Then shall an oath of the LORD be between them both, that he hath not put his hand unto his neighbour’s goods; and the owner of it shall accept thereof, and he shall not make it good.
Then an oath before the LORD must be made between both people, swearing that he has not taken his neighbor's property. The owner must accept this oath, and the person will not have to pay for replacement.
This verse establishes that when someone is accused of stealing but there's no proof, they can swear an oath before God to declare their innocence, and that oath must be accepted.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, during the time of Moses, God was giving the Israelites a set of laws known as the Covenant Code to guide their daily life and ensure justice in their community. This verse specifically deals with disputes over lost or stolen property, such as when someone was entrusted with another's goods and claimed no fault, requiring an oath before God to affirm innocence. The oath served as a solemn way to resolve conflicts when witnesses were unavailable, emphasizing reliance on divine judgment rather than human evidence.
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