Exodus 22:4
What does Exodus 22:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Exodus 22:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000If the theft be found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall pay double.
KJV
King James Version · 1611If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901If the theft be found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall pay double.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949If he still has what he had taken, whatever it is, ox or ass or sheep, he is to give twice its value.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862if the theft is certainly found in his hand alive, whether ox, or ass, or sheep--double he repayeth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752If that which he stole be found with him, alive, either ox, or ass, or sheep: he shall restore double.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890If the stolen thing be actually found alive in his hand, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall restore double.
Context
v.3If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be bloodguiltiness for him; he shall make restitution: if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.
v.4This passage
v.5If a man shall cause a field or vineyard to be eaten, and shall let his beast loose, and it feed in another man’s field; of the best of his own field, and of the best of his own vineyard, shall he make restitution.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 16:18
And first I will recompense their iniquity and their sin double, because they have polluted my land with the carcasses of their detestable things, and have filled mine inheritance with their abominations.
- Isaiah 40:2
Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem; and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she hath received of Jehovah’s hand double for all her sins.
- 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.
- Exodus 22:1
If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall pay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.
- Revelation 18:6
Render unto her even as she rendered, and double unto her the double according to her works: in the cup which she mingled, mingle unto her double.
- Proverbs 6:31
But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; He shall give all the substance of his house.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Exodus 22
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Exodus 22.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Widows
The Bible consistently shows God's care for widows and calls His people to also care for them, reflecting His compassionate heart.
Topic
Bible Verses About Adoption as Sons
God’s plan for us includes adoption into his family, bringing us from spiritual orphanhood to beloved children.
Topic
Bible Verses About Adultery
Adultery, a grave sin against God and marriage, represents a betrayal of trust and a violation of sacred vows.
What the Bible says about…