Exodus 22:12

And if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.

And if it be stolen {H1589}{H1589} from him, he shall make restitution {H7999} unto the owner {H1167} thereof.

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

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

But if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • Genesis 31:39 (3 votes)

    That which was torn [of beasts] I brought not unto thee; I bare the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, [whether] stolen by day, or stolen by night.

  • Exodus 22:7 (2 votes)

    ¶ 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.