Derasha 1 on Bereishis 4:4

TT #154 · Parashas Bereishis · Fourth Aliyah · Passuk 4

Complete Passuk

וְהֶ֨בֶל הֵבִ֥יא גַם־ה֛וּא מִבְּכֹר֥וֹת צֹאנ֖וֹ וּמֵֽחֶלְבֵהֶ֑ן וַיִּ֣שַׁע יְהֹוָ֔ה אֶל־הֶ֖בֶל וְאֶל־מִנְחָתֽוֹ׃

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Source Citation

TT points to Zevachim 116a (verified).

E-Daf image (Zevachim 116a)

Core Text

Core Textוּמֵחֶלְבֵהֶן — מַהוּ מֵחֶלְבֵהֶן? מִשַּׁמְנֵיהוֹן דִּידְהוּ.
English of Core Text: “And from their fat portions” — what is the meaning of “from their fat portions”? From their choicest (shamen) ones.
On the daf / in context: The word “chelbehen” is explained as the fattiest / choicest of the flock, underscoring the quality of Hevel’s offering.
Type of Learning: Custom (quality of Hevel’s offering)
What Is Learned: Hevel brought from the choicest of his flock.