🎓 Quiz
הלכות שבועות פרק א · 5 Questions
Question 1
Which oath involves swearing about an impossible physical feat?
Sh'vuat shav includes oaths on the impossible — e.g., 'I swear this person is a camel.'
Question 2
What financial penalty accompanies a false sh'vuat hapikadon?
The violator pays the principal he denied plus one-fifth, and also brings a guilt offering.
Question 3
Sh'vuat ha'edut applies when a witness:
The oath of testimony is violated when someone denies having knowledge of testimony that would be financially relevant.
Question 4
Which category covers a future commitment like 'I will not eat bread'?
Sh'vuat bitui covers statements about deeds one could perform — past or future.
Question 5
Why is inadvertent violation of sh'vuat hapikadon still a sin?
The person was originally aware of the obligation. Forgetting the oath (not the object) is the core inadvertent case.