In the following chapter we shall treat of the Gemara, or Completion, usually called the Talmud, the same being a commentary on the Mishna. For the present, we shall content ourselves by laying before our readers a succinct account of the contents of the Mishna. The Mishna is divided into six general heads, called in Hebrew, Sedoreem, orders or classes. The first is styled Zeroeëm, which signifies _seeds_, and is subdivided into eleven sections. FIRST--BEROCHOUT, OR BLESSINGS.--This section treats of the laws directing the order of prayers and thanksgivings for the produce of the earth, and for all other benefits conferred on man by the beneficent creator; with the consideration as to time and place when they are to be said or repeated. SECOND--PYOH, OR CORNER.--This section treats of those laws which direct the leaving of the corner of the field, as the portion for the benefit of the poor, as commanded in the book of Leviticus. THIRD--DEMAI, OR DOUBTFUL.--This treats of such things of which there exists some doubt, as to tithes having been paid for them, the Israelites not being allowed to eat of anything until it had been tithed. FOURTH--TERUMOUS, OR OBLATIONS.--This section points out such things of which a portion was to be set apart as devoted to the use of the priests. FIFTH--SHEVINGIS, OR SEVENTH.--This section explains the laws of the seventh year, called the Sabbatical year, during which period the land was to remain at rest, and lie fallow; and during which time all debts were remitted and obligations canceled. SIXTH--KILLAYIM, OR MIXTURES.--This portion lays down the laws which prohibit the mixing or joining of things together of an opposite or different nature or species; as, the sowing of various kinds of seeds in one and the same spot of ground; or suffering cattle of different kinds to engender; or the grafting a scion of one species of plant on the stock of another of a different character. SEVENTH--MANGSIRE REESHOUN, OR FIRST TITHE. This section signifies the first tithes, and treats of the laws of the said tithes which shall be apportioned to the Levites. EIGHTH--MANGSIRE SHYNEE, OR SECOND TITHES. This treats of the laws of the second tithes, which were to be taken up to Jerusalem, and there to be eaten, or to be redeemed, and the produce expended at Jerusalem in peace offerings. FIFTH--CHALAH, LOAF, OR CAKE.--This section speaks of the laws relative to setting apart a cake of dough for the priests; of the description of dough the cake should be, and what kind of dough was prohibited from being used for the purpose. TENTH--ORLAH, OR UNCIRCUMCISED.--This section explains the law touching the illegality of eating the fruit of any tree until the fifth year of its growth. As follows: During the first three years of its bearing fruit, it must not be eaten; the fourth year it was holy to the Lord; and on the fifth year, it was permitted to be eaten by the owner thereof.