What is the basis for the distinction between small tefachim and standard tefachim in these measurements?
Synopsis
The small tefach (tefach katan) is derived from proportionally dividing a five-tefach amah into six parts, creating a tefach smaller than the standard tefach; a standard tefach contains four godel while a small tefach contains less than four godel.
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