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22 “If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and kills it or sells it, he shall pay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. If the thief is found breaking in, and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no guilt of bloodshed for him. If the sun has risen on him, he is guilty of bloodshed. He shall make restitution. If he has nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft. If the stolen property is found in his hand alive, whether it is ox, donkey, or sheep, he shall pay double.

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Laws of Restitution

22 [a]“When someone steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters it or sells it, the thief shall pay five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep. [b](If the thief is found breaking in and is struck dead, no bloodguilt is incurred;(A) but if it happens after sunrise, bloodguilt is incurred.) The thief shall make full restitution or, if unable to do so, shall be sold for the theft.(B) When the animal, whether ox or donkey or sheep, is found alive in the thief’s possession, the thief shall pay double.

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Footnotes

  1. 22.1 21.37 in Heb
  2. 22.2 22.1 in Heb