Kollel Iyun Hadaf Sotah 003: Rebbi Meir - man transgresses secretly
Kollel Iyun Hadaf Sotah 003: Rebbi Meir - man transgresses secretly Sotah 003: Rebbi Meir - man transgresses secretly H. D. asks: It seems to me to contradict what principle there had been behind those who are killed by beis din not being left to hang until morning. The transgression couldn't be more repugnant per se than those of the herugi beis din. Isn't R. Meyer being specific to the case of the accused woman being exonerated, in that he says, "man transgresses," and woman not? The Kollel replies: It is wonderful to hear from you! This is a very important question and for the moment I am going to give a short answer, but it requires a lot more thought. 1) The verse (Devarim 25:2-3) states, "Your brother was ashamed before your eyes," and Chazal say (see Makos 23a) that once he has been shamed by receiving his punishment, he is again "your brother" and you m...