Q: What should a Noahide do if he stole something without intending to do so?
Q: What should a Noahide do if he stole something without intending to do so and found out about it later on?
– If the stolen object still exists?
– If the object no longer exists?
– If the stolen object has become mixed in with other things and cannot be separated?
– If the object has deteriorated but still has some possible use? (An example would be meat which is spoiled but can still be fed to a dog.)
A: What should a Noahide do if he stole something without intending to do so and found out about it later on?
– If the stolen object still exists?
* The object itself should be returned to its owner.
– If the object no longer exists?
* The owner should be compensated for the value of the object.
– If the stolen object has become mixed in with other things and cannot be separated?
* The owner should receive compensation.
– If the object has deteriorated but still has some possible use?
