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13 If it was torn to pieces, let the neighbor[a] bring the remains[b] as evidence, and he is not to make restitution for what was torn apart.

14 “When a man borrows[c] an animal from his neighbor, and it’s injured or dies while its owner was not with it, he is certainly to make restitution. 15 If its owner was with it, he is not to make restitution. If it was hired, its fee covers the loss.”[d]

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 22:13 Lit. him
  2. Exodus 22:13 Lit. bring it
  3. Exodus 22:14 Lit. asks
  4. Exodus 22:15 Lit. its fee comes; i.e. the fee compensates the owner for the loss

13 If it was torn to pieces by a wild animal, the neighbor shall bring in the remains as evidence and shall not be required to pay for the torn animal.(A)

14 “If anyone borrows an animal from their neighbor and it is injured or dies while the owner is not present, they must make restitution.(B) 15 But if the owner is with the animal, the borrower will not have to pay. If the animal was hired, the money paid for the hire covers the loss.(C)

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