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The Gemora cites several sources to teach us that even if one delays on the bringing of a korban, the korban is still valid. The commentators all ask as to what would be the logic of invalidating the korban? While it is true that the owner committed a transgression by not bringing the korban in the proper time but why would the korban become unfit to be brought?
The Torah said, " When you make a pledge to God your Lord, do not be late in paying it, since God will then demand it, and you will have committed a sin ." Every additional word teaches an additional thought.
We explore the permutations of delay and its halachic ramifications (Rav Taragin) ending with Prof Himmelfarb's analysis of how The biblical priestly text is unique in the ancient Near East, in that it utilizes scribal features such as colophons, cross references, and casuistic laws (when... then...), aimed at making the text accessible to the public. This preserved Israelite priestly writing past the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple.