Exodus 22:12

What does Exodus 22:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 22:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But if it be stolen from him, he shall make restitution unto the owner thereof.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But if it is taken from him by a thief, he is to make up for the loss of it to its owner.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

but if it is certainly stolen from him, he doth repay to its owner;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But if it were taken away by stealth, he shall make the loss good to the owner.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But if it have been stolen from him, he shall make [it] good unto its owner.

Context

v.11the oath of Jehovah shall be between them both, whether he hath not put his hand unto his neighbor’s goods; and the owner thereof shall accept it, and he shall not make restitution.

v.12This passage

v.13If it be torn in pieces, let him bring it for witness: he shall not make good that which was torn.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 31:39

    That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto thee; I bare the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, whether stolen by day or stolen by night.

  • Exodus 22:7

    If a man shall deliver unto his neighbor money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man’s house; if the thief be found, he shall pay double.

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