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If the stolen beast is found alive in his possession, whether it is an ox or an ass or a sheep, he shall pay double.

[a] “If a thief is found breaking in, and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no bloodguilt for him; but if the sun has risen upon him, there shall be bloodguilt for him.

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  1. Exodus 22:2 Ch 22.1 in Heb

“If a thief is caught breaking in(A) at night and is struck a fatal blow, the defender is not guilty of bloodshed;(B) 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. 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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