If cumin was not ground before Shabbat, how may it be prepared for the circumcision wound?
Synopsis
If cumin was not pre-ground before Shabbat, it may not be ground on Shabbat (grinding is a Torah melachah). Instead it must be chewed with the teeth. Similarly, wine and oil that were not pre-mixed may not be mixed on Shabbat — each must be applied separately.
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