Each case follows a pattern: R' Shimon dismisses the apparent purpose of the verse using a kal vaḥomer and then specifies a narrower case that the verse is needed to address—often one that contradicts expectations (e.g., eating sanctified food at the right time but in the wrong place).
‘Only Have a Child if He’ll Be Like R…
Each case follows a pattern: R' Shimon dismisses the apparent purpose of the verse using a kal vaḥomer and then specifies a narrower case that the verse is needed to address—often one that contradicts expectations (e.g., eating sanctified food at the right time but in the wrong place).