חייב · פטור
ORIGINALRH2-006
Rabbinic Hebrew · Rulings and Legal Contrasts
חייב and פטור
RH2-006Rabbinic HebrewMishnah and Hebrew Midrash
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חייב · פטור
Transliterationḥayav · patur
Plain meaningobligated/liably responsible · exempt
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חייב and פטור
These words often form a legal contrast. חייב indicates obligation or liability according to the subject matter; פטור indicates exemption from the stated obligation or liability. “Exempt” does not always mean “permitted” or “ideal.” The surrounding tractate determines what kind of duty is being discussed.
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ḥayav · patur
READINGApproved transliteration
obligated/liably responsible · exempt
MEANINGRabbinic Hebrew
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