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Exodus 22:2-3
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Exodus 22:2-3
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
4 When the animal, whether ox or donkey or sheep, is found alive in the thief’s possession, the thief shall pay double.
2 [a] If a thief is found breaking in, and is beaten to death, no blood-guilt is incurred; 3 but if it happens after sunrise, blood-guilt is incurred.
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- Exodus 22:2 Ch 22.1 in Heb
Exodus 22:2-4
New International Version
Exodus 22:2-4
New International Version
2 “If a thief is caught breaking in(A) at night and is struck a fatal blow, the defender is not guilty of bloodshed;(B) 3 but if it happens after sunrise, the defender is guilty of bloodshed.
“Anyone who steals must certainly make restitution,(C) but if they have nothing, they must be sold(D) to pay for their theft. 4 If the stolen animal is found alive in their possession(E)—whether ox or donkey or sheep—they must pay back double.(F)
Exodus 22:2-4
New King James Version
Exodus 22:2-4
New King James Version
2 If the thief is found (A)breaking in, and he is struck so that he dies, there shall be (B)no guilt for his bloodshed. 3 If the sun has risen on him, there shall be guilt for his bloodshed. He should make full restitution; if he has nothing, then he shall be (C)sold[a] for his theft. 4 If the theft is certainly (D)found alive in his hand, whether it is an ox or donkey or sheep, he shall (E)restore double.
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- Exodus 22:3 Sold as a slave
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