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exodus 22:7-13

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Exodus 22:7-13

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

7. If a man shall deliver unto his neighbour money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man’s house; if the thief be found, let him pay double. 8. If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the judges, [to see] whether he have put his hand unto his neighbour’s goods. 9. For all manner of trespass, [whether it be] for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, [or] for any manner of lost thing, which [another] challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; [and] whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour. 10. If a man deliver unto his neighbour an ass, or an ox, or a sheep, or any beast, to keep; and it die, or be hurt, or driven away, no man seeing [it]: 11. [Then] shall an oath of the LORD be between them both, that he hath not put his hand unto his neighbour’s goods; and the owner of it shall accept [thereof], and he shall not make [it] good. 12. And if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof. 13. If it be torn in pieces, [then] let him bring it [for] witness, [and] he shall not make good that which was torn.

Exodus 22:7-13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 22:7

Theological / Devotional

Stuff. That is, “goods,” or any movable article. Verses 7-13 record the law concerning deposits. Leaving property to the care of another was not unusual in ancient times, where investments were difficult and bankers were few. Those about to travel, especially merchants, did so. This required guarding the goods during the period of absence.

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