BIBLE VERSES 2

Exodus 22:1

“If a man steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters or sells it, he must repay five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep.

Exodus 22:2

If a thief is caught breaking in and is beaten to death, no one shall be guilty of bloodshed.

Exodus 22:3

But if it happens after sunrise, there is guilt for his bloodshed. A thief must make full restitution; if he has nothing, he himself shall be sold for his theft.

Exodus 22:4

If what was stolen is actually found alive in his possession—whether ox or donkey or sheep—he must pay back double.

Exodus 22:5

If a man grazes his livestock in a field or vineyard and allows them to stray so that they graze in someone else’s field, he must make restitution from the best of his own field or vineyard.

Exodus 22:6

If a fire breaks out and spreads to thornbushes so that it consumes stacked or standing grain, or the whole field, the one who started the fire must make full restitution.

Exodus 22:7

If a man gives his neighbor money or goods for safekeeping and they are stolen from the neighbor’s house, the thief, if caught, must pay back double.

Exodus 22:8

If the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges to determine whether he has taken his neighbor’s property.

Exodus 22:9

In all cases of illegal possession of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or any lost item that someone claims, ‘This is mine,’ both parties shall bring their cases before the judges. The one whom the judges find guilty must pay back double to his neighbor.

Exodus 22:10

If a man gives a donkey, an ox, a sheep, or any other animal to be cared for by his neighbor, but it dies or is injured or stolen while no one is watching,

Exodus 22:11

an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor’s property. The owner must accept the oath and require no restitution.

Exodus 22:12

But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner.

Exodus 22:13

If the animal was torn to pieces, he shall bring it as evidence; he need not make restitution for the torn carcass.

Exodus 22:14

If a man borrows an animal from his neighbor and it is injured or dies while its owner is not present, he must make full restitution.

Exodus 22:15

If the owner was present, no restitution is required. If the animal was rented, the fee covers the loss.

Exodus 22:16

If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged in marriage and sleeps with her, he must pay the full dowry for her to be his wife.

Exodus 22:17

If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, the man still must pay an amount comparable to the bridal price of a virgin.

Exodus 22:18

You must not allow a sorceress to live.

Exodus 22:19

Whoever lies with an animal must surely be put to death.

Exodus 22:20

If anyone sacrifices to any god other than the LORD alone, he must be set apart for destruction.