English: Might [one think] if he fully separated [the halves] it is invalid? The verse says “and he shall cause to go up in smoke” — even if he separated.
In Sifra: “Lo yavdil” states the preferred practice of not fully separating the halves. The subsequent “ve-hiktir” teaches that even if the kohen does fully separate them, the offering remains valid for burning.
Type of Learning
Miyut of absolute non-separation as a condition of validity.
What Is Learned
Complete separation of the bird is not ideal but does not invalidate the subsequent burning. The verse’s “lo yavdil” is the preferred form; the following “ve-hiktir” ensures that full separation does not render the olah pasul.