Exodus 22:12-31
New American Standard Bible
12 But if it is actually stolen from him, he shall make restitution to its owner. 13 If it is all torn to pieces, have him bring it as evidence; he shall not be compelled to make restitution for what has been torn to pieces.
14 “And if someone [a]borrows an animal from his neighbor, and it is injured or dies while its owner is not with it, he shall make full restitution. 15 If its owner is with it, the borrower shall not be compelled to make restitution. If it is hired, it [b]came by its hire.
Various Laws
16 “(A)If a man seduces a virgin who is not [c]betrothed and sleeps with her, he must pay a [d]dowry for her to be his wife. 17 If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he shall [e]pay money equal to the (B)dowry for virgins.
18 “You shall not allow a (C)sorceress to live.
19 “(D)Whoever has sexual intercourse with an animal must be put to death.
20 “(E)He who sacrifices to [f]any god, other than to the Lord alone, shall be [g]utterly destroyed.
21 “(F)You shall not oppress a stranger nor torment him, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. 22 (G)You shall not oppress any widow or orphan. 23 If you oppress him at all, and (H)if he does cry out to Me, (I)I will assuredly hear his cry; 24 and My anger will be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword, (J)and your wives shall become widows and your children fatherless.
25 “(K)If you lend money to My people, to the poor [h]among you, you are not to [i]act as a creditor to him; you shall not [j]charge him (L)interest. 26 If you ever seize your neighbor’s cloak (M)as a pledge, you are to return it to him before the sun sets, 27 for that is his only covering; it is his cloak for his [k]body. What else is he to sleep in? And it will come about that (N)when he cries out to Me, I will listen to him, for (O)I am gracious.
28 “You shall not [l](P)curse God, (Q)nor curse a ruler of your people.
29 “(R)You shall not hold back the offering from your entire harvest and your [m]wine. (S)The firstborn of your sons you shall give to Me. 30 (T)You shall do the same with your oxen and with your sheep. It shall be with its mother for seven days; (U)on the eighth day you shall give it to Me.
31 “(V)You shall be holy people to Me, therefore (W)you shall not eat any flesh torn to pieces in the field; you shall throw it to the dogs.
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- Exodus 22:14 Lit asks
- Exodus 22:15 I.e., the fee covers the loss
- Exodus 22:16 A betrothed couple was considered legally married, but did not yet live together
- Exodus 22:16 I.e., bride-price
- Exodus 22:17 Lit weigh out silver
- Exodus 22:20 Lit the gods
- Exodus 22:20 Lit put under the ban
- Exodus 22:25 Lit with
- Exodus 22:25 Lit be
- Exodus 22:25 Lit lay upon
- Exodus 22:27 Lit skin
- Exodus 22:28 Or revile
- Exodus 22:29 Lit juice
Exodus 22:12-31
New Living Translation
12 But if the animal was indeed stolen, the guilty person must pay compensation to the owner. 13 If it was torn to pieces by a wild animal, the remains of the carcass must be shown as evidence, and no compensation will be required.
14 “If someone borrows an animal from a neighbor and it is injured or dies when the owner is absent, the person who borrowed it must pay full compensation. 15 But if the owner was present, no compensation is required. And no compensation is required if the animal was rented, for this loss is covered by the rental fee.
Social Responsibility
16 “If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged to anyone and has sex with her, he must pay the customary bride price and marry her. 17 But if her father refuses to let him marry her, the man must still pay him an amount equal to the bride price of a virgin.
18 “You must not allow a sorceress to live.
19 “Anyone who has sexual relations with an animal must certainly be put to death.
20 “Anyone who sacrifices to any god other than the Lord must be destroyed.[a]
21 “You must not mistreat or oppress foreigners in any way. Remember, you yourselves were once foreigners in the land of Egypt.
22 “You must not exploit a widow or an orphan. 23 If you exploit them in any way and they cry out to me, then I will certainly hear their cry. 24 My anger will blaze against you, and I will kill you with the sword. Then your wives will be widows and your children fatherless.
25 “If you lend money to any of my people who are in need, do not charge interest as a money lender would. 26 If you take your neighbor’s cloak as security for a loan, you must return it before sunset. 27 This coat may be the only blanket your neighbor has. How can a person sleep without it? If you do not return it and your neighbor cries out to me for help, then I will hear, for I am merciful.
28 “You must not dishonor God or curse any of your rulers.
29 “You must not hold anything back when you give me offerings from your crops and your wine.
“You must give me your firstborn sons.
30 “You must also give me the firstborn of your cattle, sheep, and goats. But leave the newborn animal with its mother for seven days; then give it to me on the eighth day.
31 “You must be my holy people. Therefore, do not eat any animal that has been torn up and killed by wild animals. Throw it to the dogs.
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- 22:20 The Hebrew term used here refers to the complete consecration of things or people to the Lord, either by destroying them or by giving them as an offering.
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