86 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Exodus, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), Source Book Keys, TEMIMAH-EXOD EXODUS | 21:37 five — EXOD617 It was taught: R. Akiva said: Why does Sc... EXOD617 It was taught: R. Akiva said: Why does Scripture ordain "four and five" payment for one who slaughtered or sold? Because [by doing this] he has rooted himself in the sin. Rava says: Because he has repeated the sin. (Bava Kamma 67b, 68a) Share Print Source KeyTEMIMAH-EXODVerse21:37Keyword(s)fiveSource Page(s)178 Switch article EXODUS | 21:37 five — EXOD616 A thief is obligated to pay back four tim... Previous Article EXODUS | 21:37 five — EXOD618 It was taught: R. Yochanan b. Zakkai said... Next Article