Returning a Pledge Before Sunset and After Dark

Mekhilta Tractate Kaspa 1:13

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

This tells me only of a day-garment. Whence do you derive of a night-garment that it can be returned the entire night? From (Devarim 24:13) "Return shall you return the pledge to him when the sun goes down."

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