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source for אין מוקדם ומאוחר בתורה
Question
Shalom
There is a commonly known principle of אין מוקדם ומאוחר בתורה
However, I have not been able to find the source for it.
According to one source, it is in the introduction to Mishnat Rabbi Eliezer [b. Rabbi Yose ha-Galili] as found in Midrash HaGadol (Yemen) as part of the beraita of 32 rules.
However, my copy of this text does not have it.
I would be grateful if you could help identify the source, and possibly the context in which it is given.
Shalom uvrakha
Tzvi-Gad ben ReMA
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Answer
Shalom,
Thank you for your question. This concept is quoted in the Gemera (see for example Pesachim 6b for a good example of this rule and when it is applied).
As for its early sources – it is quoted in the following sources –
Mechiltah D’Rebi Yishma’el – Mesechta D’Shira 7
Mechiltah D’Rashbi – Chapter 15
Sifri Bamidbar – Parshat Behalotcha, pesiktah 64
Talmud Yerushalmi – Megillah 7a
Briatah of 32 midot of Rebi Eli’ezer (son of Rebi Yosi Haglili) midah 31 and 32.
I hope this is of some help to you.
Blessings.

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