*34.6 Makkos Daf 23 A (8 lines after spreads)*

*34.6 Makkos Daf 23 A (8 lines after spreads)**Summary*_We learned in the mishna (34.3) that the handle of the whip is a tefach, and the tips of the straps must be long enough to reach his belly when he is hit on the shoulders._*Abayye:* We learn that *whips must be custom built each time.**Rava to Abayye:* But then they would have *many straps* hanging in Beis Din!*Rava:* A loop is made with the calfskin straps to adjust the length of the donkey straps._We learned in the mishna (34.3) that he is hit once on the chest and then twice; on each shoulder blade._*Question: What’s the source?**Rav Kahana:* The wording in the _possuk_ about _malkos_ indicates that *one part should be in front.**Rav Chisda amar Rabbi Yochanan:* We know that *the straps are folded over* from the word _“V’hipilo” (The Yerushalmi explains that this is similar to the word “Hichpilo” which means folded over. This needs an explanation. The plain meaning of the word is that he should be hit with a blow that can make a man stagger. This is accomplished by doubling up the straps)._*Challenge:* The word is necessary to convey that *he should be bent over?**Resolution: That could have been taught by a different word.* The choice of _hipilo_ rather than _yateihu_ teaches both lessons. 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