π° Restoration vs Restitution
This article discusses the difference between restoration and restitution.
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The law, in Exodus 22:1-15, explains the difference between restoration and restitution:
- Restoration is the act of restoring βin the principalβ, that is some physical thing in its original condition, to its rightful owner.
- Restitution is made for loss of some intangible thing, such as a business or title.
Therefore, when the physical thing cannot be restored in its original condition, restitution is to be made in its place.
The law, in Leviticus 6:2-5, prescribes that in each case of obtaining some thing by false accusation or fraud, the guilty is required to restore in the principal, and give 20% more unto him against whom he has trespassed.
Likewise Numbers 5:6-7 prescribes that the guilty confess his sin which he has done, and recompense his trespass, that is to restore in the principal and add 20% thereof, unto him against whom he has trespassed.
And Proverbs 6:30-31 prescribes that the thief who no longer has the principal shall make restitution, that is to restore sevenfold.
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