but if the sun has risen on him, there shall be bloodguilt for him. He[a] shall surely pay. If he has nothing, then (A)he shall be sold for his theft. If the stolen beast (B)is found alive in his possession, whether it is an ox or a donkey or a sheep, (C)he shall pay double.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 22:3 That is, the thief

but if it happens after sunrise, the defender is guilty of bloodshed.

“Anyone who steals must certainly make restitution,(A) but if they have nothing, they must be sold(B) to pay for their theft. If the stolen animal is found alive in their possession(C)—whether ox or donkey or sheep—they must pay back double.(D)

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