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Exodus 22


Exodus 22 - 1

(“) If a man steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters or sells it , he must repay five oxen for ... an ox and four sheep for a sheep.

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Exodus 22 - 2

If a thief is caught breaking in and is beaten to death , no one shall be guilty of bloodshed.

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Exodus 22 - 3

But if it happens after sunrise ... , ... there is guilt for his bloodshed A thief must make full restitution ... ; if he has nothing he himself shall be sold for his theft.

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Exodus 22 - 4

If what was stolen ... is actually found ... alive in his possession — whether ox or donkey or sheep — he must pay back double.

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Exodus 22 - 5

If a man grazes his livestock in a field or vineyard and allows them to stray - so that they graze in someone else’s field , he must make restitution from the best of his own field ... or vineyard.

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Exodus 22 - 6

If a fire breaks out and spreads to thornbushes so that it consumes stacked or standing grain , or the whole field , the one who started - the fire must make full restitution ....

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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.

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Exodus 22 - 8

If the thief is not found , the owner of the house must appear before the Judges - to determine whether ... he has taken ... his neighbor’s property.

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Exodus 22 - 9

In all cases of illegal possession of an ox , ... a donkey , ... a sheep , ... a garment , ... or any lost item that someone claims ... , ‘ This is mine , ’ both parties - shall bring their cases before the Judges -. The one whom the Judges - find guilty must pay back double to his neighbor.

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Exodus 22 - 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 ,

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Exodus 22 - 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.

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Exodus 22 - 12

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

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Exodus 22 - 13

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

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Exodus 22 - 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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Exodus 22 - 15

If the owner was present , no restitution is required. If (the animal) ... was rented , the fee covers the loss.

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Exodus 22 - 16

If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged in marriage and sleeps with her , he must pay the full dowry ... to be his wife.

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Exodus 22 - 17

If her father absolutely refuses ... to give her (the man) still must pay an amount comparable to the bridal price of a virgin.

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Exodus 22 - 18

You must not allow a sorceress to live.

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Exodus 22 - 19

Whoever lies with an animal must surely be put to death ....

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Exodus 22 - 20

(If) anyone sacrifices to any god other than the LORD alone , he must be set apart for destruction.

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Exodus 22 - 21

You must not exploit or oppress a foreign resident , for you (yourselves) were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

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Exodus 22 - 22

You must not mistreat any widow or orphan.

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Exodus 22 - 23

If you do mistreat them , - - ... (and) they cry out to Me in distress , I will surely hear ... their cry.

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Exodus 22 - 24

My anger will be kindled , and I will kill you with the sword ; then your wives will become widows and your children (will be) fatherless.

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Exodus 22 - 25

If you lend - money to (one of) My people among you - (who is) poor , you must not act as a creditor you are not to charge ... him interest.

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Exodus 22 - 26

If you take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral ... , return it by sunset ... ,

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Exodus 22 - 27

because (his cloak) is the only covering he has (for) his body. What else will he sleep in ? ... And if he cries out to Me , I will hear , for I am compassionate.

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Exodus 22 - 28

You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people ....

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Exodus 22 - 29

You must not hold back (offerings) from your granaries or vats. You are to give the firstborn of your sons.

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Exodus 22 - 30

You shall do likewise with your cattle and your sheep. Let them stay with their mothers for seven days , but on the eighth day you are to give them

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Exodus 22 - 31

You are to be holy people. You must not eat the meat of a mauled animal found in the field ; you are to throw it to the dogs. (’’)

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