Introduction

Having discussed the different blessings before food, the Mishnah now turns to discuss what happens if one makes a mistake by saying the wrong blessing for what he or she is eating.

Hebrew Text

English Translation

If one blessed for the fruits of the trees with "...Who creates the fruit from the fruit of the ground" - He has fulfilled his obligation.

But if he blessed for the fruits of the ground "...Who creates the fruit of the trees" - He has not fulfilled his obligation.

But for all, if he said:

"For everything exists by God's word" - He has fulfilled his obligation.

Explanation

Finished: I.e. he or she has fulfilled the obligation to bless for the food, because the trees that the fruit grow on are from the ground.

Not finished: I.e. he or she has not fulfilled the obligation to bless for the food, because fruits of the ground have no connection to trees.

For all: This all-inclusive blessing can be used for any food in the event the person cannot determine what blessing is appropriate to say.