Exodus 22:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And if it is stolen from him, he must pay back the owner for what was lost.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse establishes that if someone is responsible for watching something and it gets stolen, they must compensate the owner for their loss.

📚 Historical Context

This law was part of God's instructions to Moses for governing the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. It dealt with cases where someone agreed to watch over another person's property (like livestock or goods) and the property was stolen while in their care. These laws helped establish justice and responsibility in the newly formed Hebrew community.

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