach)._ And “It should not be destroyed” _(hashchasa)._The _possuk_ about _giluach_ alone *would have included a prohibition against cutting with a scissors* _[when we say scissors it means that only the top blade cuts, and the bottom remains stationary],_ but a scissors cannot be included under _hashchasa._The _possuk_ about _hashchasa_ alone *would have included a prohibition against picking with tweezers,* but tweezing cannot be included under _giluach._Thus we learn that only *a shaving that destroys* falls under the prohibition. *This is possible with a razor.* _[This is why a shaver must be kosher; it must have a guard with fine holes that do not allow the blade to come in contact with the skin]._*Rabbi Eliezer* taught in the _mishna_ (30.3): He is liable *even for tweezing off his beard.**Challenge:* If he learns that both _pessukim_ are connected; he should require both conditions [ _giluach_ and _hashchasa_ ]. *If the _pessukim_ are not connected,* one would be liable even for scissors. *Why only with a _tweezer_ ?**Resolution:* Rabbi Eliezer holds that *a tweezer can be included under _giluach._* See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate