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Mishnah, Parah, 12.10

nan The lid of a kettle which is joined to a chain: Bet Shammai say: these are regarded as connected in respect of uncleanness but not in respect of sprinkling. Bet Hillel say: if he sprinkled on the kettle, it is the same as if the lid also was sprinkled upon; but if he sprinkled on the lid only it is not the same as if the kettle also was sprinkled upon. All are eligible to sprinkle, except a tumtum, a hermaphrodite, a woman, and a child that is without understanding. A woman may assist [a man] while he sprinkles, and hold the water for him while he dips and sprinkles. If she held his hand, even if only at the time of sprinkling, it is invalid."

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agency	Eilberg-Schwartz (1986) 217
bertinoro	Eilberg-Schwartz (1986) 217
deuteronomist	Eilberg-Schwartz (1986) 217
eichrodt'	Eilberg-Schwartz (1986) 217