If
the fact that he stole an ox or a sheep was established by the
testimony of two witnesses, and the fact that he then slaughtered or
sold the stolen animal was established by their testimony as well, or
by the testimony of two other witnesses, he pays fourfold and fivefold
payment.
If he stole an ox or sheep and then sold it on the
Sabbath, or if he then sold it for idolatry, he pays fourfold or
fivefold payments. Had he slaughtered on Sabbath - which is a capital
offense - he would be exempt from payment, because of the “one is
subject only to the greater penalty” rule.
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