Exodus 22:4

“If the theft be certainely found in his hand aliue, whether it bee oxe or asse, or sheepe, he shall restore double.”

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Other Translations for Exodus 22:4

If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.
- King James Version

"If what he stole is actually found alive in his possession, whether an ox or a donkey or a sheep, he shall pay double.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

If the theft be found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall pay double.
- American Standard Version (1901)

If he still has what he had taken, whatever it is, ox or ass or sheep, he is to give twice its value.
- Basic English Bible

If the stolen thing be actually found alive in his hand, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall restore double.
- Darby Bible

If the theft shall be certainly found in his hand alive, whether an ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.
- Webster's Bible

If the stolen property is found in his hand alive, whether it is ox, donkey, or sheep, he shall pay double.
- World English Bible

if the theft is certainly found in his hand alive, whether ox, or ass, or sheep -- double he repayeth.
- Youngs Literal Bible

(22:3) If the theft be found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall pay double.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Exodus 22:4

Wesley's Notes for Exodus 22:4

22:4 In his hand alive - Not killed, nor sold, as #Ex 22:1|, so that the owner recover it with less charge and trouble.


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