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Exodus 22

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 22 of 40

1 When a man steals an ox or a sheep, and kills it, or sells it, he shall pay five oxen for the ox, and four sheep for the sheep.

2 If the thief is found breaking in, and is stricken and dies, no blood shall be shed for him;

3 If the sun has risen on him, blood is due for him; repaying he shall repay. If he has nothing, then he should be sold for his theft.

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Chapter Summary

1 Of theft. 5 Of damage. 7 Of trespasses. 14 Of borrowing. 16 Of fornication. 18 Of witchcraft. 19 Of bestiality. 20 Of idolatry. 21 Of strang-ers, widows, and fatherless.

Key Hebrew Words

שָׁלַם make restitution H7999 · TWOT 2401c
גַּנָּב thief H1590 · TWOT 364b
גֵּר sojourner H1616 · TWOT 330a
אַלְמָנָה widow H490 · TWOT 105
נֶ֫שֶׁךְ interest, usury H5392 · TWOT 1430a
חַנּוּן compassionate H2587 · TWOT 694d

People & Context

Jehovah / God

Gives laws on restitution, the sorceress, and the helpless, vowing to hear the cry of widow and orphan.

Timeline

Social and Religious Laws

Laws on seducing virgins, sorcery, bestiality, idolatry, treatment of sojourners, orphans, widows, lending, firstborn dedication.

Exodus 22:16-31

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