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Exodus 22:12

10 If a man gives a donkey, an ox, a sheep, or any other animal to be cared for by his neighbor, but it dies or is injured or stolen while no one is watching,

11 an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor’s property. The owner must accept the oath and require no restitution.

But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner.

13 If the animal was torn to pieces, he shall bring it as evidence; he need not make restitution for the torn carcass.

14 If a man borrows an animal from his neighbor and it is injured or dies while its owner is not present, he must make full restitution.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner.
KJV
And if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.
WEB
But if it is stolen from him, the one who stole shall make restitution to its owner.
ASV
But if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.
DARBY
But if it have been stolen from him, he shall make [it] good unto its owner.
BLB
But if it is actually stolen from him, he shall repay to its owner.
ÅB
Men blir det stjålet fra ham, da skal han gi dets eier vederlag.
OTB
Men hvis dyret ble tatt ved tyveri fra naboen, må eieren kompenseres.
B1930
Men blir det stjålet fra ham, da skal han gi dets eier vederlag.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Genesis 31:39

    I did not bring you anything torn by wild beasts; I bore the loss myself. And you demanded payment from me for what was stolen by day or night.

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  • Exodus 22:7

    If a man gives his neighbor money or goods for safekeeping and they are stolen from the neighbor’s house, the thief, if caught, must pay back double.

    Read in context