About this episode
A number of statements regarding sins in general are derived from the sotah. Rabbi Yishmael brings an explanation why one witness is believed to testify that the sotah had relations with the man she was warned against. What causes one to sin? What causes a husband to be jealous of his wife? Rabbi Yishmale and Rabbi Akiva debate whether it is permitted or an obligation for the husband to want his wife in a case where he suspects her of infidelity. They have similar arguments in a few other topics about whether it is permitted or an obligation. Rav Shmule bar Nachmani talks about the importance of a single mitzva vs. one transgression. Another braita is brought discussing why one witness is believed about testifying to her having committed adultery but not for the kinui and stira .