*31.6 Makkos Daf 21 A (10 lines after spreads)*

*31.6 Makkos Daf 21 A (10 lines after spreads)*Today’s learning sponsored by*Sponsor a day's learning* (thousands of minutes!) for only $50 *click here*https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/ODUwOTU=_Kesoves Kaaka_ [writing and cutting into the skin; tatooing] is forbidden by the Torah.*Summary**Mishna:**One is liable for _malkos_ for _kesoves kaaka._*If one wrote _[even with permanent ink]_ but did not make an incision. Or he made an incision but did not fill it with ink: He is not liable unless *he makes an incision and fills it with ink, bluestone or anything that leaves a permanent mark.**Rabbi Shimon ben Yehuda quoting Rabbi Shimon: He is only liable for writing a Name* [of an idol]. As it states “Do not tatoo yourself, I am Hashem [I and no other]”.*Gemara:**Rav Acha son of Rava to Rav Ashi:* According to Rabbi Shimon one is only liable for writing the words “I am G-d”?*Rav Ashi:* No, as *Bar Kapara* taught in a _beraisa:_He is only liable for writing a Name of an idol. As it states “Do not tattoo yourself, I am Hashem.” I and no other. 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