Berachos 61b § 2
Honors Begin with the Best
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In conferring honor, one begins with the greatest,
And Moses said unto Aaron, and
Elazar and Itamar, his remaining sons:
Take the meal-offering that remains.
Aaron, who was the greatest among those involved, is mentioned first.
And in cursing, one begins with the least significant, as first the
snake was cursed, then Eve was cursed, and ultimately Adam
himself was cursed. The punishment did not begin with Adam.
And Moses said unto Aaron, and
Elazar and Itamar, his remaining sons:
Take the meal-offering that remains.
Aaron, who was the greatest among those involved, is mentioned first.
And in cursing, one begins with the least significant, as first the
snake was cursed, then Eve was cursed, and ultimately Adam
himself was cursed. The punishment did not begin with Adam.