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There are many different views on this topic, Gil Student cites some of them here. Below is my personal opinion on this weighty topic.
I think such an exchange is forbidden. While the mitzvah to redeem captives is extremely important, the Mishnah says they cannot be redeemed for more than their value. The gemara gives 2 explanations for this - either ...
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