English of Core Text: Rabbi Elazar said: What is the meaning of “I will make him a help opposite him (kenegdo)”? If he is worthy — she helps him; if he is not worthy — she is against him. Some say Rabbi Elazar raised a contradiction between the written and read forms: if worthy — opposite him (as a counterpart); if not worthy — she opposes him.
On the daf / in context: The dual potential of “kenegdo” is expounded: the same wife can be a help or an opponent according to the husband’s merit.
Type of Learning: Custom (dual force of “kenegdo”)What Is Learned: “Kenegdo” means either a corresponding help or an opposing force, depending on the husband’s worthiness.