KJV ORIGINAL
And if a man borrow ought of his neighbour, and it be hurt, or die, the owner thereof being not with it, he shall surely make it good.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If someone borrows something from their neighbor, and it gets damaged or dies while the owner isn't there with it, the borrower must definitely pay to replace it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that when we borrow something and it gets damaged while we're responsible for it, we need to make it right by replacing or paying for it.
📚 Historical Context
This law was given to the Israelites as part of God's civil code for their newly formed nation after leaving Egypt. In an agricultural society where people regularly borrowed tools, animals, and equipment from neighbors, clear guidelines about responsibility and restitution were essential for maintaining community trust and preventing disputes.
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