English: It was taught: if one walked its length and breadth, he has acquired the place of his walking — the words of R. Eliezer; the Sages say: he has not acquired until he takes formal possession.
Context: The command “walk” is linked to the tannaitic dispute on whether walking alone effects acquisition of land.
What Is Learned
Avraham’s commanded walking is the prototype for the debate on kinyan by traversal.