Exodus 22:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If the animal was torn apart by wild beasts, then let the person bring the remains as proof, and they won't have to pay for what was destroyed.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse establishes that if someone was caring for another person's animal and it was killed by wild animals, they don't have to pay compensation as long as they can prove what happened.

📚 Historical Context

This law was part of Moses' detailed legal code given to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. It addressed practical situations where people would care for their neighbors' livestock, which was common in agricultural communities. The requirement for physical evidence protected both the caretaker from false accusations and the owner from fraudulent claims.

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