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Exodus 22:2-4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Exodus 22:2-4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 [a]If a thief is caught in the act of breaking in, and he is beaten to death, no one is guilty of bloodshed.(A) 3 But if this happens after sunrise,[b] there is guilt of bloodshed. A thief must make full restitution. If he is unable, he is to be sold because of his theft.(B) 4 If what was stolen—whether ox, donkey, or sheep—is actually found alive in his possession, he must repay double.
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- Exodus 22:2 Ex 22:1 in Hb
- Exodus 22:3 Lit if the sun has risen over him
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)
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