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Exodus 22:4

WEB

4If the stolen property is found in his hand alive, whether it is ox, donkey, or sheep, he shall pay double.

KJV

4If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.

BSB

4If what was stolen is actually found alive in his possession—whether ox or donkey or sheep—he must pay back double.

FBV

4If what was stolen is a live animal he still has, whether it's an ox, donkey, or sheep, he must pay back double.

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Extra References

Exodus 22:9

9For every matter of trespass, whether it is for ox, for donkey, for sheep, for clothing, or for any kind of lost thing, about which one says, ‘This is mine,’ the cause of both parties shall come before God. He whom God condemns shall pay double to his neighbor.


Exodus 22:7

7“If a man delivers to his neighbor money or stuff to keep, and it is stolen out of the man’s house, if the thief is found, he shall pay double.


Exodus 22:1

1“If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and kills it or sells it, he shall pay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.


Exodus 21:16

16“Anyone who kidnaps someone and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.


Revelation 18:6

6Return to her just as she returned, and repay her double as she did, and according to her works. In the cup which she mixed, mix to her double.


Proverbs 6:31

31but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house.


Jeremiah 16:18

18First I will recompense their iniquity and their sin double, because they have polluted my land with the carcasses of their detestable things, and have filled my inheritance with their abominations.”


Isaiah 40:2

2Speak comfortably to Jerusalem, and call out to her that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received of the LORD’s hand double for all her sins.”