Commentary for Avodah Zarah 127:11
אלא מהכא ישראל שהיה נושה בעובד כוכבים מנה ומכר עבודת כוכבים והביא לו יין נסך והביא לו מותר אבל אם אמר לו המתן לי עד שאמכור עבודת כוכבים ואביא לך יין נסך ואביא לך אסור
Rather [there may be support] from the following: If an Israelite has a claim for a maneh against an idolater and the latter sold an idol and brought him the proceeds or yayin nesekh and brought him the proceeds, [the money] is permitted; but if [the idolater] said, “Wait until I sell an idol and I will bring you the proceeds or yayin nesekh and I will bring you the proceeds,” it is prohibited.
Daf Shevui to Avodah Zarah
This baraita proves that the proceeds of the sale of an idol by an idolater are permitted. However the baraita does prohibit them under certain circumstances. Tomorrow’s section will clarify what these circumstances are.
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