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“If a man gives his neighbor money or articles[a] for safekeeping[b] and it is stolen from the man’s house, if the thief is caught,[c] he must repay double.

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  1. Exodus 22:7 tn The word usually means “vessels” but can have the sense of household goods and articles. It could be anything from jewels and ornaments to weapons or pottery.
  2. Exodus 22:7 tn Heb “to keep.” Here “safekeeping,” that is, to keep something secure on behalf of a third party, is intended.
  3. Exodus 22:7 tn Heb “found.”

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.

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