The Daf Yomi - In-depth practical case-study analyses derived directly from each day’s Daf. SANHEDRIN PEREK CHELEK 93 GIIVEING UP 1S LIFE FOR A"Z

Q:The Rema asks if a person did not give up his life for avodah zarah hes patur not ciev misah so why does our gemara say klal yisrael ciev misa

A:The poskim answer they had the ability to run away it is considered as if they did it bamazid