Pesachim 49b § 1
Lacking All Moral Sense
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However, he should not marry the
daughter of an ignoramus [am ha’aretz]
because they are vermin and their wives
are similar to a creeping animal.
This is because their lifestyle involves
the violation of numerous prohibitions.
And with regard to their daughters
Cursed is one who lies with an animal
as they are similar to animals in that
they lack any knowledge or moral sense.
daughter of an ignoramus [am ha’aretz]
because they are vermin and their wives
are similar to a creeping animal.
This is because their lifestyle involves
the violation of numerous prohibitions.
And with regard to their daughters
Cursed is one who lies with an animal
as they are similar to animals in that
they lack any knowledge or moral sense.