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References
- ↑ Yevamot 75b; Ketuvot 85a.
- ↑ J. Schorr, Va'ad Hakhamim, 24b; Bacher, Ag. Pal. Amor. iii. 667, note 5
- ↑ Berakhot 6b; Eruvin 90a.
- ↑ I Samuel 2:33; see Rosh Hashana 18a
- ↑ Eruvin 25b; compare Dikdukei Soferim a.l.; Bava Metzia 109a; Bava Batra 137b, 151a; compare Jastrow, Dict. 794a, s.v. "Mammulaë".
- ↑ Hagigah 4b; Berakhot 6a and 8b; Eruvin 8a; Shabbat 3b, 4a; Hullin 43b; Keritot 3b; Zevachim 107a.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain : Singer, Isidore; et al., eds. (1901–1906). "Bebai b. Abaye". The Jewish Encyclopedia . New York: Funk & Wagnalls.
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