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
This law was part of the civil regulations God gave to Israel after their exodus from Egypt, dealing with disputes over lost or damaged property when there were no witnesses. In ancient times, oaths before God were considered extremely serious and binding, as people believed God would punish anyone who swore falsely.
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