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Without them, the Torah would be lacking in detail. Here's an example: you shall not murder. Is a Doctor Who gives the wrong medicine culpable? Fully culpable? Would it be permitted to kill an enemy who has hinted that he has plans to kill you in the future? There are myriads of details such as these which need clarification, which is what the Talmud and commentaries do.

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