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Bava Batra 165: אֵין פָּחוֹת מִדִּינָר דְּהַב

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The Gemora cites a braisa: If it was written, “Silver,” it signifies that he has a claim of no less than a silver dinar. “Silver dinarim” or “dinarim silver” signifies a claim of no less than two silver dinarim. “Silver in dinarim” signifies a claim of silver for no less than two gold dinarim. The Master had said: If it was written, “Silver,” it signifies that he has a claim of no less than a silver dinar.

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