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.
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.
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
The Book of Exodus records the laws God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai as part of the covenant with the Israelites, including detailed regulations on property, restitution, and daily life to maintain order in their community. This specific verse falls within a section of civil laws that address borrowing and the consequences of damage, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern context where personal property was vital for survival and disputes could easily arise. These rules helped the Israelites establish a just society as they transitioned from slavery in Egypt to a structured nation in the wilderness.
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