Exodus 22:1-4

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Laws of Restitution

22 ^[a]“When someone steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters it or sells it, the thief shall pay five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep. ^2 [b](If the thief is found breaking in and is struck dead, no bloodguilt is incurred;^{(A) 3} but if it happens after sunrise, bloodguilt is incurred.) The thief shall make full restitution or, if unable to do so, shall be sold for the theft.^{(B) 4} When the animal, whether ox or donkey or sheep, is found alive in the thief’s possession, the thief shall pay double.