Exodus 22:1-4

Lexham English Bible

Regulations Regarding Theft, Borrowing, and Accidental Damage or Loss

22 ^[a] “‘If a man steals an ox or small livestock and slaughters it or sells it, he will make restitution with five cattle in place of the ox and with four sheep or goats in place of the small livestock. ² “‘If a thief is found in the act of breaking in and he is struck and he dies, there is not bloodguilt for him. ³ (If the sun has risen over him, there is bloodguilt for him. He will make full restitution. If he does not have enough,^[b] he will be sold for his theft. ⁴ If indeed the stolen item is found in his possession^[c] alive, from ox to donkey to small livestock, he will make double restitution.