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According to the Mishna on our daf, a standard sacrifice needs to be brought with six things in mind:
1) Zevaḥ – The intent must be for the specific sacrifice that is being brought
2) Zovei’aḥ – The intent must be for the owner of the sacrifice
3) Ha-Shem – The sacrifice must be brought with God in mind
4) Ishim – The intent must be to sacrifice the animal on the altar
5) Rei’aḥ – It must be brought in a manner that will raise the scent of the sacrifice
6) Niḥo’aḥ – The intention must be to fulfill God’s will.
In addition, a sin-offering or a guilt-offering must be brought with the specific transgression in mind.
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