English: “That is on the altar” — this teaches that the wood must not project off the altar at all.
In the sugya: “On the altar” is strict. Wood that hangs off the edge is not fully “on the altar.” The entire length of each piece must rest on the mizbe’ach surface.
Type of Learning
Miyut from “on the altar” — wood must not project off the surface.
What Is Learned
Wood for the ma’arachah must lie entirely on the altar surface; protruding ends are invalid. “That is on the altar” is a zero-overhang rule.