*34.5 Makkos Daf 23 A (2 lines after spreads)*

*34.5 Makkos Daf 23 A (2 lines after spreads)**Summary**Rav Sheishes from Rabbi Elazar ben Azaryah:* We learn that *anybody who speaks or accepts _lashon hora,_ or testifies falsely deserves to be thrown to the dogs* from the juxtaposition of the _pessukim_ “Throw it to the dogs” and “Do not bear a false report”. The word for “bear” can also be read as “give over”, thus all three things are included in this _possuk. (Someone who misuses his gift of speech is like a piece of dead meat. Additionally, someone who opens his mouth without thinking is worse than a dog which opens its mouth to bark at people for no reason. This is something to keep in mind when a dog barks at you).__We learned in the mishna (34.3) that in addition to the calfskin straps in the whip, there were two additional straps._*Beraisa:* These straps were made of donkey hide.As *the Gallilean expounded in the presence of Rav Chisda* _(in Bavel, a guest from Gallil said a drasha):_ “The ox knows his master and the donkey knows the trough of his owner _(they are grateful to the hand that feeds them),_ But Yisroel doesn’t know, my people don’t reflect on this”. One who recognizes his master [the ox (calf) and the donkey] should exact retribution on the sinner who does not recognize his Master. _(We note that the chief fault of the sinner is ingratitude towards Hashem)._ 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