ויקרא, פרק י״ד, פסוק כ״ו

The purification process involves a careful ritual where the priest pours oil onto the palm of his left hand. While the instructions for this step focus simply on the oil itself, earlier directions specify the exact measuring vessel used for the liquid. This shift in detail establishes an important rule regarding the tools used in the ceremony. Based on the earlier mention of the measuring vessel, a specific law emerges in the Sifra regarding its condition. When the priest pours the oil, the vessel holding it must be entirely intact and completely full [רד צ הופמן].